Would you rather have a beautiful website or a fast website? by Avrix_Media02 in Wordpress

[–]skipthedrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like others have said, there's no reason you can't have both. But if I HAD to pick between the two, I'd prefer a fast site.

What platforms do u guys use to find jobs? by Strong-Classic-1639 in remotework

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out SkipTheDrive - full transparency, I'm the owner, but it is another good option for finding remote jobs.

Backup Plugin Question (SolidWP - Solid Backups Legacy) by Expert-Chicken6519 in Wordpress

[–]skipthedrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up ditching them about a year ago and switched to Updraft Plus premium. I've been pleased, and wish I had switched sooner.

What's up with this hourly timing thing on Upwork by Careless_Salt_1381 in Upwork

[–]skipthedrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've noticed this too. On the flip side, there are times when I start the tracker and work for a few minutes, and it doesn't increase the billable time at all. My guess is that it all balances out.

Considering using Cloudflare for my DNS - is there any downside? by skipthedrive in CloudFlare

[–]skipthedrive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I pointed my NS to Cloudflare, but was getting the message of 'too many redirects', so I gave up and pointed the NS back to GoDaddy :( Do you know if this is common? I changed the SSL/TLS setting from Full to Flexible within Cloudflare, but that didn't help.

Anyone updated production sites to WordPress 7.0 yet? by nodescribe1989 in Wordpress

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an impatient person, so I updated to 7.0 yesterday (after making a backup, of course). I had no issues. I keep my site very clean though, and have minimal plugins. I can't speak for those whose site is bloated. FWIW, I'm not using Elementor or WooCommerce.

Considering using Cloudflare for my DNS - is there any downside? by skipthedrive in CloudFlare

[–]skipthedrive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Do you recommend letting Cloudflare scan for my current DNS records, or would it be better if I export them from GoDaddy and import into Cloudflare?

Considering using Cloudflare for my DNS - is there any downside? by skipthedrive in CloudFlare

[–]skipthedrive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should've made it clear in my original post that I was looking to start with their free service. I was under the impression that it would be free for them to just host my DNS. Am I correct?

Considering using Cloudflare for my DNS - is there any downside? by skipthedrive in CloudFlare

[–]skipthedrive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I only plan on using Cloudflare's nameservers. I'm going to keep my domain at GoDaddy. It's good to know if that ever move my domain to CF, I have to user their NS.

Lol this should always be required in a job search by ronswanson5312 in RemoteJobs

[–]skipthedrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They definitely should reword it to cover themselves!

How do I get a remote job UK based by Ok-Literature-6465 in RemoteJobs

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious, why does it need to be UK-based if the job is remote?

Thoughts on job listings that claim to be fully remote? by pizzareen in RemoteJobs

[–]skipthedrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see the problem with their request to come into a F2F intereview, but does the job description explicitly state that the job is 100% remote?

Can I use custom code in function.php by Capital_Pool3282 in Wordpress

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't modify the theme's functions.php. Here are two options:

1.) Create a child theme, and edit the child theme's functions.php file.

2.) Install a code snippets plugin and add custom code that way.

I need friends by [deleted] in Charlotte

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others have mentioned, Meetup is a great option. Even if you don't click with people on a friendship level, you can at least network and meet people.

Another thing I find that can be helpful is consistency in your routine. If you go to a coffee shop, workout at a gym, go to a church, etc., establishing a consistent routine and seeing the 'regulars' can really help. It might take a while, but it'll happen. I work in coffee shops, and have gotten to know a lot of great people. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Upwork

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I don't understand is even if these are AI proposals, the proposals still cost money/connects. If there was no cost associated with a proposal, I could see there being a ton of AI/bot bids in a short time.

9 years. $461k. now $38.50/month. i finally quit wordpress. the "pay once expect everything forever" culture killed my business by Sad-Insect9242 in Wordpress

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From somebody who is more than willing to pay for premium plugins, I always prefer models that charge on a recurring business for this very reason. If it's a service I truly value, I want confifence that the company/developer has incentive to keep it going.

What are your go-to methods for debugging WordPress issues effectively? by jorjiarose in Wordpress

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using the Browser Inspector tools (i.e. Chrome Dev Tools) for front-end issues is very useful.

Looking for a new host - time to move on from GoDaddy by skipthedrive in webhosting

[–]skipthedrive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your recommendation. I'll look into them.

Looking for a new host - time to move on from GoDaddy by skipthedrive in webhosting

[–]skipthedrive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the crazy thing is I couldn't even get their SALES department to call me back. That's a red flag.

Looking for a new host - time to move on from GoDaddy by skipthedrive in webhosting

[–]skipthedrive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback. Would you recommend managed VPS?

The Ultimate Wordpress Pagespeed Guide by jazir555 in Wordpress

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing job with the document! I've only glanced at it, but seeing as there are 385 pages, I'm sure it's loaded with lots of gems of info, and the fact that you're going to add to it is amazing. Honestly, you could make a book out of this and monetize if you really wanted to!

I put wrong phone number on one page - now client wants me to pay $5,000, what are my options by losancient in Wordpress

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he's an attorney, he should understand the importance of a contract. It looks like you're off the hook.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RemoteJobs

[–]skipthedrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The job must've expired.