Being a Natural OK, so I’m a natural, I’ll give you that. First memory of being in front of an audience was when I was about four. Some kind of dance recital for nursery school. I distinctly remember admiring my shiny new dancing shoes backstage. Also my red and white net . . . hat, […]
Plugin Plugs: Basics
I’ve evolved, albeit slowly, with WordPress plugins. So many to choose from, free and not-so-free. In this article I will stick to just the basic ones; there are many others to do specific tasks, and I’ll cover them individually in separate posts. Caveat: I’m talking primarily about plugins available for self-hosted WordPress.org installations. If you […]
To Know, Like, and Trust
Several years ago I went on a rare for me trip to that endangered species, “the mall,” to buy new clothes for another rarity, a business trip (ah, the joys of the freelance life working from home!). I dreaded the great search for something that would work and not break the bank. I did find […]
Testimonial Plugins: My Review
I did some research recently on testimonial plugins for WordPress so I could offer my best picks to my clients. Research like this also makes for a great gift to WordPress users in general, so herewith, then, my assessment of some WordPress testimonial plugins as of late 2018. Jetpack Testimonials Let’s begin with the most […]
Security for Your WordPress Site: Active Defense
As I’ve mentioned in a couple of previous posts on security (Basic and Advanced DIY), most folks don’t need anything fancy to provide effective security for their sites (unless you are Verizon, or ExxonMobil, or a celebrity blogger). However, if you are getting just a bit more popular (say, 50 followers or more and more […]
Gather Your Tribe Around the Fire
I don’t really like “marketing” my businesses in the traditional sense, but I’ve been listening to marketing shows on the road between errands (my fav is Mitch Joel’s Six Pixels of Separation—The Twist Image Podcast). I don’t like advertising per se (I ignore 99% of it myself). Mitch has fascinating discussions with entrepreneurs and marketing […]