Helpful tools

How to Post to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at the Same Time

26th April 2023 | Helpful tools, Tutorials

Social media networks offer different tools to connect with different audiences. However, it can become tedious to post updates to every network. This post provides a comprehensive guide on how to cross-post to Facebook, Twitter, and other services at the same time,...

How to Add a Virtual Tip Jar to Your Website

29th April 2020 | Helpful tools

In the digital age, it’s easier than ever to create and share content online. Whether you’re a blogger, artist, or content creator, having a virtual tip jar on your website is a great way to monetize your work and engage with your audience. In this post, we’ll explore...

My 8 Favourite No-Code Tools of 2020

31st March 2020 | Helpful tools

This is the third and probably final post (for now) in a series about the no-code and low-code movement. It started with a birdseye and somewhat philosophical post about pencils and collaboration, then asked the hard-hitting question are ‘no code’ tools crap? I hope I...

Best WordPress Plugins for 2020

20th January 2020 | Helpful tools

When I say ‘essential plugins’, of course that’s a bit of a loose term as not all sites are the same. For instance, not all sites need e-commerce functionality. So this is a list of the major plugins that regular website owners and developers...

4 Free Design Tools I Use All the Time

31st January 2019 | Helpful tools

Here’s a snappy list of super helpful tools I rely on that can help your design process no end, whether you’re designing a logo, a website, a poster or the curtains. Every time I start a project you can guarantee I’ll either use one of these...

How to Do SEO Keyword Research for Free Using Google

25th January 2019 | Helpful tools, Tutorials

We all know Google is an amazing trove of information, but what’s less widely known is the simple search tools Google provides that make researching your online presence a breeze. I’m going to show you seven Google search hacks that will give you a...

Slow Website? Here’s a Free Tip.

28th December 2018 | Helpful tools

Why is page speed important? Website speed is important. It’s not just about convenience, it makes real-world difference to the effectiveness of a website. Search engines now consider the speed of a website in their search results ranking, so a slow site could...