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Amazon S3 & BackupBuddy: guide to WordPress backups 14 Aug 2013 | 08:00 pm
Here’s a guide to using the BackupBuddy plugin to back up a WordPress site to Amazon S3. The video only shows how to do the Amazon S3 initial configuration and user configuration, and adding Amazon S3...
Website Redesign: Empowerment Institute 31 Jul 2013 | 08:00 pm
Empowerment Institute: empowermentinstitute.org Empowerment Institute provides resources and services for churches and pastors. They had an existing site and wanted to add digital products and event ...
Thoughts on WordCamp Grand Rapids 2012 17 Jul 2013 | 08:00 pm
This post has been a draft since August 2012. I intended to publish it once the video of my talk was uploaded to WordPress.tv, but it looks like that won’t ever happen. :( With WordCamp Grand Rapids 2...
Why update WordPress, plugins, and themes? 3 Jul 2013 | 08:00 pm
Clients often ask me, “Do I need to install updates for WordPress, plugins, and my theme?” The answer is an emphatic “Yes!“, and it’s because updates do the following: Increase security Fix bugs Ad...
Best WordPress podcasts, summer 2013 19 Jun 2013 | 08:00 pm
These are the best WordPress podcasts I’ve found. They have content for WordPress users (individuals or small businesses), designers, and developers. I listed them from most to least favorite. I prefe...
Learn SEO basics with these videos & guides 5 Jun 2013 | 08:00 pm
My clients often ask me how they can improve their SEO (search engine optimization) to rank higher. If their budget allows for it, I partner with an SEO expert, because a successful SEO or SEM (search...
Review: WordPress for Dummies 5th Edition by Lisa Sabin-Wilson 22 May 2013 | 08:00 pm
WordPress for Dummies by Lisa Sabin-Wilson My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is best suited for WordPress users, but there are a few chapters for developers. Designers and developers are better served...
Website design: Geenen Homes, Real Estate 15 May 2013 | 08:00 pm
Geenen Homes: geenenhomes.com Kyle Geenen of Geenen Homes is a Realtor® at Coldwell Banker who specializes in West Michigan real estate. Kyle wanted a website that made it easy for people to search fo...
Secure, memorable passwords 8 May 2013 | 08:00 pm
Disclaimer: I’m not a security expert. The advice in this post is based on recommendations from security researchers and consultants. I use two methods for creating passwords: Use software to create a...
Information Technology Careers (presentation slides) 1 May 2013 | 08:00 pm
I had the privilege of speaking to students of Covenant Christian High School for their Career Day 2013. First, Drew Looyenga spoke about IT support and software development. Next, I gave the presenta...
