https://webguy.io/blogWeb and TechnologyTue, 03 Mar 2026 00:14:55 +0000en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1https://webguy.io/blog/why-i-stopped-paying-600-year-for-a-wordpress-caching-plugin/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:14:55 +0000https://webguy.io/blog/?p=1601857A caching plugin serves a static HTML file instead of running PHP and database queries on every page load. That’s it. That’s the whole thing. It’s one of the oldest, simplest performance tricks in web development, and somehow it became one of the most expensive products in the entire WordPress ecosystem. I used WP Rocket ... Why I Stopped Paying $600/Year for a WordPress Caching Plugin

The post Why I Stopped Paying $600/Year for a WordPress Caching Plugin first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/when-ai-cant-identify-your-movie-6000-cases-where-human-experts-succeeded/Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:49:35 +0000https://webguy.io/blog/?p=1601851AI movie finders like ChatGPT, Claude, and WhatIsMyMovie are impressive tools. They can identify most mainstream films in seconds. But they fail more often than you think. Since 2012, the Filmfind community has identified over 6,000 movies that people couldn’t find anywhere else. With 10,000+ movie enthusiasts and nearly 20,000 questions posted over a decade, ... When AI Can’t Identify Your Movie: 6,000+ Cases Where Human Experts Succeeded

The post When AI Can’t Identify Your Movie: 6,000+ Cases Where Human Experts Succeeded first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-import-google-reviews-into-wordpress/Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:48:32 +0000https://webguy.io/blog/?p=1601831Most of my ideas are born from necessity or curiosity. I had a client that needed better review management for their WordPress site, so the creative problem-solving began… I needed a good existing plugin that supports reviews as a custom post type, with schema. I like, use, and already recommend Site Reviews. I was surprised ... How to Import Google Reviews into WordPress

The post How to Import Google Reviews into WordPress first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-get-a-truly-free-logo-design-by-a-real-human-professional/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:48:45 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=1601440If you Google “free logo design,” you’ll be overrun with websites that offer a so-called “free” logo design maker, but not an actual human designer. Also, you’ll likely have to create an account and pay extra in order to even download a usable file format of your logo. Basically, you’ll find everything but free logo ... How to Get a Truly Free Logo Design by a Real Human Professional

The post How to Get a Truly Free Logo Design by a Real Human Professional first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-find-and-apply-for-remote-gigs-without-having-to-register-pay-or-have-platform-lock-in/Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:00:45 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=1601409Hint: there are very few places where you can find access to gigs like that, but I’ll share in this post a list of the best ones I’ve been able to find in all my years. The vast majority of job board websites (like Upwork or Fiverr) are middleman platforms that impose their rules on ... How to Find and Apply for Remote Gigs without Having to Register, Pay, or Have Platform Lock-in

The post How to Find and Apply for Remote Gigs without Having to Register, Pay, or Have Platform Lock-in first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/needmylogo-relaunch-free-logo-designs-in-exchange-for-feedback/Sat, 23 Nov 2019 15:39:11 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=5086I’ve been designing logos for over a decade; even so, I’m certainly not an expert nor am I even a great logo designer; however, I do enjoy designing logos and I think I’m pretty good at it, especially for the low fee I charge ($50-$100). While I continue learning and getting better year-over-year, I do ... NeedMyLogo Relaunch: Free Logo Designs in Exchange for Feedback

The post NeedMyLogo Relaunch: Free Logo Designs in Exchange for Feedback first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/writing-for-techpost/Tue, 21 May 2019 05:44:20 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=5037Not that I wrote all that often here on my personal blog anyway, I just wanted to drop a quick announcement that I’ll mostly be writing over at Techpost now, a tech community my friend Trent and I created. Unlike my personal blog, Techpost will be a multi-author content site, and actually, anyone who’s interested ... Writing for Techpost

The post Writing for Techpost first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/the-truth-about-business/Sun, 18 Nov 2018 23:06:57 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=5003The bottom line for all businesses, is to make as much money as possible. In theory, there’s nothing wrong with that. After all, that’s the entire point of business, right? However, the problem lies in how far a business is willing to go to achieve that goal, pushing the boundaries of what’s legal, and often, ... The Truth About Business

The post The Truth About Business first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/finding-the-perfect-pricing-model-for-clients-over-the-years/Sun, 11 Feb 2018 02:12:55 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4857Education and experience never end. There truly isn’t a place you reach where you can finally say: “Alright; complete; my expertise is perfect.” Even the “10,000 Hour Rule” has its criticisms. That said, after 12 years of being a professional web designer, I’m confident in saying I’ve figured a few things out. One of those ... Finding the Perfect Pricing Model for Clients Over the Years

The post Finding the Perfect Pricing Model for Clients Over the Years first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/the-logo-design-price-debate-an-experiment-that-will-make-some-angry/Wed, 03 Jan 2018 01:04:56 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4834You get what you pay for, right? Well, there are plenty who do not agree with that sentiment or model, and aspire to provide quality and affordability. I’m a seasoned professional; I provide quality work; I don’t charge exorbitant fees; I’ve had hundreds of satisfied clients over the past decade, and have remained successfully self-employed ... The Logo Design Price Debate: An Experiment that will Make Some Angry

The post The Logo Design Price Debate: An Experiment that will Make Some Angry first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-get-the-best-quality-business-card-prints/Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:38:31 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4698For years I’ve been dissatisfied with the quality of my business card prints. Considering it’s pretty standard for business cards to be crappy and the fact that most people don’t complain, I let it go figuring it just was what it was. However, as the years passed, so did my standards increase. Finally being frustrated ... How to Get the Best Quality Business Card Prints

The post How to Get the Best Quality Business Card Prints first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/the-best-overall-web-host-of-2017-an-honest-bluehost-review/Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:26:18 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4654After over a decade of being a professional web designer and a webmaster for clients on dozens of different hosts, including all the most popular ones, I have to say, overall, Bluehost is still the best. Pay close attention to the fact that I emphasize overall, as this is very intentional. The reason for this, ... The Best Overall Web Host of 2017 — An Honest Bluehost Review

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The post If You Have Users, Simplicity is Paramount first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-hire-remotely/Tue, 27 Sep 2016 10:32:22 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4503I previously wrote on How to Work Remotely. Now, I throw some tips out there from the other side. While I’ve worked remotely for over a decade, I’ve also hired and managed teams remotely on several occasions in that time as well. I would have to say that the most important lesson that I’ve learned ... How to Hire Remotely

The post How to Hire Remotely first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/9-5-vs-self-employment/Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:17:50 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4474I designed the above graph more as an anecdotal thought experiment as opposed to an accurate analysis based on any sort of available research or data. But, I feel it fairly and accurately makes the point of what I and many other self-employed professionals go through. Of course, there are certainly outliers on both sides ... 9-5 vs Self-employment

The post 9-5 vs Self-employment first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/the-false-equivalence-that-simple-is-the-same-as-ugly/Tue, 14 Jun 2016 20:55:54 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4430As a minimalist web designer, this has been an uphill battle throughout my entire career, and I’ve heard simple designs referred to in every derogatory manner imaginable: plain, bad, boring, ugly, broken, stupid, dated, unprofessional, incomplete, and on and on. The truth is that minimalism is a philosophy, a very carefully considered methodology. Like a ... The False Equivalence that Simple is the Same as Ugly

The post The False Equivalence that Simple is the Same as Ugly first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/web-hosting-guide-how-do-i-find-the-right-web-host-for-me/Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:25:38 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4408There are certainly no shortage of options when it comes to finding a service to help you host your website. There’s also been a huge explosion of cloud web hosts like Amazon, build-a-site web hosts like Squarespace, Wix, Weebly, and Shopify, and managed hosts like Pagely, WP Engine, and Rackspace, as well as traditional web ... Web Hosting Guide — How Do I Find the Right Web Host for Me?

The post Web Hosting Guide — How Do I Find the Right Web Host for Me? first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/the-s-in-https-stands-for-sexy/Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:02:48 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4399I wanted to run-down a quick analysis on our recent obsession with that green padlock that gives us the warm and fuzzies all over. What exactly is it; what exactly does it mean; what exactly does it do? When you see https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) alongside a solid padlock with no error messages in ... The “S” in https Stands for Sexy

The post The “S” in https Stands for Sexy first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-work-remotely/Wed, 25 May 2016 08:22:35 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4373In reference to the image above: “Amateur Wireless Station” — Ha! That’s a perfect nickname for my office. Sadly, phrases like “Work from home!” and “Be your own boss!” have become synonymous with scams and spam. Well, I have worked from home and been my own boss successfully and legitimately for over a decade now. ... How to Work Remotely

The post How to Work Remotely first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/professionals-where-have-all-the-good-manners-gone/Sat, 12 Mar 2016 21:36:17 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=5185The first thought many people might have when reading the header of this article is: “When were there ever good manners in the professional/business/corporate world?” And they probably have a good point. I think many people in business do think of it as a dog eat dog arena. It’s also become pretty common knowledge that ... Professionals: Where Have All the Good Manners Gone?

The post Professionals: Where Have All the Good Manners Gone? first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-disagree-without-arguing/Sun, 06 Mar 2016 20:30:45 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4354While the English language is very precise, it’s still very difficult to communicate with others with understanding and proficiency. Across culture, the very meanings of words don’t always hold. Take the word argue, perhaps a word with the most incorrect negative connotation there is, and while the header of this article is probably the most ... How to Disagree without Arguing

The post How to Disagree without Arguing first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/data-is-the-new-currency-when-free-isnt-really-free/Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:36:14 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4346There’s no such thing as a free lunch, as they say. There are a lot of recurring themes on my blog, and one of them that I cover quite a bit, is privacy. About how it’s an illusion, about how big companies don’t care about your privacy, and also about how they can use your ... Data is the New Currency: When Free isn’t Really Free

The post Data is the New Currency: When Free isn’t Really Free first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/first-impressions-are-meaningless-i-like-to-give-people-an-actual-chance/Tue, 23 Feb 2016 04:00:19 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4337Of course, when any generalized statement like this is made, it should be a given always that it falls within reason, as there are always exceptions to the rule and extremes to consider. For example, whether it’s a job interview or a first date, showing up without having taken a shower, with mustard stains all ... First Impressions are Meaningless — I Like to Give People an Actual Chance

The post First Impressions are Meaningless — I Like to Give People an Actual Chance first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-create-a-slack-chat-community-with-auto-invites/Wed, 03 Feb 2016 04:59:06 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4321UPDATE — Just ignore everything below and go here: https://my.slack.com/admin/shared_invites. Hands-down, the easiest solution. UPDATE: New Public/Shared Slack Invite Links — The solution below that I’ve written might be obsolete very soon. Slack has no doubt taken notice how many communities (not just company teams) are utilizing Slack. They haven’t given in completely yet, but ... How to Create a Slack Chat Community with Auto-invites

The post How to Create a Slack Chat Community with Auto-invites first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-delete-disqus-threads/Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:23:39 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=4298Unfortunately, there’s no direct way to delete threads with Disqus. However, the following is the best workaround possible in order to pseudo-delete them: Optional Step If it’s important to you that the comments themselves are deleted and not be accessible anywhere, you’ll need to delete them individually first, from: https://yoursite.disqus.com/admin/moderate/#/all. Replace yoursite with your site ... How to Delete Disqus Threads

The post How to Delete Disqus Threads first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/there-is-no-right-way-or-wrong-way-to-do-anything/Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:59:05 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=5188…only the popular way. To do something only for the sake of it being the popular way, even though it otherwise doesn’t fit your best interest or desires is not a good reason to choose that route at all. My whole life I’ve been told that I was doing it wrong, that things must be ... There is No Right Way Or Wrong Way to Do Anything

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The post Check it Once, Check it Twice, Check it a Million Times… You’re Still Going to Make a Mistake first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/the-outcome-of-a-decision-doesnt-dictate-whether-it-was-the-right-decision/Wed, 11 Nov 2015 22:40:34 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=5195This may in fact be my most frustrating pet peeve. Professional gamblers probably understand this lesson better than no one else, but many people follow a more limited and linear logic. You bet on red and it lands on black, they say: “Should of gone with black.” You bet on black and it lands on ... The Outcome of a Decision Doesn’t Dictate Whether it was the Right Decision

The post The Outcome of a Decision Doesn’t Dictate Whether it was the Right Decision first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-cleanup-a-php-ini-file/Mon, 29 Jun 2015 22:20:49 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3703If like me, you hate programmer comments and like to keep your files super clean and straight to the point when you’re working on personal projects or projects only you manage and you also manage your PHP settings from a php.ini file, this how-to may be for you. Using an advanced text editor like TextWrangler ... How to Cleanup a php.ini File

The post How to Cleanup a php.ini File first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/how-to-delete-q2a-spam-users-in-bulk/Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:38:31 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3696If you’re using the Q2A (Question2Answer) software to run a site, you’ll no doubt have struggled with spam. While there are a number of plugins (scroll down to “Anti-spam tools”) as well as built-in settings one can balance to combat spam occurring in the first place, as this software becomes more popular and supported by ... How to Delete Q2A Spam Users in Bulk

The post How to Delete Q2A Spam Users in Bulk first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/selling-on-flippa/Sat, 27 Jun 2015 21:14:28 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3688Even though I’ve been selling on Flippa for the past 7 years (or at least trying to), I’ve only recently gotten into the groove of it. In my experience, what I’ve learned so far is that Flippa buyers aren’t much interested in only domains (unless they’re strikingly good one-word domains like water.com, books.com, etc.), but ... Selling on Flippa

The post Selling on Flippa first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/craigslist-still-crazy-after-all-these-years/Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:27:20 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3646Within the last year I’ve started browsing craigslist for projects again, along with all of its eccentricities and flaky users, it is still one of the best places to find work. Recently, I applied for a logo design project and here was the reply I got: “I appreciate you taking to time to consider my ... craigslist — Still Crazy After All These Years

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The post The Unfortunate Side of Business (Legal Issues) first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/life-is-full-of-mistakes-business-is-no-different/Tue, 27 May 2014 05:40:07 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3527I’ve made mistakes my whole life, as I will until the day I die, no different from you or anyone else that ever did, does, or will exist. Yet, despite this commonality of all human beings being fallible, which one could argue, is essentially the human condition, most of us fight, irrationally, ignorantly, and egotistically ... Life is Full of Mistakes, Business is No Different

The post Life is Full of Mistakes, Business is No Different first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/most-annoying-4-word-sequence-in-the-entire-english-language-but-the-computer-says/Sat, 08 Feb 2014 03:38:45 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3475This article is years in the making and I guarantee I’m not the only one that has been frustrated to anger by this brain-cell-killing issue. Here’s the scenario: you call up customer support for say an unpaid bill notice that you know for certain, you damn-well paid. The conversation may go something like this: Customer ... Most Annoying 4-Word Sequence in the Entire English Language: “But, the computer says…”

The post Most Annoying 4-Word Sequence in the Entire English Language: “But, the computer says…” first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/tired-of-technology/Fri, 24 Jan 2014 22:10:06 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3463Woh, for a tech blog, that’s about as cynical and ironic of a header as you can get, but it’s true. As much as I feel some days like completely deleting all those many social profiles I’ve built, wiping out all my websites, blogs, and comments across the web, tossing my laptop in the trash, ... Tired of Technology

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The post Domain Brokers first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/education-vs-experience/Fri, 12 Jul 2013 03:59:47 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3365UPDATE — I’d like to quickly create a preamble for the point I’m trying to convey. I’m in no way, shape, or form attempting to bash or dissuade people from going to college. This isn’t an examination of college education itself. What I’m really addressing is the faulty societal views that some people have of ... Education vs Experience

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The post The New Twitter API v1.1 Nightmares Solved! first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/netflix-the-game-changer-not-new/Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:11:04 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3170Netflix was pretty much a game-changer day one of its incarnation. I wrote about this three years ago, though it was true long before that. Strangely, others are now only finally coming around (seeing articles popping up as if any of this is actually new) to what I thought was inevitable even before I wrote ... Netflix: The Game Changer (Not New)

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