Let’s Cut the Crap: Is WordPress Really Best for You?

Let's Cut the Crap, Is WordPress Really For You?

I was recently interviewed by Jay Ehret from The Marketing Spot on his internet show, Power to the Small Business. We talked about how small business owners can use WordPress to effectively and efficiently to manage their own website. Jay asked me questions like: What is a content management system? Can anyone put up their own [...]

5 Random and Unrelated WordPress Tips

5 Random WordPress tips

Normally, when you see a list of tips on a blog post, they are usually all related. Eg. top 5 plugins, top 10 SEO tips, etc. Well, the heck with that. Here are five simple, and yes, unrelated tips for WordPress. 1. Text Hyperlinks: when creating a text hyperlink remember this simple rule of thumb. [...]

What Is a Child Theme? Can We Play With Them?

what is a child theme

You see them coming out more and more. Child themes. You kind of get it. And when you find one you like, you realize you need to buy two themes, the child and parent. How precious! Keep it in the family… Then you install both, activate the child theme, and bam, you are off and [...]

Looking for a FREE WordPress theme? Be careful out there!

free WordPress themes

As you know there are tons of “free” themes out there, and although I usually recommend investing a few bucks into a premium theme, there are instances where a free one will do the job. But where do you find them? And what about free themes that hide malicious code in them? Well, I found [...]

Changing themes on your WordPress site

switching from 2010 theme to Arras theme

Happens all the time. You started out with a simple, free theme and now found another theme that works better for you. So, how easy is the switch? In this video we will give you the pros and cons, and some examples that will show you what happens. You will learn that the change you [...]

Where do I find the settings to customize my theme?

With all the free and premium themes out there, customizations that you are able to make vary. But where do you find those settings? In this video we will look at a few themes and where those settings can commonly be found. [wpvideo YJSUZLkI w=650]

Using the “editor” under your appearance panel

An overview of what the WordPress editor does and how it allows you to edit php, html and css coding. NOTE: It is not recommended to edit any of your WordPress core files.

Should You Redesign Your Website?: 5 Signs That It May Be the Right Time

time to update your website savvy wordpress

You thought your site was working fine. You were in love with the original colors. Man, that bright yellow text on a black background was eye-popping. Back in the 90′s, that is. Okay, that’s an exaggeration. But have you been wondering lately if your website is pulling its weight? Bringing you leads (and sales), getting [...]

Ending the Confusion: WordPress.com or WordPress.org?

WordPress.com vs a self-hosted site

It’s choice time. Time to decide which WordPress option is the right one for your blog or website. The only problem is, well, you’re kind of confused—and afraid you’ll screw up. One of the most frequently asked questions from my clients is, “What the heck is the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org? And should I [...]

So Many Choices, So Little Time – Which Theme is the Best?

So many WordPress theme options.

Whether it’s from clients, or attendees of my workshops, I often get asked, “What theme do you think is the best?” Wow, now that’s a loaded question! Why do I get asked that so often? And is there really an answer? To be honest, no. What is happening is there are a lot of WordPress [...]