Beginner’s Guide to CSS Variables (aka CSS Custom Properties)
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CSS Variables have been a standard now for almost ten years and all modern browsers have supported them for some time. In this tutorial, I’ll cover the basics of CSS Variables syntax and then I’ll go through some of the finer points of using CSS Variables (or custom properties) along with some practical use cases.
(read more)How to Write a Business Plan That’s Made for Success
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Why learn how to write a business plan? Business plans lead to focus, clarity, and better communication of a brand’s inner workings. It’s also become more common for people to see business plans as ways to get funding for a company. But that’s not really how it works.
(read more)Slack vs Teams (by Microsoft): What’s the Difference and How to Choose?
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Teams of all sizes are moving their workflows to online productivity tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. By comparing Slack vs Teams, you can find out which is the best option for your business.
(read more)15 Best PHP Books to Read (Learn Core PHP, Frameworks, and More)
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Even though PHP was first released in the 1990s, learning the programming language is still highly rewarding. Even today, it is widely used and in high demand in the job market. PHP is the technology that powers popular content management platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. According to W3 Techs, PHP powers about 80% of websites on the internet. Today, we look at the most popular, most comprehensive, and best PHP books to read.
(read more)Wix Pricing and Plans Explained: Which One to Choose and Why (2025)
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Wix is one of the most popular website builders available. The tool is easy to use, comes with hundreds of high-quality templates, and offers integrations with hundreds of popular tools. But which plan provides the best value? I’ve taken a close look at Wix pricing to help you figure that out.
(read more)How to Buy a Domain Name: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
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We’ll start by quickly introducing you to how domain ownership works so that you know what’s going on. Then, we’ll show you step-by-step how to buy a domain name from some of the most popular domain registrars.
(read more)Remote Work Online: 20 Websites to Find Remote Jobs
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Thinking of finally quitting your 9-5 job and finding remote work online? Or perhaps, would you happen to be looking for freelance/part-time job opportunities that can supplement your current income?
(read more)Gutenberg 10.4, Jetpack Boost, Gravity Forms 2.5, WordCamp Sponsors in Trouble 🗞️ May 2021 WordPress News w/ CodeinWP
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This is the May 2021 edition of “This Month in WordPress with CodeinWP.” This time, we are going to discuss Gutenberg 10.4, a new performance optimization plugin launched by the Jetpack team, Gravity Forms 2.5, and WordPress reconsidering working with some WordCamp sponsors.
(read more)8 Best ARK Server Hosting Options Compared (255+ Player Slots)
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From taming mythical creatures to riding dinosaurs and fighting for survival, the ARK: Survival Evolved action-adventure game touts an enthralling collection of surprises and multi-player opportunities. The popular third and first-person video game offers versions for Xbox, PlayStation, and Windows, along with a less powerful Nintendo Switch version.
(read more)How to Speed Up Mac: An Easy Answer to Why Is My Mac Running Slow
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Ever wondered, “why is my Mac running slow?” Well, you’re not alone. This question gets googled exactly 1,700 times every month. A lot of people are having the same problems with their devices. Today, we shed some light on the topic and tell you how to speed up your Mac (valid for MacBook Pro, Air, iMac, Mac mini, the whole Mac lineup).
(read more)What Are the Main Work From Home Benefits? Here Are 9 Great Reasons to Work From Home
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Work from home has always been a topic that leaves room for debate. Some people think it’s a superior model of work, while others are totally against it. The pandemic put many of us in the situation of turning our personal rooms into offices; this experience either made you acknowledge the work from home benefits that you hadn’t been aware of before or just confirmed your previous doubts.
(read more)Webpack Tutorial for Beginners: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
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At some point, probably many years from now, a webpack tutorial for beginners like this one will be completely unnecessary. But currently, tools like webpack are needed for good code maintenance and high performance. In this article, we show you the first steps in bundling and serving HTML/JavaScript in an optimal fashion.
(read more)10+ Best HTML/CSS Books for Beginners and Advanced Coders in 2025
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Most people learn HTML and CSS backwards. They jump into tutorials, memorize syntax, and wonder why their websites still look amateur six months later. Worse yet, they just try to vibe-code their way into HTML proficiency. It's not the way! I spent years working with HTML, and I can tell you that if you want to build actual comprehensive understanding of HTML and CSS, then books are the way to go.
(read more)How to Change Nameservers on GoDaddy, Namecheap, HostGator, Bluehost
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Your domain’s nameservers control important DNS settings for the domain, like pointing visitors’ browsers to the server where your actual website is located. You’ll typically need to change them if you’re changing web hosting or implementing a security/performance service, such as Cloudflare or Sucuri.
(read more)10 Mental Models: Examples for Web Professionals to Help You Get More Work Done
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For most of us, we know we've had a successful day if our hastily made decisions don't leave the business in ruin. For everyone else, there are mental models. It doesn't matter if you're a marketer or technical support agent, our collection of mental models examples for web professionals will give you new tools for solving problems, making decisions, or even advancing your career.
(read more)Shopify Tutorial: How to Set Up a Shopify Store (Step by Step)
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If you’re planning to start an eCommerce business, you already know that Shopify is one of the most popular solutions for launching an online store. It’s a practical tool for creating attractive, functional product pages and enabling customers seamless purchases. However, if you’ve never used this ecommerce platform before, you might not understand exactly how to get started without a Shopify tutorial.
(read more)WordPress 5.7 Is Here, “Stories” Now in WordPress, and No More IE11 Compatibility! 🗞️ April 2021 WordPress News w/ CodeinWP
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This is the April 2021 edition of “This Month in WordPress with CodeinWP.” We have some exciting news about newly arrived WordPress 5.7 “Esperanza”, WordPress Stories, and a cool new feature to make your content more engaging. Lastly, Gutenberg and WordPress are considering to wave “goodbye” to IE11.
(read more)20 Best Productivity Apps for Mac You Need
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If you’re looking for some of the best productivity apps for Mac, you’re in the right place! I have 20 excellent options for you to choose from. Each of these apps does a different thing, and each can be useful to you in many different ways. I, for instance, use and love all of them, and I couldn’t recommend them more!
(read more)8 Best Places to Find and Hire WordPress Developer
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While WordPress offers a simple content management system coupled with straightforward plugins, there comes a time when you might need to hire WordPress developers. We’ll be walking through the websites that have proven to be the best places to hire WordPress developers.
(read more)Squarespace Tutorial: How to Build a Squarespace Website
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Compared to its competitors, Squarespace offers some of the most stylish website designs in the industry, along with a site builder made for business owners of all experience levels. The platform expands its functionality on a regular basis with user-friendly tools for social media marketing, online selling, and email marketing. In this Squarespace tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to build a website on Squarespace, from start to finish.
(read more)10 SEO Tips for Effective Websites: Non-Obvious Tips Proven to Work
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If you have a website and want it to be found online, you’ll have to utilize Search Engine Optimization (SEO) sooner or later. Chances are you’re already familiar with the concept of keywords and Google bots. However, with the ever-changing digital landscape, it’s hard to find relevant and trustworthy website SEO tips.
(read more)12 Effective Time Management Strategies to Get More Stuff Done
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One of the trickiest things in life is to assume you have time. How often do you tell yourself “This shouldn’t take long” and then wonder why you only managed to finish half of what you had planned for the day? We are very good at getting busy but time doesn’t wait for us. It just passes, no matter if we manage to squeeze in some productivity or not. The best way to stay on top of things is to start employing efficient time management strategies!
(read more)ClickFunnels vs Leadpages Compared: Which Is Better
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Trying to decide between ClickFunnels vs Leadpages? Both of these tools help you capture more leads and convert more visitors into customers. But while they share that similarity, they do so in slightly different ways and with different emphases.
(read more)Nulled WordPress Themes: Should You Avoid Them? Alternative Options
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We've all been there. We were initially attracted to the "free" part of the WordPress pitch. Not long after that, we quickly discover that our website ambitions reach further than a free WordPress site can effectively cover. Naturally, we decide to step up but still cut costs with a free theme. Some of us might be tempted to cut costs even further with nulled WordPress themes. We're here to tell you why that's a bad idea.
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