All posts by Colin Newcomer

Everest Review Review: Display Admin And User-Submitted Reviews

Interested in a review about a review plugin? It’s a little bit meta, but that’s what I’m about to do today. I’m going to write an Everest Review review. No, that’s not a typo. I really am reviewing a plugin named Everest Review. As you’d expect from the name, Everest Review helps you add a ... Read more

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ThirstyAffiliates Review: Cloak And Manage Affiliate Links in WordPress

Affiliate links are ugly. I said it. And not only are they ugly, they’re difficult to keep track of. You use them all over the place, so it’s easy to forget where all of your affiliate links are located. That’s fine…until the affiliate program changes networks and you have to swap out all your links ... Read more

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SiteGround Review: Affordable Managed Hosting for WordPress [UPDATE 2017]

Looking for a SiteGround review before you make the plunge and host your website there? SiteGround is WPLift’s recommended WordPress hosting company. It’s also where WPLift is hosted and where I, a freelance writer, host all of my personal websites. The fact that we both use SiteGround should give you an idea that we believe ... Read more

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Getsitecontrol Review: 5 User Engagement Widgets In One WordPress Plugin (2020 Update)

If you want to connect with your website visitors, you have plenty of options. From email opt-ins and popups to site surveys and promotions, there’s seemingly no end to the methods you can boost engagement and increase conversions. But if you want to implement all those different tactics, you usually need to install a separate ... Read more Getsitecontrol Review: 5 User Engagement Widgets In One WordPress Plugin (2020 Update)

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WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: What Are The Differences?

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org is a distinction that’s tripped up many new WordPress users. If you’re feeling confused by these two similar terms – you’re definitely not alone. But here’s the thing: Despite the many similarities between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, the two are different platforms. And the choice you make will have important consequences for your ... Read more

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How to Customize Or Hide the WordPress Admin Toolbar

Since WordPress 3.1, the WordPress Admin Bar, now known as the WordPress Toolbar, has been a part of the WordPress core. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, it’s that omnipresent bar at the top of your screen whenever you’re logged in to WordPress. It’s helpful enough, but a bit basic. That simplicity might ... Read more

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8 Best WordPress Testimonial Plugins for 2017: Boost Social Proof

If you’re trying to sell anything on your website, testimonials are a great way to add social proof to your site and convince your visitors that they can trust you. For example, WikiJob was able to boost its conversion rate by 34% just by adding customer testimonials to its homepage. And that’s not the only ... Read more

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The WPLift Guide to WordPress Multisite: How to Install, Manage + Lots More [UPDATE 2017]

Wondering how to get started with WordPress Multisite? If so, you’ve found the right place because I’m about to dish out 2,500 words of WordPress Multisite goodness. By the end of this post, you’ll know pretty much everything a beginner needs to know about WordPress Multisite. That means you’ll learn: What WordPress Multisite is When ... Read more

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