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…
Client: “I’m hopeless with technology. I’m a complete technophobe!”Tech Support: “No problem! Let’s start with the basics. Do you use a smartphone?”Client: “Of course, I can’t live without it. It’s where I do all my banking, shopping, and social media.…
We’re upgrading a few things behind the scenes which we hope will bring everything bang (no bangs expected) up to date and offer some performance improvements. Starting at 9pm next Saturday, as we had 2 other servers to upgrade first.…
We’ve created a new Manual for OurLocality users. It is based substantially on Anthony Hortin’s useful Easy WP Guide, which we have been signposting over the years to new users and old. We’ve taken the step to purchase a licence…
When peope post to social media platforms they sign up to the platform’s terms and conditions, which in our own experience are not always read very thoroughly – if at all. At OurLocality we value and encourage family friendly contributions…
Using a Jetpack form on your OurLocality website is a convenient way to add a contact or feedback form without needing additional plugins. Jetpack is already integrated into the OurLocality platform but you may need to activate it and link…
Enabling Spell Check and Alternative Languages in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari Spelling and language support on your browser can improve typing accuracy and allow quick help with accents and alternative languages. Here’s how to activate these tools in Chrome, Firefox,…