Let’s talk caching, shall we? In this episode, I’ll explain what caching is, when you should use it, and what are the pitfalls you need to look out for. Of course, I’ll also suggest that if you aren’t comfortable getting your hands dirty, that

Web Storage Wars

Mar 25th, 2021 11m 20s

Where should you store files on the web is a question almost as old as the web itself. Ok, so the obvious answer is on the filesystem of your webserver. On the surface that makes sense, unless you have a busy website with multiple web servers (

YAGNI: You and Your User’s Data

Feb 16th, 2021 9m 44s

Collecting user data and tracking users across the web is a hot topic. For some, it’s nice to have, for others, it’s their entire business model. Let’s talk about what we collect, what we do with it, and the principle of YAGNI. 🔗 Show Links: S

Do I Need a Maintenance Contract for My Website?

Jan 28th, 2021 11m 37s

This is a question every successful site owner asks themselves at some point. Do I need a maintenance contract? I mean do I really REALLY need a maintenance contract? Let’s dive into that question because it’s a little more complex than you mig

The 2020 Grab Bag Episode

Dec 2nd, 2020 14m 38s

Over the past year, I’ve been collecting questions that have been asked of me at webinars but I’ve not been able to answer because of time. In this episode of “The Geek 2 English Podcast”, I answer 10 of those questions. (Well, and one bonus qu

Your Site Security Checklist

Oct 21st, 2020 11m 42s

Security is every site owners #2 job, right behind actually selling a product. But security is such a nebulous term. it means different things to different people. In this episode, I break it down for you. I give you a checklist of things to ma

How Many Plugins Is Too Many?

Sep 17th, 2020 11m 53s

What’s that plugin do? If you can’t look at your list of plugins and answer this question, then this episode is for you. We discuss how plugins affect your site performance, what you can do to make sure your site is running at optimal speed, an

Do I REALLY need to hire a developer?

Aug 12th, 2020 17m 16s

It’s the question every budding e-commerce site owner and entrepreneur has to ask themselves. As soon as an idea begins to form in their head, they start seeing pieces they aren’t sure how to build. So they have to do some soul searching and as

Routine Website Maintenance and Why It’s Important

Jul 20th, 2020 9m 19s

Is routine maintenance on your website really worth it? I mean…really? Join host Cal Evans as he walks you through the different parts of website maintenance. He’ll show you why a small investment every month in time can save you huge down the

Secret SEO Trick: Be Relevant

Jun 25th, 2020 9m 47s

There’s a secret that SEO consultant’s don’t want you to know. There is only one way to consistently get search engines to display your content. In this episode, we discuss that secret and how you as a site owner can exploit it for your own ben

Preparing Your Site for Black Friday: How Early Is Too Early?

May 28th, 2020 58m 24s

Host Cal Evans is joined by guests Bob (@bobwp) Dunn, TJ (@ecommerceaholic) Gamble, and Phillip (@philwinkle) Jackson for this special edition of The Geek 2 English Podcast. Listen as the experts talk about what store owners need to be thinking

Is My Website Safe?

Apr 23rd, 2020 14m 40s

Is my website safe? It’s probably not as safe as you think it is. Join us for this episode of the Geek 2 English podcast where host Cal Evans talks about Shrek (the original movie), Grizzly Bears, and WordPress site security. 🔗 Show Links: Clo

The Secret Life of Plugins

Mar 25th, 2020 12m 55s

Plugins are ubiquitous these days in WordPress sites. Site owners would never consider using WordPress without them. But that hasn’t always been the case. In this episode of the Geek 2 English podcast we are going to look at what a plugin is, w

Secure Certificates: Free or Paid?

Feb 25th, 2020 11m 34s

For the non-technical, the question of “What kind of secure certificate is best for my website?” can be a daunting one. There are premium certificates, basic certificates, and free certificates. Are they all equal, and if now, what are the impo

Coming Soon!

Jan 18th, 2020 33s

Welcome to the Geek 2 English Podcast Each month we will bring you a new technical topic explained in plain English. ✔️ No insider lingo. ✔️ No unexplained technical terms. ✔️ No developer speak. We help you understand technical topics. We tran

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