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Wenmin Chen, Boston based freelance web designer and developer

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Resources

Resources

It can be overwhelming to decide among a myriad of products and services online. Therefore, I have put together a list of my favorite web design and development resources, many of which have been extremely helpful in my web design and development journey. Hopefully, this list can be a useful resource for other budding web designers and/or developers. Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links. 

WordPress Theme

  • Genesis Framework is a popular framework by StudioPress for development WordPress sites. It comes with SEO optimized code and airtight security features.

Site Development

  • Local by Flywheel is my favorite local WordPress development tool. It is free and it makes setting up local WordPress installs a breeze. You can manage multiple local installs from a single dashboard, and save them as blueprints for later use.
  • All-in-One WP Migration is the best migration plugin I have ever used. It is smart enough to detect the site’s url and make changes accordingly.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

  • Yoast SEO Academy offers free and premium training on SEO as well as how to best utilize its popular SEO plugin.
  • Moz Beginner’s Guide to SEO is a free resource that provides comprehensive information on Search Engine Optimization.
  • Google SEO starter guide is a free resource on Search Engine Optimization put together by Google.
  • SEO Resource list of the SEO Ace has a great list of SEO blogs you can follow.

Web Hosting

  • WP Engine is a managed WordPress hosting with good customer support. You can get three months free on annual plans. When you sign up for a hosting plan with WP Engine, you’ll also gain access to several premium Genesis child themes for free.
  • Kinsta is another terrific managed WordPress hosting with excellent customer support.

Technical Training and Education

  • Carrie Dils is an excellent resource on the Genesis Framework and WordPress. Her tutorials on Linkein Learning and her blog have made me a better WordPress developer.
  • Bill Erickson is a WordPress developer who writes extensively about Genesis, Gutenberg editor, and WordPress development in general. His blog has been a valuable resource in my web design and development work.
  • The Net Ninja is a terrific resource for learning web development for free.
  • WP Beginner is a beginner’s guide for novice WordPress developers.
  • Learn to Code HTML & CSS covers a variety of web design and development topics from beginning to advanced levels. The explanations are clear and the site is highly organized.
  • Code Academy offers free online courses that teach you the basics of a number of programming languages.

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About

Hi, I am Wenmin, a freelance web designer and developer based in Greater Boston who specializes in WordPress sites. Whether it’s an information site, a blog, or an eCommerce website, I can craft a one-of-kind website that appeals to your target audience. If you are interested in my website services, please check out my portfolio and contact me for a custom quote.

Featured Porfolio

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