Jetpack is a useful WordPress plugin, but not everyone can or wants to use it. I look at some Jetpack alternatives available.
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Tag: WordPress
Automattic buys Tumblr for dirt cheap; adult content still banned
Automattic, the organization behind WordPress, says they’ll be buying Tumblr from Verizon at a fire sale price. But will this change Tumblr’s fortunes?
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Blog status update (July 2019): New social networks, plus Goodreads alternative Riffle
An update on the status of my blog these days, including trying Mastodon and PIxelfed, plus Goodreads alternative Riffle.
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Blog status update (late April 2019): The blog’s moved from WordPress to ClassicPress
After much consideration, I’ve decided to switch my blog from my longtime use of WordPress to a fork of such, ClassicPress.
Read more Blog status update (April 2019): WordPress alternatives?
An update on the current status of my blog, including alternatives I’m considering to WordPress (Ghost, Hugo, etc.) in light of my dislike of Gutenberg.
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Blog status update (January 2019): Shuttering the blog’s Facebook page (again)
An update on the current state of my blog, including my decision to shutter my blog’s Facebook page, between Facebook’s problems and a lack of usefulness.
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Tips on how to set up and manage a blog
A guide about how to set up and run a blog, including sources of free photos, social media promotion, and setting up HTTPS.
Read more 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.
Read more 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.
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