Command and control

The latest release of WordPress 6.9 introduces intuitive ways to create and manage content. The detail is increasingly aligned to fit a creative flow without so many hitches. From today you can insert Notes that let you collaborate directly –…

A Brief History of Email Authentication

The Death of Email Forwarding is an interesting read. I quote: Over the years there have been various different approaches to authenticating email senders, but it’s been a continual arms race. Combating spam remains a problem, as does the plethora…

Rules for Making Social Media Serve You

Social media platforms like X, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok pretend to be neutral stages where creativity and connection thrive. In reality, they are shape-shifting corporations designed to extract attention, data, and money — with a shrugging denial whenever the consequences…

Oh Bother!

10:27am Normal Service has resumed 8:55am: We are experiencing a bit of bother following an upgrade to WordPress 6.8. The issue: images in subsites are not displaying, unless they are served from the wordpress.com Content Delivery Network … wp0.etc Whether…

📘 : Category Management in WordPress

Lumping vs. Splitting: Finding the Right Balance 🔍 Why Category Hygiene Matters 🧠 Think Like a Librarian Categories are like sections in a library — broad themes.Tags are like index terms — they connect topics across sections. ⚖️ Lumping vs.…

A release polished to a high sheen

WordPress 6.8 polishes and refines the tools you use every day, making your site faster, more secure, and easier to manage. The Style Book now has a structured layout and works with Classic themes, giving you more control over global…