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 to Fix the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED Error (9 Tips)
As with most error messages, ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED lets you know that something has gone wrong, without being kind enough to tell you why it’s hap…
What Is MySQL? A Beginner-Friendly Explanation
Wondering "What is MySQL?" In this post, we give you a beginner-friendly explanation and show you how MySQL works in relation to WordPress.
Shareaholic Review: A Suite of Audience-Engaging WordPress Tools
Shareaholic is a single plugin that handles social share buttons, related content, and lots more. Learn more in our hands-on Shareaholic review.
The Great Firewall of China and Kinsta (is my site blocked?)
Is Kinsta blocked by the Great Firewall of China (GFW)? Check out how you can tell and some tips that may help when hosting your website.
How to Properly Run a Website Speed Test (You’re Doing it Wrong)
Many users run speed tests the wrong way, which results in bad data. Check out how to properly run a website speed test along with 13 awesome tools.
How to Issue a DMCA Takedown Notice (Or Handle Your Own)
Someone stealing your content or perhaps you received a DMCA notice? Check out our tutorial on how to properly handle or create a DMCA takedown not…
You Need to Spend Money to Make Money (Here’s Why)
Never let the impulse to save a few dollars today get in the way of the long term success of your business. Don’t be afraid to spend money to make…
PHP Thread Recommendations for eCommerce and Membership Sites
Each hosting plan at Kinsta includes a certain number of PHP threads. We recommend running dynamic sites (eCommerce, membership) with 4 PHP threads…
Best WordPress Q&A Plugins to Stir Up Conversations
Looking for the right WordPress Q&A plugin? Here's an in-depth look at 5 of the most popular question and answer plugins to stir up conversations.
How to Configure SendGrid in WordPress to Send Emails
Having trouble sending emails? Check out our quick tutorial on how to configure SendGrid in WordPress to send emails. This is how we use at Kinsta!
How to Undo Changes in WordPress (Revisions, Autosaves, Snapshots)
Learn how to undo changes in WordPress using a core feature called revisions. Roll back your content to any point in the past and undo mistakes.
13 Best Text Editors to Speed up Your Workflow
Check out our favorite text editors, many of which allow you to do a lot than simply write code, and find the best editor for your own workflow.