Blog Archive

I took some time this week to upgrade my site to the newest version of Eleventy. Here's what I learned.

Adding custom avatar functionality to your WordPress site. Simple and quick solutions to make your website even more attractive to users!

How to use Structured Data, also referred to as Schema Markup, inside of HubSpot that is populated using HubL variables for use to improve SEO.

Find high-quality, visually appealing images for articles or blog posts with free image placeholders like Placehold.co, Lorem Picsum, Unsplash, and Pixabay Fillers. Customize size, background, text, and more. Streamline your content creation workflow and engage your audience.

Discover the benefits of using 11ty for static website generation, including improved performance, simplicity, and control over your website. Take your online presence to new heights with 11ty.

Resolve your AppStore language issue on macOS! Despite numerous solutions, I discovered a simple fix for the problem. Change your VPN to UK location, log out of AppStore, force close it, and open again. After logging in, AppStore will switch to English.

Discover CSS hacks and shortcuts, including using box-sizing, selection pseudo-class, caret color for input elements, displaying links when an element has no text value, fitting images to content, detecting dark system mode, hiding images on mobile, using CSS vendor prefixes for different browsers, and utilizing Autoprefixer. Learn these tips and improve your CSS coding skills.

Learn how to use prefers-color-scheme CSS media feature to detect user color theme preferences. See examples using media query and JavaScript. Also, track color mode with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics.

Learn how to make responsive images in HTML and CSS. Discover how to prevent images from going outside the container. Find solutions for WordPress and HubSpot.

Track UTMs and store them using cookies instead of sessionStorage. Use JavaScript Cookie library and add the code to the website footer.

Learn how to create and track marketing campaigns by using tracking URLs with HubSpot. Pass UTM parameters to hidden form fields using JavaScript. Store and feed form fields in sessionStorage. Install the code in the site footer of your HubSpot website.

A plugin for Elementor Page Builder that adds multi-domain support for Multilanguage websites. Available on WordPress repository and GitHub.

Block visitors by country using NGINX and the GeoIP module. Install the module and database, configure the nginx.conf file, and test the configuration before restarting nginx. Instructions with examples provided.

Learn how to remove .DS_Store files from your Mac OS X repository. Use commands to find and remove the files. Update .gitignore for future prevention. Check gitignore.io for more configurations.

Learn how to sign up for a Bitly account and generate an access token for the Bitly API. Follow these steps to get started.

Introducing the first release of shortcodes for Campaign URL Builder plugin. Shortcodes can be customized with various attributes and can generate forms on the front-end. Bitly API key is required. Shortcodes can be styled and have optional parameters. Examples provided for simple, advanced, and PHP usage.

Campaign URL Builder plugin is moving to Bitly API endpoint; support for goo.gl URL shortener will be turned down in March 2019. Previously created links will redirect.

Learn how to track Custom Campaigns in Google Analytics with this plugin. Easily create short links and share them on social networks. Get and install the plugin for WordPress from the repository or GitHub. Use the shortcode to generate shortlinks on any page. May the 4th be with you!

GitKraken is a cross-platform git interface written in electron and open libraries, offering merge conflict tools and a task-tracking system. Get a $20Off discount for a one-year subscription.

Learn how to add and update list members in MailChimp's API v3 using a PUT request. Includes code example and tips. May the 4th be with you!