Author: Jamie Marsland

I was looking at the official WordPress.com and WordPress.org YouTube channels today, and decided to spin out a quick blog post to show how they compare to the official channels of  Wix, Canva, Webflow and Squarespace.  It doesn’t make pretty reading  👇 YouTube Channel Subscribers Monthly Views Subscriber monthly increase WordPress.com 16.3k 88,928 700 WordPress.org…

Introduction I was doing some keyword research on ahrefs.com today, and I went down a rabbit hole of looking at which of the big WordPress brands get the most traffic. Three hours later, here’s what I found 👇😬 Note: The data below is taken from ahrefs.com. Elementor.com Visits per day: 303,377 Interesting fact: Although traffic is…

Rand Fishkin, founder of Moz and now SparkToro, provides insights on the evolution and future of SEO. Check out the conversation and comments on Rand’s LInkedIn Post.  Video Summary (generated by AI)

Using WordPress as a content management system (CMS), you often have the choice between using a custom post type (CPT) or simply categorizing your posts. Both methods have their own advantages and use cases. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide: Use a Custom Post Type (CPT) when: Use a Post Category when: Conclusion: Remember,…

I’m super excited to share something I’ve recently discovered and absolutely love — it’s a real game-changer for anyone working with WordPress. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed setting up block themes on WordPress, then my latest video is tailor-made for you. In today’s video I take a FIRST LOOK at a fabulous onboarding Wizard built…

In today’s video, I dive deep into “ZipWP,” an AI-driven web builder for WordPress. I introduce you all to “ZipWP,” a tool that can whip up a website in just about 60 seconds I also throw in some questions about who’s really thriving in the WordPress space and the challenges they face and how this…

Yesterday I appeared on the Freemius podcast to talk about how I’ve grown my YouTube channel to over 13,000 subscribers. So if you are thinking about starting your own YouTube channel there’s some great tips for you. Here’s what we covered in the interview. 

Introduction WordPress block themes allow you to build flexible, customizable sites using the block editor. In this post, we’ll highlight 20 of the most popular free block themes for WordPress as of 20th July, 2023.  Block themes make use of the WordPress block editor, allowing for more flexible and customized website designs. If you’re looking…

Introduction WordPress block themes offer users unparalleled control and customization options. While these themes provide an exciting range of features for creating visually stunning and highly functional websites, it’s important to note that they may have a steeper learning curve compared to WordPress Classic themes. However, the learning curve is well worth the effort as block…

Audio Introduction When we visit a website, we see different elements on the page — text, images, buttons, and so forth. These elements are like pieces of a puzzle, and we need a way to fit them together in an attractive and functional way. In the world of web design, Flexbox and CSS Grid are…

Introduction Selecting the perfect WordPress block theme can significantly elevate your website’s appearance and functionality. The chosen theme should not only be visually appealing but also ensure a seamless user experience and comprehensive functionality. This guide takes you through the key aspects to consider when selecting a WordPress block theme, encompassing design aesthetics, block patterns,…