How to Enable Akismet for the Very First Time
Akismet is the very best plugin to disable spam comments and trackbacks on a WordPress website. When a comment field is open to the public, there will be spam. If the site gains some attention, the number of spam increases. If a site becomes really popular, there is so much spam that it will be […]
Different Ways to Embed YouTube or Other Videos in WordPress
Sometimes, along with text content, there will be a need to embed videos in posts. Depending upon where they are hosted, videos can be embedded using different methods. If the video is hosted internally in your server and there is a direct link to it then it can be embedded using simple HTML5 Video tags.
Which Jetpack Features/Modules to Enable and Disable in WordPress?
Currently, Jetpack has 36 total modules or features that come packed with it. Not everything is useful for everyone. But there are a number of common features that are applicable for most website setups. Some of us prefer to use other plugins but why load up a WordPress website with additional plugins and lines of […]
How to Control Widget Visibility using Jetpack for WordPress
Widgets are used to display information on different regions of a WordPress website. A WordPress template has different widget areas. Widgets can be dragged and placed by using the Widget Manager accessible through Appearance > Widgets in the admin area. But what happens when you want to choose or limit their display in certain pages?
Using Jetpack to View Your WordPress Website Stats
If you need statistics or analytical add-on for a WordPress powered websites, then you can try the in-built one that comes with Jetpack. It’s called WordPress.com Stats when you list all the modules of Jetpack.
How to Add a Contact Form in WordPress using Jetpack
Contact forms are absolutely necessary. It allows your readers and visitors to send you a message. Now, granted that there is the commenting feature in your blog which is a great way for visitors to talk back to you or your community. But the scope of the comments is limited to a specific blog post […]
How to Offer Email Subscriptions in WordPress with Jetpack
Allowing email subscriptions to new posts and comments in a blog or website is a way to retain visitors. It enables you to make a previously interested website visitor come back for more. To be a subscriber, a person has to enter their email on your website and confirm the subscription via email. Based on […]
Verify WordPress Website in Google, Bing and Pinterest Using Jetpack
One of the main sources of traffic for a website is search engines. Considering the large number of people that search and discover websites through search engines like Google and Bing, it is necessary to have a search engine presence. While your pages are automatically listed in search results, it is much better to have […]
How to Serve Images from the Cloud in WordPress using Jetpack
A fast loading website means a better user experience. Pages that take a long time to load are not that fun for visitors. People might close the page if they find that it is taking a long time to load. When this happens, your bounce rate goes up. Faster page loading time is also an indicator in […]
How to Display Related Posts in WordPress using Jetpack
Displaying related posts after a blog article is one of the ways to keep your readers longer. If you’re able to show interesting topics right after someone finishes reading your post, you might get one additional page view. It allows you to retain your visitors while decreasing your bounce rates. More views are always good […]