#Simple WordPress Theme

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Complete Guide to Generic WordPress Theme - SKT Generic Pro Features & Benefits

Transform Your Website with the Powerful Generic WordPress Theme

In the ever-evolving world of web design, finding a theme that combines versatility with professional aesthetics can be challenging. The Generic WordPress Theme by SKT Themes bridges this gap, offering a comprehensive solution that caters to diverse website requirements while maintaining superior quality and performance standards.

Understanding the Generic WordPress Theme Advantage

The beauty of a Generic WordPress Theme lies in its adaptability. Unlike themes designed for specific industries or purposes, this theme serves as a blank canvas that can be molded to fit any vision. This flexibility makes it an invaluable asset for web developers, business owners, and content creators who need a reliable foundation for their online presence.

Design Philosophy Behind the Generic WordPress Theme

Clean and Modern Aesthetics

The Generic WordPress Theme embraces minimalist design principles while ensuring visual appeal. Clean lines, strategic white space, and thoughtful typography create an environment where your content truly shines. This approach ensures that visitors focus on your message rather than being distracted by overly complex design elements.

User Experience Priority

Every element of the Generic WordPress Theme is crafted with user experience in mind. Intuitive navigation, logical content hierarchy, and smooth interactions create a seamless browsing experience that keeps visitors engaged and encourages them to explore your website further.

Technical Specifications and Capabilities

Advanced Customization Framework

The Generic WordPress Theme includes a robust customization framework that allows users to:

Modify color schemes without coding knowledge

Adjust layout structures through drag-and-drop interfaces

Configure header and footer elements

Customize widget placements and functionality

Implement custom CSS for advanced modifications

Cross-Browser Compatibility

Ensuring consistent performance across different browsers is crucial for reaching all potential visitors. The Generic WordPress Theme is rigorously tested across major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, guaranteeing a uniform experience for all users.

Plugin Compatibility

The theme works seamlessly with essential WordPress plugins, including:

WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality

Yoast SEO for search engine optimization

Contact Form 7 for communication features

Elementor for advanced page building

WP Rocket for performance optimization

Business Applications of the Generic WordPress Theme

Corporate Websites

Professional organizations benefit from the Generic WordPress Theme's clean design and corporate-friendly features. The theme supports team member showcases, service presentations, and client testimonials, making it perfect for establishing credibility and trust.

Portfolio Websites

Creative professionals can leverage the theme's gallery features and customizable layouts to showcase their work effectively. The Generic WordPress Theme supports various media types and provides multiple presentation options for different types of content.

Blog and Content Platforms

Content creators appreciate the theme's typography options and reading-optimized layouts. The Generic WordPress Theme ensures that articles are presented in an engaging, readable format that encourages audience engagement and social sharing.

SEO and Marketing Benefits

Search Engine Optimization Features

The Generic WordPress Theme is built with SEO best practices in mind:

Schema markup implementation

Optimized page loading speeds

Mobile-first indexing compatibility

Clean URL structures

Proper heading hierarchy support

Social Media Integration

Modern websites require seamless social media connectivity. The theme includes built-in social sharing buttons, social media feed integration, and Open Graph meta tags that ensure your content appears correctly when shared across platforms.

Performance Optimization Strategies

Loading Speed Optimization

The Generic WordPress Theme prioritizes fast loading times through:

Compressed CSS and JavaScript files

Optimized image delivery systems

Efficient database queries

Minimal HTTP requests

Content delivery network compatibility

Security Considerations

Security is paramount in today's digital environment. The theme follows WordPress coding standards and security best practices, providing a secure foundation for your website while remaining compatible with popular security plugins.

Getting Maximum Value from Your Generic WordPress Theme

Best Practices for Implementation

To maximize the potential of your Generic WordPress Theme:

Plan your content structure before customization

Optimize images for web delivery

Configure caching mechanisms

Implement SSL certificates

Regular theme and plugin updates

Ongoing Maintenance and Updates

SKT Themes provides regular updates for the Generic WordPress Theme, ensuring compatibility with the latest WordPress versions and security patches. These updates also include feature enhancements and bug fixes based on user feedback.

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Return on Investment

The Generic WordPress Theme offers exceptional value through:

Lower development costs compared to custom themes

Reduced time-to-market for new websites

Minimal ongoing maintenance requirements

Professional results without hiring developers

Multiple website usage rights

Long-term Benefits

Investing in a quality Generic WordPress Theme provides long-term advantages including consistent performance, ongoing support, and the flexibility to adapt as your business grows and evolves.

Final Thoughts

The SKT Generic WordPress Theme represents a smart investment for anyone serious about creating a professional online presence. Its combination of versatility, performance, and ease of use makes it suitable for beginners and experienced developers alike. By choosing this Generic WordPress Theme, you're not just purchasing a design template – you're investing in a comprehensive web solution that grows with your needs.

Whether you're launching a new business, refreshing an existing website, or managing multiple client projects, the Generic WordPress Theme provides the reliability and flexibility necessary for online success. Its proven track record and continuous development ensure that your website remains current with web design trends and technological advances.

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Are you Podcasting on WordPress.com

Podcasting on WordPress.com is a dynamic way to share your thoughts, insights, and creativity with the world. If you’re considering starting a podcast using WordPress.com, it’s important to understand the technical elements that can make your journey smoother. From choosing the right plugins to organizing your content effectively, this guide will help you navigate the complexities of podcasting…

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There are many web hosting companies to choose from if you're taking the plunge into making your own website with a comic content management system (CMS) like ComicControl or Grawlix, a Wordpress comic theme like Toocheke or ComicPress, or a HTML template to cut/paste code like Rarebit. While these solutions are generally free, finding a home for them is... generally not. It can be hard to choose what's best for your webcomic AND your budget!

We took a look at a few of the top hosting services used by webcomics creators using webcomic CMSes, and we put out a poll to ask your feedback about your hosts!

This post may be updated as time goes on as new services enter the hosting arena, or other important updates come to light.

Questions:

💻 I can get a free account with Wix/Squarespace/Carrd, could I just use those for my comic? - Web hosts like this may have gallery functions that could be adapted to display a series of pages, but they are very basic and not intended for webcomics.

📚 Wait, I host on Webtoon, Tapas, Comic Fury, or some other comic website, why are they not here? - Those are comic platforms! We'll get into those in a future post!

🕵️‍♀️Why does it say "shared hosting"? Who am I sharing with? - "Shared hosting" refers to sharing the server space with other customers. They will not have access to your files or anything, so it is perfectly fine to use for most comic CMSes. You may experience slowing if there is too much activity on a server, so if you're planning to host large files or more than 10 comics, you may want to upgrade to a more robust plan in the future.

Web Host List

Neocities

Basic plan pricing: Free or $5/month. Free plan has more restrictions (1 GB space, no custom domain, and slower bandwidth, among other things)

Notes: Neocities does not have database support for paid or free accounts, and most comic CMS solutions require this (ComicCtrl, Grawlix, Wordpress). You will need to work with HTML/CSS files directly to make a website and post each page.

Hostinger

Basic plan pricing: $11.99/month or $7.99/month with four year commitment (monthly, 1, 2, and 4 year plans available).

Notes: Free domain for the 1st year. Free SSL Certifications. Weekly backups.

KnownHost

Basic plan pricing: $8.95/month or $7.99/month with four year commitment (monthly, 1, 2, and 4 year plans available).

Notes: Free DDOS protection. Free SSL Certifications.

InMotion Hosting

Basic plan pricing: $12.99/month or $9.99/month with three year commitment (monthly, 1, and 3 year plans available).

Notes:  Free SSL Certifications, free domain names for 1 and 3 year plans. 24/7 live customer service and 90-day money-back guarantee. Inmotion also advertises eco-friendly policies: We are the first-ever Green Data Center in Los Angeles. We cut cooling costs by nearly 70 percent and reduce our carbon output by more than 2,000 tons per year.

Reviews:

👍“I can't remember it ever going down.”

👍“InMotion has a pretty extensive library full of various guides on setting up and managing websites, servers, domains, etc. Customer service is also fairly quick on responding to inquiries.” 👎“I wish it was a bit faster with loading pages.”

Ionos Hosting

Basic plan pricing: $8/month or $6/month with three year commitment (monthly, 1, 2 and 3 year plans available).

Notes: Free domain for the first year, free SSL Certification, Daily backup and recovery is included. Site Scan and Repair is free for the first 30 days and then is $6/month.

Reviews:

👍“Very fast and simple” 👎“Customer service is mediocre and I can't upload large files”

Bluehost

Basic plan pricing: $15.99/month or $4.95/month with three year commitment (monthly, 1, 3 year plans available).

Notes: Free domain and SSL certificates (for first year only). 24/7 Customer Service. Built to handle higher traffic websites. Although they specialize in Wordpress websites and provide updates automatically, that's almost a bad thing for webcomic plugins because they will often break your site. Their cloud hosting services are currently in early access with not much additional information available.

Reviews:

👎"The fees keep going up. Like I could drop $100 to cover a whole year, but now I'm paying nearly $100 for just three months. It's really upsetting."

👎"I have previously used Bluehost’s Wordpress hosting service and have had negative experiences with the service, so please consider with a grain of salt. I can confirm at least that their 24/7 customer service was great, although needed FAR too often."

Dreamhost

Basic plan pricing: $7.99/month or $5.99/month with three year commitment (monthly, 1, 3 year plans available).

Notes: Free SSL Certificates, 24/7 support with all plans, 97-day moneyback guarantee. Not recommended for ComicCtrl CMS

Reviews:

👍“They've automatically patched 2 security holes I created/allowed by mistake.” 👍“Prices are very reasonable” 👎 “back end kind of annoying to use” 👎 “wordpress has some issues” 👎 “it's not as customizable as some might want“

GoDaddy

Basic plan pricing: $11.99/month or $9.99/month with three year commitment (monthly, 1, 2, and 3 year plans available).

Notes: Free 24/7 Customer service with all plans, Free SSL Certificates for 1 year, free domain and site migration.

Reviews:

👍Reasonable intro prices for their Economy hosting, which has 25GB of storage 👍Migrated email hosting service from cPanel to Microsoft Office, which has greater support but may not be useful for most webcomic creators. 👎 Many site issues and then being upsold during customer service attempts. 👎 Server quality found lacking in reviews 👎 Marketing scandals in the past with a reputation for making ads in poor taste. Have been attempting to clean up that image in recent years. 👎 “GoDaddy is the McDonald's of web hosting. Maybe the Wal-Mart of hosting would be better. If your website was an object you would need a shelf to put it on. You go to Wal-Mart and buy a shelf. It's not great. It's not fancy. It can only hold that one thing. And if we're being honest - if the shelf broke and your website died it wouldn't be the end of the world.The issue comes when you don't realize GoDaddy is the Wal-Mart of hosting. You go and try to do things you could do with a quality shelf. Like, move it. Or add more things to it.” MyWorkAccountThisIs on Reddit*

Things to consider for any host:

💸 Introductory/promotional pricing - Many hosting companies offer free or inexpensive deals to get you in the door, and then raise the cost for these features after the first year or when you renew. The prices in this post are the base prices that you can expect to pay after the promotional prices end, but may get outdated, so you are encouraged to do your own research as well.

💻 Wordpress hosting - Many of the companies below will have a separate offering for Wordpress-optimized hosting that will keep you updated with the latest Wordpress releases. This is usually not necessary for webcomic creators, and can be the source of many site-breaking headaches when comic plugins have not caught up to the latest Wordpress releases.

Any basic hosting plan on this list will be fine with Wordpress, but expect to stop or revert Wordpress versions if you go with this as your CMS.

🤝 You don't have to go it alone - While free hosts may be more limited, paid hosting on a web server will generally allow you to create different subdomains, or attach additional purchased domains to any folders you make. If you have other comic-making friends you know and trust, you can share your server space and split the cost!

Want to share your experience?

Feel free to contribute your hosting pros, cons, and quirks on our survey! We will be updating our list periodically with your feedback!

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Webmaster Webring!

Do YOU have a website of some sort? Any sort? Neocities, nekoweb, github? Hand-coded? Wordpress? A carrd? Maybe a fancy-looking rentry? Do you have a custom tumblr theme that you fancied up to be a little website all on its own?

well, if ANY of those apply, or if you're interested in getting them to, I'd like to invite you to the webmaster webring!!

this is a bit of a follow-up to my post about the many perfectly valid ways to make a website! to quote the about page of the webring:

So many webrings are out there, and it's wonderful getting to surf through them, but the vast majority of them specify that all sites must be hand-coded, and I feel like that simple restriction blocks out a lot more people than we'd like to think. Interesting and creative sites can be made with site-builders, and websites built on pre-made layouts are still websites!! Because of this, I wanted to make a webring that allows sites of all kinds :)

Many people overcomplicate what being a webmaster is, and I've seen a lot of people including owning a domain and hand-coding everything in their definitions. In truth, though, if you're a person who's got a website, you fit the bill!

I made this webring with the intention of being open to all kinds of sites, whether they're hand-coded, made with site builders, use static site generators, or are based on premade layouts. I want more people to make websites, so I won't turn someone away for making a website.

In addition to being a webring, I also have a page dedicated to resources meant to help people build their own sites! Whether you have a website or not, I'd like to invite you to take a look at the webring regardless. If you have a website of just about ANY kind, you can join, and if you don't, I have resources linked in hopes of helping you change that, if you're interested!

This post is less of me begging you to make a website in whatever way you can, and more just shilling for my webring, but the point still stands that I think everyone should have a website! If you agree, come take a look :D

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Advice; Where to Make Rules and About Pages

If you've read my advice post about the difference between about and rules pages and why they're both important, you may not be wondering the best way to make them. The good news is, there are plenty of options!

Tumblr

The simplest choice. In the past, people would make custom pages on their theme. However, since dash view has become popular (and you can't view custom pages via it, nor can you view them on mobile), most people simply post their about/rules page as a normal text post, and link to it in their pinned post. If you have a custom theme, make sure to link the pages in the navigation bar too!

Using a plain Tumblr post increases your page's readability, but reduces the amount of formatting you can do. If you make your pages elsewhere, you will be able to customise them a lot more.

Carrd

A free website maker. You can make a small site with a free account, and the prices are pretty reasonable if you need to make a bigger site. Carrd has a minimalist aesthetic, and it will also adjust what you make to fit a mobile browser (though this may break your formatting if you have designed something complicated).

Carrd is easy to use, but it is best used for simple designs. If you want to do something more complicated than a basic Carrd layout, you're going to spend a lot of time trying to make the formatting work. If you want multiple pages for your site, you're also going to spend a lot of time formatting as you can't clone pages, therefore have to recreate each one every time instead.

It uses markdown for formatting text. If you're familiar with it, this can speed up writing, but it may slow you down if you've never used it before.

One of the benefits of Carrd is that there are lots of free templates available within the rpc! Here are resources I found with a quick Google search, but there are plenty more out there if you look for them: [x] [x] [x]

Weebly

Another free website maker. You can make more for free here than you can on Carrd. Weebly sites should adapt to work on a mobile browser.

I've never seen anybody use Weebly for about/rules pages, but I do recommend it! It's very easy to use, and, unlike Carrd, you can copy and paste entire pages. This makes it ideal if you have lots of muses that you want to make individual about pages for.

It uses a more typical text editor than Carrd. Instead of markdown, it's more like Microsoft Word - where you highlight text and click buttons to add formatting. You also have HTML/CSS options.

Weebly does offer some free templates, but you're likely to want to edit them to suit your needs more. This is okay! It isn't difficult to do!

Google Docs

A popular, completely free option. As with Carrd, there are plenty of templates and resources within the rpc (here are three examples: [x] [x] [x]). These pages will be viewable on a mobile browser, but the theme may not translate well. Keep readability in mind if you use this option.

If you use this option, also make sure the link you share is viewer only and doesn't have editor permissions!

Other Options (WordPress, Self-Hosting, etc)

Don't feel you have to follow the crowd. If you like to use WordPress, use WordPress. You could also use Neocities, or any other website builder!

Personally, I already own a web domain because I have websites for other online activities, so I use about pages that I've coded from scratch and host them myself. For my rules page, I just use a Tumblr text post that's linked in my pinned post. In the past, I've used Carrd and Tumblr pages for about pages.

If you want to write your site using HTML, some free website hosters will allow you to do this (Neocities, for example). If you're interested in coding, I do recommend this! It allows you to have full customisability, and coding can be a really useful skill. However, one downside of this is it can make your pages hard to read on a mobile browser. It's up to you to decide how important this is.

If you're interested in learning HTML (as well as CSS, JavaScript, and other coding languages), this site is a great resource!

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Shopify has a blog problem, this creates a really simple and straightforward opportunity for freelance designers/programmers

Earlier this year I settled the editorial decisions I needed for a lot of blogging going forward, and recently I've experimented (repeatedly) with the idea of having a blog on a separate platform, or using Shopify's system.

Having two sites would allow me to blog on a WordPress site, but creates... two sites, therefore complicates everything more. More maintenance, design, etc. etc.

I am actively seeking to make my life easier so I am foregoing two sites and learning to live with the limitations.

A personal struggle to the surprise of no one.

You can use WordPress and thread Shopify through it via the "buy" button, which is a shortcut for small stores and/or larger stores where you are very comfortable in WordPress.

You cannot use Shopify and thread WordPress through it.

Which is a shame.

Because Shopify's native blog platform is fucking horrible.

An independent graphic designer who can program, or a programmer who can design, cannot solve Shopify's problems.

They are inherent to the system and likely built on legacy code Shopify doesn't want to update because it'll cost a fortune.

I'll just be mad about this until the market forces them to address this opportunity and they revamp their blogging platform. That's fine.

Or maybe decades will pass and they won't. That's... fine too. I guess.

I am rambling this out because if I were in the business of freelance graphic design and/or programming I would jump on this immediately. I used to be and always shared opportunities with friends and it was fun and I kinda miss that aspect of the life.

I'm not in that business, and I have in-house programming, please don't pitch me, but do consider pitching... pretty much everyone with a Shopify site and a blog as Phase 01 of your plan, and everyone who has a Shopify site and does not have a blog as Phase 02 of your plan.

Here is what I would tackle:

Shopify blogs have two structures: "blog" and "blog post".

A blog in Shopify is essentially a category in WordPress, with more limitations, such as, a blog post can only be in a single "blog". That sucks but it means your life as a designer/developer gets more interesting.

Most Shopify themes come out of the box with 1 "blog" and 1 "blog post" template. They are exceptionally simple, usually. I would build a few test templates and offer them to clients "these will be modified to fit your direct style."

For some reason -- I'm guessing focus -- most blogs in Shopify have the image on top. If you structure "image on the left, image on the right" as options you can offer clients, you've just tripled their layout capabilities.

For another reason, I don't know why, but almost all shopify blog post templates I've seen do not have sidebars. Which is insane?! You can control that from the fucking "blog post" template so it would be an easy win.

You could work around the "a post can only be in one blog on Shopify" issue by having a sidebar that pulls the latest 3 (or 5 or whatever) posts as links for other blogs on the site: TEST SITE has 3 blogs. When you're looking at a post on BLOG 01, in the sidebar, you see a link to the latest post on BLOG 02 and BLOG 03. Similarly, when you're looking at a post on BLOG 02, the sidebar has the latest post from BLOG 01 and BLOG 03 (and so on)

The template I use, off the shelf, uses the Shopify's user name and details for the author of the blog. Once a blog post is created, in Shopify, you cannot alter the author. This is dumb as fucking rock salt on slug popcorn. But, again, systematic, I'm pitching ideas on ways around it -- exclude this and just use a CUSTOM DATA field to allow the Shopify owner to pick the relevant author. This cuts down on the need for extra Shopify users, tremendously, and builds in the opportunity for WordPress-style author footers on blog posts.

Emulate the very common filtering on products -- dropdowns, sorting mechanisms -- with tags on a sidebar on BLOG templates. This will be tricky because you cannot hook into the Search & Discovery function, but it's absolutely no where near impossible. And would be amazingly useful.

Overall Shopify is a decent platform with significant advantages.

There blogger apps but holy shit that is so unnecessary. If they were a one-time-fee, it would be fine, but they aren't, they're generally $20+/month.

I'm not interested in paying for a service that ties me into another tech system that I am fucked if they go out of business, jack up their prices, introduce a feature I don't like, or remove a feature I do like.

For something like a blog system.

Which relies HEAVILY on very structured, single-built, near-infinitely-reused templates.

A low effort, high yield opportunity exists for independent designer/programmers to come up with a suite of designs and say "hey with some very simple modifications, we can take 1 of the following, apply it to your store, and dramatically increase your in-site blogging opportunities."

You start with a base "blog post" template and a base "blog" template and then every time someone hires you to add a feature to theirs, using Shopify's core tech -- you're just applying paint -- you now have a second set of templates.

Recycle forward.

One time fee per client -- likely low, but again effort is low since 90% of the code is re-used -- and each time you secure a client, you have opened a networking door.

Just make sure you include instructions and/or a premium service for when the customer upgrades their theme version -- "occasionally your theme author will upgrade, and this may get lost... so do the following to bring it back and/or we'll handle it for you for $X and Y-days notice."

Business opportunities are everywhere.

Good luck!

I repeat don't add me to your pitch list, I have a programmer in-house, but use this idea to make a business or extend yours!

This isn't financial advice, it is annoyed rambling!

[snobqueens]

The Most Unforgettable Looks At The 2025 Oscars

This year, the Oscars red carpet was filled with A-line gowns, mermaid gowns, and ball gowns. Three simple silhouettes needed to be elevated to create showstopping moments. The biggest theme of the night seemed to be glass and crystals. Some of our favorite stars were wearing extreme amounts of the medium. Beautiful women came to this carpet with a point to prove, “Glamour is not dead!” The most…

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do you know any good places to put webcomics? is it best to just make your own website for them? I'm not really into sites like webtoon or whatever...

If you don't want much setup, you can make a Tumblr and use the Simple Webcomic Theme (or any other theme, as long as you set it so the blog shows 1 post per page for long form serialised work, or in a full-size grid for funny comics).

There are still other alternative platforms like Comics Fury, Comics Gator and Drunk Duck, those have been around before Webtoons.

If you are comfortable with HTML, CSS or generally learning/playing around with independent website setup, then you can go to Neocities or Wordpress. I use Wordpress (the dot org) for my personal website, The World in Deeper Inspection webcomic and the Comics Devices library, but that's a system that's worked with me and my brain for 11 years now.

Neocities allows you total freedom, but you really have to be comfortable with learning since this is old-school website building. There's a webcomic template though.

Squarespace or Wix is fine if you use their blog system.

I don't recommend Carrd for webcomics! I just don't think the infrastructure (one-page site) is flexible enough for yourself or your readership.

My general opinion is that I'll always recommend having your webcomic in a place that you can control, or at the least, easily export to another platform. I've been through so many eras of platforms rising and falling. And exporting all the posts/art you upload on that one dying platform only is an ordeal that you would want to avoid (ask me, who's working on manually transferring stuff from Twitter and Deviantart to my personal website OTL)

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One day, you’ll fly (short story)

New Note: Here is another story that I wrote back in 2023 as part of my 'uploading old stories from my old wordpress blog' project lol I wonder if I should have uploaded these in order hmmm Original Note: It’s not normal to submit two different entries for MSSS, but I just had both of these ideas and couldn’t resist. Thank you, Min, for letting me submit both! I feel like this one is much nicer than the first. Also a huge thank you to the amazing creator whose house I used in this story: – Newcrest Starter by SimsOnlineCom

Theme: Take Flight

Challenge/Month: Monthly Simlit Short Story/April 2023

Genre: Friendship, animals, fluff

Word Count: 861 words

Sprinkles slowly approached the kitchen counter, feeling more intimidated the closer he got.

Why was it so tall? He didn’t understand why it had to be so tall.

His older brother, Zeus, easily jumped from one counter to the next, seeming to soar through the air with ease.

Why couldn’t Sprinkles also do that? He just didn’t understand. He had tried multiple times, but he failed every single time. Zeus made it seem so simple but, to Sprinkles, it was the hardest thing he’s ever done.

Zeus glanced over the counter, watching as his younger brother paced around the island.

Curious, he jumped down in front of the smaller feline, head tilted to the side. “What are you doing, squirt?”

“I’m not a squirt!” replied Sprinkles with a scoff.

Zeus hummed. “Were you sizing up the counter again?”

“No…”

“You’re worrying too much about it. You’ll be able to jump that high one day, just be patient.”

“What do you know?!” hissed the smaller of the two, his back arched. “It’s been months and I’m no closer, but you can do it so easily! You’ve always been able to jump so easily with your long legs. It’s not fair!”

“Calm down,” Zeus told him softly, lightly tapping the kitten on his nose. “Here, why don’t we practice your jumping?”

“Practice?” he tilted his head to the side in confusion. “How?”

“It’s simple! Just jump in place as high as you can. Let’s go on three, okay?”

“I don’t see how that’s gonna help… but okay.”

“One… two… three!”

Together, the two cats jumped into the air. Sprinkles didn’t make it very high because of his tiny legs and Zeus only made it a bit farther because he had held back, not wanting to make his brother feel worse than he already did.

“You’re doing great! Once more!”

This time, it was just Sprinkles who jumped.

“Oh ho ho, look at you go! You got a bit more height on that one.”

“Did I really?”

“Yes!” Zeus held up his paw, a grin on his face. “High paw, little bro!”

Despite himself, little Sprinkles smiled back, high pawing his older brother.

For hours, the tiny kitten practiced his jumping, marking his progress with a claw mark to the side of the counter. His jumps were not getting higher, though. If anything, he was finding it harder to reach the same height consistently.

Little Sprinkles finally gave up, running into the bedroom to hide under the bed, trying not to succumb to his feelings of inadequacy. Just like his attempts to reach the counter, it did not go well.

His brother’s words echoed in his mind.

One day, his brother had said.

But it had been a lot of days already and the kitten was no closer! Sprinkles was beginning to think that his brother had lied to him. He curled up into a ball beneath the bed, stuffing his face into his fur.

‘I’ll never be able to fly like Zeus can…’ he thought to himself as he slowly drifted off to sleep.

// One Year Later \\

Sprinkles was no longer the tiny kitten he once was. If anything, he was actually a bit bigger than his skinny older brother. That did little to boost his confidence or stifle his nerves as he stared up at the counter.

Zeus came up beside him with a grin. “You ready? Today is the day, I can just feel it!”

Sprinkles wasn’t so sure. Even less so as he watched his brother jump effortlessly onto the counter.

“You’ve got this! Just believe in yourself, little bro!”

Sprinkles took a few deep breaths to calm himself before he sat back, wiggling his butt before pushing off the ground. It felt as if he had grown wings and taken flight! He soared toward the counter with incredible speed.

When his paws finally touched the countertop, he released a yowl of happiness that made his owner nearly fall out of bed. “Oh my grim, I did it! Zeus, I did it!”

“See? I told you you could.” Proud of his baby brother, Zeus moved toward him with the intent of rubbing against him, but the young cat jumped back down before he could. “Eh? Where are you go – AH!”

In the blink of an eye, Sprinkles had jumped again, nearly tumbling right into the older cat. With his heart racing, Zeus moved himself to the edge of the counter, watching as his brother continued a seemingly endless loop of jumping onto the counter, then down and back again.

“I’ve created a monster…” Zeus muttered to himself before moving to the opposite end after nearly being clocked again by the excited feline.

Seeing that his brother’s back was to him, Sprinkles crouched down low against the surface of the counter, slowly approaching his brother.

In the blink of an eye, the younger had pounced on the older, his arms wrapped around Zeus’ neck as he bit down playfully. “Thank you so much, big bro! I couldn’t have done it without you!”

“Alright, alright!” Laughed Zeus as he tried to fight off the excitable young cat. “Just get offa me already, you’re heavy!”

[externalmemorycomic]

Does anyone have any tips for setting up a wordpress site for webcomics? Just a super clean, simple one-page-at-a-time type layout... having trouble finding any premade themes that aren't at least 10 years old :/

[guyrcook]

The plugin for podcasts hosted at Wordpress.com - Seriously Simple Podcasting

Learn how to simplify your podcasting experience on WordPress.com and take your podcast to the next level! In this video, Guy will tell you how to streamline your podcasting process, making it easier to create, publish, and manage your podcast episodes hosted on WordPress.com. Say goodbye to podcasting headaches and hello to a stress-free podcasting experience on WordPress.com using the Seriously…

[freshyblog07]

🧩 What is WordPress? A Beginner's Guide 🧠

Curious about what WordPress is and how it works? Learn everything about WordPress, its features, benefits, and how to get started in this simple guide for beginners.

📝 Introduction

If you're new to creating websites or blogging, you’ve probably asked yourself: What is WordPress? In simple terms, it’s one of the most powerful tools for building websites without needing any coding knowledge. Whether you want to start a blog, portfolio, or business site — WordPress has you covered.

🌐 What is WordPress?

WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that lets you create, manage, and publish content on the internet. It started as a blogging tool in 2003 but has grown into a full-featured website builder.

Over 40% of websites globally are built using WordPress — making it the most popular website platform in the world.

🚀 Key Features of WordPress

✅ User-Friendly: Easy setup, even for beginners.

🎨 Customizable Themes: Choose from thousands of free or premium themes.

🔌 Plugins Support: Add features like SEO tools, forms, galleries, etc.

💻 SEO Optimized: WordPress is built with search engines in mind.

🌍 Multilingual: Supports multiple languages.

🔐 Secure: Regular updates and security plugins make WordPress safe.

💡 Why Use WordPress?

Start a blog, portfolio, online store, or business site easily.

Responsive design – your site looks great on any device.

Strong community support and extensive documentation.

It's ideal for content marketing, SEO, and eCommerce.

🔗 Learn More: Full WordPress Guide

Want to dive deeper into how WordPress works and how you can set up your own website step-by-step?

👉 Read the full article on Freshy Blog 👈

📌 Final Thoughts

If you're asking, "What is WordPress and why should I use it?" — the answer is simple: it's the most beginner-friendly, scalable, and feature-rich platform for building any kind of website in 2025.

Start with WordPress today and take full control of your online presence.

[crossatlanticsoftware-blog]

Top WordPress Website Development Services: Expert Web Designers & Developers Near You

These days, your website is often the first impression people get of your business—so it needs to look good and work flawlessly. In a world where everything happens online, having a strong digital presence isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. That’s why so many businesses turn to WordPress. It’s reliable, flexible, and built to grow with you. Whether you’re starting from scratch or giving your current site a much-needed refresh, having the right team by your side makes all the difference. At Cross Atlantic Software, we’re here to help with WordPress website development services that are designed around your goals, your brand, and your future.Why Choose WordPress?

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet—and for good reason. It’s a powerful, flexible, and scalable platform that supports everything from simple blogs to complex eCommerce sites. Its open-source nature, combined with a vast library of themes and plugins, makes it a favorite among developers and business owners alike.

However, maximizing WordPress’s potential requires more than a basic understanding. It calls for professional WordPress web design, skilled development, and ongoing optimization. That’s where Cross Atlantic Software comes in.

Our WordPress Website Development Services

At Cross Atlantic Software, our comprehensive WordPress website development services include everything from initial consultation to post-launch support. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Custom WordPress Web Design

We understand that every business is unique. Our team of experienced WordPress designers near me works closely with clients to create custom websites that reflect their brand identity, engage visitors, and convert leads. Whether you need a sleek corporate site or a visually rich portfolio, our designs are tailored to impress and perform.

2. Expert WordPress Development

Our skilled WordPress web developers specialize in creating responsive, SEO-friendly, and lightning-fast websites. From theme customization to plugin development and API integrations, we ensure your website functions seamlessly across all devices and platforms.

3. E-commerce Solutions

Want to start selling online? We integrate robust WooCommerce solutions into your WordPress site to create intuitive and secure eCommerce stores. Our WordPress website development services include product page optimization, shopping cart setup, payment gateway integration, and more.

4. Maintenance & Support

A website is not a one-time project; it requires constant updates and monitoring. We offer ongoing maintenance packages that include backups, security scans, plugin updates, and performance monitoring to keep your website running at its best.

Why Work with WordPress Experts Near You?

Searching for WordPress experts near me brings you to professionals who understand your market and can provide more personalized support. At Cross Atlantic Software, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach and transparent communication. Being locally accessible means we’re always within reach for meetings, consultations, or urgent updates.

What Sets Cross Atlantic Software Apart?

We’re more than just WordPress web developers—we’re your digital partners. Our team combines creativity, strategy, and technical skill to deliver impactful websites that drive business results.

Client-Centric Approach: We tailor our services to your goals, not the other way around.

Proven Expertise: Our portfolio spans diverse industries and project scales.

Responsive Design: Mobile-first design ensures your site looks great on all devices.

SEO Optimization: Every project is built with SEO best practices to help you rank higher.

Local Talent: Looking for WordPress designers near me? You’ll find them here.

The Benefits of Professional WordPress Web Design

Many small businesses start with DIY templates or free website builders, but these often come with limitations. Professional WordPress web design ensures that your site is not only visually appealing but also optimized for performance, SEO, and user experience.

Benefits include:

Brand Consistency: Custom themes aligned with your branding.

Improved SEO: Faster load times and proper on-page SEO structures.

Scalability: Easily add new features or pages as your business grows.

Security: Reduced risk of hacking with the right development practices.

Case Study: A Success Story with Cross Atlantic Software

A local fitness studio approached us in search of WordPress experts near me. They needed a visually dynamic and user-friendly website to showcase their services and handle class bookings. Our team delivered a stunning custom design, integrated WooCommerce for payments, and created a seamless user experience across desktop and mobile.

The result? A 60% increase in website traffic and a 35% increase in customer sign-ups within three months.

How to Get Started

If you’re ready to elevate your online presence, don’t settle for generic solutions. Partner with Cross Atlantic Software to leverage our end-to-end WordPress website development services and achieve your business goals. Whether you're looking for WordPress web design, development, or local support from WordPress designers near me, we’ve got you covered.

Schedule a free consultation today and see how our team of dedicated WordPress web developers can transform your digital presence.

Conclusion

Your website is your most powerful digital asset. With the right design and development partner, you can create a site that not only looks good but delivers results. Cross Atlantic Software, we combine technical know-how with creative flair to offer world-class WordPress website development services that drive success.

Don’t waste time searching endlessly for WordPress experts near me or wondering if your site is up to par. Let our experienced team guide you from concept to launch—and beyond.

Contact Cross Atlantic Software today and start building your digital future.

[fetznerdeathrecords]

Morbific - Bloom of the Abnormal Flesh

Death Metal from Kitee, Finland

Bloom of the Abnormal Flesh impresses with creative approaches without ever drifting into randomness. The band surprises with every song, intelligently breaking patterns while always maintaining control. Massive walls of sound, dark chords, and a moldy, oppressive atmosphere characterize the album. MORBIFIC have found their style: apart from a few brief forays into the experimental, raw intensity and a dark soundscape prevail. The rough production underscores the monolithic overall sound. An impressive work from these young Finns. If you're looking for Finnish death metal in its purest form, you'll find it here. A strong album from start to finish. The riffs are simple but brutally effective – groovy, raw, and full of power. Only the mostly short guitar solos occasionally break through the roaring wall of sound.

1. Smut Club (For the Chosen Scum) 03:48 2. Panspermic Blight 03:51 3. Menagerie of Grotesque Trophies 04:34 4. Promethean Mutilation 03:29 5. Womb of Deathless Deterioration (Trapped in the Essence of Putrescence) 05:04 6. Stifling Stagnant Reek 01:25 7. Crusading Necrotization 04:16 8. Hydraulic Slaughter 03:53 9. From Inanimate Dormancy 05:58 10. Bloom of the Abnormal Flesh (A Travesty of Human Anatomy) 06:01 11. Slithering Decay 02:04

Release date: April 21st, 2025 via @memento.mori.label@mesacounojo@headsplitrecords

@morbificdm

[learning-comic-art]

WEBCOMIC TEMPLATES

Every couple of months or so I scour the internet looking for new and innovative webcomic templates to use, since ComicPress has abandoned us and Webcomic is not very useful. Here are a few that I came across recently ... not that they are necessarily new, but I was not aware of their existence.

Rarebit is an HTML Webcomic Template written in simple and extensively commented code that even an HTML/JS beginner can figure it out, but modular enough that an HTML/JS pro can make it special. Everything is done in HTML and vanilla JavaScript, you don't need Bootstrap or JQuery or anything. Just download the template and plug your comics in. 

The second one is ...

For those of you familiar with Square Space here is a template by Clay Yount.

This is probably the slickest most professional looking template I have seen but Clay stopped using it because of a a bug that fundamentally broke his comic archive template and no recieved no support from Square Space so he moved on.

[aucioinfotech]

WordPress Mastery: A Complete Guide for Novices and Experts

Welcome back to our blog! We're delving further into WordPress today, the industry-leading content management system that has revolutionized website development and administration. This tutorial will give you the fundamental knowledge, skills, and insights you need to become an expert WordPress user, regardless of whether you're just getting started or want to improve your current website.

What Is Unique About WordPress? WordPress is a complete content management system (CMS) that supports a wide variety of websites, from huge business sites to personal blogs. The following are some salient characteristics that distinguish WordPress:

1. Open Source & Free WordPress is open-source software, meaning it is free to use and modify. This accessibility has resulted in a thriving community of developers and users who contribute to its ongoing enhancement. 2. Flexibility and Scalability. Whether you run a small blog or a huge e-commerce site, WordPress can scale to meet your demands. You can begin simple and extend your site as your business expands, adding new features and functionalities along the way. 3. Extensive plugin ecosystem. With over 58,000 plugins accessible, you can simply add new features to your website without requiring any technical skills. From SEO tools to social network integrations, there's a plugin for practically every requirement.

4. Mobile responsiveness. Most WordPress themes are built to be mobile-responsive, so your site will look amazing on any device. This is especially important in today's mobile-first environment, when smartphones and tablets account for a considerable amount of web traffic. To set up your WordPress site, start by selecting a hosting provider.

Choosing a reputable hosting company is critical for your website's performance. Look for WordPress-specific providers like Bluehost, SiteGround, or Kinsta, which provide optimized conditions for WordPress blogs.

Step 2: Installing WordPressYou can install WordPress after you've acquired your domain name and hosting. Most hosting companies include a one-click installation option, making it simple to get started. Step 3: Choose a theme Your site's design and feel are determined by its theme. To choose a design that fits your brand, look through the WordPress theme repository or premium theme marketplaces like as ThemeForest. Step 4: Customise Your Website After you've decided on a theme, tweak it to meet your requirements. To change the colors, fonts, and layouts, use the WordPress Customizer. You may also add widgets to your sidebar or footer to extend its usefulness.

Step 5: Add the necessary plugins. Install the following important plugins to improve the essential plugins:

Elementor: A powerful page builder for creating custom layouts.

Akismet: A spam protection plugin to keep your comments section clean.

WP Super Cache: A caching plugin to improve your site’s loading speed.

UpdraftPlus: For easy backups of your site. Plan Your Content Create a content calendar to help you arrange your themes and posting schedule. Headings and Subheadings: To increase readability and SEO, divide your text into sections with headings (H1, H2, H3). Conclusion WordPress is a powerful platform that can help you construct a beautiful and functioning website, regardless of your technical knowledge. Understanding its features and capabilities will allow you to maximize the platform's potential for achieving your online objectives. Whether you're a blogger, a business owner, or a creative professional, WordPress provides the freedom and resources you need to thrive. Stay tuned for more tips, tutorials, and insights in future postings, and happy WordPressing!