In this post, I'll outline how we can apply lessons from learning science for better professional development. Learning science has taught us all some unexpected things about how our brains work. The authors of Make it Stick highlight the most significant studies on learning and share the best … Read more about 6 Lessons from Learning Science for Effective Professional Development
7 Quick Tips for Vetting WordPress Plugins
So, you need your WordPress site to learn a new trick. You've searched wordpress.org/plugins, or googled for the "best wordpress plugin for _____", but now you have a pile of options to search through. Which is best for you? … Read more about 7 Quick Tips for Vetting WordPress Plugins
9 Apps that Make You a Productivity Powerhouse
We're all tied to our smartphones and tablets like never before. They're practically an extension of ourselves, for better or for worse. The apps below have been crucial for making my life easier, more productive, and ultimately more fun. (I don't have a deal with any of these companies, of … Read more about 9 Apps that Make You a Productivity Powerhouse
6 WordPress Plugins that Help Your Site Flourish
In Tips for a Happy and Healthy WordPress Site, we looked at easy ways to trim your plugin list. While my previous advice about limiting the number of plugins on your site still stands, there are a few must-haves that will help your site load quickly, work better, and be easier to find. Jetpack by … Read more about 6 WordPress Plugins that Help Your Site Flourish
Open Those Pesky Pages Files on Windows
Your colleague sent you the information you needed to finally unravel the secret powers of the unicorn! But they sent it as a Pages file, you're a Windows user, and they won't answer your emails requesting a PDF or Doc version. What's a cryptozoologist to do? Fortunately, there's an easy answer! … Read more about Open Those Pesky Pages Files on Windows
Tips for a Happy and Healthy WordPress Site
How do you make sure your WordPress website is as speedy, secure, and beautiful as the day it was born? Whether you’re just beginning to manage a site or are old hat, there are a few easy things you can do to maintain and grow your website. Back It Up WordPress back ups (of both your site files … Read more about Tips for a Happy and Healthy WordPress Site