Tech Tag: WordPress

bbPress, a popular forum plugin for WordPress, was originally designed for classic (PHP template-based) themes. With the introduction of Full Site Editing (FSE) and block-based themes in WordPress, significant changes were made to how templates and content are structured. As a result, bbPress often does not display correctly—or at all—when used with block-based themes. Here’s why:

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The Intagrate plugin no longer works with personal Instagram accounts due to changes in Instagram’s API policies. As of December 2024, only professional Instagram accounts—Creator or Business—can be connected to the plugin. This change aligns with updates to the Facebook Instagram API, which restricts certain functionalities to professional accounts.

To continue using Intagrate, users must upgrade their Instagram account to a Business or Creator account. This upgrade unlocks additional features such as access to analytics, shoppable posts, and enhanced API capabilities that enable the plugin to function effectively.

If you need guidance on upgrading your account, follow these steps:

1. Open your Instagram profile and access the settings menu.
2. Navigate to “Account type and tools” or “Switch to professional account.”
3. Select “Business” and complete the setup process.

Why Clean Your Email List?

The effectiveness of email marketing hinges on the quality of your distribution list. If your list contains invalid or outdated email addresses, your deliverability drops and the risk of being flagged as spam or blacklisted increases. Cleaning your list means regularly removing invalid addresses and errors to keep your distribution healthy.

Benefits of List Cleaning

• Improved deliverability by removing invalid addresses
• Fewer bounce-backs, boosting your sender reputation
• Lower risk of being marked as spam or blacklisted
• Higher list quality leads to better engagement and ROI

Basic Steps for Cleaning

• Upload your list to a dedicated tool
• Run a verification check
• Remove invalid or high-risk addresses
• Use only valid addresses for future campaigns

Best Practices

• Clean your list at least every six months or before major campaigns
• Never buy lists; use only addresses you’ve collected yourself
• Implement quality checks at the point of signup

Recommended Way To Clean Your List

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Starting a blog on WordPress can feel like launching an “isolated island” on the internet—at first, no one visits. Is it possible to attract traffic without depending on Google Search? The answer is yes, and today, there are several practical methods to do so.

Blog Promotion in the Post-Google Era

Relying on search engines for traffic exposes your blog to the whims of SEO and Google algorithm updates. Especially in the early days, Google-driven traffic is nearly zero, which can be discouraging. That’s why it’s crucial to explore ways to attract visitors from sources other than search. Here’s how you can do it:

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1. The first is the introduction of “Google Recaptcha v3”.
2. The second is “installation of checkboxes”.

I don’t recommend this because it slows down the display. If you really want to use it, you should upload the fonts and host it.

1. Security Flaws: Risk of exploitation.
   • Fix: Ensure updates, run audits (e.g., Wordfence).
2. Compatibility Issues: May conflict with themes/plugins.
   • Fix: Test in staging, check reviews/support.
3. Vendor Lock-In: Hard to switch if discontinued.
   • Fix: Research alternatives, prioritize exportable data.
4. Performance Impact: Slows site speed.
   • Fix: Test performance (e.g., GTmetrix), limit active plugins.
5. Cost: Ongoing fees add up.
   • Fix: Budget wisely, prefer lifetime licenses.
6. Poor Support: May lack adequate help.
   • Fix: Check support quality and user feedback.

Conclusion: Be cautious, research thoroughly, and follow best practices for a secure, efficient site.

If you want to build a membership site for free, I think the Simple Membership plugin is a good option.

Simple Membership

To stop the function that automatically scales images with a resolution of 2560px or higher when uploading images in WordPress, add the following to functions.php.

//Disable Scaling Of Image
add_filter( 'big_image_size_threshold', '__return_false' );

This time I will introduce a plugin that I use to sell paid articles. To use this plugin, use WooCommerce’s shop system. And since you need your readers to create an account, you need to uncheck WooCommerce –> Settings –> Accounts & Privacy –> “Allow customers to place orders even if they don’t have an account.”

So, what plugin are you using? It’s a plugin called Pay For Post with WooCommerce. First, install WooCommerce, then install Pay For Post with WooCommerce. After creating a post, before publishing it, create a product in WooCommerce. Make it into a virtual product and publish it. After that, go back to the post and link the WooCommerce product you created with the article.