Hello and welcome to my resources page. I created this list mostly so I could easily click on my favorite tools, but over time I’ve added articles and websites which might be helpful to you.
(Note: I might receive a commission if affiliate links are clicked on and purchased -at no additional charge to you.)
Strategies for Website Planning:
Create Your Business Plan before Building Your Website
Smashing Magazine Comprehensive Website Planning Guide
How a Web Design goes to hell
Why Sliders are a Bad Idea
If you need help planning your website, drop me a line!
WordPress Basics
How to Log Into Your WordPress Website
How to find the the front of your website from the dashboard
How to upload photos to WordPress from your phone
Is Your Site Mobile-Friendly?
Web Hosting:
How good is your current web host? Run your IP address through this site Reverse IP Domain Check to see how many other websites are hosted on your same web server. Too many sites on one IP address can cause problems with SEO, as well as cause your site to be “overblocked” if even one other site on your shared host contains some form of adult or explicit content.
I use and recommend Siteground.
The WordPress Editor Gutenberg:
How to use the new WordPress editor Gutenberg
Blocks that come with Gutenberg
Common Blocks Formatting and Layout
Gutenberg Designers-Developers Handbook
Gutenberg Block Development
Design and Inspiration:
WordPress.org Showcase
Studiopress Showcase
Dribbble
Canva
Typography:
Image Optimization:
Complete Guide to Image Optimization
Optimizing Images on a Mac with Preview
Pic Monkey
Shopify 10 Must Know Image Optimization Tips
Logo/Branding:
Create your own logo with Canva
Why you don’t need to make your logo bigger
Backups:
Schedule regular backups thru your webhost, a plugin, or sign up for a care plan and I will handle that for you.
Call-to-Action:
Hubspot: Great Call-to-Action Examples
Passwords:
Learn How to Code:
Getting Started with the Web
Use Chrome DevTools or Firefox Developer Tools
Command Line for Beginners
KnowTheCode.io
Javascript for WordPress
Code School
Lynda.com
W3 Schools CSS Tutorials
Roadmaps for Developers
Security:
12 Ways to Secure your WordPress Website
Sucuri Sitecheck
Wordfence Plugin
Wordfence Security Learning Center
Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Things Designers Should Know About SEO
Google Ranking Factors
Woorank
MOZ: Beginner’s Guide to SEO
Yoast SEO for Beginners
How to Use Google Tag Manager