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My List of the Best WordPress Plugins for 2020

Last Updated On June 10, 2020 by Andy Feliciotti

Let’s face it: finding the best WordPress plugins for your needs can be a challenge.

From design elements to functionality, plugins have become an essential part of creating a WordPress site.

After building hundreds of WordPress sites, I have found the best plugins for most uses in WordPress. I wouldn’t recommend adding all of these to one site but no matter your need I have compiled the best WordPress plugins for most use cases. Additionally I have provided alternatives to each if you have tried a solution and it didn’t work for you.

Here’s my list of the best WordPress plugins in 2020:

How to Create an Amazon Affiliate Store with WordPress

Last Updated On March 25, 2020 by Andy Feliciotti

Have a blog and want to start monetizing it with the Amazon affiliate program? or start your own Amazon affiliate store? Well this guide will walk you through the basics of making money with Amazon and WordPress.

It is important to have a website since Amazon’s rules prohibit links in social and email newsletters. WordPress is a fantastic and way to start an Amazon Affiliate store.

If you want to know more about how I make $1,000 a month with the Amazon Affiliate Program read my guest post about Amazon Affiliate Marketing.

9 Free Signature Fonts for Logos and Branding

Last Updated On January 1, 2019 by Andy Feliciotti

I have seen many photographers use a signature as their logo and never knew if they were custom made or done using a font. Well now you can easily make your own signature logo with this list of free signature fonts.

If you’re a photographer these are great for making a logo to use as a watermark. You could even use these fonts for any kind of personal branding such as a designer or even a YouTuber.

How to Start a WordPress Blog (Step-by-Step 2024 Guide)

Last Updated On April 30, 2024 by Andy Feliciotti

Do you have knowledge to share? a passion? to anyone who has a desire to share I recommend sharing your knowledge by starting a WordPress blog.

Ever since I learned how to start a WordPress blog it has been extremely rewarding. If you’re looking to advance your career or just have fun by sharing your stories starting a blog is a fantastic way to do either. Sharing your knowledge online is a perfect way to show potential jobs and clients the value you can add to their company.

There are many ways to create a blog online with options like Squarespace, Wix, Blogger and more it can be hard to choose. If you want ultimate control over your site a self-hosted WordPress site has become the most customizable to create a blog.

But if you’re on this page you are already ready to build a WordPress blog.

This step by step guide to starting your blog should only take about 20 minutes.

Chrome Extensions I Couldn’t Live Without as a Web Developer

Last Updated On February 7, 2021 by Andy Feliciotti

Often I find myself recommending Chrome extensions to people so here’s my full list of favorite extensions.

From ad blocking, utility and web development there is a bit of everything on my favorites.

Apple Watch Impressions After a Couple Months

Last Updated On October 25, 2018 by Andy Feliciotti

I can sum up my experience with the Apple Watch very simply. Overall the Apple Watch is 5% functionality and 95% vanity/status. Almost all of the 3rd party apps are worthless making the core timekeeping functionality the high point.

I can breakdown how I use this device into 3 sections; the watchface, notifications, and fitness tracking. Originally I was concerned with the battery life but it’s never died during daily use.

How to Disable Emojis in WordPress

Last Updated On May 17, 2020 by Andy Feliciotti

Over the week I had a client’s WordPress crashing in iOS Safari after upgrading to WP 4.2.

I performed javascript debugging and realized the wp-emoji-release.min.js file was using a high amount of memory and cpu.

The WordPress emoji javascript file runs a regex on the entire page causing the browser to crash on mobile (due to lack of memory on mobile devices).

So if you’re not using emoji on your WordPress site you should disable it to speed up your site. Here are a few solutions to disable emoji in WordPress.

5 Reasons You Should Be Using WordPress

Last Updated On February 13, 2019 by Andy Feliciotti

1. WordPress Saves Time and Money

The huge amount of free and paid plugins and themes is enough of a reason to use WordPress. Plugins can handle many website details such as performance, security, design, and SEO which is a huge head start. With most elements handled for relatively cheap/free you can focus on what’s important, your website’s content.

How to Control Your Apple TV with Your Mac

Last Updated On June 11, 2019 by Andy Feliciotti

Ever since getting an Apple TV I’ve been using the remote app on my iPhone which I highly recommend. Especially the remote in iOS 12’s control center. But if you’re lazy like me sometimes you just want to be able to use your Macbook to control your Apple TV.

Dropcam Pro Review

Last Updated On January 31, 2024 by Andy Feliciotti

Note: Google bought Dropcam so this review is no longer relevant.

Ever since I’ve had a few car break ins near my house I decided to pick up some security cameras. I originally had a Foscam using Sensr (no longer available) and wasn’t impressed at all, plus I couldn’t find any services that allowed me to view my camera as a DVR. Well Dropcam Pro exceeded all of my expectations for a home monitoring solution.