I Spent 20 Hours Testing 60+ Niche WordPress Themes, and There Are Some Elephants in the Repo
Recently, I was working on a rewrite of one of our theme list posts and in the process I tested over 30 themes. By the end, I came to the unfortunate conclusion that the majority were junk. My gut feeling was that the “shiny cover, empty box” syndrome I encountered was more widespread than only (more…)...
BHN Talk Radio (9-18-24): Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs gets indicted;Tito Jackson dies at 70; venture capital firm settles
By Black Headline News BREAKING: In this episode of BHN Talk Radio Show, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones review breaking news concerning Sean Combs, charged in Manhattan federal court with sex trafficking and other federal offenses. Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and William...
WordCamp US 2024 Kicks Off On September 17!
Hey there, WordPress fans! I am checking in today to let you know that WordCamp US 2024 is about to kick off! (more…)...
Best Cheap WordPress Hosting: 7 Options That Are Both Cheap and Efficient
I’ve been working with WordPress hosting for years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned about “cheap” WordPress hosting plans, it’s that they’re only cheap for the first year. After that, the renewal rates kick in, and suddenly…well, tough luck, pay up! (more…)...
Last night’s second presidential debate shows a stark contrast between two candidates’ narrative on the recent economic fails of the United States
Although issues about immigration and abortion were prevalent topics, the economics of the United States and the need for a stable leader to handle it was at the forefront of tonight’s debate fight By Julia Ann Dudley Najieb – Black Headline News Vice President Harris appears to just be getting started, seemingly prepared for...
Join Black Headline News during tonight’s second presidential debate, first for Vice President Kamala Harris
Subscribe for free to Black Headline News as a site member to watch freely and join in the live online chat. By Black Headline News Tonight’s second 2024 presidential debate, first for Vice President Kamala Harris can be watched live starting at 6:00 PM PDT/8:00 PM CDT/9:00 PM EDT on several mainstream online TV channels,...
10 Best WordPress Hosting Providers of 2024 Compared and Tested
Ever since we started this site, we’ve been deeply involved in the topic of hosting a WordPress website. Personally, it wasn’t something I deliberately set out to learn that much about; rather, the topic found me. If you’re using WordPress, hosting is just essential, and there’s no way to ignore it. You just can’t run...
BHN Radio: (9-3-24)-MPox worries spread to the US; fake social media accounts push election propaganda; high toxic metals found in multiple women feminine products
By Black Headline News In this episode, news show hosts Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones talk about the latest breaking news concerning Monkey pox: BREAKING: WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in...
Automattic Wants to Migrate 500+ Million Tumblr Blogs to WordPress
If you like ambitious projects, I think this news tidbit will be right up your alley. In late August, Matt Mullenweg and Automattic announced plans to migrate all of the existing Tumblr websites to WordPress. Given that Tumblr hosts more than half a billion blogs (yes – that’s a “B”), I think this might just...
WordCamp US 2024 Schedule Released: Get Ready for the Event!
If you’re attending WordCamp US 2024 in person or online, I have great news! In late August, we got our first look at the full lineup and schedule for this year’s event, which will be held in Portland, Oregon from September 17-20. (more…)...