Setting up WordPress in a localhost environment can save you a ton of time if you frequently test new designs and go bug hunting, but with its super easy 5 minute setup, DesktopServer definitely tops that. Its quick setup time makes it a winner for seasoned developers who want to get a new site up and […] View original post at …
A Super Quick Guide to Writing Proposals for WordPress Projects
Flash proposals – we’ve all sent them. You know, when a potential client wants the next steps, more details, a quote, or maybe even a proposal … and you rush to crank out an email that – you think – is all they need to hire you. Such emails work… sometimes. For example, they could […] View original post at …
How to Fix the Sidebar Below Content Error in WordPress
So you’re clickity-clacking away on your keyboard, working on your WordPress website, when suddenly your sidebar appears below your content where it shouldn’t be. Worse still, there’s no clear error message. Zeus’ beard! What happened? Did your theme implode?? Before you get angry and rip your shirt off, Hulk-style, or tear your room apart in a […] View original post at …
50 Things to Do with WordPress Before You Die
Whether you work with WordPress full-time or just as a hobby, one thing’s for sure – you’re reading this because WordPress means something to you. Now, as much as WordPress is mostly work for many of us, I am of the firm belief that it shouldn’t be just about work. No, there’s definitely some elements […] View original post at …
The Ultimate WordPress Development Environment
Over the past couple of years, I’ve written loads of tutorials here on the WPMU DEV Blog in which I share tidbits about the development environments I use. So today, I thought it’s about time I share a full environment, the kind I would put together and use for larger scale development. Roll up your […] View original post at …
Give Brute Force Attacks the Boot with Defender’s New IP Lockout Features
Say good riddance to frustrating and unrelenting brute force attacks with Defender’s all-new IP Lockout features. The latest version of our comprehensive WordPress security plugin now protects your login page from brute force attacks, monitors 404 errors and automatically locks out any unwanted or suspicious behavior. On top of that, it can also permanently ban […] View original post at …
Top 7 Ecommerce Trends That Will Impact WordPress in 2017
Many retailers were unsure of what to expect going into the 2016 holiday season, what with a disruptive national election kicking it all off. The onslaught of political news headlines generated a lot of attention throughout Q4, so it may have been difficult to spot the news that mattered most to retailers. In case you […] View original post at …
Adding Live Chat Support to Your WordPress Website: Pros and Cons
No matter how amazingly equipped your site is to entice, educate, or entertain your visitors, you may still find that it’s not always enough. You do everything you can to maintain consistency and offer a high-quality experience, but sometimes you just want someone to give you the secret to converting more visitors to paying customers […] View original post at …
The Complete Guide to the WordPress Theme Customizer
WordPress 4.7 was released with a ton of great new features (which you can check out here), including some user experience and user interface upgrades to the theme Customizer. In case you’re hearing about the Customizer for the first time, it’s a feature in the WordPress admin (go to Appearance > Customize) that allows users […] View original post at …
27 Must Have WordPress Plugins to Kickstart Any New Website
Don’t get me wrong, a fresh installation of WordPress is great and all, but if you really want to kick your site into gear, you’re going to need some top-notch plugins to get the job done. There are certain plugins that are exceptional because they can help you create a stunning site that performs at its […] View original post at …

