Jetpack is a mega-plugin that bundles many WordPress features in one package. Developed by the official WordPress.com team, it’s still actively maintained. What’s inside? Subscriber management, real-time visitor stats, link shortening, share buttons, LaTeX math…
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My free video courses in one place: Photoshop, Camtasia, WordPress, Construct 2, Minecraft, HTML/CSS and Blogger lessons.
Build a Website #6 — Installing the SexyBookmarks Plugin
2026 note: This post is from 2014. The Shareaholic SexyBookmarks plugin has since been removed from the WordPress repository or is no longer maintained. Modern alternatives are listed at the bottom of the post. Despite…
Build a Website #5 — The SEO Search Terms Tagging Plugin
2026 note: This post is from 2014. The SEO Search Terms Tagging plugin has since been removed from the WordPress repository or is no longer maintained. Modern alternatives are listed at the bottom of the…
Build a Website #4 — Installing WordPress + Database
Once you have a domain and hosting, the next step is installing WordPress. The video below walks through creating a MySQL database in cPanel, uploading WordPress, and running the famous “5-minute install”. The Short Recipe…
Build a Website #3 — How to Write a Post in WordPress
Your WordPress site is up — now how do you actually write a post? Pick a category, attach images, and hit publish? The video below walks through writing a post in WordPress from start to…
Build a Website #1 — How to Buy a Domain Name
If you’re starting a site from scratch, your first step is to define the purpose. Starting without a focus is the easiest way to lose interest. For example, if you want a sports site, don’t…
HTML/CSS Tutorial / Lesson 4: Heading Tags
This lesson covers HTML’s heading tags — <h1> through <h6>. Headings drive both visual hierarchy and SEO. 2026 note: Originally published in 2014. How heading tags work hasn’t changed. The only update: Google in 2026…
HTML/CSS Tutorial / Lesson 1: Introduction to HTML
This lesson covers HTML — what it is, how web pages work, and exactly what you need to build a page from scratch. The right starting point if you’re new to web development. 2026 note:…
Photoshop CS6 Tutorial / Lesson 20: Manipulation Project (Part 1)
The series shifts gears into photo manipulation. Part one of this three-parter covers the concept, source assets and background prep. 2026 note: This lesson was recorded on Photoshop CS6 in 2014. Adobe no longer sells…