Laura Hough Creative – Articles.
Design, Branding & Web development tips, advice & inspiration.
Here you will find articles relating to Graphic & Web design, Branding, Print and Web Development. Many of these articles contain useful hints & tips that we have acquired during our time working in the creative industry.
How to install a free SSL certificate on your WordPress website.
Every website on the internet is vulnerable to hacking attempts. However, the sheer popularity of WordPress combined with the relative inexperience of some owners/administrators regarding security best practices, can often make WordPress websites an easy target. The team of developers behind the WordPress software itself go to great lengths to ensure the platform remains secure, […]
Creating a WordPress plugin to style WooCommerce
WooCommerce is a highly powerful eCommerce platform that can be greatly enhanced using any of the hundreds of extensions currently available. Built on WordPress, it acts as a modular system making it easy to add features and customisations. But what if you simply need to change the word “Cart” to “Basket”, add a “Continue Shopping” […]
Using the WordPress Media Uploader in your plugin options page.
If you are creating a WordPress plugin that requires your users to select or upload media from the plugin options page, it is a good idea to include the one that people feel familiar with. The core WordPress Media Uploader is relatively easy to implement and the user-friendly interface should make your users feel comfortable […]
When is the right time to rebrand?
A successful business will probably choose to rebrand at some point – it is part of the organic process of growth. The key to success however, is knowing when to undertake this process. A well timed rebrand can be a real investment. Time it poorly, however, and you may end up regretting the decision. A […]