WordPress can embed certain kinds of media content into posts and pages; using the oEmbed protocol. But appearance and usability issues can occur, when this capability is rendered on mobile devices; like smartphones. In this example, we see that media embedding can take up much of the … [Read more...] about Enhancing Site Usability with Toggle Media
WordPress Twenty Fifteen (2015) Child Theme with Right Sidebar
I don't like the left hand sidebar for the new WordPress Twenty Fifteen (2015) theme. So I created a child theme that moves the sidebar to the right hand side (everything else is the same). Twenty Fifteen Child Theme Features This is a 2015 child theme so you get all the standard features of … [Read more...] about WordPress Twenty Fifteen (2015) Child Theme with Right Sidebar
How To Attract Customers To Your WordPress e-Commerce Store
Starting an e-Commerce website has become much easier thanks to WordPress. Businesses all over the world are using different WordPress e-Commerce plugins to set up fully functional online stores. However, setting up an e-Commerce website is just one part of the equation. You also need to devise a … [Read more...] about How To Attract Customers To Your WordPress e-Commerce Store
Adding a PayPal Payment Widget to The Sidebar of Your WordPress Site
In this tutorial I will show you how to add a PayPal payment widget or button to the sidebar area of your WordPress site easily. Step 1) Grab the Free PayPal Payment Accept Plugin Download and install the PayPal payment accept plugin in your site. Step 2) Add a Text Widget to Your Sidebar Go … [Read more...] about Adding a PayPal Payment Widget to The Sidebar of Your WordPress Site
CSS Tweaks for The WordPress Download Monitor Plugin
I will share a few CSS tweaks for the download monitor plugin in this tutorial (a few users have asked for it). You should use the Custom CSS plugin to insert these CSS tweaks in your site if you want to use it. The following code examples will give you a really good idea of how to go about … [Read more...] about CSS Tweaks for The WordPress Download Monitor Plugin
Simple Download Monitor – A Great Way to Offer Files to Visitors
Simple Download Monitor is a WordPress plugin that lets you offer digital files to your visitors. In addition to managing your files, the plugin will also track the number of downloads by visitors. I have used a few different download management WordPress plugins over the years and I was … [Read more...] about Simple Download Monitor – A Great Way to Offer Files to Visitors
Adding a Custom Column to the Users Table in WordPress
In this tutorial I will explain how you can add a custom column to the users table in WordPress. I will go through an example of adding a custom field in the WP users table to display all post statuses and types at a glance. I used to find myself often in the "Screen Options" area of the users … [Read more...] about Adding a Custom Column to the Users Table in WordPress
How to Show File Downloads in a Nice Grid Display
In this tutorial I will show you how you can easily create a nice grid display and showcase your digital file downloads. This grid display will be responsive and you will also be able to track and monitor the download count of each file. This will be very useful if you want to showcase some … [Read more...] about How to Show File Downloads in a Nice Grid Display
Inserting an Audio Player in Your Theme’s Template File
I received the following question from a user today: How can I use the audio player from my WordPress theme's template file? This is a quick tutorial for users who want to embed an audio file in their WordPress theme's template file. Embed Audio File in a Template File Step 1. Install the … [Read more...] about Inserting an Audio Player in Your Theme’s Template File
How to Create an Online Store in Minutes with WordPress Simple Paypal Shopping Cart
WordPress has become well known as a platform that has great eCommerce support. I have tested dozens of WordPress plugins that allow you to turn your website into a fully functional online store Many eCommerce plugins are sometimes overcomplicated due to the number of features they include, … [Read more...] about How to Create an Online Store in Minutes with WordPress Simple Paypal Shopping Cart