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Ask a SuperGeek: Understanding domain names and web hosting
DNS, IP Address, A Record, CNAME, MX Record. Wha??? It’s no wonder that the web can be a confusing place for many people. There are so many weird terminologies and counter-intuitive processes in place, that…
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How Dubsado has changed the way I do business
It may seem hard to believe, but until recently, I had a fairly manual system for time tracking and invoicing. I used an application called Billings, that I hadn’t updated in years. And while it…
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How to create responsive tables in WordPress
How far back into the history of the Internet can you remember? I remember ICQ, fan message boards (my first teen celebrity crush was Billy Zane!), and the heady early days of building websites on…
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Ask a SuperGeek: How to redesign your WordPress website with no downtime
A question I’m often asked is: how can I work on a redesign of my website while still keeping my current website live? If you’ve ever contemplated redesigning your website, you’ve probably wondered about this.…
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Why the Procreate app is the coolest thing ever
This post is not about WordPress, but about an awesome iPad painting and drawing app called Procreate. I’m telling you that upfront, so that if you’re only here to read the WordPress goodness, you can…
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How to set up SSL on your WordPress website
The biggest buzzword around WordPress, and websites in general, for the last several months has been SSL.
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Why processes are important in my business
Without a doubt, I would say that my least favourite part of having my own freelance business is the admin. I absolutely LOVE to do the creative stuff: sketching out logo designs, or working with…
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Ask a SuperGeek: What is PHP?
In my continuing mission to demystify the world of tech for everyday people, I’ve been writing about different coding languages and what they do. (Did you miss the articles on HTML and CSS? Check them…
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How to trap the thoughts floating through your brain
Random ideas are always floating through my head. Does that happen to you, too? I like to trap them, to catch them in the moment so I can come back to them, build on them,…
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How to make your WordPress website secure
Unfortunately, we live in an age where website hacking is prevalent. Hackers don’t discriminate – whether you have a large multinational company website, or a small personal blog, you are at risk of your website…
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A new website for vegan cook and yogi, Karo Tak
I want to share with you a new website I developed for Karo Tak. Karo is a vegan cook, Jivamukti yoga teacher, and activist living in Portugal. Karo’s old website had a lot of information…
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Ask a SuperGeek: What is CSS?
With WP SuperGeek, one of my missions is to demystify how WordPress and website work, so nontechnical people can grasp technical concepts. I feel that it’s important to have an understanding of how your website…