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Tom Rankin

Tom Rankin is a key member of WordCandy, a musician, photographer, vegan, beard owner, and (very) amateur coder. When he's not doing any of these things, he's likely sleeping.

How to Identify What Theme a Website Is Using

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Themes

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December 29, 2020

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WordPress has a pretty robust ecosystem and is one of the most popular options for building websites. One aspect where it especially stands out is in the variety of themes available for use. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert when it comes to this platform, you may find yourself occasionally wanting to identify what theme another site is using. Regardless of your reason for wanting to check what theme a WordPress site is using, there are many tools that can assist you. These include several online software detectors and browser extensions. Fortunately, they’re all relatively straightforward to use. In […]

How to Locate and Block IP Addresses in WordPress

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Security

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December 22, 2020

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There are many tasks you have to carry out when running a WordPress website, and not all of them are soul-nourishing. Having to locate and block IP addresses is one such job you’ll likely have to do, even if you wish you didn’t. However, if you can push through the icky feeling of restricting a user from accessing all or part of your site, you’ll find the process fairly straightforward. This means you can get back to work on tasks with real importance, rather than policing your visitors. In this post, we’ll look at a few different ways to locate […]

How to Enable WordPress Debug Mode (2 Methods)

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Development

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December 15, 2020

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Nobody likes to run into issues with their website. However, sooner or later, you might encounter a problem that requires some troubleshooting skills. One handy trick is to enable WordPress debug mode, which might sound confusing to users who don’t have any development experience. Fortunately, enabling debug mode in WordPress is relatively straightforward. It helps you identify errors and resolve them quickly, thanks to a detailed log that shows you what went wrong. If you prefer not to touch a line of code, there’s a plugin that can help. This article will explain what debug mode is and how to […]

How to Implement Quality Customer Support for Multilingual Websites

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Business

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December 1, 2020

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To grow your business, you need to provide the best possible service to the widest audience. However, it’s difficult to achieve this goal if you don’t offer multilingual customer support. After all, your website has the potential to reach a global user base. Thankfully, there are several ways to provide exceptional support to all your customers, even on a multilingual site. By connecting with visitors in their own languages, you can present yourself as an international company that has the resources and drive to maintain a global audience. In this post, we’ll discuss why providing multilingual customer support is a […]

How to Migrate Your WordPress Site to a New Host (In 4 Steps)

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Beginners

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November 30, 2020

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You may be reluctant to migrate your WordPress site to another hosting provider yourself, especially if you’ve ever broken it accidentally while tinkering under the hood or had an update crash. You know the panic that results from seeing an error message where your website should be. Thankfully, there are several tools that can help you migrate to a new host without issue. Unlike with proprietary website builders, you can pack up your WordPress site and move on to greener pastures with a few simple steps. In this article, we’ll explore some of the reasons you may want to migrate […]

What to Know About Facebook’s oEmbed API Change

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Development

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November 24, 2020

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Embedding social content is a simple yet effective way to make your WordPress site more engaging. However, Facebook has announced a change to its API that could potentially break all your website’s embedded Instagram and Facebook content. If your website features any Facebook or Instagram embeds, then the upcoming oEmbed Application Programming Interface (API) change will affect your website. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure this update doesn’t leave you with empty pages. In this post, we’ll discuss what this controversial API change is, and what it means for WordPress. We’ll then share how you should be […]

13 of the Latest Freelance Statistics You as a Developer Should Know

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Business

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October 27, 2020

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The freelance life can be very attractive, especially if you’ve been stuck in the nine-to-five grind for a while. Of course, leaving a stable job comes with its risks. If you’re considering freelancing as a developer, you’ll want to be armed with some knowledge before taking the leap. In this article, we’ll discuss why you should care about the latest freelance statistics as a developer. Then, we’ll share 13 of them you’ll want to know about. Let’s get started! Why You Should Care About Freelance Statistics as a Developer If you’re considering freelancing, you’ll want to know as much as […]

The Beginner’s Guide to Web Hosting Control Panels

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Beginners

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October 22, 2020

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Web hosting control panels are a key tool for managing your account and your website. Which ones your prospective hosts offer may even influence which company you choose to supply your server. Gaining a firm understanding of the most popular choices should make your decision a bit easier. Below, we’ll give you a quick introduction to web hosting control panels and why they’re so important. Then we’ll break down five of the most popular options for you. Let’s get to it! An Introduction to Web Hosting Control Panels (And Why They’re Important) Web hosting control panels provide you with an […]

How Social Media Management Software Can Boost Your ‘Hit’ Rate

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Tools

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October 21, 2020

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If you’re struggling to generate and prove Return On Investment (ROI) with your social media campaigns, you’re not alone. Social media marketing is notoriously nebulous and time-consuming to implement. Social media management software can help. These are tools designed to bring all your accounts under one roof and streamline posting. They also typically provide advanced analytics that help track the success of your campaigns. In this article, we’ll cover what constitutes a successful social campaign and how a social media management app can help. Then we’ll cover some of the top solutions in this competitive space. Let’s dig in! Understanding […]

How to Use FTP for WordPress (And Why You Should)

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Beginners

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October 15, 2020

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Although the platform is generally speaking beginner-friendly, there are a few concepts new WordPress users may struggle with. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is one of them. Becoming acquainted with this process is key to solving many errors, as well as making certain customizations to your site. Fortunately, you don’t need to be an FTP expert to save the day when things go a bit sideways, or if you’re just looking for a faster way to accomplish a task. All you need is a decent FTP client and a basic understanding of when and how to use it. In this article, […]

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