by Greg Johnson | Mar 31, 2021 | Web Design
Summary This page describes how you can use the Classic Editor features with your WordPress.com hosted website. STEP #1 – New Block Module Start a new post or page and then click on the plus in the top left to choose a new block module as shown below. The red...
by Greg Johnson | Jan 30, 2021 | Web Design
If you’re using CloudFlare, you may find that it initially works fine and significantly speeds up your website page load times. Then, after a period of weeks or months, you may start to notice a lot of Error 522 errors stating that the connection timed out —...
by Greg Johnson | Dec 27, 2020 | Web Design
We have assembled a downloadable PDF document of the ongoing updates and changes made to the Divi theme for WordPress. We and plan to keep it current as new theme updates are released. The PDF is now over 300 pages. Update: v4.9.4 (13 Apr 2021) [View/Download PDF] If...
by Greg Johnson | Sep 22, 2020 | Technology, Web Design
Social media services like Facebook will attempt to select a featured image from news articles or posts on blogs. The automated selection process will give preference to larger images toward the top of an article or post. In WordPress there is an option to have a...
by Greg Johnson | Sep 12, 2020 | Technology, Web Design
WordPress Web Technologies WordPress websites require several website technologies to work together behind the scenes. Without optimization, site responsiveness can fluctuate depending on many factors: Plug-insMySQL DatabaseThird Party Servers like...
by Greg Johnson | Sep 7, 2020 | Advertising, Walk and Talk, Web Design
In Episode #40, I talk about hybrid monetization for podcasts and YouTube videos. This lets your regular subscribers and followers enjoy content without advertising. After a few days, monetization can be turned on, for subsequent views. Also, if you’re promoting your...
by Greg Johnson | May 26, 2020 | Technology, Walk and Talk, Web Design
In Episode #23, I discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various content forms – articles, videos, and audio podcasts. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen]Anchor [Listen]Google [Listen]Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below...
by Greg Johnson | May 11, 2020 | Technology, Walk and Talk, Web Design
In Episode #15, I talk about four basic considerations of launching a website including selecting a website address, choosing a website design platform, selecting a hosting company, and cost. Listen using the Anchor Player Listen Using Our Website Player You can also...
by Greg Johnson | May 10, 2020 | Advertising, Consumer News, Public Interest, Public Policy, Technology, Web Design
We all rely on reviews of products, services, and businesses on Facebook, and with Google search results, or when purchasing products on Amazon. Services like Yelp promise to provide helpful insights from customers. An abundance of positive reviews can almost...
by Greg Johnson | May 2, 2020 | Effective Living, Transportation, Walk and Talk, Web Design
In Episode #6, I talk about how you can respond to emails and other requests by using video, articles, and podcasting on your own personal website. Listen using the Anchor Player Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the...
by Greg Johnson | May 2, 2020 | Technology, Walk and Talk, Web Design
In Episode #5, I explain why social media doesn’t work as well as using email and having your own website. Play using the Anchor Player Play Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save. [Download] Learn more...
by Greg Johnson | Apr 11, 2020 | Advertising, Consumer News, Web Design
Summary The derogatory term ‘clickbait’ is what we use to describe manipulatively enticing headlines designed to get attention and clicks. According to Wikipedia, “Clickbait is a form of fraud… A ‘teaser’ aims to exploit the...
by Greg Johnson | Jan 2, 2020 | Web Design
[Note: Elegant Themes released the following announcement regarding a security vulnerability update to their popular Divi theme. Feel free to contact Elegant Themes for any support issues or questions.] Summary Today Divi, Extra and the Divi Builder plugin were...
by Greg Johnson | Nov 13, 2019 | Web Design
If you upgrade your WordPress site to the 5.3 version you’ll be greeted by a welcome message with a summary of features. You might be tempted to close that message and just get back to working on your website. For those who didn’t get a chance to read the...
by Greg Johnson | Nov 9, 2019 | Advertising, Web Design
“Considering that the number of total active websites is estimated at over 172 million according to a survey published by netcraft, that means that around 75,000,000 websites are using WordPress right now — with around half of those sites (37,500,000) being...
by Greg Johnson | May 3, 2019 | Technology, Video, Web Design
Learn how to setup a free WordPress.com user account. This will give you a free blog, and also allow you to be added as a contributor, editor, or admin to someone else’s site. Video created by Greg Johnson (3 May 2019) Learn more at...
by Greg Johnson | Apr 5, 2019 | Video, Web Design
Here’s how to switch between the Classic and Block editors when using WordPress.com and also a tip on how you can use the Classic Editor interface when in Block Editor mode. Video by Greg Johnson (5 Apr 2019). Learn more at ResourcesForLife.com/web...
by Greg Johnson | Feb 28, 2019 | Web Design
THE SHORT ANSWER These instructions assume you want SSL for a basic WordPress website hosted by GoDaddy. To setup SSL with GoDaddy follow these steps: Login to GoDaddy and go to their SSL products page. Purchase the basic SSL at $59.99 for the first year then pay...
