Prevent WordPress plugins from auto updating
We recently added a simple ecommerce option to a WordPress site (www.parkfarm.co.uk) using the great ‘Simple Cart and Buy Now’ plugin. However I did have to make some tweaks to it – namely to allow the client to add their basic shipping cost and to make the Add to Cart button *just* add to cart […]
Quick wins for boosting your online presence for SEO
I’m often asked by clients how to improve their search engine rankings and here are a collection of things that while I can’t guarantee they’ll miraculously improve your search ranking overnight – they are free and they can’t hurt. 1) Add more content! Also ensure that articles you write are laid out with keyword rich titles and […]
Adding a simple Spam trap to Zencart 1.5
One client wanted simple spam prevention device on the customer registration form of his Zencart store and while I looked at the plugins available on the Zencart website, as I had done some hefty customisation to the client’s Zencart theme already, I was worried that some of the plugins would overwrite all my hard work. […]
Using GitHub for Windows to clone remote git
I’m not an expert in git. I know its the way forward for versioning etc but everytime I come to use it, it has me scratching my head. So here are my tips for getting a remote git project cloned locally so you can look at the files: 1) Download GitHub for Windows (sorry I […]
Amanda Mercer Ceramics website launched today
We’re very excited to announce the launch of Amanda Mercer Ceramics online shop, a new website showcasing the beautiful ceramic pieces made by Amanda in her studio in Cumbria. The site was designed by Carys Tait of Carys Ink and built by us using the Zen Cart platform. Visit the Amanda Mercer site here: Amanda […]