In December 2018, WordPress released version 5.0 of the open-source blogging tool. With this major update, they introduced the Gutenberg editor + Gutenberg blocks. Instead of treating pages + posts like traditional Word documents, WordPress now lets site owners add components to each page with a more visual approach. First things first. If you don’t […]
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Get images to behave on your WordPress blog
Do you feel like you are fighting images on your website? Sometimes you place an image + the size is so rowdy you have to scroll forever to see your text. Other times your words wrap around the image in a weird way. That ends today — let’s dive into the best ways to add […]
3 blogging tricks you want to know
Not everyone uses WordPress as a blogging platform. But if you’re creating content on a WP site, these blogging tricks will up your efficiency + get you in front of a few more readers for each post you publish. #1 – Schedule your blog posts It can be tough to get ahead when creating content. […]
WordPress shortcuts that you want to know
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of automation + time-saving techniques. (This post, this post + this post are evidence.) Which is why I also love using keyboard + WordPress shortcuts as much as humanly possible. Time is money, so saving time makes me a happy camper. Before I get too geeky about the topic, let’s start with a […]
Adding images to WordPress menus
(+ why you’d want to)
Whether you didn’t know how — or that it was even an option — so many bloggers shy away from adding images to menus on their WordPress sites. Text links are great for many reasons, but there are times where it’s nice to add images to the menu in your header. Plus, it’s easy to […]
Configure + secure WordPress after installation
Are you ready to make your site faster + less enticing for hackers? The great news is that it’s pretty easy to secure WordPress after installing it. While these steps are not required to use WordPress, they will help you avoid some shitty situations or needing us to unhack your site. This post is the […]