Website Optimization for the Small Business
WWW Redirects with .htaccess
Definition of a www redirect A www redirect is a rule on your web server that forwards all traffic from the non-www version of your domain to the www version, or vice versa. For example, lets say your website is… Continue reading ‘WWW Redirects with .htaccess’
Optimizing Images in WordPress for Google Image Search
Ever wondered how to get your images to appear in Google Image Search? The process is similar to getting a web page to rank well in Google Web Search: optimize your image so that Google sees your image as relevant… Continue reading ‘Optimizing Images in WordPress for Google Image Search’
Disabling the WordPress File Editor
Tighten up security on your WordPress site by disabling the theme and plugin file editors. Just one line of code can prevent a lot of hassle! Continue reading ‘Disabling the WordPress File Editor’
Securing your WordPress Admin Accounts
WordPress is secure, but only as secure as its weakest link. Make sure that you aren’t the reason that your site is at risk! Continue reading ‘Securing your WordPress Admin Accounts’
Title Template Tags in WordPress
A synopsis of all the title template tags that WordPress has to offer. Make sure you are using the right function for the job! Continue reading ‘Title Template Tags in WordPress’
Get the title for the posts page in WordPress
Find out how to display the title when a user assigns their posts page (aka blog page) to a static page in WordPress. Continue reading ‘Get the title for the posts page in WordPress’
Troubleshooting WordPress Plugins
So you found the perfect WordPress plugin, you install it and it doesn’t work on your site. What can you do? Let me guide you through the process of troubleshooting and give you some pointers when working with plugin authors. Continue reading ‘Troubleshooting WordPress Plugins’
Prevent Directory Browsing with .htaccess
If you have a self-hosted WordPress installation, you need to be aware of directory browsing and the implications of allowing it. WordPress tries to prevent directory browsing, even if you (knowingly or unknowingly) have it enabled. Unfortunately, it is up… Continue reading ‘Prevent Directory Browsing with .htaccess’
Friends Don’t Let Friends Use Internet Explorer 6
While I don’t condone the use of Internet Explorer, I definitely have to agree with Microsoft on their campaign to eliminate the use of Internet Explorer 6. Continue reading ‘Friends Don’t Let Friends Use Internet Explorer 6′
Adding Audio to Your WordPress Website
WordPress is used in many different ways and it is not uncommon to find musicians or pod-casters who want to upload audio to their WordPress site. This is a quick guide to the basics of adding audio to your site.
