How to Turn Off Likes for a Specific Post using Jetpack

Jetpack plugin dashboard interface highlighting Site Stats and Security.

When you install and configure the Jetpack plugin on your self-hosted WordPress site, you have the option to turn on Likes.

Likes allow your blog readers to show their appreciation for your post (or page) in much the same way a like works on social media.

However, with Jetpack, when someone is logged into WordPress.com and likes a post, their gravatar (a small thumbnail image) displays next to the post Like button.

Activating Likes on your posts applies across your entire site.

But what about when you want to deactivate Likes for a specific post? Continue reading How to Turn Off Likes for a Specific Post using Jetpack

Three Important Things To Set Up On Your WordPress Site

WordPress dashboard Site Health report showing all status tests passed and no security issues.

When I bring in a new client with an existing WordPress website, it’s usually because the site has been hacked, something isn’t working correctly, or new features and functionality need to be added.

I talk with my client about their business, site design, what’s not working, and goals for the site.

My typical client with an existing self-hosted WordPress site has had their site for several years. Continue reading Three Important Things To Set Up On Your WordPress Site

Photo of the Week: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 by the University Symphony Orchestra

Seated on state, members of the University Symphony Orchestra perform Beethoven Symphony No. 7. Conductor Kennith Kiesler stands in front of the orchestra on stage.

I was thrilled to learn the University of Michigan University Symphony Orchestra was performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 this week at Hill Auditorium, the orchestra’s first public performance for the 2021-22 year.

Symphony No. 7 is one of my favorite pieces, I can never decide which movement I like best.

I studied the symphony in college and still remember how much I enjoyed it the first time I heard it. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 by the University Symphony Orchestra