Increasing the default security of WordPress has become essential. Several excellent security plugin’s are available but this one appears to offer a more robust system than others. *** BEFORE ACTIVATING ANY SECURITY PLUGIN, KNOW HOW TO DEACTIVATE IT IF ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED OUT!!*** WordPress plugin: “All in one WP Security and Firewall” by Tips & Tricks….
To take advantage of high-resolution displays on iPad, laptops and phones, images used on existing websites may need modification. Images designed for desktop screens can look blurred on Retina displays, and several options have to be considered. Present different images/photos based on media queries? A higher resolution version can be shown, however consider possible download…
HTML Tables are outdated, but they still have their place to effectively present tabular data. Tables should not to be used for design, or as an easy way to position elements on a page. However, when tabular data needs to be presented, HTML tables are still the best option, and CSS can be used to control…
With the ever increasing use of Content Management Systems, we need to consider how well do they perform when it comes to usability and download times. With the majority of the ‘page’ being constructed on-the-fly by multiple server requests, is it faster or slower than a standard HTML page? “Fast sites increase user satisfaction and…
Styling your websites with attractive and reliable fonts. In the past we had to play it safe and choose fonts we assumed were installed on viewer’s computers, Choices were limited to “serif” v/s”sans serif“, or Verdana v/s Times. Now there are many more options available now using the online @font system, and using HTML and…
For those of us using WordPress installations to power our websites, it soon becomes apparent that there is constant maintenance to be done. Seems version updates – and plugin updates are needed almost weekly. This is a good thing, as security holes are tighened and improvements are activated. If you plan to upgrade to WordPress…
Pre-made CSS templates can provide a quick way to construct a web page layout. The settings can be tweaked as necessary, but it is recommended to read the commented code carefully. Many templates give …
Use these codes in your HTML to make sure special characters appear correctly on all platforms and browsers. See the full list….