How to Replace MySQL with MariaDB in Ubuntu Server

Replace MySQL with MariaDB in an active server

Last night I thought it would be a good idea to try MariaDB on an Ubuntu server. What a mistake! The MariaDB installation screwed up. Took 4 hours to fix my server but I did eventually get MariaDB installed in Ubuntu, yay! My home server used Apache2, MySQL and PHP, all managed with Webmin and … Read more

Essential Plugins for WordPress Sites 2019

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The essential set of WordPress plugins needed by most sites. These plugins are in use on JournalXtra and other sites built by the JournalXtra team. We update this list every 6 months or so. Plugins are added and removed from the list after careful review and testing of their usefulness and performance. Enjoy! Essential WordPress … Read more

Integrate WooCommerce with Genesis Themes

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Follow these 3 steps to nicely integrate the WooCommerce products loop with the Genesis content template structure. This WooCommerce compatibility guide works with Genesis, Genesis child themes and the Dynamik Website Builder for Genesis. Step 1: Genesis WooCommerce page templates The plugin Genesis Connect for WooCommerce installs a set of WooCommerce templates for use with the … Read more