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WordPress has transformed the way we create, manage, and optimize websites. I’ve been using it to create sites for myself and clients for well over 15 years.

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Latest WordPress Content ⬇️

Site Backups are Boring…

Site Backups are a boring topic, until something bad happens… Read more
My Website was Hacked! – here’s how I cleaned it

The other week the Popcorn Theme website was hacked. Luckily I had a new security plugin that helped me get it cleaned up pronto. Read more
Creating a Local Business WordPress Website with AI

Creating websites for local businesses could be a good side hustle for those of you looking to raise a bit of cash. With AI you can quickly and easily create custom WordPress websites in just a couple of hours. Read more
Cloak Links, Track Links & Create Link Pages

Pasting affiliate links straight into your content is not a good idea for a number of reasons. With ClickWhale you can easily manage, organize, update and track your links. Let me take you through why it’ll be a good investment for your website… Read more
Essential WordPress Blocks You Gotta Have

WordPress out of the box comes with quite a few good blocks. However by adding the Spectra plugin you can add a load of extras. I’ve been using Spectra for a while now and there are some blocks I just can’t live without. Read more
Spectra Page Builder Review

I’ve been using the Spectra page builder on a couple of my sites for a while now. Here’s what I really like about also what’s not so good. Read more
How I made my new website

Here’s a walkthrough of how I put together my new website for my new online business venture that’s about helping people discover my town, Estepona. Read more
How to add a Popup to WordPress

In this tutorial I take you through adding a popup to your WordPress website. A popup is a great way to encourage your visitors to take action like joining your email list. Read more
Make WordPress FAST in 1 Click 🚀

The average attention span is only 8 seconds! Therefore your website has to load instantly or your visitors are just going to bounce straight off. Here’s how to make your site superfast in one click. Read more