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.
What Is a Chatbot – Should You Add One to Your Site?
A chatbot can be used for all sorts of tasks, from collecting leads on your website and answering questions. Start using one today!
WordPress Google Maps Guide: Embed With or Without a Plugin
Check out these different ways you can embed WordPress Google Maps content, use the Google Maps API, and how to keep it from slowing down your site.
How to Fix a 403 Forbidden Error on Your Site
The 403 Forbidden error indicates that the server understood the request but refuses to authorize it. Find out more about the causes and fixes.
What Is Ad Retargeting – Complete Guide to Get Started
Learn how ad retargeting works, what platforms are available, and how to set up a successful retargeting campaign for cheaper clicks and higher con…
Looking Back at an Incredible 2018 – Kinsta Year in Review
2018 has been an extremely exciting and busy year here at Kinsta. Check out our year in review post to see our progress and what's in store for 2019.
Affiliate Link Cloaking – How to Do It in WordPress (2 Different Ways)
Learn how to do affiliate link cloaking in WordPress, both with a freemium plugin or without a plugin using some simple code snippets.
What’s New in WordPress 5.0 (Hello Gutenberg)
WordPress 5.0 is the biggest release of the year! With it comes the new Gutenberg block editor and the Twenty Nineteen theme. Check out the changes.
How to Use WordPress Icon Fonts the Right Way (Better Performance)
A guide on the best methods for implementing WordPress icon fonts into your project, and how to improve your site's performance!
10 Ways to Integrate and Embed YouTube Videos in WordPress
YouTube has become a very successful outlet for marketers and business owners. Check out these 10 ways to integrate and embed YouTube videos in Wor…
How to Disable WP-Cron (wp-cron.php) for Faster Performance
WP-Cron is known to have performance issues on high-traffic WordPress sites. Check out how to disable WP-Cron (wp-cron.php) for faster performance.
20 Best WordPress Booking Plugins to Fully Automate Your Business
We’ve researched, tested, and broken down every respectable WordPress booking plugin to show the best features. Read on to find the best solution f…
Is PHP Dead? No! At Least Not According to PHP Usage Statistics
Is PHP dead? In this post, we try to answer that question by taking a look at some of the data on PHP usage statistics. Spoiler - PHP is not dead.