Tag Archives: Reviews

Plugin Review: WpSubscribers

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Chad

WpSubscribers is a WordPress plugin that offers you an easy way to build your opt-in list. With it, you can easily add a variety of pop-ups, modals, and other forms to offer a signup form linked to your email list. … Continue reading →

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Plugin Review: OptinBar

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Chad

As many of you know, I test a lot of plugins.  Most of the plugins that I have published reviews of in the past are of the free variety.  It’s not that I don’t like commercial plugins.  On the contrary, … Continue reading →

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Site Review: HostingPosting.com

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Chad

If you are trying to build a business around your blog, it is conventional wisdom that you need a self-hosted blog to obtain portability and sale-ability.  But where to host? 

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Site Review: SEO Website Design

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Chad

When it comes to web design, it is important to consider not just design, but also SEO – Search Engine Optimization.  What good does the best designed site do you if it does not attract visitors?  And how will your … Continue reading →

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Plugin Review: Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Chad

Well, if you are an active WordPress user (or designer, or developer), you are likely aware of the Timthumb vulnerability that has recently been wreaking havoc on WordPress blog owners.  (If you’re not aware, then read on, as you are … Continue reading →

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Plugin Review: WordPress Admin Style

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Chad

As a plugin developer, one of the most time-consuming aspects of development is putting together admin panels. With the effort that goes into this end of the development, you want your admin panels to look slick and professional – you … Continue reading →

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Site Review: WP Engineer

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Chad

WP Engineer is a great site for WordPress developers and power users loaded with tips and tricks for WordPress.  It is the brainchild of three self-proclaimed “WordPress Junkies,” Alexander Frison, Frank Bültge, and Michael Preuss, each a WordPress developer in … Continue reading →

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Site Review: WordPress Code Snippets

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Chad

Are you a WordPress admin, developer, designer, or otherwise creating WordPress sites? Do you struggle with finding good examples of the power of hooks and filters in customizing your WordPress installation?  Then you need to bookmark WordPress Code Snippets at … Continue reading →

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Hard disk forensics and data recovery

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Chad

So your hard disk crashed and you’ve lost all your data – important files, photos of the kids, your contact list and save emails.  You are frustrated because you know you should have been performing backups on a regular basis, … Continue reading →

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Plugin Review: Jetpack by WordPress.com

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Chad

With a name like “Jetpack,” who could resist trying out this plugin package? And what could be better than FREE?  Jetpack by WordPress.com is a set of free plugins from Automattic. The nice thing about Jetpack is that it is … Continue reading →

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