by Wayne Mullins | Jan 29, 2021 | Tips and tricks, WP Optimize
How it works WordPress stores images in two parts: The image files are stored on the server, typically in the ‘wp-content/uploads’ directory of the site. A record of the image is then stored in the database, in the Media Library. This record also includes other data... by Gina Lucia | Oct 16, 2020 | Tips and tricks
Your WordPress database contains all kinds of vital data. Firstly, all of your content is in there, such as pages, blog posts, and comments. But it goes much deeper than that. The WordPress database contains critical information, including theme settings, plugin... by Wayne Mullins | Oct 6, 2020 | Tips and tricks
UpdraftPlus has lots of options when it comes to backing up to a remote storage location.We recently updated the instructional videos for several of the most popular remote storage options, including Azure, RackSpace, Amazon S3, DropBox, Microsoft OneDrive and... by Sajid Sayyad | Oct 2, 2020 | Tips and tricks
As an experienced PHP Developer, I have more often or not used WordPress when working on my web projects. Like many other developers, I have started to lose the same level of excitement I used to have when working within its rigid structure, as I found it has... by Wayne Mullins | Feb 7, 2020 | Tips and tricks
With so many different demands vying for your attention in modern life, it can be easy to lose track of the many important tasks you are supposed to carry out and hopefully be reminded of. After all, there is only so much a desk full of scribbled post-it notes can do... by Wayne Mullins | Jan 20, 2020 | Tips and tricks
When developing a plugin, it’s always good idea to make it translation ready as it could additionally reach audiences who do not use English as their first language. If you were wondering how important a translation option is, you can check the repository and see that... by Wayne Mullins | Oct 18, 2019 | Tips and tricks
You’ve created a wonderfully designed WordPress page. But as good as it may look and feel, if it’s sluggish and takes too long to load, you can kiss your conversions goodbye and say hello to higher bounce rates. In a world where the average consumer is busier,... by Sajid Sayyad | Aug 22, 2019 | Tips and tricks, Training materials
Building a website can be a complex and time consuming process that is usually comprised of 3 stages of production – Development, Staging and Production. Each of these stages has its own URL to access the website; as such users need to be aware that when... by Sajid Sayyad | Jun 26, 2019 | Other WordPress news, Tips and tricks
The Advanced Custom Fields and WPML plugins have both proven to be very popular with WordPress users. At the time of publishing this article, the WordPress plugin repository shows 1+ million active installation for the ‘Advanced Custom Fields’ plugin. For... by Wayne Mullins | May 15, 2019 | Security, Tips and tricks
A website’s security, continued success and even its very existence is of fundamental importance for a site owner. What happens when you need to restore a site due to damage that can be caused by any number of factors, but then discover the data you thought was being...