Speckyboy Design Magazine

Speckyboy Design Magazine was established in October 2007 as the personal freelance web design site of Paul Andrew. Over time, we shifted our focus and transformed into the design resource magazine you find today. We provide valuable tutorials, efficient techniques, and a variety of helpful resources, along with inspiring artwork. Our content spans web design and development, graphic design, advertising, mobile development, and we even enjoy sharing the occasional Lego-related post. We are passionate about featuring the most creative and cutting-edge web design styles, keeping you informed about the latest design trends, and showcasing new web technologies… You’re going to love what we have to offer!

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How to Use AI to Enhance Your WordPress Blog — Speckyboy

1 week ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

Blogging is still at the heart of WordPress’s strengths. The content management system (CMS) started as a blogging platform and continues to shine. Its goal is to democratize publishing, after all. Those old-school roots are still evident. However, new technologies are here to help you take your blog to the next level. We’re talking (of course) about artificial intelligence (AI). AI tools can make blogging easier and more efficient.
How to Combat AI Bot Traffic on Your Website — Speckyboy

1 week ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming a staple for web developers. We use them to write and troubleshoot code, analyze data, and more. We’re finding new uses for these models every day. The downside is in how AI models gather information. They scrape the web and index the data. For instance, AI doesn’t “know” WordPress without first indexing related documentation, tutorials, and code snippets. It doesn’t conjure answers out of thin air. There are a few issues with this.
How WordPress Agencies Can Improve Site Building Efficiency — Speckyboy

1 week ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

WordPress Agencies and freelancers frequently juggle multiple projects. For example, building two or more websites at once. It’s not uncommon to find yourself repeating the same processes. It slows progress and places more burden on your schedule. Efficiency is the antidote to this kind of chaos. It’s all about finding the right tools and techniques for getting more done with less effort. Thankfully, there are plenty of options out there for busy developers.
Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks — Speckyboy

1 week ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

Custom fields are among WordPress’s most powerful features. They allow us to customize the front and back end of a website, and there are all manner of creative uses for them. Everything from displaying niche content to changing page layouts based on field values is possible. Traditionally, using custom fields meant navigating obstacles. They require coding knowledge or a plugin to render field data. Implementing them can be time-consuming and out of reach for some users.
8 Best Free Security WordPress Plugins — Speckyboy

3 weeks ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

Keeping your website secure is a 24/7 job. The right tools help keep watch – even when you can’t. They could be the difference between a hacked site and business as usual. WordPress security plugins are one part of that equation. Along with quality hosting and users practicing secure habits, a plugin can thwart common attacks. They act as the last line of defense against hackers. Adding an extra layer of protection is important, as WordPress is a preferred target due to its popularity.
A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress — Speckyboy

3 weeks ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

Adding custom code to your WordPress website is powerful. You can add virtually any type of functionality. That’s great – but it also comes with responsibility. The output of your code must be secure. Otherwise, a malicious actor could take advantage. For example, they could execute a rogue JavaScript or PHP snippet to spread malware. It puts users at risk and is a mess to clean up. Thankfully, WordPress provides a way to prevent these sorts of attacks.
7 Top Starter & Barebone Themes for WordPress Development — Speckyboy

1 month ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

Every website we build is unique. They serve different purposes, such as driving sales, facilitating discussion, publishing information, and converting leads. They also offer different looks and functionality. That’s what makes WordPress a great platform. The content management system (CMS) can power virtually any website. Its flexibility is a boon to freelancers and agencies. Still, starting each site from scratch is a pain. You’ll find yourself repeating the same processes.
8 Comic-Inspired Snippets Powered by CSS & JavaScript — Speckyboy

1 month ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

Comics have served as an inspiration to many of us. They impact every corner of our culture. Just try going to the movies without at least one comic-based film showing. It seems nearly impossible. Their style has also crept into web design. We see it in bold colors, outrageous typography, and unique layouts. Advancements in both CSS and JavaScript allow designers to bring these styles to life. There is no shortage of ways to add comic-inspired flair to your website.
How to Troubleshoot & Debug WordPress Code With AI — Speckyboy

1 month ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

You can write custom code to make WordPress do all manner of things. Whether creating custom plugins or tweaking your theme’s layout, there’s a way to make it happen. As they say, code is poetry. Writing code is full of ups and downs, though. You may have the perfect idea for achieving a goal – if only for that nasty bug you can’t resolve. Just think of how many hours we’ve spent debugging. They account for many long days and nights. Full disclosure: I still feel the effects of such trauma.
The Best Practices for Managing Your Client's WordPress Sites — Speckyboy

1 month ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

There’s nothing like the feeling of launching a new website. It’s the excitement of a happy client and a great addition to your portfolio. You can even admire all the cool things you did with WordPress. But as that chapter ends, another one begins. We’re talking about website management. It’s all about keeping your client’s site in tip-top shape throughout its lifecycle. But there’s more to the process than hitting the “update” button every so often. Modern websites are more complex than ever.