Thank You, WordCamp US 2019, for Kim Parsell Scholarship

I never said this out loud but I was so jealous of my local WordPress collegues when they talked about WordPress US and how much fun it was. I wanted so much to attend. I even asked if they ever considered sharing hotel space. LOL! Then I found this https://wordpressfoundation.org/2019/kim-parsell-memorial-scholarship-for-wordcamp-us-2019/ and I said to myself …

Divi Builder Error 500 – Internal Server Error

Are you viewing a Error 500 - Internal Server Error only in the Divi builder and not on the pages? Does it look like this? The answer is a setting that I needed to determine where and to adjust it on the server. I created an include file in the Apache configuration. SecResponseBodyLimit 546870912. This …

Fossetcon, Orlando, FL 2015

Fossetcon is an acronym for "Free and Open Source Expo and Technology Conference". Fossetcon is not JUST a GNU/Linux Conference, *nix Conference or *BSD Conference. It's for all things Free and Open Source! On Nov 20, 2015 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard I met Richard Stallman. See https://www.fsf.org/events/rms-20151120-orlando I …

Divi – WordPress – Apache Linux Server

WordPress https://wordpress.org/download/ Divi by ElegantThemes https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/ Dedicated Server Running Linux, Apache https://www.inmotionhosting.com/dedicated-servers ConfigServer ModSecurity Control (cmc) https://configserver.com/cp/cmc.html I found this error and was able to get it fixed with the help of the wonderful Inmotion Hosting tech support. Here are the things used in unison that created these issues. If you see the above error …

Designing Visually with Divi by Elegant Themes

I’ve been building WordPress websites since 2005. Since then I continually research themes and plugins, looking for the best ones that fit my goals. My passion is to be able to help people.  I’ve determined to serve small business owners who I believe are the backbone of our economy, by using and promoting WordPress exclusively. …

Modern Tribe Events Calendar and Divi Theme

This problem I encountered with a project for a public speaker. I found the Modern Tribe Event Calendar was best for this project. CLICK HERE to read about this plugin. Event Calendar is a WordPress plugin that will display events in a calendar, map, and list with ticket purchase. It also has a feature to …

WP Rocket and Caldera Forms Conflict

Sometimes I encounter problems which prevent plugins from playing nice together. A client called me with this issue that I am certain he generated due to tinkering. How I knew this was because the form displayed as expected when I released the website at his approval. However, I'm glad this happened so that it may …

WP Orlando Q&A with WordPress Co-Founder Matt Mullenweg

Today was a good day! It was a good day because I met Matt Mullenweg for the first time in my life, using WordPress since 2005. I never dreamed this day would come in my life. Seeing Matt for the first time I just had to thank him for creating WordPress and developing the WordPress …

How do you Measure Success!

Elle Kaplan, CEO & Founder of @LexionCapital A Premier Investment Management Firm recently wrote this blog. "8 Powerful Signs You’re Successful". Surprisingly, she didn't list any of the top 10 from the top marketing experts. She listed: 1. You use your time wisely Successful people don’t waste their own time. 2. You don’t let failure …

The Exciting Ever-changing Online Marketing.

There’s always something to learn and new things to explore. As online marketing changes, small businesses marketing need to change as well. Last year’s marketing tactics are not working for this new year.  Old tactics consume valuable time and energy you could be using on better marketing techniques. Here are five marketing tactics to lose …