Wordpress tips and tricks

8 of the best photo-editing apps for your iPhone and Android phone

These awesome free and paid photo-editing apps open up endless creative opportunities for your phone photography.

1. Snapseed 

Free on iOS and Android.

Google-owned Snapseed offers a wide range of exposure and color tools to make tweaks to your images, but also has plenty of filter options, from vintage styles to modern, punchy HDR looks. You can layer the effects up to create some interesting edits on your image. And best of all, it's totally free.

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I have used Wordpress for blogging. However, it's a powerful platform for webdesign.

I'm still pretty new at it.

Here is some information I found researching the internet for tips and tricks: While WordPress is really easy to use, there are some common WordPress errors that can make you panic. The good thing is that the WordPress error you are seeing on your site is most likely been reported and resolved by someone before you. At WPBeginner, we have written tutorials on how to fix several popular WordPress errors. In this article, we will cover the 40 most common WordPress errors along with showing you how to fix all of these common WordPress errors.

https://www.wpbeginner.com/common-wordpress-errors-and-how-to-fix-them/

5G information from CNET - July 2020

There is a lot of talk about 5G, some alarming and others positive. I'll post here several resources as reference and to make a decision if it's works for you: 

 5G handy glossary and some myths debunked 

=>  https://www.cnet.com/5g/?ftag=CAD-04-10aac3a&bhid=26824672969200884274889905229746&mid=12941740&cid=1290170515

The Pentagon's fight to kill Ligado's 5G network

The Defense Department says the FCC's approval of Ligado's petition to use satellite spectrum for 5G will destroy GPS.

5G: Everything you need to know

A big boost in speed and responsiveness is just the tip of the iceberg for the next-gen cellular technology being rolled out now. 5G made simple: https://www.cnet.com/videos/5g-made-simple/?ftag=CAD-04-10aac3a&bhid=26824672969200884274889905229746&mid=12941740&cid=1290170515 5G myths, debunked: 5G doesn't cause COVID-19 and won't replace 4G We clear up some of the confusion around the next-gen wireless tech. COVID-19 has pushed health care online -- and 5G will make it better Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon talks up mobile's role in helping combat the novel coronavirus

EXCEL tips

I will add here some of my EXCEL notes, I hope you'll find them useful as well. Information regarding selling products, Qty and unit price and getting the total: Source: https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-multiply-the-quantity-to-get-a-price-in-excel How to Multiply the Quantity to Get a Price in Excel By Carter McBride If you know the unit cost and the quantity of units you are buying, you can use Excel to automatically calculate the total cost for the order. By performing the calculation in Excel, you can update and change either the quantity purchased or the unit cost to update the total cost of the purchase. This is useful for an invoice spreadsheet so you do not need to recreate an invoice for each purchase.

Useful Digital Resources

Most of us have digital data we need to access securely. You might consider secure online and access anytime ad anywhere. We haven't used it yet. However if you have, let us know your experience. We always recommend having your own external hard drives. However there might be variety of file you might like to access often, hence this source would be great to sign up with.

Once you have your family photos and documents digitized, you would like to create your own book to share with your loved ones.

What are you going to do with all thoese digitized photos? How about creating special exciting gifts? Here is a cool source to consider. Personalize your petite & stylish brag book by choosing your eight best-loved photos and favorite fabric cover to fit your style. A unique and fun way to take your memories with you.

How about a love book with your special photos? Note: Disclosure: Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. Please understand that I have experienced all of these companies, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something through my links. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals

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Marketing private day schools

Several months ago, I was recommended by a friend of mine to join the Friends of HMADS.

Due to the lockdown, we have been holding Zoom meetings. Our next meeting is coming up soon. We will be presented by marketing video for the grand fundraising that the school needs to survive and give the most needed private day school education.

I did some research regarding marketing of private day schools and I came upon very useful tips on how to market. Advertising isn't marketing, you need branding, to stand out and show your real value to the community.

Here are the well written articles I compiled:

15 Fantastic Private School Marketing Ideas Jun 14, 2014 by Brandon Gaille

https://brandongaille.com/15-fantastic-private-school-marketing-ideas/ 

10 Tips for Effective School Marketing

https://www.outreach.com/10-tips-for-effective-school-marketing.aspx

Jagodowski, Stacy. "3 Ways to Market Your Private School." ThoughtCo, Feb. 11, 2020, thoughtco.com/ways-to-market-your-school-4084040.

12 Inexpensive and Easy Ways to Market Your School

May 15, 2013 | By Heather McGowan

How to Create a Marketing Plan for Your School By 

Stacy Jagodowski

Updated May 25, 2019

Choosing A Private School In Troubled Times by Updated April 22, 2020 | by Robert Kennedy

I hope you find the above sources useful.

Your comments and suggestions for effective outreach is very welcome.

Webdesign tips and notes

I was curious to know what the term " Nofollow Tag " meant. I came across is, while updating my google provided blog post. I see now google has implemented many changes and I sort of like it. You have the top bar of what you need to post a page.

Here is what I found out about Nofollow Tag:

Infographic: What Is The Nofollow Tag; When & How To Use It

The nofollow tag is a way publishers can tell search engines not to count some of their links to other pages as “votes” in favor of that content. Why would publishers need to block such votes? Doing so can help them avoid problems with search engines believing they are selling influence or are somehow involved

This is great explanation. What are your thoughts about it?

Webdesign for your business or personal website

It's the norm these days to have a website. It's not limited just for businesses. Individuals of various talents and needs, like to have their stand alone website.

If you have some time and you are a DIYer (Do It Yourself), you might like to try your hands at creating and maintaining your own website.

Weebly is one of them:



We have created various websites with weebly, check out sample portfolio.

​Now that you have your family photos digitized, you might like to have a website to share and enjoy them. Having your own website is a breeze. You no longer need to know coding. You can create password protected pages.

We will post here various resources to have your own website, get it hosted.
​If you need our help, please fill out this form, with brief description contact us.
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It's optional to have your own URL. However you will need a web hosting company, as well as maintain it regularly to keep it fresh and relevant.
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Step 1. Register your website if you like to chose a memorable URL - coming soon
Step 2. You need to get your website hosted - Weebly is a great hosting company. It has many DIY templates, as well as password protected pages. You might like to create your own family's website and share only with the people you select. Are you creative and in need of your own website, let Weebly is the answer. If you need our services to create your own website, please contact us.

Public Transportation innovations

We all have sat in heavy traffic. There are companies that are coming up with innovative ideas.

This one looks pretty interesting.

JPods in Queens

https://www.queensmobilitycompany.com/

If you have any other innovative solutions, please leave a message.

Financial resources

Work, teach, and learn from anywhere

In today's environment, more employees, educators, and students are working remotely. To help, we’ve gathered some free tools and resources you can use to stay connected and productive.


https://www.iheartbudgets.net/covid19-financial-resources/ COVID-19 Financial Resources: Relief To Those Impacted.