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The Path to IAAP Certification
I finally did something I’ve been meaning to do forever.
Converting custom template WordPress pages to custom post types
My main argument for using a CPT is to improve the backend user experience in the WordPress dashboard. Large sites with lots of pages can become very tedious to comb through when it is time to make edits.
Bulk deleting 6 figures worth of WordPress posts
Via the command line, we can execute very powerful scripts that would normally timeout or crash.
Block pages from showing in WordPress search results
We can write a function to alter the search results before they even reach the search page.
Adding a new user to your Google Analytics account
You can add additional users to your account to give them access to your data. Adding a new user to your Google Analytics is a very easy process.
Using image descriptions to make social media more accessible
Boost engagement! Add an image description policy into your social media workflow.
Restore Default WordPress Search
[This was originally published at LouiseTreadwell.com on March 11, 2018.] March 2018 is finally here and Google Site Search (GSS) is actually going away for good. While owners of larger websites have already happily settled into alternative premium services, some of...
Scheduling projects with developers based in India
The major hiccup I’ve encountered when working with developers who are based in India is the same one I’ve run into when working with anyone outside of the USA: Holidays.
Domain Name vs Hosting: Why Do I Need Both?
How would you explain Domain Name vs Hosting to a non-tech audience? It’s an easy question to answer if you break it down to the basics.