In case you haven't heard the latest WordPress update includes a “Try Gutenberg” callout. What is Gutenberg? It is the new editor that will replace the Classic Editor in the next major WordPress release. Building a post with content blocks will be a major departure from what we are all use ... Read More »
WordPress tips and tutorials from getting started to customizing your site. How to install and use plugins to expand the power of WordPress.
The Case for Using Plugins in Your WordPress Website
Often in articles regarding plugins and their impact on websites I see the advice to implement code instead of using a plugin. That sounds great; however, there are some things to be aware of when adding code instead of a plugin. Security and Updates Most people don’t code and rely on copying and ... Read More »
How to Change Your WordPress Admin Username & Password – WP Security Tip
The default WordPress username "admin" has been a security weakness for years. Increases in attacks on sites using admin as the username make changing the username mandatory for maintaining security. The plan of attack is simple: find WordPress sites using the default "admin" username and gain ... Read More »
WordPress – Simple Way to Share a Post From Another Blog
Want to share a post from another blog on your WordPress site? It is so simple and quick, I will have to call this a "Rick's Sip" instead of a tip. In the time it takes to take of sip of coffee you can be sharing a great post from another blog on your site. Next time you read a great post that ... Read More »
Rick’s Tips: Make Blogging Easier With “Press This” For WordPress
The "Press This" functionality makes it so much easier to add posts that I find myself adding articles faster than ever. It literally takes about 2/3 of a cup of coffee for me to put up a post, including a photo, proper documentation of the author and a link to their site. Get a cup of java and ... Read More »
WordPress 3.9 What’s New and What You Need to Know
WordPress 3.9 has arrived. Drag and drop image uploading, plus gallery thumbnail previews are just a few of the new editing features that are part of making this one of the best releases ever. Here is a roundup of the best articles introducing the new features and what you need to know about ... Read More »
A Wrap on a Website – HokeyPokey Press Designer Gift Wrap Pack
Do you adore unique designer gift wrapping paper? Do you have a collection of half used rolls of wrapping paper, a tangle of ribbons and miscellaneous gift tags that defy organization? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you will love the HokeyPokey Press Wrap Pack™. I just finished ... Read More »
WordPress Plugin Social Media Widget Injecting Sites With Spam
Anyone who is using the Social Media Widget WordPress plugin should deactivate it and remove it asap. Securi has reported the plugin is coded to inject "Pay Day Loan" spam into your website: The malicious code was added only 12 days ago when they launched the version 4.0 of the plugin. So we are ... Read More »