Domain Extensions

The suffix at the end of each domain name is usually referred to as the domain extension. The most recognised domain extensions on the net are com, net, and org; however the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) lists over 1,200 domain extensions. It is no surprise that com, net, and …

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Elementor

Three Reasons to Use Elementor (And Three Reasons Not To)

For many years, this website used the popular WordPress theme Genesis by StudioPress. It remains one of my favourite WordPress frameworks, but in early 2020 I wanted to try something different and opted for the lightweight WordPress design GeneratePress. I can’t speak highly enough about GeneratePress. It’s one of the …

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How to Organise, Manage & Schedule Content Effectively in WordPress

How to Organise, Manage & Schedule Content Effectively in WordPress

WordPress remains the most popular platform for building websites. There are great alternatives available online, but I truly believe that when it comes to creating content, nothing beats WordPress and its revolutionary post type system. The introduction of the block editor has also improved the experience of creating content with …

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Website Builders

11 Website Builders to Help You Create the Perfect Website

Website builders help you create professional websites in minutes. They can be used to create blogs, business websites, resumes, online portfolios, eCommerce stores and more. All you have to do is select a pre-made website design, move things around using a drag and drop page builder and then add your …

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Building an Online Community with WordPress

Building an Online Community with WordPress

It should be no surprise that WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for online communities. With a built-in user system, simple publishing options and website design customiser, the core version of WordPress is a great starting point for a community. All you need to do is choose one …

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Online Takeaway

How to Create an Online Restaurant or Takeaway Using WooCommerce

The coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing lockdown in many countries has forced businesses to adapt to how they operate. One sector that has been greatly affected by this is the food industry. Many restaurants are now allowing customers to order food online. Even established takeaways are reviewing their website and …

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Cloudflare

How to Troubleshoot Cloudflare Caching Problems

I have been using Cloudflare for many years for their domain name server functionality, their SSL certificates and their content delivery network (CDN). Cloudflare’s CDN perhaps does not boast as many configuration options as other CDN services, however it is free to use and their network boasts over 200 locations. …

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WordPress

Migrating to the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)

The WordPress block editor officially became the default editor of WordPress when WordPress 5.0 was released on 6 December 2018. It is a user-friendly drag and drop editor that lets you easily create custom layouts and style your content. The block editor is also known as Gutenberg and before it …

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Formal Founder

Find the Perfect Identity With Formal Founder

Finding the right name for your business can be a headache. Even if you find the right domain name, you may find that the identity is already taken by another business or that someone else has the username on Facebook or Twitter. This is where a service such as Formal …

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