Articles by Brian Jackson
Brian has a huge passion for WordPress, has been using it for over a decade, and even develops a couple of premium plugins. Brian enjoys blogging, movies, and hiking. Connect with Brian on Twitter.
What’s New in WordPress 5.0 (Hello Gutenberg)
WordPress 5.0 is the biggest release of the year! With it comes the new Gutenberg block editor and the Twenty Nineteen theme. Check out the changes.
How to Use WordPress Icon Fonts the Right Way (Better Performance)
A guide on the best methods for implementing WordPress icon fonts into your project, and how to improve your site's performance!
10 Ways to Integrate and Embed YouTube Videos in WordPress
YouTube has become a very successful outlet for marketers and business owners. Check out these 10 ways to integrate and embed YouTube videos in Wor…
How to Disable WP-Cron (wp-cron.php) for Faster Performance
WP-Cron is known to have performance issues on high-traffic WordPress sites. Check out how to disable WP-Cron (wp-cron.php) for faster performance.
16 Best WordPress Booking Plugins to Fully Automate Your Business
We’ve researched, tested, and broken down every respectable WordPress booking plugin to show the best features. Read on to find the best solution f…
Is PHP Dead? No! At Least Not According to PHP Usage Statistics
Is PHP dead? In this post, we try to answer that question by taking a look at some of the data on PHP usage statistics. Spoiler - PHP is not dead.
Kinsta Kingpin: Interview with Jean Galea & Mark Zahra of WP Mayor
Check out our interview with Jean Galea and Mark Zahra, the team behind WP Mayor, one of the largest and oldest WordPress resource sites on the web.
How to Speed Up Your WordPress Site (Ultimate 2026 Guide)
Today we're sharing everything we know about how to speed up WordPress, over 15 years worth of experience and hard lessons learned, all in one easy…
11 High-Converting WordPress Landing Page Plugins to Increase Sales
Landing pages help increase conversions by creating targeted content throughout your sales funnel. Check out these 11 WordPress landing page plugins!
How and Why to File a Facebook Trademark Infringement Report
Don't ignore trademark infringements. They tarnish your brand and confuse customers. Check out how to file a facebook trademark infringement report.
WordPress Developer Salary: The Average, Plus How to Increase Yours
Learn the average WordPress developer salary for full-time and freelance, plus tips on how you can improve your own earning power as a WordPress de…
Pingdom Speed Test Tool: Ultimate Guide for 2026
Take a deep dive into the Pingdom speed test tool, including a waterfall analysis and tips to improve the speed of your WordPress site.