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How to Prepare Your Site for Gutenberg and WordPress 5.0?

12th March 2019 - By Ahmed Khalifa

Have you been thinking about launching Gutenberg on your WordPress.org website (and finally using the block editor)? Are you worried about the possible implications that it could have on your site?

Gutenberg and WordPress 5.0, aka “Bebo”, has been featured in the news so much lately, it’s hard to get away from it. For many people, it has been the cause of debates and headaches along the way.

Since it was launched back in December 2018, people are slowly starting to see the benefits of using Gutenberg. And as it’s part of a long-term plan for your entire site, we know that it’s here to stay.

But a lot of people are nervous about using it. Are you one of them?

If you are unsure whether to implement Gutenberg now, or you would rather start making the transition carefully without causing any problems on your site, then read on.

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StudioPress Review: Why Use StudioPress, Genesis & their Themes for Your WordPress Site?

18th December 2018 - By Ahmed Khalifa

The fact that there are tens of thousands of WordPress themes to choose from means that it’s a great time to be a WordPress user, as you are spoilt for choices.

But with that benefit comes the difficulty of deciding which one to go for.

Not only are they all vying for your attention, but the last thing you want to do is to unknowingly pick a low-quality, badly-maintained theme which will hold back your site.

So where do you start?

Being Shot Down Because of Accessibility Needs is Not Something Anyone Should Expect

17th October 2018 - By Ahmed Khalifa

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*UPDATED ON 2ND NOVEMBER 2018*

Disclaimer: This post is written by me, and it’s based on my opinion only. Don’t just assume that everyone in my situation feels the same. Ask them how they personally feel instead.

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Being deaf/hard of hearing means there is certain information I struggle to access.

Since my business (and let’s face it, my personal life) revolves around being online, having the likes of accurate subtitles/captions and good quality audio is essential for me in order to be able to consume video/audio-based content.

Too many times I have had to cancel listening to a podcast or watching a video within seconds after starting because of terrible audio or lack of captions or transcripts.

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How Much Does a WordPress Website Cost?

25th September 2018 - By Ahmed Khalifa

“How much does it cost to build a WordPress website?”

This is a question that I get asked quite frequently and unfortunately, it’s not that straightforward.

But rather than use the standard “it depends” answer, let’s see if we can do better than that and give you a clearer estimate on how much it will cost you.

Because even though it really does depend, you still want to make sure that you don’t overspend, minimise the cost where possible, but also make sure that you have a high-quality website that meets a high standard.

And that means less headache in the long-run.

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Episode #66 – WordPress 4.9.8 Has Introduced Gutenberg. But Be Aware of the “Shiny Object Syndrome”

10th August 2018 - By Ahmed Khalifa

Welcome to episode 66 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully.

And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic.

If you haven’t, don’t miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your competition.

In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following:

WordPress has released 4.9.8 and teasing everyone with the upcoming Gutenberg
What you need to be aware of before installing Gutenberg
the importance of embracing it for your own benefit
what else is to come in WordPress after version 5 (and Gutenberg) is officially released

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: What’s the Difference & Which One Should I Use?

1st August 2018 - By Ahmed Khalifa

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Even though there is a good chance that you have heard of WordPress, you might not be aware that there are 2 very different WordPress platforms to choose from:

WordPress.com and WordPress.org.

Notice how it ends?

For such a small difference, they are actually very different in terms of how they operate, but the principle is the same – to enable you to have a website and a presence online. But at the same time, there are many questions to ask yourself before deciding which one to choose.

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What is WordCamp & 12 Ways it Can Benefit You & Your WordPress Site

29th June 2018 - By Ahmed Khalifa

If you are using WordPress in any shape or form, there is a possibility that you’ve heard of this thing called “WordCamp”.

And if you’ve never heard of it, then you are missing out. 😲

One thing about the WordPress community is that they make a huge effort and go to extreme lengths to create a better experience for all WordPress users.

And organising a WordCamp event is one way of doing that, and in this post, I am going to explain what WordCamp is and why you must go to at least one WordCamp in your lifetime.

Because the last thing I want is for you to have FOMO just because you couldn’t go or you’re not sure about it until the event has passed…and it was awesome!