Revised June 2019. This is part 2 of the Start a Website series, where we’re going to go through piece-by-piece how to start your first website. The first two items you’ll need are: Web Hosting and Domain Names This article will help you select a provider(called a host) for your web hosting; and provider for […]
How to Delete and Redirect a WordPress Post
Most bloggers are creating a library of content to engage readers in their particular niche. Updating your content, changing dates, changing permalinks and redirecting posts are all very confusing to most of us. In this ~2 minute tutorial, I walk through how to delete and redirect a post without breaking any links. Other tutorials on […]
How to add Amazon Links to your WordPress Post
Amazon is one of the most popular affiliate companies because it is easy to use and the barrier to entry is really low. If you have a website and make a few sales a year, you can keep an affiliate account at Amazon. Once you are approved, and have an account, you need to get […]
Help with Gutenberg is Available Here
We finally have a launch date for Gutenberg editor: November 19, 2018. If that makes you want to stick your face in a carton of ice cream, I understand! Today we’re going to go through your options for handling the change. TIP: Should I upgrade? Go with the flow: Do nothing and Gutenberg will appear […]
How to add an Opt-in to Mailchimp
This tutorial is for those who are getting into email marketing. If you are new and using Mailchimp, we’ll walk you through adding your first opt-in. It’s easier than you might think. Pre-requisites First, you will have already created your opt-in. When we say ‘opt-in’ we mean a freebie, bonus, content upgrade – whatever you […]
Gutenberg Notice & Classic Editor Plugin
Gutenberg is coming! If there was any doubt, it has been dispelled with the recent WordPress update to 4.9.8. Once updated, you should see the Gutenberg announcement like this: What is Gutenberg Editor? It is the new editor for WordPress. All WordPress installations from WordPress 5.0 and forward will feature this editor. And it is […]
Force WordPress SSL (HTTPS)
This post was originally published May, 2017 and updated July 2018. As of July, 2018 Chrome will show “not secure” to any visitor of an unsecured site. ie: http://thesite.com Converting WordPress to SSL is becoming more and more important – for user experience as well as SEO ranking. Quick Links Printable Checklist Certificates Code Snippets […]
Fix Recipes Markup – email by Google Search Console
Did you get a message that looks like this? Google search console not only restyled their dashboard, but also have started preemptively sending ‘helpful’ reminders. The problem is that they can appear alarming! If you do not have a Rich Markup / Snippet Creator Type of plugin for recipes, you need one for WordPress. This email […]
The Complete Template for a Blogger’s Privacy Policy
This is your one-stop resource to compile a Privacy Policy for your blog, with a little cut and paste. I am a WordPress girl – no lawyer! This is not legal advice. I hope to help you by offering a starting point for your privacy policy. If you get sued, it’s not my fault! If […]