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Foreign Keys in Laravel Migrations, Models & Eloquent ORMForeign Keys in Laravel Migrations, Models & Eloquent ORM
I’m building a small SaaS project with Laravel. My project is a website up-time monitoring platform that pings users’ websites every 5 minutes to check if they’re live.
25 January 2024 -
Using WordPress via Composer: How and Why?Using WordPress via Composer: How and Why?
For my website, jackwhitworth.com, I’ve embraced Composer. The main reason for this choice is the ease of managing custom code. By using Composer, I can easily integrate version control and pull in other packages I’ve written from custom Composer repositories.
11 January 2024 -
A Guide to Optimising Image Sizes in DiviA Guide to Optimising Image Sizes in Divi
Within web design, images are central to user experience. However, unoptimised images can significantly slow down your website. For Divi users, fine-tuning image sizes can vastly improve site speed and performance.
5 January 2024 -
Compile Python to .exe Files With PyInstallerCompile Python to .exe Files With PyInstaller
If you’re delving into the world of Python programming, you might find yourself needing to convert your Python scripts into executables (.exe) files, especially for ease of distribution among Windows users.
4 January 2024 -
Run NPM & Composer in Git Deployment ActionsRun NPM & Composer in Git Deployment Actions
Within Plesk, you can set up a website to pull its code directly from a Git repo. By using webhooks, you can have Plesk automatically pull new versions of the project whenever commits or merges are made to the main/target branch.
2 January 2024 -
Using Cloudflare R2 Buckets with WordPressUsing Cloudflare R2 Buckets with WordPress
Cloudflare R2 ‘…allows developers to store large amounts of unstructured data without the costly egress bandwidth fees associated with typical cloud storage services’.
2 January 2024 -
Use Cloudflare SSL Certificates with PleskUse Cloudflare SSL Certificates with Plesk
I use Plesk to manage all of my websites on a secure VPS. Along with this, I use Cloudflare’s CDN to help boost speed and security. A nice feature within Plesk is its integration with Let’s Encrypt’s free SSL certificates.
12 October 2023 -
Host your Emails while using Cloudflare’s DNSHost your Emails while using Cloudflare’s DNS
In this post, I will show you how to set up your DNS within Cloudflare so that you can utilise Cloudflare’s CDN for your website whilst hosting your emails.
16 August 2023 -
How to block Contact Form 7 spam with CloudflareHow to block Contact Form 7 spam with Cloudflare
When it comes to combating spam in Contact Form 7, the go-to solution for many is Google’s reCaptcha. With its affordability, ease of setup, and non-intrusive nature, reCaptcha v3 seems like a reliable choice.
11 July 2023 -
Optimise Swift Performance 2 for Divi ThemeOptimise Swift Performance 2 for Divi Theme
I use the Divi theme for the majority of my WordPress websites. It’s well-supported, widely used, and actively developed, and it makes it easy for someone like myself who isn’t a front-end developer to produce modern websites with minimal headaches.
29 June 2023 -
Swift Performance AI Benchmarks & PerformanceSwift Performance AI Benchmarks & Performance
Caching plugins are critical for enhancing the speed and performance of a WordPress website. They work by storing a static version of your site and presenting this to your users, which significantly reduces server lag.
4 June 2023 -
View and dequeue excess scripts in WordPressView and dequeue excess scripts in WordPress
One of the larger issues with WordPress, in my opinion, is the amount of bloat that it delivers from page to page. This happens because WordPress software is distributed as Plugins and Themes that tend to ship with a larger functionality than each user may require.
6 May 2023