DesktopServer has released version 3.8.4 of its local development software. This version includes a lot of refactored code, setting the foundation for faster updates in the future along with design-time plugins. One of the major changes in 3.8.4 is the use of the .dev.cc top level domain. Due to the latest changes with the .dev Top Level Domain and the …
How to Keep Your WordPress Staging and Live Sites in Sync
In a recent post, I showed you how to easily set up a staging site for WordPress on cheap hosting. If you followed the steps I outlined, you’ll have been able to set yourself up with a staging site you can use to test updates to your site, without paying for expensive hosting with staging […] View original post at …
How to Easily Set Up a Staging Site for WordPress on Cheap Shared Hosting
If you’re relatively new to developing websites, or you’ve been managing your own WordPress site for a while but haven’t delved into the world of web development, you may have heard people talking about staging sites and wondered what they are. You may have heard people saying that setting up a staging site is best […] View original post at …
DesktopServer: How to Set Up the Easiest Development Environment for WordPress
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 …
How to Install WordPress on a USB Flash Drive
Did you know you can install and run a WordPress site from a USB flash drive? Well, you can, and this little-known fact is more than just a neat trick. A portable WordPress installation can actually be quite useful. Why in the world would you ever need to run WordPress from a flash drive? Shouldn’t this be filed away under …
How to Upgrade XAMPP for WordPress Without Losing Anything
There are a lot of things to love about XAMPP, but the update process is not one of them. There’s nothing automatic about it, and you can go ahead and plan on hitting a few bumps along the way. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process so you can get XAMPP up-to-date with minimal hassle – and without …