If characters are not being stored properly on your WordPress site, or if you are using a different language in which the characters that you entered are not the same as what is being displayed, you may need to change your database collation. For example, if you database uses character set that is not utf8_general_ci, Read More >
Jeff Matson
Changing Your Database Port in WordPress
If your database is located on a different port, you will need to adjust your connection settings within WordPress to connect to it. In this article, we will show you about changing your database port within your WordPress configuration. Changing Your WordPress Database Port First, log into cPanel and open the file manager. If you Read More >
How to Send Android push notifications in AppPresser
In this tutorial: Downloading AppPush Google API key Configuring Pushwoosh Configuring AppPush Rebuilding your app Sending push notifications AppPresser has released push notifications for their excellent WordPress mobile app platform using the AppPush extension. With this release, AppPresser is further solidifying itself as an authority in native Android and iPhone application development. In this article, Read More >
Disabling HTML comments in WordPress
Almost all comment spam left on your WordPress site will have some sort of HTML embedded within it such as links. In this article, we will show you how to disable HTML within comments on your WordPress site so that links can no longer be embedded. First, log into your WordPress admin dashboard Now that Read More >
How to Build Custom WordPress Pages using the Page Builder plugin
In this tutorial: Installing the Page Builder plugin Building custom pages Creating custom pages in WordPress can be a challenge if you are not familiar with the inner workings of WordPress. Although you are able to create various page layouts within your WordPress theme, it can sometimes be much easier to use a simple drag Read More >
WordPress Heartbeat and Heavy admin-ajax.php Usage
Introduced in WordPress 3.6 the WordPress Heartbeat API allows WordPress to communicate between the web-browser and the server. It allows for improved user session management, revision tracking, and auto saving. This article contains steps that should be undertaken by a WordPress expert. If you’re interested in optimizing your WordPress site without any extra effort we Read More >
Importing your Tumblr blog into WordPress
In this tutorial: Installing the Tumblr Importer plugin Importing your Tumblr content Migrating your blog from Tumblr to WordPress can be an intimidating task if you have a large number of posts and done by hand, but thanks to the Tumblr Importer plugin, transferring all of your Tumblr posts to your WordPress site can be Read More >
How to Automatically Post WordPress Content to Social Media
In this tutorial: Installing Social Networks Auto Poster Connecting social media accounts In this article, we will show you how to automatically post to all of your social media accounts using the NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin. This plugin is especially useful if you have a large number of social media profiles that you need Read More >
WordPress comment spam prevention with Akismet
Do you get a lot of WordPress comment spam? In this article, we will show you how to stop comment spam in WordPress using Akismet. Akismet is a powerful plugin that is bundled with all WordPress installations and is extremely effective in stopping spam comments on your WordPress site. Once you have completed this article, Read More >
Optimizing WordPress themes with the Theme-Check plugin
In this tutorial: Installing the Theme-Check plugin Using the Theme-Check plugin In this article, we will show you how to optimize your WordPress theme using the Theme-Check WordPress plugin. While this plugin will not provide every solution to optimize every aspect of your WordPress theme, it will provide some excellent helpful tips for theme developers Read More >
Showing older content with the TimeTunnel WordPress plugin
In this article, we will be taking a look at the TimeTunnel plugin for WordPress and that can be used for displaying older posts within your WordPress site. What is the TimeTunnel plugin? TimeTunnel is an excellent plugin that can be used on long-standing blogs and news sites to display previous posts that were published Read More >
Checking 404s with the CrawlForMe WordPress plugin
In this article, we will take a look at the CrawlForMe plugin for WordPress and what it can be used for within your WordPress site. What is the CrawlForMe plugin? CrawlForMe is a simple plugin that does a great job of locating broken links within your WordPress site. Using it, you will be able to Read More >
Fatal error: Call to undefined function mb_substr() Error
When working on your website, you may encounter an error stating: Fatal error: Call to undefined function mb_substr(). This is caused by a particular module not being included in your PHP configuration. In this article, we will teach you how to resolve the issue to get your site back up and running. What causes this Read More >
Changing your WordPress admin color scheme
In this tutorial: Changing your admin color scheme Adding more color schemes Introduced in WordPress 3.8, it is now possible to change the color scheme of the admin panel to match your individual personality, as well as the look and feel of the site. In this article, we will teach you how to change the Read More >
Creating custom WordPress menus
In this tutorial, we will teach you how to create a custom menu within your WordPress site. This can be used for main navigation, or possibly some other menu area depending on your particular WordPress theme. Creating Custom WordPress Menus Adding Pages to Your Custom WordPress Menu Adding a Custom URL to Your Custom WordPress Read More >
Building your first Android/iPhone app with AppPresser and WordPress
In this article, we will teach you how to create a basic iPhone or Android app using WordPress and the AppPresser framework. Since the release of AppPresser, it is much simpler to create a great iPhone or Android app with your already developed WordPress skills. What is AppPresser? AppPresser is a new tool recently released Read More >
WordPress 3.8 has been released
WordPress has just released version 3.8 which includes many new features further solidifying it into the go-to CMS for beginner and advanced users alike. What’s new? Responsive design WordPress has implemented responsive design elements which will allow all users, regardless of screen size or device, to fully enjoy your site. If you are not familiar Read More >
Automatic WordPress backups with ManageWP
In this article, we will teach you how to automatically back up your WordPress sites using ManageWP. If you are not using ManageWP and run multiple WordPress sites, it is certainly the best tool to automatically make changes across them without the need to enter each one individually. Enjoy fast, secure hosting perfect for your Read More >
New features to WordPress 3.8
In this article, we will discuss the new changes within WordPress 3.8 so that you can become more familiar with the content management system that we all love. If you want to try it out, you can take a look at our article on installing WordPress manually as it is still in beta. WordPress dashboard Read More >
The Biking WordPress theme by TemplateMonster
In this article, we will introduce you to the Biking WordPress theme by Template Monster to create a gorgeous biking-oriented website using the popular WordPress platform. Just like many other themes from Template Monster, this theme is beautiful, responsive, and well designed to provide your visitors with an excellent experience. What it looks like Read More >
