This post references a simple javascript snippet that loops through your site's links and makes external links open in a new tab.
Tips for using ACF in Gutenberg
This post includes my notes and questions as I started working with ACF in WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor. I've captured them here in the hopes that they will assist you in your knowledge growth and implementation.
Forwarding Domains with GoDaddy
Tips and how-to for creating a full-functioning GoDaddy forwarding solution.
Three ways to show latest updated date or modified date in WordPress
This post demonstrates three ways to change the template of your WordPress blog post to display the last modified date instead of the original published date.
Starting a Shopify Store
This article talks about my experience setting up my first few Shopify stores and documents the initial resources I referenced and the techniques I used to accomplish the desired features; I also discuss my favorite features!
Solving the WordPress error: not a valid JSON response
How I solved the Wordpress Error: "Updating failed. The response is not a valid JSON response."
WordPress: updating failed. Could not insert post into the database.
in 2024, when I went back to update older posts on ArtsandBricks.com to make updates, many posts would error and not save. When I clicked "Update," a red bar across the top of the page would appear that read, "Updating failed. Could not insert post into the database." Here's how.
Tips for getting into a locked WordPress site hosted on GoDaddy
Frustratingly, I find that I'm almost always locked out of my client's websites hosted on the Managed GoDaddy Wordpress plan, but there is a workaround. Here's what to do.
What I’m learning as I use Peak Starter Kit for Statamic V3
I'm building my 2nd Statamic V3 website using the Peak Starter Kit. This is where I capture tips I'm learning along the way. The developer of Peak and the Discord channel members are very responsive!
Machform – PHP Form Builder
I started using Machform for my static HTML websites back in 2010. Then, as it is today, Machform is a simple, self-hosted form solution that JUST works and has an affordable one-time license fee. Here are some tricks I've learned and still use to help recover "lost" content quickly.

