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Easy WordPress traffic statistics for free
This video compares the free version of Analytify (https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-anal…) with:
MonsterInsights (Google Analytics Dashboard Plugin for WordPress)
ExactMetrics (Google Analytics Dashboard for WP)
Google’s Site Kit and others
Should I use PX, EM or REMs? Page Builder Edition
Should I use PX, EM or REMs? (page builder edition) Why BB V 2.2 added Em, Rem, & Viewport-based units and I’ve not covered this for 2 years. The Page builder documentation can not really advise on what to use. Page Builders help no-coders ( DIYers and client) who could be confused by the options. I’ve…
Read MoreShow a Beaver Themer header on scroll up
Beaver Themer comes with a few preset options. You can make it transparent, have it fixed on scroll up and down, and shrink on scroll too. There isn’t is an option to have it appear on up scroll only, but it only needs a small snippet of JavaScript and CSS. The JavaScript I tried a…
Read MoreMy WordPress Image frustrations solved by Stencil?
A while back I made a video post on ways to save time when using WordPress images. It featured ways to automate image optimization, SEO and some sizing tips. These things have been very handy for me, but I still had a problem explaining to clients where to go for free images, how to crop…
Read MoreAdding a Child Theme without losing your Customizer styles
Perhaps you’ve forgotten to add a child theme, inherited a site without one or thought you might not need one until now. Maybe you want to save complex customiser setting for another project. Either way there is a great plugin from the WordPress repository called Customizer Export/Import that could save you time. When you install and…
Read MoreMaking a better website business with Beaver Builder.#4 – The Blueprint Templates
Last time we looked at the plugins in our blueprint install. This time we are looking at the blueprint itself and the templates and pages we use. Don’t expect an aesthetically pleasing designs. Here, the aim is to save time with a design checklist. Here’s the Blueprint The site below is hidden behind a coming soon…
Read MoreMaking a better website business with Beaver Builder.#3 – The Blueprint Plugins
In this third post I’m sharing the WordPress plugins we are using for our new web building service. Why we have chosen them and how we are handling licenses. Plugin Licensing and Client freedoms I talked about this subject recently in the podcast I do with Nathan Wrigley at WP Builds. This episode was called What…
Read MoreMaking a better website business with Beaver Builder.#2 – Addon Packs
In part one I talked about how I’m creating a new productized web building service around the Beaver Builder theme, plugin and Beaver Themer. Here, I’m looking at the role 3rd party Beaver Builder addons in this. In part, it is a follow up to my post looking at the main players in the market, but…
Read MoreMaking a better website business with Beaver Builder.#1 – The Master Plan
My website building business is rubbish. I’m not happy with the work or what clients have been getting. I expected this. I had not found the right process for the right client. Now I am ready to get serious and I thought I would share my journey. The Master Plan That’s a bit grand for…
Read More“Beaver Themer” by Beaver Builder. A walk-though and why you need it.
Beaver Themer has just been released for Alpha testing. As an ardent fan I was very fortunate to get a few days to try it out early. What can I say? I don’t like the overused term “game changer” but there is no better way to describe it. It is just very exciting. What is…
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