#jumping text css

[codingflicks]

Jumping Text CSS Animation

[codenewbies]

CSS Text Animation

[penisbilt]

hey i updated my neocities homepage for the first time in like 2 years, heres a link to it but ill also put the text in this post under the read more right there 👇

Update:

Hey everyone! I'm still not super online at this time, but as everything around us (both online and off) keeps going more and more off the rails, I just wanted to state here that, should anything happen, you can always find me here as long as neocities still stands. And even then, I'd probably just look for another website hoster and republish my site.

Like, I dunno, we're in an age where the business model of the modern internet seem to be failing even the biggest companies. I never used to get too freaked out over the years as tumblr's userbase faced the occasional 'we might be losing tumblr, everyone panic!!' trend. However, particularly with the recent death knell of 4chan, which always felt like such an immutable force on the internet, it's just kinda made me realize just how little the continued existence of any website is a given. Tumblr is a dumpster fire run by a skeleton crew of wildly unpopular transmisogynists. I just can't bring myself to care about my presence there anymore.

So anyway, with that in mind, I turn back to neocities, and sites like it. Here, this website is mine. I have full access to the html, css, and scripts that make up my website. If I jumped my entire life from one burning ship (like tumblr or twitter etc) to another (like insta or bsky or anything Run By Someone Else), then who's to say I won't spend a year breaking my back to reestablish my online presence based out of a site like that, just for it to also close or disappoint in some way?

Along that note, it's also just hard to Want to get into a new social media site, if I'm being perfectly hornets right now. Mega networking sites certainly do have their uses for many people, but for me, it just does not feel good anymore to feel so constantly in the eyes of so many unknowable strangers. Right now, I want my online presence to move out of the loud, busy city, out into the remote country, where it's mostly my friends and the occasional passersby that are the only ones that ever come through.

I don't really have anywhere specific I was going with this. I guess I just wanted to say that, if the sites or services we use to interact ever go down, you can always find me here. If I ever do get set up on any new sites, I'd plan on linking to them from here - this is probably just gonna end up being my primary presence on the internet once tumblr finally smolders out. If you want to follow me across the internet, you'll be able to find the stuff I get into here.

By the way, one last note. This is just an open letter to my friends, the people I've interacted with, or the people who wanted to but for one reason or another, never did. I am so sorry you had to watch my highspeed social crash-and-burn in real time over the past several years. Maybe I'll write more on it later, but for now, just know that I hope I get to talk to you again someday. I really do. I'm sorry I can't keep up with you all through the crash-and-burn of the rest of the internet along with my own, but if you wanted to keep me bookmarked to come find me again someday, I would be so immensely grateful. I hope I can stay in touch with the people I care for, and the people who care for me.

And at the end of the day, I just hope the world is kind to us all.

[missgryffin]

I love the way your writing is formatted on A03, do you have any tips? I started writing my own fic in Google docs but when I import my work into A03, it automatically does a double space. I don’t know if I have to manually delete the space or if there was a way to work around that?

Also any writing tips would be appreciated! Thank you!

Thank you so much!! I don't paste in from Google docs, but I've heard complaints from fellow writers about that exact issue over the years, unfortunately. If anyone seeing this knows a work-around, please jump in the comments! I have always pasted in from either Scrivener or Pages and have never had the automatic double space issue 🤷‍♀️

For formatting in AO3, I recommend this guide:

It explains all the basic HTML you need for formatting and also has a lot of CSS resources if you're interested in the more advanced stuff. I mainly stick to coding in images and messing around with the text formatting. I'll just save the fic/chapter as a draft and mess around with the formatting until I land on a style I like!

As for writing, my biggest overarching piece of advice is to just keep doing what works for you! Don't subscribe to arbitrary "advice" you read or see on the internet if it's not feeling right or doesn't make sense to you. Write when you can and have a place where you can jot down ideas when you get them. Remember that writing is creative play and an exercise in problem-solving (where are these characters going, how do they get from A to B, how can I weave in subtle hints to plot X, how do I show what this character is feeling without saying it, would this person really say/do that, etc.), so try to approach it with a mindset of openness and exploration. Read a lot and study what you read from a writer's perspective (this helps on the craft side of things). And just keep going! Writing is a muscle, and if you keep practicing, you'll feel yourself getting better at it!!

[the-mspfa-200-favourites-project]

Kunuki Does Alternia

There seems to be like, little legacies I’ve found. Like, how there’s a bit of a throughline from Vast Error to Act 8 and Act Omega. Or The Tapestry -> Karkat Goes to a Convention. Or this fanadventure, which I believe is a more convincing argument that there are legacies/spheres of influence on MSPFA, which is the I’m Good I’m Gone -> Old Fiji Water.png -> Kunuki Does Alternia. Perhaps this doesn’t even exist and I’m just jumping at shadows, but that’s what I’m expecting going into this.

Maybe that’s just because there aren’t a lot of explicitly mature webcomics on the site, and thus the people who would be into that kind of stuff kind of…congregate together? I have no idea where I’m going with this, except to note it down and tell you about it.

And hey, look: IT’S STILL UPD8ING TO THIS DAY! Cool. I always love to see that in Fanadventures.

Oh we’ve got Music IN THE ACTUAL PANELS NOW. Interesting. Very interesting. Have we gotten to that Era of CSS? I guess we have, and that’s fantastic. I haven’t talked about it a lot, but I *love* the Music Communities that MSPFAs seem to create. I think it’s a unique essence of MSPFA that there is even a “scene” of musicians collaborating and creating the best songs you have ever heard for a niche webcomic nobody has ever heard of before except for a few devoted fans. I’ve got to say, this is probably one of the best build up sequences I’ve ever seen/heard(?) for an MSPFA.

OH, SHOOT THE SONG SLAPS HOLD UP. OKAY YEAH I’M SOLD THIS IS THE BEST PRE-INTRODUCTION OF ALL TIME ON MSPFA. THIS IS LIKE. WHOA. HANG ON. WAIT. YOU CAN *DO* THIS IN AN MSPFA, IN A WEBCOMIC? And the story’s like, yep. You can totally make this. You can totally do it, and it’s awesome. And honestly? It is. It is awesome.

I love how it just builds up to “Issue 1” (love unique subdivisions in MSPFAs too) and then decides to just drop “oh btw here are the content warnings.” Like, if you don’t want to read forward, you don’t have to, but even if you don’t like what comes afterwards, you *do* get that sick introduction song, and that’s. Just. Wonderful.

Hey little detail that I just noticed: on page 30, there’s like, this poster that’s being examined. And like, there’s this glare on it? Like, that you might see on posters, but that glare isn’t usually rendered in MSPFAs. It’s kind of a cool effect, and shows a level of attention to detail you might not ordinarily find! IDK I just think that’s neat.

The soundtrack on this fanadventure is SOMETHING ELSE. Incorporating it DIRECTLY into the text without any animations is COOL, because it takes what I think is a major aspect in the pacing of MSPFA, that being the ability to linger on panels or go through them very fast. It allows one to have another axis of like, telling a story, I guess? There’s a lot to be said that I don’t think HAS been said about how adding sound to Webcomics VIA MSPFA can change and add a lot of storytelling techniques, but I don’t think I’m properly able to have that discussion yet.

Okay yeah this is cool, this is very seriously very cool. Absolutely check this one out, at *LEAST* check out the beginning up to the content warning, if you peace out after that, that’s okay, just. Check out that opening. Gosh dang. I didn’t even KNOW you could DO that. Wow.

[qrowscant]

What artists/books/movies/music/etc would you say have been most formative to your style/subject matter? What inspires you most?

oh maaaannnn there’s a lot. what inspires me most is the fact that if i don’t draw or create regularly i turn evil <3 (thats mostly a joke, but i do get very irritable if i dont have some kind of creative outlet haha)

but here’s a too-long list of things that have rewritten my brain chemistry 🥰 dont take this as a list of reccs because some of these are 100% not for everyone LOL

for movies,

the alien franchise (except three fuck 3), the thing, 2001: ASO, colossus: the forbin project, videodrome, and mad god have all done irreparable psychic damage to me. if you can handle it, pleaaaaseeeeee watch mad god. absolutely gorgeous movie. i wish i looked like the assassin (shoutout 2 data for showing me it)

electric dreams is also good but it feels weird sliding it between those other reccs 😭 the tonal whiplash

for books,

house of leaves, obviously. absolutely disorienting narrative that was very fun to pick through and jump around. johnny’s sections are some of my favorite pieces of character writing, and i adore how the text and formatting turns the book into a labyrinth. my only complaint is figuring out similar things in css is HARD.

things have gotten worse since we last spoke is a disgusting novella (said with the utmost affection). its not something i can recommend to most people because it deals with some sickening topics, but it def shaped my love of horror

ihnmaims and tuf voyaging are two short story collections i read when i was far too young, and still enjoy today. also colossus the forbin project (the book). good 👍

the locked tomb series! what else is there to say but Jod Damn! alecto please

for games,

marathon trilogy! me when the ai have issues disorder🥰🫶 it can be difficult to play (use walkthroughs or mods to make things a little easier if you arent in the mood to be frustrated), but its worth it imo. shotgun and mousetrap if you even care btw

cecile richard and kitty horrorshow have been integralllll to my artistic development. cycles and gutless by cecile is the reason I started writing in twine, actually. still some of my favorite works :^)

disco elysium is amazing but everyone knows that. i think making readers feel uncomfortable and kind of pathetic is good, actually.

scorn is like. absolutely gorgeous. the game plays awful imo but its worth it for the eyecandy of lovingly crafted biomechanical horror. i got the art book as a gift and now it permanently resides on my desk.

signalis is a recent one but i watched my friend play through some of it and am itching to try it because AUGH. the vibes are immaculate (even if some of the combat is annoying hehe). @ that one anon who sent me a signalis recc, YOU WERE RIGHT. IT IS 100% MY KIND OF THING

there’s a LOTTT more, many of my inspirations i often forget about because i have an awful memory. i approach a lot of media consumption with the intent of “what can i learn from this?” (both narratively and mechanically) and fucking loooooveeee deconstructing things i enjoy. my toys 🥰

[aghostinmyownmachine]

dbh-adjacent writing-program nonsense under the cut, a.k.a. let's talk a bit about WriteMonkey 3

I've used WriteMonkey 2 and 3 on and off for. hm. I guess it's gotta be eight or nine years now? but those instances of use have always been erratic and short lived, and I've usually returned to either Scrivener or, more frequently for many reasons, MS Word. (I also did just a ton of first-draft writing in discord back when I had an account and c/ped my writing from there into Word. near-peerless syncing between devices, appalling security practices. what can ya do 🙃)

anyway, due to ~circumstances~ I've switched to writing on a computer that isn't my writing program–filled work laptop, and so I've been experimenting with WM3 again because it's super lightweight due to plaintext markdown instead of rich text and I have a license key for it, which = fun plugins. it's also way less complicated and labor intensive to set up per project and use than, say, Scrivener. I love Scrivener! but scriv can be overwhelming and distracting when all I want to do is write, especially if I want a unique, quick-to-set-up theme (and I always do, because Aesthetic Is Everything), which is one of the reasons WM3 is so handy

in addition to the gorgeous stripped-down UI that showcases whatever background I choose (mine can be found here!), WM3 has some really neat little plugins? I don't actually use the word-frequency checker myself, but WM3's shows you where each word appears in the document via the little indicator bars to the right of the word, which. rad! (you can tell at a glance which chapters are written in whose POV based off name usage alone and I think that's neat.) also, when you click on a given word in the frequency list, it'll highlight that word throughout the document and also display all uses of it vertically over the scroll bar path. lots of nice little visual indicators of what's going on. I just really like the design, it's simple but extremely useful and intuitive

admittedly, Scrivener cannot be beat when it comes to how easily you're able to make notes in it due to its multitude of note-taking locations, plus it has internal splitscreen capabilities that make referencing a second document a breeze, so there's definitely a mental transition involved when it comes to WM3 and its single-document-at-a-time system, on top of switching to markdown-style comments/reminders. that said! being able to not only see those comments below the headings in the left-hand sidebar but also jump to them when they're clicked? stellar 10/10 would use again

finally, the repository. I <3 the repository. being able to quickly toss whatever text I'm not quite ready to delete or info I know I'll want to reference at some point in the future into the repository is great. it's a seamless process, only a couple seconds' worth of effort required, allowing my focus to stay on what I'm writing instead of distracting myself by tabbing my way through various open files to find my notes. plus the repository is searchable(!!!!!), and using it also keeps the actual text editor clean visually, especially since the right-hand sidebar can be hidden too:

hm! possibly that is a sneak preview of chapter one! who can say!

so yeah! if you're looking for a stripped-down, highly customizable, portable writing program, I absolutely recommend it. there are downsides, of course, the biggest one being no official WM3 mobile options available at present, but since the program is both portable and plaintext, you can toss it into a syncing service and access it via your handheld devices that way. it's also not open source, and you need to pay to access the truly useful plugin features. with all that said, if you don't mind fiddling around with some CSS to make everything look juuuuuuuuust right, you can get yourself a really snazzy setup with relatively little effort. but maybe that's just me—aesthetic is king and all that

[definitelynotshouting]

oooh talking about interesting formatting in fiction, some really neat things i've seen:

a fanfic where some things in the narration were in brackets and some weren't, and it seemed like narrative asides at first but then it was gradually revealed there were two completely different narrators with different sets of information

a fanfic named Blank Space that at first appeared to be just a gigantic empty page, like really long, but then if you highlighted anything it turned out the text colour was deliberately the same as the background colour because the narrator was a fairy changeling style imposter and the story was their PoV as they staked out and kidnapped the person whose identity they wanted to take

a style experimental/meta work named either CSS In Testing or Bleed Gold depending on where you looked that had a chapter with retroactive text and a chapter that didn't exist

an animorphs fanfic where the narration at first appears to be third person omniscient but with gradual hints that something was up, and then those hints became more and more obvious until you got a first person pronoun and it was clear that the narrator was the ellimist

a hermitcraft fanfic where some dialogue was outside of dialogue tags and formatted differently to indicate it was being said - potentially basically telepathically - by the character's bases possessing them, up to and including one instance where there's just straight up images of minecraft signs with text on them because tango's base is talking to him by using his body to write on signs

and a fanfic which at first seemed to be jumping between first and second person at random as a writing mistake, but as you read it, it gradually revealed that the narrator was the central node of a hivemind and the second-person had been her referring to the specific hivedrone the story was focusing on

THESE ARE INSANE THEYRE MAKING ME GO FUCKING CRAZY OHMY GODS..... PEOPLE ARE SO COOL AND SKILLED THATS FUCKING BONKERS I AM ACTIVELY LOSING MY MIND AT ALL OF THESE

Shit like this truly inspires me and makes me just froth at the mouth with how CLEVER it all is OUGHJG

[vorenado-m]

ok that post has 7 reblogs which is kind of exciting but also very embarrassing cuz the game doesnt do anything yet.

i am an aspiring [front-end] web developer and HTML, CSS, and javascript are foundational parts of that job, so i have a solid basis for making an HTML5 game using javascript.

ive probably got around 2-3 dozen hours of crying over javascript under my belt and ive been doing it semi-regularly for a few months (just kind of building random bullshit-- the first independent project i made was a number guesser, and more recently i made a wordle clone that i based a little more than loosely on this tutorial) so thats a beginner project but i am by no means like. just dipping my toes into javascript.

ive been adapting from this specific youtube tutorial. the main changes ive made are the player moving instead of the map. it requires knowledge of objects, nesting, and object/constructor methods, which is something i didnt have a strong basis in before i started the tutorial, but its really straight-forward and the guy does a great job explaining it.

if youre having trouble with the tutorial cuz your foundational javascript isnt up to par, freecodecamp just updated their javascript algorithms and data structures tutorial and it fucks SOOOOO HARD. the first project is building a simple text-based RPG which is what inspired me to try and build a simple 2d game. i dont recommend making this jump unless youre actually at least semi-comfortable in javascript but it is VERY doable.

i drew the sprites in paint.net which is free and it has a grid tool and allows transparency. no tutorial for that i just like pixel art even if im really bad at it lol.

[personalcodingprogress]

Let me break down the process of my final project,

So, watched the video on bootstrap. I understood that. However, getting it all set up took a hot second since I got a little lost trying to find the right page of the website along with plugging in the script + css in right. Which took a lot longer than I had wanted but what can ya do? Growing takes time and mistakes are a part of that time.

Anyway, looking at the color themes? I wasn’t about to jump into that, besides none of the presets available had exactly what I wanted. So made my own CSS to override the color for the blog. Does it need to be changed? Ya, I picked colors that are a bit too dark for the text since I prefer it. White/light text in a dark background hurts my eyes and white backgrounds hurt my eyes so I choose colors closer together. However it was pointed out to me that people need more contrast if they have eyesight issues. Which is fair.

I forgot to take screen shots during the process but I’ll add some drawings in my next post to show the thought process.

[techwishesspeaks]

How to Fix CLS Issues on Shopify Without Hurting Design

If you’ve ever clicked a product, tried to scroll, and suddenly the layout shifts — buttons jumping, images loading late, and CTAs sliding down — congratulations, you’ve just experienced Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) in action.

CLS is one of Google’s Core Web Vitals and a significant factor in SEO, UX, and conversion rates. If your Shopify store suffers from layout shifts, it will likely hurt your performance in search rankings and sales.

But here's the kicker: fixing CLS doesn’t mean compromising your design.

Let’s break down how you can solve CLS issues without killing your aesthetics and how a Shopify development company like Tech Wishes can help.

What Exactly is CLS?

Cumulative Layout Shift measures how much your page layout moves unexpectedly while it’s loading. It’s scored between 0 and 1, and you want it below 0.1 for good performance.

Fun Fact: A study by Google found that websites meeting Core Web Vitals saw 24% less abandonment. For e-commerce, that’s huge.

Why CLS Happens on Shopify Stores

Shopify stores, especially those using third-party apps or heavily customized themes, are prone to CLS due to:

Lazy-loaded images without defined dimensions

Fonts loading late

Dynamic content injection (popups, badges, etc.)

Apps that add UI elements without space reservations

Slow-loading scripts from external apps

Fix CLS Without Destroying Your Design

Here’s how our Shopify experts fix layout shifts without wrecking your visual experience:

1. Reserve Space for Images and Videos

Most layout jumps happen because images load without a set height or width. Our team sets defined aspect ratios for all media to prevent layout shifts.

Pro Tip: Use the aspect-ratio CSS property for modern themes. No need for hard-coded pixels.

2. Font Optimization

Fonts can cause “flash of unstyled text” (FOUT) or “invisible text” on load. We optimize by:

Hosting fonts locally

Using font-display: swap

Preloading critical fonts

This keeps the design intact while boosting perceived speed.

3. Delay Non-Critical Elements

That sticky chat widget or spinning offer wheel? We load these after core content so they don’t interrupt the layout.

4. Audit and Refactor Apps

As a Shopify app development team, we audit all active apps for CLS impact. Many third-party apps inject code asynchronously, causing visual jumps. We replace or rebuild lightweight custom alternatives.

Real Results From Real Fixes

One client in the fashion niche saw:

CLS dropped from 0.39 to 0.05

Page speed score improved by 32%

+18% conversion rate within 3 weeks  

All while keeping their bold visual identity intact.

Why Partner With Tech Wishes?

At Tech Wishes, we don’t just fix problems — we future-proof your store. As a full-stack Shopify development company, we specialize in:

Shopify web design that’s both stunning and stable

Custom Shopify theme development with speed-first structure

Clean Shopify app development that doesn’t hurt performance

End-to-end Shopify website development services tailored to SEO and UX

Whether you’re struggling with CLS, Core Web Vitals, or just want a blazing-fast Shopify store that converts, our team has helped 100+ D2C brands grow smarter.

Ready to Eliminate CLS Without Sacrificing Style?

Let’s fix the shift without shifting your vision.

Book a free CLS audit with Tech Wishes today.

Let’s build a Shopify store that’s stable, stunning, and sales-ready.

[crazeformarketing]

How Web Fonts Impact Core Web Vitals and How to Avoid Performance Issues?

A fast, smooth website keeps visitors engaged, but slow loading times can send them away. One overlooked culprit? Web fonts. While they enhance design, they can also harm site performance, affecting your Core Web Vitals—Google’s key metrics for user experience. If your site depends on custom fonts, understanding how to optimise them is crucial. Are your website designs not ready for customer interaction? Hire Graphic Designer in Sydney at Craze For Marketing today!

Why Web Fonts Can Slow Down Your Site

Web fonts load separately from the rest of your page, and delays can cause:

Flash of Invisible Text (FOIT): Users see blank spaces where text should be while fonts load.

Flash of Unstyled Text (FOUT): Text appears in a default font before switching to the intended one.

Increased Page Load Time: Large font files can slow down rendering, making users wait longer.

Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): Fonts loading late can cause content to jump, affecting readability and interaction.

Google’s Core Web Vitals measure user experience, focusing on Loading (Largest Contentful Paint), Interactivity (First Input Delay), and Visual Stability (CLS). Poor font management negatively impacts all three.

How to Optimise Web Fonts for Better Performance

Improving font loading ensures your website stays fast while maintaining a polished look. Here’s how:

1. Use Fewer Font Variations

Each additional weight or style increases the number of files your site must load. Stick to essential variations to reduce strain on performance.

2. Preload Key Fonts

Preloading tells browsers to fetch fonts earlier, reducing delays. Add this to your HTML:

<link rel="preload" href="your-font.woff2" as="font" type="font/woff2" crossorigin="anonymous">

3. Choose Modern Font Formats

WOFF2 files are smaller and load faster than older formats like TTF or OTF. If your site still uses outdated fonts, it’s time for an update.

4. Use System Fonts Where Possible

System fonts like Arial, Helvetica, and Times New Roman load instantly because they’re already available on users’ devices. A mix of system and custom fonts can balance style with speed.

5. Font Display Settings Matter

Setting font-display: swap; in your CSS allows text to be shown in a fallback font while the custom one loads, preventing FOIT.

@font-face {

  font-family: 'CustomFont';

  src: url('customfont.woff2') format('woff2');

  font-display: swap;

}

6. Optimise Hosting and Delivery

Hosting fonts locally rather than relying on third-party services can speed up delivery. If using Google Fonts, generate a subset to only load the characters your site needs.

7. Reduce CLS With Consistent Font Sizing

Set specific font sizes and line heights to minimise layout shifts when fonts load.

The Role of a Professional Design Team

Ensuring fonts don’t impact Core Web Vitals requires technical know-how. A well-designed site should be visually appealing without sacrificing speed. Businesses looking to maintain both can benefit from expert design services.

If you need assistance balancing aesthetics and performance, hiring a professional designer can make all the difference. Those looking to hire a graphic designer in Sydney should choose one who understands the impact of fonts on web performance.

Final Thoughts

Web fonts can enhance your brand identity, but without proper handling, they can slow your site and hurt rankings. By optimising font loading, businesses can create a smooth user experience while keeping Google happy.Looking to improve your website’s performance? Hire a graphic designer in Sydney with expertise in optimising fonts and visuals for speed and style. Contact Craze For Marketing today to ensure your site performs as well as it looks.

[wordpressthemedevelopment]

How to Update Your WordPress Theme Without Losing Content

WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for website development, offering incredible flexibility and functionality. However, updating your WordPress theme can sometimes feel like a challenging task, especially if you’re worried about losing your carefully crafted content and customizations. This guide will show you how to safely update your WordPress theme while preserving your site’s content and functionality.

Table of Contents

Why You Should Update Your WordPress Theme

What to Do Before Updating Your Theme

Backing Up Your Website

Checking the Theme Changelog

Testing on a Staging Site

How to Update Your WordPress Theme

Updating Through the Dashboard

Manual Updates Using FTP

How to Keep Your Customizations Safe

Use a Child Theme

Save Your Custom CSS

Note Widget and Menu Settings

What to Do After Updating Your Theme

Clear Cache

Check Your Website for Issues

FAQs

Why You Should Update Your WordPress Theme

Updating your WordPress theme is critical for keeping your site:

Secure: Updates often include fixes for vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.

Functional: Older themes may not work well with the latest version of WordPress or plugins.

Improved: Developers release updates to add new features and improve performance.

If you ignore updates, your website may face problems like slow loading, compatibility issues, or even security breaches.

What to Do Before Updating Your Theme

Before jumping into the update, take these steps to avoid surprises:

1. Backup Your Website

A backup is like an insurance policy—it lets you restore your website if something goes wrong. Use plugins like UpdraftPlus or All-in-One WP Migration to back up your:

Database (your content and settings)

Files (images, plugins, themes, etc.)

2. Check the Theme Changelog

Go to the theme developer’s website and look at the changelog. This document tells you what’s new in the update—bug fixes, features, or changes that might affect your website.

3. Use a Staging Site

If you’re nervous about updating your live site, use a staging site to test the changes first. Many hosting providers, like SiteGround or Bluehost, offer easy staging tools.

How to Update Your WordPress Theme

There are two ways to update your WordPress theme: through the dashboard or manually.

1. Updating Through the Dashboard

This is the easiest and quickest way:

Go to Appearance > Themes in your WordPress dashboard.

If an update is available, you’ll see a notification.

Click Update Now, and WordPress will handle the rest.

Pro Tip: Always make sure you’ve backed up your site before clicking “Update.”

2. Manual Updates Using FTP

For themes downloaded from third-party websites or if the dashboard update fails, you can use FTP:

Download the latest theme version from the source (e.g., ThemeForest).

Unzip the file on your computer.

Use an FTP client like FileZilla to access your website’s files.

Navigate to wp-content/themes and upload the new theme folder, replacing the old one.

By replacing the folder, your site will use the updated theme while keeping your existing content intact.

How to Keep Your Customizations Safe

Customizations are the heart of your website’s design. Here’s how to protect them during updates:

1. Use a Child Theme

If you’ve made changes to your theme files, they will be overwritten during updates. A child theme saves the day by letting you customize your site without touching the parent theme files.

How to Set Up a Child Theme:

Create a folder inside the wp-content/themes directory.

Add a style.css file and include the following lines: css /*

Theme Name: My Child Theme

Template: ParentThemeName

*/

Activate the child theme from your WordPress dashboard.

2. Save Custom CSS

If you’ve added CSS through the Customizer:

Go to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS.

Copy your custom CSS into a text file before updating.

Reapply it if needed after the update.

3. Note Widget and Menu Settings

Sometimes theme updates reset your widgets and menus. Take screenshots of your layout and menu structure for reference.

What to Do After Updating Your Theme

Once you’ve updated your theme, there are a few more steps to ensure everything is running smoothly:

1. Clear Cache

Both browser and website caching can cause outdated files to appear, making your site look broken. Clear your browser cache and use a caching plugin like WP Super Cache to refresh everything.

2. Check Your Website for Issues

Test your site thoroughly:

Visit all major pages.

Test your forms, buttons, and interactive features.

Ensure your design looks the same.

If you spot issues, you can restore your backup or contact the theme developer for support.

FAQs

1. Can I update my theme without losing content?

Yes! Your posts, pages, and media are stored in the WordPress database and won’t be affected by a theme update. However, customizations in the theme files will be lost unless you use a child theme.

2. How often should I update my WordPress theme?

Check for updates regularly and apply them as soon as they’re released. Updates keep your site secure and compatible.

3. What happens if I don’t update my theme?

Your site may become vulnerable to hackers, experience compatibility issues with plugins, or miss out on new features and performance improvements.

4. What should I do if my site crashes after an update?

Restore your backup immediately, check for plugin conflicts, and contact the theme developer if needed.

5. Do I need professional help for theme updates?

If your site has heavy customizations or you’re unsure about the process, hiring WordPress theme development services can save you time and trouble.

Conclusion

Updating your WordPress theme is essential for keeping your site secure, functional, and up-to-date. By following the steps in this guide—backing up your site, using a child theme, and testing updates—you can confidently update your theme without losing content or customizations.

[linksubm-blog]

What is the first task of a web development?

Embarking on a web development journey can be exciting yet overwhelming, especially if you're new to the process. Websites are the foundation of online presence, whether for businesses, personal branding, or non-profits. However, creating a website is not just about writing code or choosing a template—it begins much earlier with a fundamental task that sets the tone for the entire project.

So, what is the first task of web development? It’s all about planning and defining objectives. Before diving into coding or designing, you must lay the groundwork to ensure the final product meets the intended purpose. Let’s explore this first task in detail and why it’s so crucial.

Defining the Purpose and Goals The very first step in web development is to determine the purpose of the website. Ask yourself:

Why is this website being created? What goals should it achieve? Who is the target audience? For example:

If you’re building an e-commerce site, the goal might be to increase sales and provide a seamless shopping experience. For a personal portfolio, the focus might be to showcase your work and attract potential employers. For a blog, the goal could be to share valuable insights and build a community. By clearly defining the purpose and goals, you establish a strong foundation for the rest of the development process.

Research and Competitor Analysis Once the purpose is clear, the next task involves researching the industry and analyzing competitors. This step helps you identify:

What similar websites look like and how they function. Features and design elements that work well (and those that don’t). Gaps in the market that your website can fill. Competitor analysis provides inspiration and ensures your website has unique value propositions to stand out.

Identifying the Target Audience Your website’s design, features, and content depend heavily on the preferences of its intended audience. Understanding your target users helps you make informed decisions about:

User Experience (UX): Navigation, accessibility, and ease of use. Design: Color schemes, typography, and layout that appeal to the audience. Content Strategy: Tone, messaging, and type of content (e.g., blogs, videos, or product descriptions). For instance, a website targeting young adults may favor a modern, dynamic design, while a website for senior users might prioritize larger fonts and simpler navigation.

Creating a Site Map and Wireframes Before jumping into coding or design, you need a clear plan of how the website will be structured. This involves:

Site Map: A hierarchical representation of the website’s pages and their relationships (e.g., Homepage > About Us > Services > Contact Us). This provides a clear blueprint of the website’s navigation.

Wireframes: Simple, visual sketches of the website’s layout and design. Wireframes help developers and designers visualize how the site will look and function before creating the actual design.

Both tools ensure clarity and help avoid costly changes during the later stages of development.

Choosing the Right Technology Stack Another critical part of the first task is selecting the tools and technologies for your project. This includes:

Front-End Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or frameworks like React or Angular. Back-End Technologies: PHP, Python, Node.js, or Ruby on Rails. CMS Platforms: WordPress, Drupal, or custom CMS solutions. Hosting Providers: Determining where your website will be hosted. The choice depends on factors like the website’s complexity, budget, and future scalability needs.

Gathering Content and Assets A website is only as good as the content it delivers. At this stage, you should start gathering:

Text for the website (e.g., product descriptions, blog posts, or business details). Visual assets such as images, videos, or logos. Additional resources like downloadable files or user manuals (if applicable). Having this material ready early ensures a smoother development process and avoids delays.

Establishing a Project Timeline To keep the project on track, setting a realistic timeline is essential. Break down the web development process into phases, such as:

Planning and wireframing. Designing the website. Developing front-end and back-end features. Testing and debugging. Launching the website. A clear timeline helps developers and stakeholders stay aligned and ensures the project progresses efficiently.

The first task of web development is all about laying the groundwork. By defining the website’s purpose, understanding the audience, conducting research, and creating a clear plan, you set yourself up for success. Skipping this crucial step can lead to miscommunication, wasted resources, and a website that fails to meet its objectives.

Remember, a great website isn’t just built—it’s strategically planned. Take the time to establish a solid foundation, and the rest of the development process will be much smoother and more rewarding.

[flicker-videomaker]

OneAi - Access All Premium AI's From A Single Dashboard

OneAi - Access All Premium AI's From A Single Dashboard Review - What Is It?

Struggling with high monthly fees for multiple AI tools? One AI is here to revolutionize how you use premium AI tools. This groundbreaking cloud-based app offers access to the world’s leading AI technologies—ChatGPT 4, Dall-E 3, Google PaLM 2, Leonardo AI, and more—all in one place, without any monthly fees.

Whether you’re a marketer, freelancer, or entrepreneur, One AI lets you create high-demand content such as AI-generated images, videos, graphics, marketing materials, and even programming codes. It’s packed with built-in tools for content creation, a commercial license to sell your creations, and an intuitive dashboard that makes AI accessible for everyone.

But that’s not all—One AI enables users to launch their own AI subscription platform. With this feature, you can charge clients for accessing premium AIs while pocketing 100% of the profits. This eliminates the financial and technical barriers that usually come with premium tools, saving you over $12,717 annually in software costs.

This is your chance to jump into the booming AI industry and leverage powerful tools for content creation, client projects, and automated business opportunities—all with just a few clicks

Click here to buy this product

About the Vendor

World’s 1st Cloud-Based AI App Supercharged With World’s Premium AI Apps In A Single Dashboard…

Stop Paying ANY Monthly Fees On Expensive AI Tools And Apps…

Start Your Very Own Monthly Based AI Subscription Platform & Charge ANY Amount…



Features & Benefits

1. Access to 8 Premium AI Tools in One Dashboard Get lifetime access to advanced AIs, including ChatGPT 4, Dall-E 3, Google PaLM 2, Leonardo AI, Stable Diffusion XL, Microsoft Copilot Pro, and Meta Llama 3.

2. No Monthly Fees Unlike traditional premium AI tools, One AI requires a one-time payment of $14.95, eliminating recurring costs.

3. Create a Wide Range of AI Content

ChatGPT 4: Write engaging sales copies, blog posts, or emails.

Dall-E 3: Generate 4K HD images and artwork.

Leonardo AI: Produce 8K ultra-HD videos and realistic paintings.

Copilot Pro: Write HTML, CSS, and other programming codes effortlessly.

Stable Diffusion XL: Transform text into visually stunning AI images.

4. Launch Your Own Subscription-Based AI Platform Charge clients for accessing premium AI tools through your custom-built platform, with full payment integration (PayPal, Stripe, etc.).

5. Built-In Commercial License Use One AI to create and sell high-demand content such as videos, designs, or marketing materials on platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and Flippa.

6. User-Friendly Interface The intuitive dashboard makes it easy to manage all AI tools from one place without technical skills.

7. AI-Powered Live Chat Support Provide real-time customer assistance through AI-driven chat tools.

8. Save Time and Money Automate content creation, save thousands on freelancers, and eliminate the need for expensive third-party tools.



How Does OneAi - Access All Premium AI's From A Single Dashboard Work?

Step 1: Grab Access Purchase One AI for a one-time payment of $14.95. Upon activation, you’ll gain access to the dashboard, where all premium AI tools are integrated.

Step 2: Generate Content From the dashboard, select the AI tool you need based on your project:

Use ChatGPT 4 for writing engaging articles, emails, or scripts.

Create HD images or 8K videos using Dall-E 3 or Leonardo AI.

Generate HTML, CSS, or other coding projects with Copilot Pro.

With just a few clicks, One AI delivers professional-quality content in seconds.

Step 3: Sell and Profit Leverage the built-in commercial license to sell your creations on freelancing platforms like Fiverr and Upwork or use them for client projects. Additionally, you can launch your own subscription-based AI platform, embedding your affiliate links and charging clients any amount for access.

The simplicity of this workflow allows users to automate content creation and focus on scaling their business.



Who Is It For?

1. Freelancers One AI is perfect for freelancers who want to offer high-quality content creation services such as blog writing, graphic design, and video production.

2. Entrepreneurs Launch your own AI subscription platform and generate passive income by offering access to premium tools.

3. Agencies and Marketers One AI allows marketing professionals to create unlimited sales copies, ad creatives, and marketing assets for campaigns across multiple niches.

4. Beginners and Non-Techies The newbie-friendly interface and DFY (Done-For-You) templates make One AI accessible for anyone, even without technical knowledge.

5. Content Creators Whether you’re a blogger, YouTuber, or eCommerce business owner, use One AI to produce professional-grade content quickly and cost-effectively.



Why Choosing It?

1. Unbeatable Cost Savings By combining 8 premium AI tools into one, One AI eliminates the need for multiple subscriptions, saving users over $12,717 annually.

2. All-in-One Solution Forget juggling between different apps—One AI provides every tool you need to create content, manage projects, and run a business, all from a single dashboard.

3. Built-In Commercial Opportunity The included commercial license allows you to monetize One AI immediately by creating and selling content or launching your own subscription platform.

4. Perfect for Multiple Niches From marketing to programming to design, One AI serves diverse industries with its wide range of capabilities.

5. Newbie Friendly The easy-to-use dashboard and DFY templates eliminate the learning curve, enabling even beginners to profit from the platform.



Funnel Details

Front End: $14.95 (One-Time Payment) Includes access to the complete One AI dashboard with all 8 premium tools and a commercial license.

OTO 1: Unlimited Edition ($37) Unlock unlimited usage and remove restrictions on the number of projects you can create.

OTO 2: DFY AI Content Business ($67) Get pre-built templates and a ready-made platform to kickstart your AI business.

OTO 3: Reseller License ($97) Sell One AI as your own and keep 100% of the profits.

OTO 4: Agency License ($197) Allows you to create sub-accounts and sell One AI as a service to clients.



FAQs

1. What is One AI? One AI is a cloud-based platform that provides lifetime access to 8 premium AI tools for content creation, coding, and more—all in one dashboard.

2. Does it require a monthly subscription? No, One AI offers a one-time payment plan, eliminating recurring fees.

3. Can I sell the content I create with One AI? Yes, the included commercial license allows you to sell your AI-generated content on platforms like Fiverr or Upwork.

4. Is it beginner-friendly? Absolutely! The dashboard is designed for users of all skill levels, and no technical expertise is required.

5. What kind of content can I create? You can create AI images, videos, sales copies, programming codes, and much more.

6. Can I launch my own subscription platform? Yes, One AI allows you to launch a subscription-based platform where you can charge clients for access to premium AIs.

7. Does it work on mobile devices? Yes, One AI is cloud-based and accessible on any device with an internet connection.

8. Is there a refund policy? Yes, One AI offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

[chandra2026]

Mastering Web Automation: Learn Selenium Step by Step

Web automation is an invaluable skill for anyone working in software testing, data scraping, or repetitive tasks. Selenium is one of the most popular tools for automating web browsers. If you want to advance your career at the Selenium Course in Pune, you need to take a systematic approach and join up for a course that best suits your interests and will greatly expand your learning path. If you’re looking to master Selenium and start automating web interactions, this step-by-step guide will take you through the essential concepts and techniques to help you become proficient.

1. Understanding Selenium and Its Capabilities

Selenium is an open-source framework for automating web browsers. It simulates real user actions such as clicking buttons, filling forms, navigating between pages, and even extracting data from websites.

One of the reasons Selenium is so popular is its ability to support multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, and Ruby. It works with all major web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Selenium can be used for more than just testing; it’s also helpful for tasks like web scraping, automating repetitive tasks, and improving workflow efficiency. For those looking to excel in Selenium, Selenium Online Course is highly suggested. Look for classes that align with your preferred programming language and learning approach.

2. Setting Up Your Selenium Environment

Before you dive into automation with Selenium, you need to set up your working environment:

Choose a Programming Language: Selenium supports multiple languages, but if you’re just starting, Python is a great choice due to its simplicity and ease of use.

Install an IDE (Integrated Development Environment): Use an IDE like PyCharm, VS Code, or Eclipse to write and manage your code. This helps organize your scripts and debug your code easily.

Install Selenium WebDriver: Selenium WebDriver is the tool that interacts with the browser. You’ll need to install the WebDriver package for your chosen programming language using a package manager like pip for Python.

Download a Browser Driver: Each browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) requires a driver that acts as an intermediary between Selenium and the browser itself. Download the appropriate driver for your browser version (e.g., ChromeDriver for Chrome).

Setting up your environment correctly is essential for writing and executing Selenium scripts without any hitches.

3. Understanding Web Elements and Locators

A core part of web automation is interacting with elements on a webpage. In Selenium, you’ll need to locate these elements to interact with them. Elements can be buttons, text fields, links, images, or any part of a webpage.

Selenium provides several ways to locate these elements:

ID: The id attribute is unique to each element and is often the most reliable locator.

Class Name: You can use the class attribute to locate elements that share the same style.

CSS Selectors: CSS selectors are very powerful and let you target specific elements using CSS rules.

XPath: XPath allows you to define complex queries for locating elements, making it a great choice for dynamic or nested elements.

Mastering these locators is critical because they will enable you to pinpoint exactly which elements you want to interact with on a webpage.

4. Automating Basic Web Interactions

Once you understand how to locate web elements, you can start automating interactions with them. Selenium allows you to simulate user actions like:

Clicking Buttons: You can simulate clicking on a button to submit forms or trigger events.

Entering Text: Use send_keys() to simulate typing text into input fields.

Selecting Dropdown Options: Selenium also lets you automate the selection of options from dropdown menus.

Navigating Between Pages: Automate browser navigation by moving forward, backward, or jumping directly to a specific URL.

These interactions are the foundation of most Selenium scripts. By automating simple actions, you can perform tasks like logging into websites, filling out forms, or navigating through a site automatically.

5. Managing Dynamic Content and Waits

Many modern websites use dynamic content that loads after the page is rendered. For example, elements may appear only after you click a button or scroll down the page. To handle such situations effectively, Selenium offers wait functions:

Implicit Waits: This tells Selenium to wait a specified amount of time before looking for an element. It’s useful when you know elements might take a while to load.

Explicit Waits: Explicit waits allow you to pause the script until a specific condition is met, such as waiting for a button to become clickable. This method is more flexible and ensures that your script waits for the right condition to occur before proceeding.

Learning how to use these waits is crucial for automating dynamic web pages that may not load all their content immediately.

6. Advanced Selenium Techniques

Once you’re comfortable with the basics, you can start exploring more advanced features of Selenium to enhance your automation skills:

Handling Alerts and Popups: Automate interactions with alerts, confirmations, or prompts that pop up on a webpage.

Switching Between Frames: Many modern websites use iframes to embed content within a page. Selenium allows you to switch between frames and interact with elements inside them.

Taking Screenshots: You can capture screenshots of the current state of the webpage, which is useful for debugging or reporting issues during testing.

Headless Browsing: Headless mode allows you to run automation scripts without opening a browser window. This is useful for running tests on a server or in continuous integration environments.

Mastering these advanced techniques will make you a more versatile Selenium user, capable of handling complex automation tasks.

7. Debugging and Error Handling

As with any programming, you will encounter errors while automating with Selenium. Common issues include elements not being found, timeouts, or issues with page load delays.

It’s important to learn how to handle errors gracefully. You can use try-except blocks to catch exceptions, log meaningful error messages, and continue executing the script in case of minor issues. Additionally, debugging tools in your IDE will help you step through your script and identify where things go wrong.

8. Practicing and Refining Your Skills

The key to mastering Selenium is consistent practice. Start with simple tasks like automating form submissions or extracting data from a table. As you gain confidence, challenge yourself with more complex workflows, such as automating entire user journeys or building test cases for web applications.

Don’t forget to review and refine your code. Writing reusable functions, adding comments, and optimizing performance will help you become a better automation developer.

Mastering Selenium is a journey, but with dedication and consistent practice, you can become proficient in web automation. By understanding the basics of setup, web elements, interactions, and advanced techniques, you can start automating everything from simple tasks to complex workflows.

As you continue refining your skills, remember that automation is a powerful tool that can save you time and make your work more efficient. So, start practicing today and unlock the full potential of web automation with Selenium!

Happy automating!