So I have a client who has a WordPress site they moved from Hubspot. I have the whole blog downloaded from Hubspot and the csv files to import. How do I go about getting it all imported correctly in the WordPress site?
So I have a client who has a WordPress site they moved from Hubspot. I have the whole blog downloaded from Hubspot and the csv files to import. How do I go about getting it all imported correctly in the WordPress site?
Celebrating 2025: 12 Most Inspiring Posts That Defined the Year!
If you happen to be reading this in January, then it’s officially ‘Happy New Year!’ If it’s any other month, well, ‘Happy New Year’ anyway—because let’s face it, every day is just a chance to start fresh, much like your New Year’s resolution to stop binge-watching shows… which you’ve probably already forgotten by now!
I’m diving headfirst into 2026 with a parade of my 12 most beloved posts from 2025, all crafted by yours truly. Maybe they slipped under your radar, or perhaps you’re just itching to relive them—feel free to leave a fresh comment, even if you’ve already showered them with praise before. Because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a little comment déjà vu?
Click the links to view the posts.
January
Navigating the Social Media Landscape: My Journey with Five Platforms
I kicked the year off talking ‘Social Media,’ a subject that became a hot topic during 2025, sometimes for the wrong reasons.
Not only can social media be a ravenous beast in eating up a lot of your time, but it’s also a fantastic way to promote your blog posts, the posts of other bloggers (a great way to support other bloggers), and, best of all, it’s free to use unless you decide to pay for a subscription.
I not only shouted out the three social media platforms I’m still romancing, but I also gave a little eulogy for the ones I’ve ghosted. After all, as someone hilariously pointed out, ‘spreading yourself too thinly on social media is like trying to butter a piece of toast with a frozen brick of butter—good luck with that!’
February
Why Every Blogger Needs an Engaging ‘About’ Page: Key Elements and Tips
Do you know who you are? I hope most of you chimed in with a confident ‘Yes!’ But how well do you know the owners of the blogs you follow? I mean, do you really know them, or are they just mysterious internet wizards pulling strings from their lairs?
I’m still somewhat bemused by the number of bloggers who have an ‘About’ page that says, ‘This is the template for telling your audience a little about yourself and what you blog about,’ – well, something along those lines.
It’s truly wonderful to share a bit about yourself on your blog! You don’t need to provide a lot of information—a first name and a little insight into your location can go a long way. Plus, letting visitors know what your blog is about will help create a friendly connection and encourage them to explore your unique perspective!
As you’ll see in the comments section of the post, many bloggers won’t engage, let alone follow a blog that has no information about its host(s).
March
The Ultimate Guide to Engaging on Bluesky: Tips, Features, and Strategies for Success
Although published 10 months ago, this post from March 2025 is still attracting attention, making it my top pick of the month! If you’re a BlueSky user, this post is an absolute gem, offering you the fantastic opportunity to not just get your blog posts read but also to inspire meaningful engagement from your readers.
Bluesky can boost traffic and visitors to your blog.Even if you don’t have a Bluesky account yet, it’s worth a read, as the information contained within the post can apply to other social media platforms.
April
Astonishing! Some Bloggers Kill Off Comments On Their Blogs. Why?
Talking of engagement, imagine my shock when, in April, there was a lot of talk amongst bloggers about killing off commenting on their blogs.
Most of the talk was on social media, but I also noticed that some bloggers had decided to disable commenting on their posts, citing the amount of time it took to respond.
But isn’t that what blogging is all about? Being able to engage, discuss and ask questions? Check the comments for the answers.
May
The Best Ultimate Guide To Why Alt-Text Is Important
It’s a sad fact that not everyone who visits your blog can see images or photos. Fortunately, WordPress allows users to add Alt-Text to all images in blog posts. This helps visitors who use screen readers and other software that describe images to know what’s in them. Sadly, many bloggers don’t help these visitors by not adding Alt-Text to their pictures.
Don’t know what Alt-Text is? Check out the post for details. And once you read it, make it a mission to welcome everyone to your blog.
June
This Is The One Thing You Can Do To Help Bloggers
What’s the one thing you could do to help other bloggers?
I’m sure there are many different answers to that question, but the answer I give in my post is one that I’m positive the majority of bloggers want! Yes, there will be exceptions, and I’m sure one or two will tell me, but if you’re somebody who gives excuse after excuse as to why you can’t do this, then you’ve allowed the problem to beat you.
July
Flash Fiction – Crossroads Of Desire
I didn’t write as much flash fiction during 2025 as I had intended, but this piece of flash fiction was my favourite of the year. It involves two people you’d probably pass in the street most days. Meet Bill and his wife, both in the autumn years of their lives. Are they a normal couple you wouldn’t give a second look at, or are they two people who each come with a dark secret? Only you can decide, but only if you read the piece of flash fiction that gives you a glimpse into their lives.
This 4-minute read packs a punch.
I’ll be making amends and writing more flash fiction during 2026, so you better watch out!
August
5 Reasons Why Every Blogger Should Have a Contact Page and How to Build One
August was the flattest month for me, blogging-wise, in 2025. It felt like I was on a plateau with no way up or down. There was little to choose from in terms of blog posts because I didn’t publish much, but thankfully, this post got a lot of engagement, proving it wasn’t as quiet out there as I thought.
Ask yourself these questions. Why would anybody want to contact you? But more importantly, how easy is it to contact you via your blog other than by leaving you a comment? Remember that leaving a comment isn’t always the right way to contact someone. After all, anyone visiting your blog can read comments. Are you missing out on any golden opportunities? Check the post for full details. You may be surprised.
September
This New WordPress Feature Helps Promote The Blogs You Love
I had to take an unexpected blogging break in September, but thankfully, this post had already been published before I departed. And I wasn’t disappointed with the reaction in the comments section to something the majority of WordPress users had no idea existed.
Short but sweet, this blog post from September 2025 packed as much of a punch as Bill and his wife did in July.
October
Where To Legally Source Amazing Images For Your Blog Posts
The latter quarter of 2025 saw me focusing very much on copyright issues, with many bloggers believing that their blogs are so small and private, nobody will care if they use images, photographs, or any material, including song lyrics, that are copyrighted. How wrong they are.
If you can not guarantee that the material or images you are using in your blog posts are free to use, then are you breaking the law? And, even worse, could you be fined?
November
The Latest Blogging and Publishing Scams You Need to Be Aware Of Now
How many of you believe that you’d never get scammed online?
With the advent of AI, the perpetration of scams has become significantly more sophisticated, leading to an alarming increase in the number of individuals who are susceptible to such deceit.
Different scams are emerging continuously, yet it appears increasingly challenging to identify them. Are you equipped to recognize a scam?
December
5 ‘Questionable’ Photos That Give You The Chance To Say Who You Are
In November, I shared my exciting decision to dive back into my passion for photography blogging, but this time with a fresh perspective. Although I had paused my photography posts in the past due to engagement challenges, I’m now thrilled to explore new ways to connect and inspire my audience.
This post not only showcased more of my own photography but also offered readers a wonderful opportunity to share a bit about themselves. Success! Engagement flourished, and I ended the year just as I hoped, fostering genuine connections rather than mere visits masked by guilt.
Finally, a glimpse into the inside of 2025 for my blog.
How well did your blog perform in 2025?A busy blogging year full of creativity and engagement.
What was your favourite blog post of 2025 on your blog? Why did it resonate with you? What’s the most significant lesson you learned about blogging and engaging with your audience in 2025?
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How to Enable or Disable the Falling Snow Effect on Your WordPress Blog
Have you noticed that snow is falling on some WordPress blogs? As you read the post, small flakes of snow gently drift down. Meanwhile, on other blogs, like mine, there’s no snow.
WordPress introduced the festive snowfall feature a few years ago. It only works when reading a post via the WordPress website. You won’t see it if you’re reading a post in the WordPress Reader or the Jetpack App unless you click through to the website. This time, it runs until 4th January 2026. But how do you turn the feature on or off? Easy – follow my instructions.
I’m not a lover of anything moving onscreen while I’m reading, as I find it distracting. However, I know that many bloggers love the idea of gently drifting snowflakes while they read blog posts during the festive season.
The choice is yours. And now you know how to switch on or turn off snow falling on your blog.
For the above instructions, I’m using a desktop computer. The falling snow effect is only controlled through your WordPress.com dashboard, not the Jetpack mobile app.
Is it snowing on your blog? If not, do you want it to snow? Let me know why you like or dislike the idea of snowflakes drifting on WordPress blogs.
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November 2025 – This is a first! But I Have Good Reasons
The past three months have been busy outside the world of blogging, so much so that I didn’t get the chance to write and publish monthly round-up posts for September or October.
Did I feel bad? Did I apologise? No. Sometimes life gets in the way of schedules, and my blogging routine was thrown off course, but it happens to everyone, and nobody needs to apologise. From what I saw, my posts from September, October and November continued to receive engagement, and for me, it’s all about interacting with other bloggers, writers, and readers.
Better late than never. Without further ado, here is the monthly round-up for the past three months on Hugh’s Views and News.
This New WordPress Feature Helps Promote The Blogs You Love
Bloggers/Authors: Are You Ready For A Writing Challenge?
Where To Legally Source Amazing Images For Your Blog Posts
9 Important Options on Your WordPress Blog to Check Now!
Experience the Magic of Spring in Paris! But not as you know it!
4 Never Before Seen Photos And Why You Need To See Them
The Latest Blogging and Publishing Scams You Need to Be Aware Of Now
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The Latest Blogging and Publishing Scams You Need to Be Aware Of Now
Let me begin with a new scam that is unrelated to blogging or publishing. It’s a scam that comes via a voicemail message on mobile phones.
I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve had the same call and message saying, ‘Please add my number to WhatsApp.’ Each time, the number the scammer uses is slightly different, but it’s always the voice of the same woman.
Thanks to Apple’s advanced AI, my phone now does a great job at identifying spam calls and sends them straight to voicemail. It doesn’t even ring. The spammers’ numbers then show in my call list, which I mark as ‘Spam – Delete and send details to Apple.’ I should add that since I enabled AI on my phone, the number of spam calls I receive has dropped significantly.
The latest Blogging scams
Recently, I encountered a concerning blogging email scam. It purportedly originated from WordPress, claiming that my payment details were incorrect in my account and included a link for me to click to rectify them.
I immediately recognised the email as fraudulent because the email failed to address me by name. All it said was ‘Dear WordPress User,’ But what alarmed me was that the same scammer went on to also send me the same email through the ‘Contact Hugh‘ form on my blog, neglecting to begin the message with ‘Dear Hugh.’ It’s important to note that I request anyone using the form to begin their message with ‘Dear Hugh,’ as this practice helps identify potential spam, particularly from automated spam bots.
I don’t know how the scammer obtained my email address, but it must have appeared on a list with some connection to WordPress. This is likely how they discovered I had a WordPress blog, although nowhere on my blog do I provide an email address. Anyone wanting to contact me must go via the ‘Contact Hugh’ form.
Although this was an easy scam for me to spot, I still feel bad for any blogger who falls for it. If you are unsure whether an email from WordPress is genuine, always log in to your WordPress account to verify any details. Never click on any uninvited links and never give an email address anywhere on your blog.
Image generated using WordPress AIHowever, more concerning was news of a blogging scam that involved using royalty-free platforms, such as Pixabay. Author, writer and blogger Jacqueline Lambert left a comment on my recent post, Where To Legally Source Amazing Images For Your Blog Posts.’ outlining how she was almost scammed by a company after using a royalty-free image from Pixabay on one of her posts.
I strongly encourage you to read Jacqueline’s insightful post ‘Bloggers Beware The Copyright Trolls – Even If You Use Royalty-Free Images‘ to glean valuable lessons from her experience. It is imperative to remain vigilant and not become a target of such scams that specifically seek to exploit bloggers.
I would also like to reiterate that downloading and publishing copyrighted images or photographs on your blog is strictly prohibited. Always verify that such materials are free for use. This also applies to reblogging blog posts from other bloggers that contain images or photos. If you share copyrighted images from another blogger’s post, you could be fined.
A plea to you – yes, you!
Despite my recent post addressing copyright infringement, I continue to observe bloggers (you know who you are) using images and photos in their posts without proper attribution regarding their sources. They probably believe that nobody will come after them for downloading and using copyrighted images, but I know of two bloggers who have been fined for doing so. Never believe that it will never happen to you.
Even if the images and photos are your own, I recommend that you indicate in your post that they are your property. If you don’t believe me, read Jacqueline’s post. As she elaborates, numerous companies are employing image recognition technology to scan the internet for unauthorised use of images and photographs, especially in blogging posts. Some bloggers have even been threatened with legal action and fines for using their own pictures.
The latest publishing scam
My thanks again to Jacqueline, who recently published a guest post by author Peter Barber about a publishing scam he fell for. Titled ‘Publish and Be Damned: How I Got Scammed, Learned My Lesson, and Came Out Fighting‘, Peter details how he fell head-over-heels for a scam many authors will probably encounter at some point in their writing lives. I urge you to read his post and learn from it because it could happen to you.
Are you aware of any current scams related to blogging or publishing? Please share details in the comments section. Have you ever fallen victim to a blogging or publishing scam? If so, what happened?
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9 Important Options on Your WordPress Blog to Check Now!
I’m surprised by how many bloggers miss the opportunity of having their posts shared for free by not displaying sharing buttons on their blog posts.
Of course, some bloggers don’t want any of their posts shared, but they tend to be in the minority.
In today’s digital age, having social sharing buttons on your blog is crucial for expanding your reach and boosting engagement. This post will guide you through the steps to add sharing buttons to your WordPress blog and emphasise the benefits of including them.
For the purpose of this guide, I’m using an iMac desktop computer.
To add and edit sharing buttons on your WordPress.com blog, follow these steps:
You’ll be taken to the ‘Sharing Options‘ page of your blog, where you will see a variety of options that include –
Let’s have a look at each of these options and what they mean.
Available services – This displays any sharing buttons not currently visible on your blog. To add an available sharing button, drag it to the ‘Enabled services‘ box and click the ‘Save‘ button at the bottom of the page.
There is also an ‘Add a new service‘ link that, when clicked, allows a user to add new sharing services that are not currently available on WordPress.
Enabled Services – This section shows all the sharing buttons currently on display on your blog. Here’s an image of the sharing buttons available on my blog posts and pages.
Sharing buttons on Hugh’s Views And News blog.Notice the ‘Customise buttons‘ link under the buttons. Click this to be taken straight to the ‘Sharing options‘ page of your blog.
You may also have noticed the ‘More‘ sharing button. This is where you can group certain sharing buttons under one button. To do this, simply drag the buttons you want to hide to the ‘Services dragged here will be hidden behind a share button‘ box. On my blog, the ‘More‘ button includes sharing buttons for ‘X’, ‘Email’ and ‘Print.’
Hide sharing buttons behind one button.Live preview – This section shows how the sharing buttons display on your blog.
Button style – There are four options to choose from.
On my blog, I have chosen sharing buttons to show ‘Icon + Text’ as this helps those using speech software know which sharing button is which. If you use ‘Icon only,’ speech software won’t know what each sharing button is.
Sharing label – This section allows users to change and display their own message above their sharing buttons. Simply add the text you want and click the save button.
Show buttons on – Choose where on your blog you want sharing buttons to appear. Place a tick next to the options and click the save button.
Choose where you want the sharing buttons to display on your blog.WordPress.com Likes are – This is where you can turn off (or on) the ‘Like’ button on blog posts and pages.
WordPress.com Reblog button – This is where you can turn off (or on) the reblog button on blog posts and pages.
Comment Likes are – This is where you can turn off (or on) the availability of a ‘like’ button on comments on your blog.
Top tip: If you have an account on a social media platform, remember to ensure that there is a sharing button for that platform on your blog. You don’t need to remove share buttons where you don’t have an account, as other bloggers and readers may want to share your posts and pages to their own social media accounts. For example, I don’t have a Facebook account, but I allow visitors to my blog to share my posts and pages on their Facebook accounts.
But, at the end of the day, it’s your decision as to how many sharing buttons you want to display on your blog.
Advantages of Having Sharing Buttons on Your Blog
By integrating sharing buttons into your WordPress blog, you not only make it easier for readers to share your posts but also create new opportunities for engagement and growth.
Summary:
I want to open up the conversation and hear from you. What social media platforms do you find most effective for sharing your blog content? Have you noticed an increase in your blog traffic after adding sharing buttons? How much of a difference has it made? Have you experimented with the different button styles? Which one do you think looks best on your blog? If you could add one feature to the sharing buttons on your blog, what would it be and why?
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Hallo und "Help, please" an die WordPress-Expert*innen hier,
Ich komme über Suchmaschine und Chat-KI leider überhaupt nicht mehr weiter.
Habe mein Theme zu 2025 gewechselt (Permalinkstruktur hat sich nicht verändert). Seitdem funktionieren die Filter über Kategorien und Schlagworte nicht mehr. Statt der gefilterten Ergebnisse werden einfach immer alle Beiträge angezeigt. Woran kann das liegen und wie kann ich das beheben?
Thx a billion im Voraus. ✨
#WebDev friends, I could use your advice! 💡💻
I’m working on improving my #WordPress portfolio page at https://laniecarmelo.tech. My current portfolio is here: https://laniecarmelo.tech/dev-in-progress. I thought I was happy with the setup, but I realized it’s not filterable, which I definitely need as I add more projects! 😅
Each project includes a description, GitHub link, live demo, screenshot, and embedded demo. As a #BlindDeveloper, I can't visually assess layout changes, so I’d love any feedback on both functionality and design.
Now I’m looking for solutions:
1️⃣ Can anyone recommend #AccessibleWordPress plugins for filterable portfolios?
2️⃣ Any way to add filtering to my existing setup without server access?
3️⃣ Tips for keeping the portfolio page #accessibility-friendly and well-organized?
Thanks in advance for your help! 🙏
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Does anyone know of a spam plugin that automatically marks posts with repeated keywords as spam. I don't need anything more complex.
(Yes, I know about Akismet. Do not want! Anything substantially more complex than what I'm asking about is likely to be looked at with suspicion, and not used.)
I get a lot of spam of the form:
"fnord fnord fnord
[blah]"
"glibble glibble glibble
[blah]"
I know these keywords are put there to see whether the comment is published. Marking these automatically as spam would cut down on a lot of crap.
Thanks.
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I've searched, not finding useful posts, hoping for help. I have a personal Wordpress blog bikestylespokane.com. It has a bunch of pages with random unknown "author" bios clearly set up to get clicks to various sites. I never authorized these and they don't show on the actual Author list. Only found them accidentally looking at my stats report. Any way to find/delete in batches? How do I stop these from being created? Screenshot example below.
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Wordpress.com backup plugin question:
I just installed "UpdraftPlus" plugin to backup my Wordpress site.
It can backup to GDrive. But the access it requires seems excessive. Apart from having access to the specific folder that it's backing up to, which is understandable, it also wants access to be able to download and see ALL my GDrive files.
That's not right, right?
Anyone recommend a Wordpress backup plugin that is safer than this?
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