It can be fun to mess around with Wordpress themes locally. Whether you use MAMP, XAMPP, or install a full LAMP stack in Ubuntu, it is always convenient to be able to play with Wordpress themes locally before loading to a production environment. One of the pains that I have encountered is the process of downloading plugins locally. In a typical local install, users are … [Read more...] about Unable to Install Plugins in WordPress on Localhost
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Genesis Framework for WordPress by StudioPress Review
The most important component of designing a website is Search Engine Optimization, and the Genesis Framework for Wordpress does it well. Where most themes are hacked together with sloppy code, Genesis is run on smart design architecture and state of the art code. The attention to detail that is put into the design of the framework results in a faster site that is more visible … [Read more...] about Genesis Framework for WordPress by StudioPress Review
How to Control HTML Code to Reduce Bugs
As I was designing a site the other day, I realized that the way I have been tracking my code is something I should share. Most of the projects I work on involve some sort of conversion to Wordpress or other CMS system. Anyone who has ever developed a custom Wordpress template from novel HTML, CSS, etc... knows how easy it is to run into bugs when it comes to running live … [Read more...] about How to Control HTML Code to Reduce Bugs
6 Must-Have WordPress Plugins
Hosted Wordpress (https://wordpress.org/) has almost an unlimited supply of plugin options available. Today I want to point out plugins that aim towards accomplishing common goals of the typical blog: Boost Speed, Attract Visitors, Proper Search Engine Indexing, Thwart Comment Spam, and Make Money. Wordpress Performance/Speed Boost Caching software will speed up any Wordpress … [Read more...] about 6 Must-Have WordPress Plugins