The first time I really needed a backup, it wasn’t a hack. It was me, clicking “Update” on a plugin that seemed harmless. The site didn’t just glitch, it face-planted. That’s when I learned the hard rule: if your backup plan depends on you remembering to do it, it’s not a plan. In 2026, WordPress…
A few years ago, I treated social media like the whole plan for my online business. Post often, hope the algorithm smiles, repeat. Then a platform tweak would hit, my reach would drop, and it felt like I’d built my “audience” on rented land. That’s when I decided to start a blog. That’s the reason…
The first time I took Core Web Vitals seriously, it felt like flying a plane with fogged-up windows. I knew I was moving, but I couldn’t tell if I was headed toward a smooth landing or a mountain. In 2026, the fog is gone. Google’s page experience signals, powered by Core Web Vitals, have matured,…
The first time I set up GA4 in WordPress, I did what most people do. I installed a big analytics plugin to add Google Analytics 4, connected it to my verified Analytics account, flipped a switch, and moved on. Then I checked my speed report and felt my stomach drop. It tanked my site performance…
The first time I handed a client their WordPress login page, they stared at the Dashboard like it was a cockpit full of unlabeled switches. They didn’t need more options. They needed a custom WordPress dashboard (the right options, in the right places, with fewer ways to break things). That’s why I build a custom…
A few years ago, I thought blogging was “nice to have.” Then I watched a social account I’d built lose reach overnight. The posts didn’t change, the algorithm did. That’s when why start a blog stopped being an abstract question and became a practical one. A blog is the one place online where I control…
When I started my first blog, I thought the hardest part would be writing. Turns out, the hardest part was believing it would matter. A blank homepage feels like opening a tiny shop on a road no one drives. Now, in February 2026, I look at blogging differently. A blog is a home base. It’s…
When I started my first blog, I thought the hardest part would be writing. Turns out, the hardest part was believing it would matter. A blank homepage feels like opening a tiny shop on a road no one drives. Now, in February 2026, I look at blogging differently. A blog is a home base. It’s…
If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll start a blog “once things calm down,” I get it. That’s exactly how I delayed my first one. The funny part is that blogging doesn’t require a perfect plan, it requires a first post and a setup you won’t hate maintaining. In 2026, the basics still win: pick a…
The first time I noticed revision bloat, it wasn’t during a speed test. It was during a backup. My database export kept getting bigger, even though I hadn’t added that much content. When I finally looked closer, I found posts with 40, 60, sometimes 100+ revisions. If you want to limit WordPress revisions without breaking…