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Manually installing WordPress on your host and domain
Most hosts have a function to automatically install WordPress for you to start using it easily. But if they don't, or it is a host that puts restrictions on your install, you can manually install WordPress. Before you start you need to set up a new database, this is...
What should you look for in a host for your website?
When people Google website hosting, or click on an ad on Facebook they can be met by lots of options, and it can be very confusing as to what you need. The most important things to look at with website hosting are Support when things go wrong Easy to contact them...
How to edit pages and posts in the Divi theme with the Divi Builder & Visual Builder
I use the Divi WordPress theme designed by Elegant Themes on a lot of sites I design for clients. It is a a page builder theme - I usually explain it to clients as saying it is a bit like LEGO, you add blocks on top of each other to create the function and layout of...
See how your website looks on different screen sizes
Designing responsive websites has 2 sides to it, it means clients can have a site that works on all size screens and devices and Google will like this. But the downside is having to check and make changes for the all the different screen sizes. I mainly use the Divi...
Integrating Google services into your WordPress site
Google is the most used search engine, and they also offer various services to get your site indexed and supported, therefor improving your search rankings. The main ones that are easy to set up are Google Search Console, Google Analytics and Google My Business ...
Redirecting your WordPress site to use HTTPS and fixing HTTPS insecure content and mixed content warning
*****IN ORDER FOR THIS TUTORIAL TO WORK YOU NEED TO GET A SSL CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR DOMAIN**** For most sites you can get a free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt. Most hosts off this easily through their cpanel. Ask you host how you can do this, if you can't see...
Tutorial on setting up MailChimp with WordPress to send out your latest posts automatically
MailChimp is used by so many businesses for their mail outs, you will often see their logo at the bottom. It is free to use for up to 2,000 subscribers and 12,000 emails per month. It can be used in a few different ways, if you have a blog, you can set it up to...
Do you need a redesign? Britmums Live 2017
I was asked to present at Britmums Live 2017 on, Do you need a redesign? You can download a copy of the presentation here If you've any questions please tweet me or email me
Removing and replacing CLEF two step authentication on WordPress with Duo
Last week CLEF announced that they are stopping supporting their product. I have used the CLEF Wordpress plugin on many sites, and recommended it to clients for an extra layer of security. It also made logging into multiple sites so much easier. I have been looking...
How I use a Bullet Journal
I started using a Bullet Journal in October 2016, life was busy, work was busy and I spent a lot of time with many thoughts buzzing around my head of things I needed to do in the house, stuff happening at school, and then work. The same as most people out there....
Download Free Printable A5 Bullet Journal Filofax Inserts
To see how I use these printable inserts for a filofax, see this page. All pages are designed to be printed on A4 paper (select A4 borderless) on one side. If you want to print 2 sided you need to print one side and manually turn over and print it again on the other....
Is Instagram safe for your pre-teen?
For many parents the debate around when your child should be allowed social media accounts isn't fading. The pressure from the children to be allowed Facebook, Twitter, snapchat and Instagram etc is getting bigger and from a younger age. Some parents are of the...
Easy and Free Parental control app for your kids devices
If you are worried about how much time your kids spend on their devices, or have concerns they sneak them up to bed with them. OurPact – Parental Control and Screen Time Management app is the perfect solution. OurPact is currently available for iPads, iPhones and...
Adding ICE (In Case of Emergency) to an iPhone or Android Phone
If you have an accident and are alone the emergency services will often look at your phone to see if there is an ICE (In Case of Emergency) contact number. There are ways to add this to your phone so that it doesn’t need to be unlocked.
