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 […]
How to Add a “Cookies” Policy to your WordPress Site
I may not understand all the jargon floating around with the new laws, but I do know how to get your WordPress site to comply with them! And you’ll breathe a sigh of relief when you see how easy it is going to be! There are a few steps involved and perhaps some thinking. But there […]
Robots.txt for Bloggers using WordPress
When learning about SEO, the robots.txt file is likely to come up. This is a powerful file that ‘speaks’ directly to Google and Bing (& Other) search engine robots. Is my Robots.txt Correct? It is very important to understand what this file can do. The robots.txt file seems to generate a lot of opinions but […]
How to redirect one post to another in WordPress
Have you been in Pinterest drooling over a beautiful recipe only to have the link be broken? Or worse, link to spam? Let’s talk about how to redirect one post to another when you’re moving a post or deleting it.