If you have access to chatGTP (a free account should work fine), we have launched an experimental AI driven help service just for OurLocality. It can provide you with the basics. You don’t need a paid account on OurLocality to…
Since 2010 we have provided free webspace and free support for all kinds of locally based projects. From 2018 we introduced paid plans. Free support continued on the forum. As of 4 April 2023 we withdrew the forum entirely, as…
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We’ve updated the default template for Our Locality to Twenty Twenty One, and added extra jazz. When you crank up a new website you’ll get some ready made examples of post formats that show off what you can do, along…
Many of you are updating your websites hosted on the ourlocality platform. This is great, for never before have we needed timely and accurate information. But, some updates won’t reach the parts they need to reach, so here’s some tips…
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 –…
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…
Here’s the blunt truth: most “easy” surveys fail on question quality, option design, sampling, mobile UX, and data/consent hygiene. Keep this list handy. Top 5 DON’Ts Top 5 DOs Multiple-choice: common traps (and fixes) Mobile UX: quick checks Data &…
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…
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.…
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…