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READ THIS BEFORE YOUR NEXT MEETING Core Web Vitals: A Reality Check A no-BS guide for WordPress web developers, website owners, marketers, or a gentle nudge for clients who think Core Web Vitals are the secret to ranking #1. They're not. Here's what's actually going...
The AI Search Playbook: How to Get ChatGPT and Perplexity to Actually Cite Your Content
Spoiler alert: The secret to ranking in AI search is... really good SEO. I know, I know. You were hoping for some revolutionary new tactic. Some secret prompt optimization or magical schema markup that would unlock AI citations like a cheat code. But here's the plot...
Kinsta Automatic Updates: Stress-Free WordPress Plugin & Theme Management, Done Right
Managing updates shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. With Kinsta Automatic Updates, you get a hands-off, worry-free way to keep your WordPress plugins and themes secure, stable, and running smoothly—without lifting a finger. ?? Heads-up: Kinsta Automatic Updates is...
Showcase Your Code Beautifully with Code Block Pro for WordPress
Bring Your Code to Life with Code Block Pro Looking for a sleek way to showcase your code snippets on your WordPress site? Meet Code Block Pro – your go-to plugin for fast, beautiful syntax highlighting that feels just like Visual Studio Code. Built with performance...
WordPress.com Launches Free AI Website Builder: Build Your Site in Minutes with Just a Prompt
WordPress.com, the trusted name behind millions of websites, has introduced an exciting new tool that makes building your site easier than ever—no tech skills required. Say hello to their AI-powered website builder: a smart, simple way to turn your ideas into a fully...
Pineapple Pizza, Checkboxes, and a Bit of WordPress Whimsy
Enter: The Pineapple Pizza Checkbox Every now and then, something unexpected pops up in the WordPress world—and in December 2024, that something was a new checkbox on the WordPress.org login screen. To sign in, users were asked to confirm that “Pineapple is...
Automatically Check Your Plugin’s WordPress Compatibility with WP Since
WP Since plugin If you're building or maintaining WordPress plugins, there's a smart little tool you’ll want in your developer toolkit: WP Since . It's a free utility that takes the guesswork out of plugin compatibility by automatically checking that your code matches...
Best WordPress plugins (updated 2025)
There are many WordPress plugins available, and it can be difficult to know which ones are the best. These are my favourite WordPress plugins at the moment. Best WordPress Speed plugin WP Rocket (20% OFF WITH THIS LINK) - Smart, works with lots of different hosting...
Awesome Digital Marketing Conference Sydney
The Digital Marketing Collective Conference: A Unique Business Event. Digitial Marketing Conference Sydney. The Digital Marketing Collective Conference, organized by Kate Toon, is a one-of-a-kind business event in Australia. It offers a fresh and distinctive approach...
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