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

September 17, 2021: Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News

In this week’s web design and development news roundup, you’ll learn why it’s important to create an interview guide for user interviews, discover myths about web accessibility, find out how to get involved with Global WordPress Translation Day, and more. Continue reading September 17, 2021: Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News