A simple example of using WordPress environment functions by Tom McFarlin.

Eric Karkovack argues that, for the most part, the web has moved beyond “fast and cheap” websites. What I don’t see in this article is a consideration for a site generator like ZipWP. It brings to mind that tools like ZipWP need to make sure they generate accessible sites to avoid liability.

Just like your WordPress site, if you are using a VPS then it is necessary to lock it down and keep it updated.

The results of the 2023 WordPress hosting performance benchmarks are available. The tests are run across 21 hosting providers and several pricing points from less than $25 to more than $500. There was testing for both WordPress and WooCommerce hosting.

This is a pretty good list of image sizes for the various social media platforms.

Remember that Google recently sold their domain business to Squarespace? WordPress com will pay the transfer fee for you and guarantee that prices are the same or lower than what you were paying Google.

This interview with Tom Raef touches on a lot of good issues, a few that aren’t often mentioned. I liked the relaxed approach to the discussion. A few good suggestions. I’m sure the idea that Mac users should have anit-virus installed will be controversial to some, but if you are managing other people’s sites from that Mac then that seems like a good idea.

WordPress 6.3 introduces a new “development_mode” constant. This post talks about how it can be used and a couple of related settings. I can see this being useful for developers and testers.

Not WordPress, but might be useful – Today I learned that the Google team created a free remote desktop app, called Chrome Remote Desktop. I don’t think it is as robust or full-fledged as Microsoft RDP, but I was able to connect to my Windows 10 Home computer from my Mac to do some basic tasks.

The host computer (the one being connected to) has to download and install a program and then when you go to the URL (below) and click to share your computer an access code shows. On the other computer you enter the access code and you are connected to the host.

https://remotedesktop.google.com/support/