Simple is hard
Making things simple isn’t as easy at it seems. Apple’s iPhone is often regarded as being a more simple alternative to Android, while maintaining many…
The Brilliance Blog
Explore our Latest Bright Ideas
Websites
Malware is getting worse, so keep your website secure
A popular form of malware on computers is known as “ransomware”. This malware will lock up all of your files and encrypt them, and the only…
Presidential hopefuls love WordPress
As you may know, we love WordPress and use it for the core of every site we build. We have our reasons for using it,…
WordPress version 4.3 is here
WordPress version 4.3 has just been released (you can download it here) and includes a variety of nice additions. While there are quite a few…
What is a custom post type?
When using WordPress, most people stick to the built-in “posts” and “pages”. However, WordPress also has a powerful feature available called “custom post types”. While they…
The Importance of Having an Effective Website
I have an addiction to new technology. When the Apple Watch was announced, I set my alarm clock for 3 am so that I could…
WordPress 4.2 has been released
WordPress version 4.2 has just been released and you can download it here. While there are no major security fixes in this release, it solves…
WordCamp Panel Discussion: UX / Web Design
This past month I had the privilege of moderating a panel at WordCamp Atlanta. We were given an hour to discuss website design and user…
WordCamp Atlanta 2015: Planning your website from concept to launch
This weekend every WordPress newbie, expert, and everyone in between is gathering in Atlanta to talk about the framework we all love: WordPress. We will…
Give your website a workout for the New Year
A new year equals a fresh start for so many of us, so why not your website? Here are 8 things you can do to whip your website…
Single page web sites are trendy, but are they really what you need?
A popular trend in websites lately is a single-page design. An example would be this theme from StudioPress; it has a few sub-pages, but is…
WordPress 4.1 has been released
WordPress version 4.1 has just been released and it’s available for download now. While this isn’t a security-focused update (provided you’re already on 4.0.1), it’s…
Heatmap Tools Help Your Business Learn From Website Visitor Data
Google Analytics is a great tool to see how visitors interact with your website. You can see where they came from, what pages they viewed,…
WordPress releases important security patch, version 4.0.1
WordPress has just released version 4.0.1, which is a small update that helps to resolve some potentially nasty security holes and everyone is encouraged to…
The state of WordPress in 2014
This past weekend at WordCamp San Francisco, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg delivered his annual “State of the Word” speech and had some interesting things to…
