WordPress 4.8 has just been released with a small group of feature enhancements, and some under the hood improvements for people who make plugins and themes. The biggest change is the addition of a number of new media widgets. It’s now easier than ever to add photos, audio, and video to your sidebar. Watch this […]
The Easiest Way to Install WordPress On Your Computer (Windows or Mac)
There are many reasons why you might want to install WordPress on your desktop or laptop computer. For example, you may want to use your local installation as a safe space where you can learn more about WordPress and experiment in private — sort of like training wheels for WordPress. Or you might want to […]
WooCommerce Subscriptions — Video Tutorial
In this video tutorial, I show you how to setup the WooCommerce Subscriptions plugin. Subscriptions are a great way to create recurring revenue for your business. Best of all, subscriptions work equally well with both digital and physical products. There are several ways to use the Subscriptions plugin. First, you can use it to add […]
What Is a WordPress Child Theme and Do I Need One?
Here’s a nightmare scenario that keeps too many WordPress site owners from properly maintaining their websites: You log in to your WordPress dashboard and notice that an update is available for your theme. You know that updates are good and you want to keep your site secure, so you click the “upgrade” button and wait […]
How To Make a WordPress Child Theme
Do you have the itch to turn your WordPress theme into something unique? If so, there’ one important step you must take before you get started. Make a child theme first. Doing so will ensure that your hard work doesn’t get overwritten by a future theme update. Be sure you need a child theme before […]
