Jon BishopI’ve been making websites for more than 12 years now working with a wide range of technologies. I’ve always been fascinated with the internet and how we represent information in browsers.
As a follow up to “Which Bookmarking & Sharing Buttons Should I Display On My Site“, I wanted to talk a bit about how to make those buttons display faster and how to measure their effectiveness. I’ve spent some quality time with social sharing buttons mostly because of my experience developing a social sharing plugin […]
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I gave a talk the other night at the Boston WordPress meetup about how I use shortcodes to enable my clients to create better looking content. A problem I was having was people were paying me to set them up on WordPress so they can take control of their content and then they were paying […]
I just finished writing a newsletter about WordPress page templates and how businesses could leverage them to create better content. In the email, I brainstorm about a few templates I think themes should be taking advantage of.
WordPress powers over 40% of the web, and a big part of that success is the platform’s extensive ecosystem of plugins. With thousands available, knowing which plugins are both effective and supported by a large user base can be overwhelming. Here’s a curated list of 13 must-have plugins that offer critical functionality and integrate seamlessly […]
A great way to improve your site’s performance is to analyze how others in your industry are doing it. Here’s a list of modern tools you can use to analyze competitor websites. These tools offer insights into traffic, SEO, site performance, and more. While you should already be using Google Analytics and other tracking solutions […]
Most bloggers stick to paragraphs and an image or two when writing new posts. This is fine for some however you may want to broaden your horizons and learn more about the potential WordPress and its HTML counterparts have to offer.
When Ning discontinued their free services, it left many communities scrambling for alternatives. Although some opted to transition to Ning’s paid plans, many sought new, cost-effective platforms to host their communities. Today, there are numerous robust options for building online social networks, from easy-to-use hosted solutions to fully customizable open-source platforms. In this post, I’ll […]
Converting an XHTML or HTML template into a WordPress theme is still a common task for developers, though the process has evolved with WordPress updates. This guide will walk you through modern best practices for converting a static HTML template into a fully functioning WordPress theme, considering WordPress 6.x and beyond. What You Need The […]
A couple of years ago, I might have said having a web presence depends on your business needs. Now, it’s non-negotiable. Regardless of the size of your business or how much revenue you generate, you need a presence on Google. People expect to find you online instantly—whether it’s through a business listing, customer reviews or […]
There’s a common debate among web developers and UX designers: when is it appropriate for links to open in a new window or tab? Some argue it enhances user experience by preventing them from losing their place. Others say it’s intrusive, forcing behavior that should remain under the user’s control. Personally, I believe links should […]