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Sublime Text is a brilliant Code Editor that you can use with WordPress. Here are some plugins that will significantly improve your workflow! Booya! The Application https://www.sublimetext.com/ ACF Snippets Package https://github.com/iamhexcoder/acf_snippets WordPress Developer Resources Package https://packagecontrol.io/packages/WordPress%20Developer%20Resources WordPress Completions Package  htt...

If you have multiple WordPress installs, running updates and installing plugins can be a very time consuming process. Here is an amazing tool to help you manage everything from one central location. Check out InfiniteWP which is.... FRREEEEE! Yey! Other options include ManageWP What do you use? Come tell us on the Facebook group: http://leejacksondev.com/group --- OUR EVENT: Do you want to make re...

Out of the box WordPress uses TinyMCE as it's content editor. It is GREAT because it gives your clients a "Word Document" style experience that they are likely used to. Here is how to enhance it to add value to your clients experience. TinyMCE Advanced - https://wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-advanced/ WP Edit - https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-edit/ Their simple API - http://learn.wpeditpro.com/cu...

Just like a computer (Windows) you need to take care of your MYSQL database, otherwise you will start to see performance issues. Here is how you can take care of your database. WP Sweep Use with care https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-sweep/ WP Rocket   Caching with optimization baked in! Nice... https://wp-rocket.me/ How to use the optimize and repair in WordPress First paste this into your w...

WordPress can be overwhelm for the less experienced, so being able to create a clean, branded and friendly environment is invaluable. Learn how to restrict areas where a client can cause damage and also how to make WordPress look LUSH. Greg Sweet You gotta check this guys work! He is awesome. We are #1 fans. Customizer Styling - click here  (yup long link!) Github -  https://github.com/ControlledC...

Landing pages are an essential part of most online campaigns and you don't need to pay the big bucks for third party page generators. Here is how to build landing pages that convert in WordPress. Elementor A whole load of amazing for FREE! The WordPress community never ceases to amaze me. http://elementor.com Beaver Builder You can either use their theme or make a slight adjustment to your own. ht...

Meet Puneet Sahalot from Ideabox creations, WordPress Developer and WordCamp speaker. He and his team are the Creators of the WordPress Beaver Add-ons plugin. Enjoy his story from Agency to Plugin developers in an exciting new market.  Action today: Build designs that can be used for all users not specific clients Keep your team motivated. Allow everyone to speak out and share their ideas Have you...

In today's tip, we unwrap this gift that is WordPress multisite that allows you to run a network of WordPress websites from one installation. Find out the benefits then, if you are feeling brave: https://codex.wordpress.org/Create_A_Network You can check out the Ultimate Guide here: https://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/ultimate-guide-multisite/ --- OUR EVENT: Do you want to make real change in your bu...

WordPress can become a powerful database application, or content rich website using the power of post types and custom fields. Use these tools to rapidly create unique admin screens in WordPress with little to no code required. Advanced Custom Fields Free -  https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/ Pro -  https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/ Caldera WP For quick screen layouts in pro...

WordPress post types are a brilliant way to group different types of data together in the admin area of WordPress. Here are some awesome tools to help you rapidly create and deploy! Custom Post Type UI Plugin to create post types with cool code export. https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/ Foo Plugins Easy entry level form to fill in and output post type code. http://fooplugins....

Seeing a rubbish score on Google Page Insights can ruin your day. Images play a massive part in site speed and here is how to optimise them. These tools can be used by both the developer and the client. ImageOptim (Mac) https://imageoptim.com/mac ImageOptim Web Service https://imageoptim.com/api Trimage (Linux) https://trimage.org/ FileOptimizer (Windows) http://nikkhokkho.sourceforge.net/static.p...

Moving WordPress from one domain to another or just one server to another can be a complete nightmare. Here is how we do it whilst laughing with glee. Duplicator (Free): The free version -  https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/ Duplicator Pro: The paid version - https://snapcreek.com/duplicator/pricing/ Honorable mentions: Backup Buddy -  https://ithemes.com/purchase/backupbuddy/ Updraft...

Adding columns to your post types in WordPress can be tricky. Learn how to create awesome user interfaces in just a few clicks using these tools. Admin Columns https://www.admincolumns.com/ Metabox Columns https://metabox.io/plugins/meta-box-columns/ Or the fiddly way :) https://code.tutsplus.com/articles/add-a-custom-column-in-posts-and-custom-post-types-admin-screen--wp-24934 --- OUR EVENT: Do y...

Replacing a word, a company name or a site URL can be a headache with any database. Downloading an export to edit in a text editor is not always wise. Here are the tools to do it right! Search and Replace Plugin https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/search-and-replace/ Database search and replace script in php https://interconnectit.com/products/search-and-replace-for-wordpress-databases/ Other opti...

Meet Jos Aguiar from http://www.iamjosaguiar.com/ . He’s an Aussie Sales Funnel and Facebook Ad Man making waves on the international scene. Learn how to make your Sales Funnel SIMPLE and effective. Warning some explicit language in this Podcast. Action today: Don’t sell straight away. Communicate. Focus on the revenue and that’s the best way to get customers  Resources: WP-Elevation - http://www....

Basic WordPress Registration is super limited. Here is how you can make it awesome for you and your clients. Advanced Custom Fields Check out the ACF_Form feature here:  https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/resources/acf_form/ Gravity Forms Using their "User Registration" Addon http://www.gravityforms.com/add-ons/ Formidable Pro Rocking their own "User Registration" module. https://formidablepro.c...

Beaver Builder is one of THE most powerful visual development tools for WordPress, and throw Beaver Tunnels into the mix and you have a Web Developer's dream! We use it to create unique designs that will go in the header or footer of a site, as well as for membership only content and much more. Check it out at:  http://leejacksondev.com/beavertunnels Creep it real! --- OUR EVENT: Do you want to ma...

Setting up SSL can be a royal pain in the butt and complicated. Here is a top tip to make it super easy whilst ensuring the WordPress sites you develop have security at the forefront. Cloudflare:  https://www.cloudflare.com/ KeyCDN:  https://www.keycdn.com/ WP Rocket:  https://wp-rocket.me/ SSL Fixer:  https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/ssl-insecure-content-fixer/ Enjoy! --- OUR EVENT: Do you wan...

Meet Ben Pines from Elementor a free visual builder for WordPress. Only a young product yet already making an exciting impact in the industry. Learn how they conceived and launched their product as well as challenges along the way. Plugins: Elementor - https://elementor.com/ Woo Commerce - https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/ WPML - https://wpml.org/ Yoast - https://en-gb.wordpress.org...

Meet Chris van Patten of https://www.vanpattenmedia.com/. He is a Professional WordPress developer, WordCamp speaker and Agency owner turned SaaS entrepreneur at https://chatwirehq.com/ . Enjoy hearing his story, and learning some of the lessons he has experienced in his journey. Chris in action: Project management 101 by Chris at WordCamp: http://wordpress.tv/2015/12/02/chris-van-patten-project-m...

Learn about SEO from WordPress legend Rebecca Gill. She shares valuable insights into Search Engine Optimisation, and unpacks her journey from self taught SEO to full service web agency offering a wide range of online services. Blumin Brilliant! Key Influencers: Cory Miller -  https://ithemes.com/our-founder/ Barry Schwartz -  https://twitter.com/rustybrick Danny Sullivan -  https://twitter.com/da...

Learn how Leslie evolved her web design agency and specialised in producing websites for her clients utilising Divi from elegant themes. She shares insights along her journey, and also shares feedback from years of working with themes and technology from Elegant Themes. Leslie started of looking at a career in design to print, yet pretty quickly pivoted using a combination of her HTML experience a...

Your team are your most important asset. Without them there is no business, product or service. Learn how you can help support and protect them through good contracts, and interactions. Lisa Cessford from Farsight HR is our UK expert and helps support our team, so please note that some of the advice is UK specific and you should be sure to connect in with a HR (Human Resources) specialist in your...

Learn where your next customers will come from with Dan Englander of Sales Schema  https://www.salesschema.com/  Dan Englander is the founder Sales Schema, where he helps business owners and salespeople win more deals and grow their existing accounts. He's the author of Mastering Account Management and The B2B Sales Blueprint.  FREE Gift ($10 value): Get Dan’s book for FREE - Mastering Account Man...

"Lee, I am curious how you manage your time as a business owner. How do you keep up with everything (managing people, projects, doing your podcast, social, refining processes, etc.)?" April Edwards from the WP Innovator Facebook Group: http://leejacksondev.com/group Sooo....... Let me be honest.... It is a journey and get lost many times along the way. Here is what I practice: My To Do Book _ list...