I noticed tonight that Google has addded Themes to GMail and I have to say, they’re really cool. To change from the default theme all you need to do is go to the settings area in Gmail and then click on the new Themes tab. Here’s a preview of some of my favourites. The Ninja … Read more
GeneratePress is an efficient WordPress theme that loads quickly on desktops and mobile devices. This blog has been using the premium version of GeneratePress since early 2020 and it’s by far the fastest WordPress theme I have used. Despite the speed of GeneratePress, for a couple of weeks in July 2021, I opted to use … Read more
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 easiest WordPress themes to optimise … Read more
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 WordPress. I was initially hesitant … Read more
Syntax highlighting is a common feature of Text Editors which uses multiple colours and fonts to help you read and analyse code more easily. They can help you view the structure of code, make comments stand out and quickly point out any errors you have made. It’s a feature that many of us take for … Read more
Starting an online shop has never been easier. You can set the foundations of your new shop in just a few minutes and have most of your store ready in just a few hours. The majority of blogging platforms and website building solutions online today have built-in Ecommerce functionality. Therefore, if you have an existing … Read more
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 content. That’s all there is … Read more
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 of the many community WordPress … Read more
To say that 2020 has been a crazy year for everyone would be an understatement. Few of us were prepared for Covid or a world where no one knew how to deal with it. Like everyone else, I’ve had many few ups and downs myself this year. I’ve sadly lost a family member, caught covid … Read more
Spotlight is a new social media plugin for WordPress that integrates Instagram into your website. Using Spotlight, you can automatically display your latest photographs and videos. This can increase engagement with your followers, attract new followers and expand your reach. The plugin allows you to connect multiple Instagram accounts and display an unlimited number of … Read more