There’s loads of information available about what’s required to run WordPress. But how do you know which info is right for you? Start with the basics. It’s too easy to get caught up in shiny object syndrome + decision overwhelm. I know, I’ve been there. Which is why I wrote this guide of the only […]
WordPress
these posts cover WordPress news + general information about the platform
WordPress 5.2
The latest version of WordPress (5.2) was released this week. Security perks aside, it has some cool new features. In fact, you can ditch some of your plugins after getting your site updated to 5.2. And I’d recommend that you do! Don’t worry, none of these changes are as drastic as Gutenberg. Block Editor Upgrades […]
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
If you don’t know what WordPress even is, start by reading this breakdown. Then you’ll be ready to dig into the nuances of the 2 sources that you can get WordPress from. Because WordPress as a tool is the same when talking about WordPress.com vs WordPress.org. The difference is in what pieces of the tool […]
What is WordPress
Maybe you’ve seen the backend of a site that uses it but still wonder “what is WordPress?” It’s a great question — especially for anyone considering whether to use it for their blog or small business. As defined on their site, it is open source software you can use to create a beautiful website, blog, […]
Keyboard shortcuts + how to make them work for you
By now it should be no secret that I adore automation + other time-saving techniques. {See this post, this post + this post as evidence.} Which is exactly why I also love using keyboard shortcuts as much as humanly possible. Time is money, so saving time makes me a happy camper. Before I get too […]
WordPress 3.8
On December 12th, WordPress released version 3.8. If you have tackled your site updates since then, you’ve probably already noticed some pretty big visual changes to your dashboard. If you haven’t updated yet, take a peek at these screenshots of the latest version so you aren’t caught by surprise. {Note: you can click on any […]