A guide about how to set up and run a blog, including sources of free photos, social media promotion, and setting up HTTPS.
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Tag: WordPress
Blog status update (December 2018): Gutenberg vs. the classic WordPress editor
I give my latest blog updates, including a switch from Google Analytics to Matomo (formerly Piwik), and my thoughts on WordPress’ Gutenberg editor.
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What are some Tumblr blogging alternatives?
Tumblr is banning adult content from its platform. I look at some consequences of this, as well as blogging alternatives to Tumblr.
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Recommended WordPress plugins (2018 edition)
I take an updated look at some of my recommended WordPress plugins, including Jetpack, WP Super Cache, and EWWW Image Optimizer.
Read more Diverse Tech Geek is back online, now with Digital Ocean as a web host
An explanation of why Diverse Tech Geek went offline for several days, as well as my experiences so far with its new web host, Digital Ocean.
Read more Favorite blogs about blogging and WordPress
I take a look at examples of my favorite blogs about blogging itself, as well as the WordPress content management system.
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Blog revision updates (July 2018)
An update on my latest revisions and changes to my blog, including cleaning up the number of plugins and removing some now-unnecessary CSS/PHP code.
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Blog revision updates (May 2018)
The latest updates to my site, including revising my privacy policy (per changes to WordPress and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)).
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The top WordPress themes I’ve used
I take a look at some of the different WordPress themes I’ve used over the years, from the default WordPress themes to GeneratePress.
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How to check your site for broken links
Part of maintaining a website or blog is making sure broken links are taken care of. I outline several ways of doing such.
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