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Host Fonts Locally in Elementor

Google Fonts is a vast collection of open-source fonts that can be used on any website. One of the popular website builders, Elementor, allows you to upload them to your website. This will improve the typography and user experience of your website. Step 1: Choose the font you want to use The first step is […]

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Preventing WordPress from changing the .htaccess file

Sometimes you don’t want themes or plugins to automatically modify and write to your .htaccess file. So using a code snippet to tell WordPress not to write to the .htaccess file as a quick fix. Before You Continue !! Editing any core WordPress files can be dangerous. Even a small mistake can cause major errors […]

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How to change greyed out URL on WordPress?

You might occasionally run into a problem where your URL is disabled and uneditable, and greyed out in General Settings.  This might be annoying, especially if you need to change the URL of your website. We will talk about how to alter a WordPress URL that is greyed out in this blog post. The chances […]

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Change the Elementor header colour on scroll

Here’s a tutorial on styling the header, to change colour on scroll in Elementor. This is based on if you’re using the Elementor pro header. So If you have not already done so, you will need to create a custom Header Template using the theme builder. For the next steps we will be using the […]

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How to change file permissions?

Setting file permissions in WordPress is a crucial but frequently forgotten chore. On your server, they control who has access to read, write, and execute files. For your website to function properly and securely in WordPress, they must be properly specified. Through the command line, WordPress users can modify file permissions. If you have access […]

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Smush Image Optimisation

Smush is a potent WordPress plugin made to assist you in compressing and optimising your photos without compromising quality. Image optimisation is crucial whether you’re running a personal blog or overseeing an eCommerce site to make sure your website loads quickly and doesn’t impede the browsing experience of your users. Smush is, first and foremost, […]

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Common Error Codes and what they mean?

Here are some error codes you may have come across and not sure what they mean. Some of them can be fixed without contacting your web hosting provider. These can be from misconfigured .htaccess file or your PHP settings aren’t set correctly. Error 400 – Bad Request Error 400, often known as “Bad Request,” is […]

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How to set up POST SMTP?

It’s a strong tool for anyone who needs to send email from their WordPress website and wants to assure dependable and safe delivery. POST SMTP is a well-liked and highly-rated plugin. You can read more about this plugin here. If not, keep reading to learn how to install and configure POST SMTP. Setup To set […]

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MemberPress Plugin

If you’re looking to create an online course, build a community, or create a membership site, you’re going to need a tool that can help you manage access to your content. That’s where MemberPress comes in. MemberPress is a WordPress plugin that allows you to easily create and manage membership sites. You can establish several […]

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