When was the last time you have read a blog post that really got you hooked? I mean, you were so immersed in it you could not do anything but keep reading all the way through... I'll venture a guess that it was pretty long ago. As we are flooded with information on a daily basis, on our phone, computer, TV and almost wherever we go, it's really hard for us to give our attention to a single article and just to sit back and read it without being distracted. So yes, blogging is a very powerful medium but if you want your blog to stand out … [Read more...]
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17 Powerful WordPress Plug-ins I’m Using Right Now on my Blog and Why You Should Use Them Too
OK, here's a confession: I'm not a real plug-ins aficionado. In the first version of my blog I had about 27 plug-ins, and boy, did they slow everything down... When I redesigned my blog I had a goal in mind: No more than 5 plug-ins. Only the absolute musts! And here I am today, with 16 plug-ins and counting. Seriously, I've tried... But sometimes you just can't resist the ease, the functionality, the simplicity :) So here's my rule of thumb for you, my friends, the next time you're considering a new shiny plug-in. Ask yourselves: "Do I REALLY need this … [Read more...]