Web Development
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A Few Words about Webflow
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5 minutesOver the last few years, Webflow has emerged as quite the challenger to the dominance of established platforms like WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace. Its popularity is no accident. Webflow’s strengths lie in its blend of design freedom, user-friendliness, and robust functionality. Since I have focused on other no-code website builders and neglected to speak much,…
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No Code Builders vs Self-hosted WordPress
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10 minutesFirst of all, when it comes to building for the web, I am primarily a WordPress developer, so the premise of this article is a bit biased against no code builders. That said, there’s definitely an allure to building with products like Wix or Squarespace. I’ve used them. What they offer isn’t necessarily bad. I…
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Enhancing User Experience (UX)
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7 minutesWhen designing a site using WordPress, you have a unique opportunity to create exceptional user experiences. As a theme this week, I’m going to continue discussing the ideas behind design, and how it affects perception/feelings of the users of any given interface. I started yesterday with color theory, today we’ll look over UX principles and…
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Custom Domain Email: Privacy, Security, and Capabilities
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7 minutesI’m looking for a new custom domain email host with my eye on ProtonMail and a couple others. After a decade of using a grandfathered service with a defunct Microsoft (Windows Live Admin Center), and with Google now blocking reception of emails without DKIM, along with several other issues arising from using an unsupported system,…
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Gutenberg vs. Elementor: WordPress Page Builders
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3 minutesI’ve mentioned before that I’ve seen the development and evolution of WordPress from its inception. The introduction of the Gutenberg block editor in 2018 marked a significant shift from the classic editor. Since then, Elementor, a popular page builder plugin, has continued to be a favorite for many designers. But which tool is right for…
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Generative AI and Web Development: Efficiency Generator
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6 minutesContinuing with the previous article covering the history, benefits, and problems with generative AI, I want to cover how it is being used as a tool for web development and what that means for the future of this field. Will there always be a need to have a driver behind the wheel? What can generative…
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The Evolution of WordPress: Shaping the Web’s Identity
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3 minutesIn the vast tapestry of the internet, WordPress has emerged as a defining thread, weaving together millions of websites with its user-friendly content management system (CMS). But to appreciate WordPress’s impact, we must first explore the web’s metamorphosis since WordPress’s inception and the challenges that preceded its rise. The Dawn of the Web The World…
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SEO: The Key to Unlocking Business Success Online
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4 minutesWelcome to the world of SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, the secret sauce that can make your business’s website stand out in the vast ocean of the internet. Imagine you’re playing the biggest game of hide and seek, and SEO is your guide to being found. It’s not just about having a website; it’s about…
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The Bedrock of Online Presence: WordPress Hosting Explained
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3 minutesAs a web developer, I’ve witnessed the evolution of WordPress hosting from its nascent stages to the dynamic ecosystem it is today. In this brief article, I’ll guide you through the intricacies of WordPress website hosting, contrasting two venerable, established hosts with a couple modern, trendsetting providers. WordPress hosting is the foundation upon which a…
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VPS Management
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4 minutesIn the sophisticated landscape of web hosting, Virtual Private Servers (VPS) stand out as a versatile and powerful solution for WordPress hosting. However, the journey from acquiring a VPS to achieving a seamlessly running WordPress site can be fraught with challenges. The Intricacies of VPS Configuration The initial setup of a VPS is a critical…