Headless WordPress by WP Engine and Elementor
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Oyster® Academy: Separate programs for HR leaders and job-seekers
Oyster® Academy is the perfect resource for someone looking to build skills as a remote worker or learn how to take their distributed team to the next level.
Oyster® Academy helps to:
- Learn from real-world pros
- Make an immediate impact
- Boost your credibility
- Connect with peers
There are two programs: one for HR leaders who want to upskill their organizations for distributed work and one for job-seekers looking to level up their ability to work in a remote organization.
Distributed Bootcamp
Distributed Bootcamp is designed for global talent who want to optimize their skills to appeal to employers abroad. Our distributed working experts and educators teamed up to create a future-proof learning journey.
Distributed Bootcamp Coach
The Distributed Bootcamp Coach prepares People Leaders to upskill teams by teaching you how to empower your organization with best practices for distributed communication and collaboration.
In the Coach program, you’ll learn how to facilitate Distributed Bootcamp in your organization.
Hosting your first WordPress site on AWS for free for first 3 months on 5$/10$ per month plan
For hosting progannum.com, I was considering a managed WordPress plan that has a reputation of meeting mission critical needs and yet most cost effective. Out of numerous, I considered WP Engine and Nexcess given my association with them as agency and affiliate partner for my other entities. The third option which I finally opted was AWS. Given my past experience hosting WordPress sites on Amazon Lightsail using Plesk Web Admin edition, I found AWS the most cost effective one. While Plesk Web Admin comes free with a Lightsail instance, more managed features can be activated by pro Plesk subscription. On the downside, there will be limited support from both AWS and Plesk unlike WP Engine and Nexcess where you get 24×7 customer support and true managed WordPress environment with few clicks, easy install of WordPress site.
Reading ratings/reviews on Trustpilot is a great way to leverage experience from past and present customers about a brand. Unlike the likes of G2 and Capterra where paid reviews lead to a bias, Trustpilot appears far more trustworthy.
WPEngine has its one site WordPress managed hosting plan starting from 30$ when paid monthly (keeping aside initial discounts). With Nexcess, it is 19$ per month.
Initially I contemplated applying for AWS Activate Founders Credit.
But as could be seen later in the screenshots, not approved. The reason should be I had already availed AWS Activate Founders Credit for one of my other entities in 2020 being granted 1350$ AWS credit (1,000 USD in AWS credits, valid for two years, and $350 USD in AWS Developer Support credits valid for one year).
Registering for an AWS account
Applying for AWS Activate
Launching WordPress site on Lightsail @5$ per month plan with first 3 months free making use of Plesk Web Admin option (free version)
The free Lighsail instance that is provided for 3 months is apparently for one AWS account, one instance. As could be seen from the screenshots above, I was not allowed to activate 10$ plan and instead asked to get in touch with the AWS Support. As I raised a ticket, I received a phone call over which the AWS Support agent enquired about the no. of instances I am planning to use. He further said that for one user, they allow one free instance and that he will help activate 10$ plan. As I already in the meantime activated 5$ plan, I was told that for this AWS account, it will not be possible now to revert to the free 10$ plan trial of 3 months. If indeed I needed to activate 10$ AWS Lightsail plan (with initial 3 months free), then I might need to register a fresh AWS account. I decided to continue with the 5$ plan.
Interesting to note is that each AWS Lightsail instance launched on Plesk hosting stack (Plesk Web Admin edition) allows 3 WordPress websites. So with a 5$ per month AWS Lightsail plan, you can have 3 WordPress sites up and running. Obviously you will need to upgrade your AWS Lightsail instance from 5$ per month to higher in case memory and resources exhausted.
Once AWS Lighsail instance activated with Plesk Hosting Stack, next process is to move to Plesk dashboard and from there launch WordPress instance.
Here is the process explained in my earlier articles:
- Plesk Hosting Stack on Ubuntu: 3 websites under one instance with plans starting 5$ per month on Amazon Lightsail and a demo of migration with free Migrate Guru plugin
- Managing multiple WordPress websites under one AWS Lightsail hosting plan through Plesk
Also by upgrading your Plesk Web Admin edition, you can get more managed WordPress features and upto 30 domains (websites) instead of 3 domains.
Read our review about AWS Lightsail and Plesk here on TrustRadius: AWS Lightsail: Highly recommended for launching WordPress websites
Although AWS Activate credit was not approved, within few days of opening the AWS account received an email of offer of 300$ AWS credit. This should be more than sufficient to avail AWS Lightsail hosting for free for the WordPress site for more than 12 months of their 5$/10$ per month plan.
GotResumeBuilder.com: Free resume builder software for students and library users
In today’s highly competitive job market, having a well-crafted resume can make all the difference in landing your dream job. However, creating a professional-looking resume from scratch can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t have experience in the field. This is where online resume builders like GotResumeBuilder come in.
GotResumeBuilder is a web-based platform that allows users to create a visually appealing and professional-looking resume in just a few minutes. The platform boasts a user-friendly interface that makes the resume-building process simple and intuitive, even for those who are not familiar with resume writing. The platform is also completely free to use for students, which is a bonus for those students who are on a tight budget.
One of the standout features of GotResumeBuilder is its extensive library of pre-designed templates. Users can choose from a variety of different styles, colors, and layouts to find the perfect template for their needs. The templates are modern and sleek, and they are designed to showcase your skills and experience in the best possible light. Additionally, the platform allows users to customize their resumes with different fonts, colors, and sections, giving them complete control over the final product.
Another great feature of GotResumeBuilder is its built-in resume analyzer. This tool checks your resume for common errors and suggests improvements to help you make your resume more effective. It checks for spelling and grammar mistakes, analyzes the readability of your text, and ensures that your resume includes all the necessary sections and information.
Once you have completed your resume, GotResumeBuilder allows you to save and download it in a variety of different file formats, including PDF, HTML, and TXT. Even a shareable link can be also generated which can be password protected. This makes it easy to share your resume with potential employers, either by email or by uploading it to job search websites.
In conclusion, GotResumeBuilder is an excellent resource for anyone who needs to create a professional-looking resume quickly and easily. Its user-friendly interface, extensive library of templates, and built-in resume analyzer make it one of the best online resume builders available today. So why not give GotResumeBuilder a try and see how it can help you take the first step towards your dream job?
While we recommend GotResumeBuilder for students being it is free for them, we find its premium plan pricey @5.98$ per month. Since as basic as download PDF/Word is included only with the premium plan, free plan for users other than students and library users seems of limited use.
Beyond basic, free WooCommerce: How to develop own functionalities
Given pro grade plugins by WooCommerce are not affordable to many, any suggestion on how to develop own solutions for similar outcomes. For instance, I need an online form (with calculator) that user will fill, followed by making an online payment. Also, users submitting the form are added as customer (as part of user list).
Specially, I would like to know why there are so many pro grade forms software? Can online forms be not created by us as user in a simpler way. Without forms integrated with WooCommerce, core WordPress start appearing too limited. Without community feature integrated with WooCommerce, could anyone suggest me a learning path to develop such functionalities inhouse? Any reference to learning guides, courses, tutorials appreciated.
Seeking recommended plugins for tax filing service
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Beyond basic, free WooCommerce: How to develop own functionalities
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Beyond basic, free WooCommerce: How to develop own functionalities
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Beyond basic, free WooCommerce: How to develop own functionalities
by u/DigitalSplendid in WordPress
Beyond basic, free WooCommerce: How to develop own functionalities
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Beyond basic, free WooCommerce: How to develop own functionalities
by u/DigitalSplendid in WordPress