Google announced its new Core Web Vitals benchmark in mid-2020: … users show they prefer sites with a great page experience… Search has added a variety of user experience criteria, … Read more →
I first started putting WordPress themes through speed test hurdles back in 2014 (via archive.org here) in an effort to find the fastest WordPress theme out there, whether it was … Read more →
If you’re serious about podcasting, you’re going to be hyper-focused on getting the right equipment. While not the first bit of podcasting kit that comes to mind, a professional-quality pair … Read more →
If you’re looking to easily host an app or website on a cloud server, but don’t want to fiddle about with Linux server commands, then RunCloud and Cloudways will both … Read more →
Founded in 2005 and bought by Google in 2006 for $1.6 billion, YouTube is the world’s most popular video-sharing platform. The volume of videos and viewing number for YouTube are … Read more →
Thrive Architect is a popular premium WordPress page builder plugin from Thrive Themes. I’ve collected a range of examples of content created using Thrive Architect, so you can see what … Read more →
StudioPress Sites is a premium, all-in-one WordPress service that combines Genesis themes with managed hosting. StudioPress is part of the popular CopyBlogger family – you can read the CopyBlogger guide … Read more →
So, you’re starting a new WordPress website and want to find a cheap hosting provider that doesn’t completely suck? A noble quest, but if you’ve Googled around a bit already, … Read more →
In this in-depth review, I’m going to take an honest look at Cloudways managed cloud hosting and whether it’s a good choice for hosting a WordPress website. I’ve been using … Read more →
Cloud hosting, using a network of servers to guarantee resources, is a great way to reliably host your WordPress website and avoid downtime and slow loading times. There are a … Read more →
Migrating an existing WordPress website to Cloudways is ridiculously easy. In fact, you don’t need to do anything, because you get a free managed migration when you sign up. If, … Read more →
Setting up WordPress hosting with Cloudways takes a couple of clicks. It’s extremely simple, even for non-techie users. Trust me, it’s a lot easier than trying to setup WordPress in … Read more →
There are many ways to make money with a website – sell products, display advertisements, accept donations – but my favorite way to make money online is affiliate marketing. As … Read more →
The Genesis framework is a popular choice for WordPress users; over 270,000 WordPress sites use Genesis themes today. I’ll be honest and state up front that I use Genesis on … Read more →
Um, WordPress, I don’t know how to tell you this but… YOU ARE TOO SLOW! I have been using WordPress every day for over 7 years now and I love … Read more →
WebP is a new image format that can make your image files smaller and faster loading and help your WordPress website load quicker. We all know that faster websites are … Read more →
It’s time for an experiment. I love WordPress, I’ve been using it for almost 10 years now, but it’s not without its problems. Mainly, speed. Anyone who’s used WordPress on … Read more →
Thrive Theme Builder is the new WordPress theme from Thrive Themes. You may know Thrive Themes as the company behind Thrive Architect (read a review or see it in action … Read more →
WordPress is the biggest content management system (CMS) on the internet. As of February 2020, WordPress is used on over 27 million live sites (source). But WordPress is not just … Read more →
Update: I now recommend using Geniuslink over Amazon OneLink. For $5/month, Geniuslink does a much better job at localizing links than OneLink, plus it can help you promote Amazon affiliate … Read more →
Divi is the world’s most popular WordPress theme, so naturally you’re considering using it on your website. Sure, you can play around with the Divi demo to get a feel … Read more →
There’s never been a better time to start a podcast. There are more than 1 million podcasts in the world (source), and while that sounds like a big number, the … Read more →
According to Statista, 32% of the US population regularly listen to podcasts (source), and that number’s growing rapidly. And it’s never been easier for you or I to create our … Read more →
Note: This post was written in 2014. Visiting a website seems simple doesn’t it – open a browser, type in the address and watch it load. Perhaps you are the … Read more →
If you’re considering using Thrive Theme Builder as the backbone for your WordPress website, you probably want to see how it looks and performs in the real world first. Sure, … Read more →