The Product and Services I Use and Rely On
With all the noise online, how do you know what companies back their products with the support and updates you will need to rely on? That’s a difficult proposition even for me. After 25 years I know how to identify credible companies and reliable products and I do that by using their products for my own sites.
Below are needed plugins, services and providers you can rely on as you grown your site or Blog. I can vouch for these products and their support so you know you are in good hands!
Start with a Premium WordPress Theme
Your theme is the most important choice you will make! Using a premium theme with a solid framework that offers child themes for every look and application is a must have. Click here to review the themes I trust for my own sites..
WordPress Products and Services I Can Vouch for…
I have been a WPMU DEV member for almost a decade. Home of the indispensable Smush and Hummingbird Pro plugins and so much more. If you are going to invest in a premium WordPress product membership — this is a must have and should be at the top of your list!
WordPress Hosting
Which includes Genesis and StudioPress Child themes!
My other sites are hosted on SiteGround:
Plugins and Services
For a couple of my sites that do have comments enabled or get a ridiculous amount of spam sign-ups, I cannot speak highly enough about CleanTalk for Spam Protection.
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this page are “affiliate links.” I may receive a small commission — at no cost to you — if you purchase or signup for services I recommend and use on my own sites. You can read my full Affiliate Disclosure Statement here.
Unlike many others, I do not recommend a product or service simply for commissions alone. Unless I have personally used the product or service successfully, they do not get a slot on this page. If they meet my high expectations, then I am confident in referring these products, services and plugins to you.