• Updated: Monitor your website and database uptime

    I have made some changes to the website and database monitoring script which I published in March 2016. A summary of these changes: The script can be used in PHP versions older than 5.4.0. The script has been work with PHP Server Monitor, an open-source self hosted monitoring solution. You can view the code on Github here, ...
  • Using statuscake.com to monitor your website and database uptime

    Note: Updates have been added since this article was originally written. These updates are listed at the bottom of this page, click here to view them. This guide will show you how you can monitor your website and database uptime using a free service from Status Cake (https://www.statuscake.com). Once you have setup an account, you will ...
  • Browser testing matrix

    If you’re building websites or Web apps, you will always need to ensure your product works well in a multitude of different browsers, operating systems and devices. To provide good testing documentation you will need a Browser Matrix. I have found the need for one myself,  I thought it will help others if I provide ...
  • WordPress Site Settings Plugin

    Learn how to create and use the WordPress site settings plugin I have created. This plugin will allow you or your client to easily edit a WordPress website's details such as the telephone number, META Keywords, Footer text, etc.