WP Theme Speed Blog
WordPress and the plugins, web services, automations and processes that let WordPress do amazing things.
Advanced WordPress filtering – Search & Filter Pro & 2 others
1 - Advanced WordPress Filtering with Search and Filter Pro Just wanted to share a quick Wordpress plugin (paid) system that we came across while doing some research on a client project. We didn't use this tool this time as the client went a different direction.Still,...
How to Cancel Media Temple Hosting Plan
Can’t find that quick spot in Media Temple to close a service, cancel hosting or your account? here’s the easy link.
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Quick items we are working & researching
Google Calendar and Zoho CRM calendar synchronization guide
Synchronizing calendar entries of Google Calendar and that of the Zoho CRM Calendar is now made easy with the Google Calendar Synchronization feature. You can update the calendar entries in either Google Calendar or Zoho CRM and have them updated in both. If you...
Good ASE session ‘Automating Your Affiliate Empire’
Wordpress automation panel from Affiliate Summit. It’s a couple years old AND holds the test of time mentioning several great services that are still great places to start for 2019.
Genesis + Divi Builder Plugin vs Divi Theme speed comparisons (video)
Anecdotal speed test of a site running a Genesis Child theme + the Divi Builder Plugin vs switching that same site over to only run the Divi Theme. The results surprised me. Divi Theme was faster. Note the site also ran the ACF plugin. (VIDEO)
How to Activate Jetpack Premium Free in my.pressable.com
Need to Activate Jetpack Premium (for free) with your Pressable hosting plan? There’s a specific order to this process, 10 steps actually. I walk through it in a video example. Thanks to Jess and the team at Pressable, (I made 3-4 attempts for each of about 17 accounts last year. This method worked the first time!)
Using Divi Theme Dynamic Content w ACF-Advanced Custom Fields
Some articles and 2 videos to help get a site running using Divi Theme and its new Dynamic Content output options to grab ACF, Advanced Custom Fields, on a site. Divi makes the output templating, drag and drop accessible.
Page-list – free sitemap for humans to read
A readable sitemap page on a website is one of those helpful, last ditch efforts to help a lost visitor. Today, I'm adding an updated, free plugin from the WordPress Repository to this site. I used a different plugin from the same author. That one has ended and this...
Example of Blubrry Podcast Hosting Signup Process w Promo code
Going All in on Blubrry or Libsyn Podcast Hosting and why! This week we are working on a project to migrate a podcast from Libsyn to Blubrry. Both are excellent Podcast Hosting companies. We recommend them both, unequivocally! The project I'm working on now, involves...
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Quick items we are working & researching
Three Easy to Edit Image Hover Effects Free Divi Layout from Divi Soup
This free Divi layout uses the native Divi image and text modules with absolute positioning to show or hide text or swap the image for another on hover. View the demo and download this free
6 MicroInteractions to help Divi Theme websites in WordPress deliver results
Microinteractions are a great way to enhance user experience as they interact with your site. Slight animations of icons, buttons, or images can cue the user to take action in a fun and purposeful way. There are countless microinteractions you can include on your...
Genesis + Divi Builder Plugin vs Divi Theme speed comparisons (video)
Anecdotal speed test of a site running a Genesis Child theme + the Divi Builder Plugin vs switching that same site over to only run the Divi Theme. The results surprised me. Divi Theme was faster. Note the site also ran the ACF plugin. (VIDEO)
Adding additional users to YouTube Channel – Managers, Owners & users
Quick tip on where/how to add additional Users or managers or even add/change owners of a YouTube Channel. Branded Account Explanation Tip The YouTube channel must be a 'Branded Account' if its not a branded account, then you need to change your basic youtube channel...
WordPress Search Engine Visibility in MySQL PHPMyAdmin
How do I turn Search Engine Visibility on in MySQL or PHPMyAdmin? I've been working with WordPress for 13 years. I hadn't needed to do this until today. It's easy if you are comfortable with PHPMyAdmin and MySQL. If not, maybe get help from someone that is. Steps Make...