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Sufyan bin Uzayr

Sufyan bin Uzayr is a contributor to a variety of websites and blogs about technology, open source, web design, content management systems and web development. He is a published author, coffee lover and you can learn more about his works on this page.

Explaining and Understanding the GNU General Public License (GPL)

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November 2, 2016

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Updated on November 2, 2016. It is common knowledge that WordPress is released under the terms of the GPL. However, time and again, controversies and confusions arise — be it the barring of ThemeForest sellers from WordCamps or the erstwhile debate between WordPress and Thesis, or the most recent WordPress/Wix debate, interpretations and implementations of the GPL across the internet tend to vary. While the end users are generally aloof from such debates, it can be a rather confusing situation for developers and designers alike, especially if they are creating and selling WordPress-related products or services, such as themes and […]

9 Popular Managements Solutions for WordPress

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October 20, 2016

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Managing multiple WordPress websites can be a challenge for even the most seasoned WordPress users. With a management solution, however, the process is streamlined. Making it easier than ever to manage all of your sites from one central location. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular solutions. InfiniteWP InfiniteWP is a management solution for WordPress websites that works from your own servers. Thus, you download and host InfiniteWP from your own server and run it therein. Unlike ManageWP, InfiniteWP does not operate remotely from its own cloud clusters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wOMewY2EBY The feature set is pretty standard, including backup […]

Free WordPress Themes: September 2016

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October 6, 2016

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Free themes are a great way for anyone to get involved in WordPress. You don’t need to be a designer or have a lot of money to create a beautiful theme that’s perfect for your business or blog.  This article lists some of the best free WordPress themes from the month of September 2016. 1. DW Mono DW Mono is a clean and minimal blogging theme. It is responsive and translation ready. DW Mono features your Gratavar or side logo with a background image on the left side of the screen, with your posts appearing on the right. It is […]

7 Top Notification Bar Plugins for WordPress

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September 29, 2016

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There are various notification bar plugins out there that you can use to showcase header notifications to your users and visitors. Notification bars, in general, tend to be more user-friendly than popups or slideouts. They do not obstruct the viewing area, do not hijack the user’s the screen, and are not detrimental to the basic principles of UX. That said, what makes a notification bar important? Well, if you are running a blog or any type of website, you cannot just rely on visitors coming and leaving. You need to retain them, and that can often be accomplished by running […]

15 Essential WordPress Plugins For Photographers

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September 8, 2016

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WordPress makes it really easy to create a photo blog or run an online portfolio of your images. As such, many photographers, both professionals, and hobbyists alike, tend to use WordPress to showcase their works online. Of course, you still need to cater to popular photo-centric platforms, such as Flickr or 500px, but having your own website with a showcase of your images goes a long way in establishing your identity online. If you are looking to create a photography website using WordPress, where should you begin? You can, obviously, use WordPress plugins to do more with your website. This article […]

Free WordPress Themes: August 2016

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August 30, 2016

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Many premium and free themes were released this August. Plus, we also got the latest version of WordPress, WordPress 4.6, with many new features and additions. This article goes over some of the best free WordPress themes from the month of August 2016. 1. Maggie Lite Maggie Lite is a free magazine theme for WordPress sites. It is responsive, supports post formats, and comes with custom page templates. Demo | Download 2. Lontano Lontano is a minimal and clean WordPress theme for bloggers. It is responsive and translation ready. Demo | Download 3. Boston Boston is a responsive blogging WordPress […]

10 Essential WordPress Plugins For Bloggers

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August 19, 2016

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Today, WordPress powers a wide range of websites. However, it began as a blogging platform, and it still remains the leading choice for running a blog. The CMS allows bloggers to extend their site’s functionality using plugins. There are so many plugins out there, so which are crucial for bloggers? You shouldn’t just download plugins to download them, but still, there are certain plugins that can make a blogger’s life easier. This article talks about some of the most essential WordPress plugins for blogs. The Necessary Ones Whether you are running a blog or some other kind of site, there […]

Free WordPress Themes: June 2016

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July 7, 2016

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Several great free WordPress themes were released during the month of June. We saw blogging themes, magazine themes, minimal themes, flashy themes, and a lot more. In this roundup, we take a look at the top best free WordPress theme from the month of June 2016. Free WordPress Themes: June 2016 1. SuperNews SuperNews is a WordPress theme for news and magazine sites. It is responsive, translation-ready, and supports post formats and custom page layouts. Demo | Download 2. Alpha Store Alpha Store is an eCommerce WordPress theme. It is responsive, translation ready and also supports WooCommerce. Demo | Download […]

Best Free WordPress Plugins For Managing Custom Post Types

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June 16, 2016

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Custom Post Types are a great way to build functionality on your WordPress site. Download plugins to make managing the post types even easier. We have compiled our favorite free plugins that you can download today. Before we begin, this is a great introduction to Custom Post Types. 1. WCK Custom Fields and Custom Post Types Creator WCK, or WordPress Creation Kit, is quite possibly the simplest plugin in this niche. Its interface is straightforward, ridiculously easy to use, and it does what it is supposed to do: lets you create and manage custom post types. You can create custom post types as […]

Free WordPress Themes: May 2016

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June 2, 2016

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May saw the release of many amazing free WordPress themes, including ones meant for blogging, news sites as well as single page themes for corporate and business sites. In this roundup, we have put together some of the best free WordPress themes from the month of May 2016. Free WordPress Themes: May 2016 1. Karen Karen is a minimal, clean, and fully responsive WordPress theme meant for personal blogs. It is highly customizable and works great out of the box, with plenty of customization features included. Demo | Download 2. EasyMag EasyMag is a WordPress theme meant for magazine and […]

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