Having just developed a new site for Jackson Williams band, it wasn't long before an issue arose that needed to be looked into and figured out.Being a band, they release music through Bandcamp, … Read more about How to embed Bandcamp shortcodes in a self hosted WordPress site (without Jetpack)
New site for Jackson Williams band, and my first site using GeneratePress
We're delighted to have worked with the North Wales based band Jackson Williams to develop a new website for them to tell the world about their lovely brand of original folk and Americana.They … Read more about New site for Jackson Williams band, and my first site using GeneratePress
Using Toolset to make a WordPress Testimonials plugin
Discover how you can make a complete Wordpress testimonials system for your website, using Toolset. No coding knowledge required! … Read more about Using Toolset to make a WordPress Testimonials plugin
How to use isotope to filter custom post types using Toolset (Types and Views)
Toolset is a wonderful way to build customised websites and develop your Wordpress site beyond a basic level. Add fancy filtering with isotope. This tutorial shows you how. … Read more about How to use isotope to filter custom post types using Toolset (Types and Views)
New site launch: North Wales Social Care and Well-being Improvement Collaborative
The North Wales Social Care and Well-being Improvement Collaborative (let's call it NWSCWIC for the sake of my fingers) is a fabulous new agency to support the implementation of the Social Services … Read more about New site launch: North Wales Social Care and Well-being Improvement Collaborative
How to publish your Annual Report as a website.
Annual reports can be very dull, can't they? Who wants to force an audience to wade through a linear, very long PDF document, when you could offer them an interactive version instead? Allow people the … Read more about How to publish your Annual Report as a website.
My facebook ads account got hacked – what happened next?
I recently had the unpleasant experience of discovering that someone had hacked my facebook advertisers account and set up an ad to spend £1200 per day! Here's what I did about it, and the response I … Read more about My facebook ads account got hacked – what happened next?
Using Toolset to develop Conwy disability network
A brand new site focused around disability issues for families within the Conwy County Borough area. … Read more about Using Toolset to develop Conwy disability network
A new website for the North Wales Safeguarding Board
I'm very pleased to announce the launch of a new site for the North Wales Safeguarding Board. … Read more about A new website for the North Wales Safeguarding Board
Denbighshire artist Carol A Wynne has a new website
Denbighshire based artist Carol A Wynne has just launched a new website with the help of DarkStar Digital. … Read more about Denbighshire artist Carol A Wynne has a new website
Switching to a Genesis theme increased my traffic by 300%
Before actually seeing the evidence in my own stats panel, I would not have thought it was possible that merely changing themes could have such a drastic effect on my site stats. … Read more about Switching to a Genesis theme increased my traffic by 300%
Best WordPress multilingual plugin for a bilingual (Welsh) site.
The search for the perfect Wordpress multilingual plugin was a tricky one, but after trying several alternatives, I finally found the perfect solution to creating a bilingual site. … Read more about Best WordPress multilingual plugin for a bilingual (Welsh) site.
Is this the best example of web hosting customer support you’ve ever seen?
The unthinkable had just happened. One of my sites went offline and I wasn't sure why. The response I got from my hosting company? Unbelievably awesome! … Read more about Is this the best example of web hosting customer support you’ve ever seen?
New domain names for Wales, available to purchase from 1st March (St David’s day!)
Do you have a website with a Welsh connection? Did you know you can now buy domain names ending in .wales and .cymru? … Read more about New domain names for Wales, available to purchase from 1st March (St David’s day!)
Hello World, DarkStar Digital says Hi (and how can I help?)
Welcome to DarkStar Digital!My name is Alan, and as far as the internet is concerned, I've been here since the very beginning of time, more or less. … Read more about Hello World, DarkStar Digital says Hi (and how can I help?)