I’ve been blogging on and off since 2006. A lot can change in 15 years! Especially in the tech world, information can get out-of-date fast, but that doesn’t mean it should be unpublished. Historical information can be useful for all sorts of reasons. If you ever need to google an error message from a client’s […]
Vimeo Showcase Widget for Elementor
On a client’s site, we recently ran into an issue with a disappearing Vimeo showcase embedded in an Elementor HTML block. It looked just fine in the editor. Sometimes it even displayed on the frontend for a while. But then, when certain users would go back in to edit a different section of the page… […]
How to add the Advanced Headers ID to body classes
I recently ran across a situation where I was using Astra Pro’s Page Headers feature and needed to add CSS styles to one particular header layout. There is a .ast-advanced-headers body class, but nothing that would allow targeting one header layout while ignoring another (as of v3.2.0). Fortunately, we can add some custom code that […]
Why Are My WordPress Plugin Updates Slow?
We’ve all been there: you log in to your WordPress site for the first time in a while, and there are plugin updates waiting. But when you try to run the updates, you wait… and wait. Maybe your sites hangs on “updating plugins…” or you receive an error message. Common Reasons for a Slow Dashboard […]
How to Send Passwords Safely and Easily
About to email that password? Don’t do it! Learn this simple, secure way to send sensitive info safely. […]
3 Important Updates for Small Business Websites
Best practices for business websites are constantly changing. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur who is confused about how to keep your website up-to-date and secure, you’re not alone. Here are three important changes you should make. 1. Be mobile-friendly This year, more people will visit your website on smartphones and tablets than on computers. For the […]
Launch Bloomington Promo Video
This is a longer-form (3:22) promotional video I created for Launch Bloomington, August Road Design‘s 2-day website creation workshop in Bloomington, IN. I love how this one turned out! […]
Lighting Design on a Dime
Cheap lighting design ideas for churches and nonprofits: completely change the look of a room with just a few lights, gobos, and color gels. Read more for photo examples, specifics about the equipment we used, and how to keep costs down. […]
Longing for the Thaw | A Short Film for Lent
Lent isn’t about self-denial for its own sake. It’s the spiritual equivalent of the last snow before the arrival of spring. It’s a season of preparation. […]