WordPress articles
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The hidden cost of WordPress plugins
What so many bloggers + website owners don’t realize is that their plugins might be costing them customers. That information can be more valuable than the up front cost of the WordPress plugins you choose to use. What’s the harm with adding plugins? I’m not even talking about the heated debates that most website owners get into on social groups… What I am talking about is the countless plugins that make your site slower than molasses in January. If you didn’t know, that’s really slow. And when your site is…
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Check that you have these 404 page essentials
It doesn’t matter whether you have a funny, simple, or extensive error page on your site. Ditching these 404 page essentials could leave your site visitors so frustrated that they leave your site behind. That’s because a 404 page isn’t something you want visitors to land on. Usually they find it due to a dead end. That could be through a mistyped URL on your own content, a page you deleted on accident, or a link on social media that shouldn’t be out there. When users land on your error…
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What to do with spam WordPress users
An unfamiliar Administrator in your WordPress dashboard is never something to shrug off. Before you click “Remove,” here’s the safer way to protect your site + determine whether that account is a threat or harmless.
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Signs it’s time to upgrade WordPress hosting
There are plenty of reasons why it might be time for you to switch WordPress hosting companies, but what about upgrading? Sometimes these might be the same thing — you could upgrade WordPress hosting as you move to a new host. But there are times where WordPress users simply need more as their site grows. Since upgrading almost always means an increase in cost, it’s important to know the why before you invest. When it’s time to upgrade your WordPress hosting Each hosting company can have different plans + services,…
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Is the WordPress Gutenberg builder right for you?
WordPress released Gutenberg in 2020… So by now a lot of site owners + bloggers are wondering if the WordPress Gutenberg builder is right for them. While there’s no one perfect website solution for everyone using WP, there are some questions you can ask yourself before you dive into planning your next site design or revamp project. How to know if Gutenberg will work for you The reality is that Gutenberg will work for pretty much any site. Just like WordPress as a tool will work for most businesses. Which…
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Signs of a good WordPress theme: error or 404 page
With hundreds + thousands of WordPress themes in existence, everyone has an opinion on which is the best. I think it’s tough to label a clear winner, but there are specific features + functions that a good WordPress theme will have. And one of those often overlooked details is a custom WordPress 404 page. What is a 404 page? We all try our best to make sure our sites are user friendly** + free of broken links. But shit happens + when a link doesn’t work because the page has…
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Should you switch WordPress hosting companies?
A client reached out to tiny blue orange for some help with the layout of their site. After talking, we quickly realized there was a much bigger issue to solve first — their hosting drama. It was clearly time for them to switch WordPress hosting companies + you might be wondering if it’s time for you to do the same. Negatively impacting your site health The biggest red flag that your hosting company is holding you back can be seen right in your WordPress dashboard. Head to Tools > Site…
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WordPress privacy policy resources
While I’m not a lawyer + this is not legal advice, it is important to have some legal content on your WordPress website. Since I’m guessing you’re not a lawyer either, you might be wondering what resources exist for helping you to draft your WordPress privacy policy. Thankfully there are plenty + they range in price starting at free to a monthly fee. WordPress Privacy Policy There are a few types of legal pages that site owners can consider. The privacy policy is what I label as essential. From there,…
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3 things to do whenever you log into WordPress
Whether you’re the type of blogger who works in your site daily or once a month, there are a few things that are worth doing every time you log into WordPress. These 3 things will take about 5 minutes to do, in total. And could save you cashola… and make you some cash too! Check your users list A common form of WordPress hacking includes creating a new admin user on the site being targeted. That means hackers have access without knowing or changing your login details. Many site owners…
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Add Google Analytics 4 to WordPress
If you’re a Google Analytics user, you’ve probably been hearing about GA4 or seen some emails from Google warning you that it’s time to switch. In fact, they are going to scrap the old version of GA in July of 2023. Which might leave you wondering how do you add Google Analytics 4 to WordPress? What’s the difference At tiny blue orange, we like to let the experts rock their expertise. Which is why we have partners for SEO strategy + help. But it is important for us to at…
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Save time with Gutenberg Reusable Blocks
Once your WordPress site is utilizing Gutenberg, you might get a mild case of déjà vu as you build pages + posts. There may be some pieces of content that you repeat in multiple places. The great news is that you can save time by using Gutenberg reusable blocks. With a few clicks, you’ll have blocks that you can add anywhere on your site without having to copy the text, upload images, or add links. So let’s save you some time, shall we? The 2 types of reusable blocks First,…
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Signs of a good WordPress theme: documentation
There are so many theme options in the world, from custom to customizable to plug + play. But what makes any of them a good WordPress theme? It depends… on your needs + goals. However, everyone using WordPress for their website would benefit from having help along the way. And that help can come in the form of documentation. Even if you have a developer on speed dial for your site, documentation can help your team with the areas of the site that they frequently access. There could be custom…