You’re Invited: 2 Nonprofit WordPress Events in Seattle Next Week
Two events for nonprofits using WordPress with a bonus third are all next week in Seattle. I hope to see you there!
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Eight WordPress Tips You Wish Someone Had Shown You Sooner [Animated] [gallery]
Quick and easy tips for making WordPress a little easier to use. Watch these once and then you’ll be racing to the admin to try them out.
Quick WordPress Tip: Get Yer Pritty Lil’ Face in the Dashboard
Every time I log into any WordPress, even a brand new copy, I get a personalized picture in the admin bar. Here’s how you can get that too!
Own Your Content
What if you woke up one day and found your website had disappeared? Would you mourn the hours (or days!) of effort you put into it? Owning your content is the way to prevent that.
WordPress 4.3: Two New Features Add Efficiency & Security
WordPress 4.3 brings text formatting “autocompletions” and automatic password generation (and weak password shaming!). Check out these features that even the most casual user should know!
Chronicle II
The first in a new series of posts that let you know what I’m up to!
Buy Expertise
The dangers of a DIY website and a suggestion for making better websites on the cheap.
➡😊🏃 (The emoji are coming!)
Sometimes the stars (?) align and you just have to write (✒) about something. Last week, I was seeing emoji everywhere! Now you will too.
“Doing Your Part” Presentation & Two Short Assistive Technology Videos
This past weekend, I attended and presented at WordCamp Seattle: Experienced. Even if you don’t understand the code behind the techniques, take a moment to watch users of “assistive technology.”
A WordPress Formatting Manifesto
I recently released the MRW Web Design Simple TinyMCE plugin for WordPress. It’s a plugin that came directly out of the work I do to serve clients and make using WordPress as easy as possible. In this post, I want to share how I made the final decisions for what buttons I removed from the default WordPress editor, and provide a framework for what it means to format content well on the web.
How to Pick a WordPress Plugin
I recently presented on “How to Pick a Plugin.” A lot of time went into thoughtfully walking people through the process, so I want to share the tips (and an exciting update to one piece of the presentation) with a broader audience.
Free WordPress for Nonprofits Event Next Week / New Plugin!
A free WordPress-for-nonprofits event and free WordPress plugin! What could be better? (Answer: Getting back to work on paying projects!)
Open Letter: Gravity Forms 1.9 Placeholder and Label Settings Mean More Inaccessible Forms
One of my very favorite WordPress plugins, Gravity Forms, is making a mistake with the implementation of two new form field settings. But it’s not too late to change it!
Tips For Picking a Good WordPress Theme (Free or Paid)
The WordPress theme landscape is vast and wild. It is a terrifying place, really, with lots of hidden dangers and dark corners. There are many things to consider when looking for a WordPress theme for your website. Here are some of the pointers I often give when the topic arises.
What I’m Thankful For (Work Edition)
Using Thanksgiving as an excuse to give shoutouts to the people, organizations, and communities that make what I do possible.
How to Write a Good Review with Three Examples
I missed the first Rate and Review a WordPress Plugin day so I played catch-up this morning and rated three. Here’s what I think makes a good review.