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 PHP? How Is PHP Used in WordPress?
Learn all about PHP, an open-source, server-side scripting and programming language that's primarily used for web development.
Medium vs WordPress: Where Should You Start a Blog?
We'll lay out some of the key differences between each platform and then recommend some situations where each platform is a better fit.
10 WordPress Instagram Plugins for Displaying Interactive Feeds
Instagram is all about the visuals. Check out the most popular free and premium WordPress Instagram plugins to display interactive feeds on your site.
How Much Disk Space Does Your Hosting Plan Really Need?
It can be difficult to judge how much disk space you think you need vs how much you really need. In many cases, WordPress users overestimate this.…
How to Create a PayPal Donate Button for Your WordPress Site
Check out these two quick and easy ways to add a PayPal Donate button to your WordPress site. Start accepting donations on your site within the nex…
Kinsta and WP Rocket: now speeding up WordPress together
We are excited to announce that Kinsta and WP Rocket 3.0 are now fully compatible. Use WP Rocket's awesome optimization features to further speed u…
WordPress vs Static HTML: How Should You Build Your Site?
Trying to decide between WordPress vs static HTML to build your website? In this post, we'll explain how each method works and then go over some of…
8 Best WordPress Directory Plugins to Organize Your Listings
Directories are used in all sorts of industries, from real estate agents to law firms. Check out our list of recommended WordPress directory plugins.
What Is Apache Web Server? A Basic Look at What It Is and How It Works
Apache is a popular open-source, cross-platform web server that is, by the numbers, the most popular web server in existence. Learn more in this gu…
How to Import Tumblr to WordPress (Quick and Easy)
WordPress is an excellent option for bloggers. Here's a quick and simple guide on how to import Tumblr to WordPress in just a few easy steps.
9 best WordPress LMS plugins to create and sell courses online
The boom in learning management systems has created an easy way to earn money by selling courses online. Check out these selected WordPress LMS plu…
Joomla vs WordPress – Which One is Better? (Pros and Cons)
Struggling to choose between Joomla vs WordPress? We'll dig into each content management system as well as how easy it is to build a website with.