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Articles by Brian Jackson

Brian has a huge passion for WordPress, has been using it for over a decade, and even develops a couple of premium plugins. Brian enjoys blogging, movies, and hiking. Connect with Brian on Twitter.

How a WordPress Code Generator Can Speed Up Development

For both novice and experienced developers, a WordPress code generator can help speed up development by providing quick access to code blocks.
Reading time
4 min read
Updated date
March 11, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Tips

How to Uninstall a WordPress Plugin (the Proper Way)

A majority of plugins leave behind tables and rows in your database after you delete them. Check out how to uninstall a WordPress plugin the proper…
Reading time
13 min read
Updated date
March 11, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development
Topic
WordPress Plugins

How to Stop a DDoS Attack in Its Tracks (Case Study)

Check out these tips on how to stop a DDoS attack on your site. We took a site which was hit with 5,110,00 requests in 7 days and brought it back t…
Reading time
15 min read
Updated date
January 13, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Security

5 WordPress Age Verification Plugins to Help You Add an Age Gate

While age gates aren't always required, they can be good for sites in age-sensitive industries. Check out these 6 WordPress age verification plugins.
Reading time
7 min read
Updated date
March 11, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Plugins

How to Easily Create Tables in WordPress with TablePress

Using tables in WordPress doesn't have to be hard. Here's a complete guide on how to easily creates tables in WordPress with the free TablePress pl…
Reading time
10 min read
Updated date
May 29, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development

How to Download Older Versions of WordPress Plugins

Run into an issue with a plugin update or conflict on your site? Check out these four simple ways on how to download older versions of WordPress pl…
Reading time
5 min read
Updated date
March 12, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Plugins
Topic
WordPress Tips

Analyzing Third-Party Performance on Your WordPress Site

In today's post, we are going to show you how to better analyze third-party performance on your WordPress site, and what you can do to make it faster.
Reading time
21 min read
Updated date
March 18, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Performance

How to Find cPanel Bandwidth Usage

A hosting provider might inquire about how much bandwidth your site uses. Check out these 3 quick steps on how to find cPanel bandwidth usage.
Reading time
2 min read
Updated date
March 19, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development
Topic
WordPress Hosting

What’s New In WordPress 4.8

WordPress 4.8 includes some brand new widgets, as well as a fix for an annoying link editing issue in the visual editor. Take a closer look!
Reading time
8 min read
Updated date
March 18, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Updates

Where and How to Hire a WordPress Developer

Finding and hiring a WordPress developer can be a daunting task. This post covers great sources for hiring and steps to sensibly assess candidates.
Reading time
14 min read
Updated date
March 12, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development

A Deep Dive Into the GTmetrix Speed Test Tool

In this post we take a deep dive into the GTmetrix speed test tool, including a waterfall analysis and tips to improve the speed of your WordPress…
Reading time
24 min read
Updated date
March 20, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Web Development Tools
Topic
Website Speed

How To Optimize Images for Web and Performance

Images are often the #1 element responsible for slow page load times. Learn how to optimize images for web and your site.
Reading time
20 min read
Updated date
March 11, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Image Optimization
Topic
Web Design
Topic
WordPress Website Design