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20 of My Favourite WordPress Plugins
Since I started working with WordPress almost 7 years ago, I’ve had a lot of time to check out WordPress plugins and try them on client sites and on my own websites. Here’s a list of some of the plugins I’ve found most useful. 1. WordFence Security I’m putting WordFence as number one because it’s
Read MoreSingle Page WordPress Website for EclipseBudo.com
Last week I completed this small website for eclipsebudo.com, a martial arts studio in Victoria, BC. Their website design is based on their existing poster design which had very bright colours and the custom cartoon style graphic of the two people practicing their art. I incorporated those brand elements into a simple responsive website design
Read MoreWebsite Re-design for The Naval Association of Canada
This summer we launched a new WordPress website for the Naval Association of Canada. Their old website wasn’t mobile friendly, and they wanted to make changes to the navigation structure and in general make the website easier to navigate. The new design is clean with easy to read text. A custom layout was designed for
Read MoreAdding mailchimp’s drag and drop editor to a custom template
Today a client asked me if I could add Mailchimp’s custom drag and drop editor to a custom template. In the past when I looked up this solution for them, after about 2 hours looking through Mailchimp’s documentation, I found a brief note that said it wasn’t possible to add the drag and drop editor
Read MoreTellywise.tv – Human Curated Online Video
Tellywise.tv is a hobby project of mine which I’ve been working on since Fall 2018. It is an online video player that streams selected you tube videos in channels using the YouTube Iframe API. The aim of this project was to create a video service which is positive and safe for all viewers. Currently featuring
Read MoreKeep your WordPress Website Updated
You can prevent your WordPress website from getting hacked by keeping the plugins and WordPress version up to date.
Read MoreCustom WordPress Development VS Premium or Free Themes
When building a new website using WordPress, your web designer can either start with a pre-built theme or build a new one for you. Depending on your situation, one or the other may be a better fit for your website. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing which is best for your business.
Read MoreLynda.com Tutorials Now Available Through GVPL
The Greater Victoria Public Library is now offering free access to Lynda.com and their thousands of video tutorials. All you need to do is sign up using your library card number and pin, and either create an account or connect your old account. This is a great resource for anyone wanting to learn WordPress, Web Design, HTML, or other computer , business, or creative skills. These courses are great for adding skills to your resume, or for training staff.
Read MoreNew Website for Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine is a meditation garden and spiritual oasis located near Santa Monica, California. The Lake Shrine is home to a Gandhi World Peace Memorial, a shrine containing Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes, as well as a meditation temple, windmill chapel, houseboat, and a lake surrounded by beautiful gardens. I started working with the
Read MoreHow to Learn Web Design (Part 1)
A while ago someone asked me where they should begin if they wanted to learn how to build websites. They had built a site using a WordPress theme, but they didn’t know how to make changes to the design. Depending on where you live, there may or may not be a college or university offering
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