Tag Archives: tools

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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204 Free Icons for Google Plus Interface

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Chad

Thinking of creating a WordPress theme or plugin?  Or some other application?  Need some icons? This bundle of icons from WebDesignShock is massive, sharp, and FREE! Get the bundle here!

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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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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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Write a simple WP plugin to add the trademark symbol (™) to your mark

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Chad

You have a trademark you need to mark on your WordPress site, but you don’t want to search through the site to find each occurrence and update each post?  I have developed a plugin for you that will ™ or ® … Continue reading →

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Google Trends: A valuable tool for webmasters and bloggers

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Chad

Google Labs does it again with their recent unveiling of Google Trends.  Google Trends will give users the inside scoop on what search terms are hot, and how hot. If you are a webmaster or blogger trying to increase your … Continue reading →

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Bugmenot.com

Posted on March 29, 2006 by Chad

Here is an interesting service. I’ll leave it up to the individual as to whether you feel this is ethical or not. Don’t shoot the messenger, I’m just pointing out this exists. Are you annoyed when you go to view … Continue reading →

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