Tag Archives: open-source

GIMP: A Powerful, Free Image Editor for Your Website

Recently, we discussed DIY logo design in our blog post, How to Create Your Own Logo? A DIY Guide. One of the recommended tools is GIMP, or GNU Image Manipulation Program – a free and open-source raster graphics editor that … Continue reading

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WordPress.org Faces Turmoil Over ACF Plugin Controversy: A Battle for Control

The WordPress community is in an uproar following a controversial move by Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic (owner of WordPress.com) and a key figure behind WordPress.org. On October 12th, Mullenweg took an unprecedented step by forcibly replacing the popular Advanced … Continue reading

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Which is the best platform to build an online community on?

Great “Ask David!” question. The short answer: If you want a self-hosted platform that gives you full control and comes with social networking features built in – such as member profiles, activity feeds, forums, messaging, and media sharing – UltimateWB … Continue reading

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How can you overcome the basic limitations of using Shopify?

Shopify is popular for its convenience and all-in-one hosting, but that simplicity comes with trade-offs. Many users quickly run into limitations such as: At some point, many site owners start asking whether Shopify’s ease of use is worth the long-term … Continue reading

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