WordPress Version 4.7 – All you need to know

WordPress does like to name its new versions after legendary folk – and WordPress version 4.7 is no exception!

Named “Vaughan” after jazz vocalist Sarah “Sassy” Vaughan, the latest WordPress update is now available to from your WordPress dashboard or via download (after you have done a complete backup of your site before updating, of course).Some of the new WordPress version 4.7 features we love include:

– a new default theme “Twenty Seventeen” which people are raving about for its large images, video headers and mobile-first design

thumbnail previews of PDF files in the media library

– “edit shortcuts” – visible icons shown in preview mode which allow you to edit in one simple click

multiple languages in the dashboard, ideal for multi-lingual teams

For a more complete overview of WordPress v4.7, check out this article from WordPress.org

News Round Up December 2016

Top 15 Most Popular Multi-Purpose WordPress Themes 2016

Multipurpose WordPress themes are hugely popular – no surprise since they have extensive feature lists and a wide range of powerful tools built.  Here’s a review of  the top 15 most popular multipurpose WordPress themes — based on sales figures, reputation, and usage.

From WinningWP – Read the article here

How to Style WordPress Navigation Menus

For anyone who wants to customise the colour or appearance of their WordPress navigation menus – using a plugin or manually – this is a must read article.

From wpbeginner – Read the article here

On-Page SEO – 10 Bare Necessities To Boost Rankings 

Unsure about your on-page SEO?  Think it’s all beyond you? Well help is at hand with this article which details 10 important ways to optimise your web pages to help your site rank better in the search engine results.

From Blinkered – Read the article here 

Why is SSL Important For Your Site Security?

A great overview of why your website needs of SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, including an overview of http:// and https:// – and why Google favours https:// websites in the search engine rankings.

From WPLift – Read the article here

15 Creative Free WordPress Themes For Artists

An overview of some of the best WordPress themes for artists, photographers and other arty types who wish to showcase their work.  The themes include animation and parallax effects, plus support for WooCommerce for those who wish to sell their work.

From WPeka – Read the article here

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We deal with WordPress emergencies, regular WordPress Maintenance, hosting, migration, security audits and optimisation.  We’ll let you know how we can help – and you can be assured of fast, friendly and efficient service each and every time!