As any frequent readers (ha!) may know, I’m an avid fan of WooCommerce – I believe that it’s hands-down the best eCommerce platform available on WordPress, and one of the best available in the world. With untold flexibility and an ever-growing community, the sky’s the limit for the little plugin that started just a few […]
Living with Alexa : an Amazon Echo Review (Part 1)
The time? Back in early December, 2015. The place? Amazon. I remember it well – it was the day I took the first step that set into motion a series of events that would change my life forever… Okay, melodrama aside, I got an email in my inbox from Amazon touting their new (out of […]
WooThemes Acquired by Automattic
In case you haven’t heard the hot news in the WordPress & eCommerce world, Automattic (the creators of the WordPress platform) have acquired WooThemes and their centerpiece product, WooCommerce. Naturally there are going to be a lot of questions, but rest assured – nothing will change right away, and the users will stay informed! Check […]
WooCommerce Product Variations Don’t Save
Having trouble with WooCommerce’s built-in Variable Products? No problem! Read the quick troubleshooting guide below to see some of the more common issues that plague user sites – of course, be sure to check for code conflicts first. With so many variables coming into play (even if they aren’t used), you can very quickly overload […]
The Best and Worst Themes for WooCommerce – 2015
Day-to-day, working with WooCommerce puts me in touch with users around the globe. From selling services to selling products and everything in between, a huge part of these small businesses rely solely on a stable eCommerce platform – naturally, the wisest choose WooCommerce. Lightweight, flexible, and adaptable, it’s far and above the competition… But unfortunately, […]
I’m presenting at WordCamp Philly 2015!
Come see me talk in Philadelphia! WordCamp Philly 2015 is a weekend-long event will take place June 13th-14th, and although Paddy’s Pub isn’t a place I’m pretty sure Rob McElhenney owns a real bar (so there’s my in). Fantasy friendships aside, you’ll get to hear me talk about extra-fun topics, like building an entire game system using […]
Creating a Scaling Shipping Fee in WooCommerce
A common question I see in ecommerce shops is someone trying to create a scaling shipping cost with a minimum fee. That’s a complicated way of saying it, but here’s a few examples of how it could be implemented: “$2 shipping & handling per product with a $10 minimum” “Orders under 10 pounds are $20 […]
48 Hour Film Project 2015
Just as the last film is entering the meat of post-production, I stand up like Rocky at the end of Rocky V and face my protege – I didn’t hear no bell… That, or I’m just a glutton for punishment. Every time I do a film I swear it’s my last, and every time an opportunity […]
General Update to WordCampers and Everyone Else
March was a busy month! First came WordCamp Dayton (I swear I’ll get those slides and stuff up soon for you guys), and then came WordCamp Atlanta, followed by a wedding, two new clients, and more rain than I know what to do with. To everyone who I spoke to at both WordCamps – I […]
An Update, a Tablet, and a VERY Disgruntled User
This is a follow-up post to one of my earlier blogs, How Google Killed my Nexus 7 (and then brought it back to life). In it, I discuss how I got my Nexus 7 tablet up and running smoothly again after a serious post-Lollipop update slowdown. Two Months Later It’s been two months since I […]