Param Chahal, Author at TemplateToaster Blog

Param Chahal

Param Chahal, the mind behind TemplateToaster have more than a decade of industry experience. He wishes to render his pool of wisdom on to the world by contributing with content ideas here on this blog through a team of dedicated editors and writers.

WordPress vs Joomla vs Drupal 2023 Comparison

Last updated on October 24, 2023Param Chahal

Choosing a content management system for your website? Not sure about which CMS is the best choice for you? With so many options available this can be a very confusing decision to make. Needless to say, it is also the biggest decision since it will build the foundation on which your website would run. In most of the scenarios, the choice of the CMS that works is different for different systems. Amongst other things, it depends upon your website goals, technical proficiency, budget and other constraints. In this article, will compare 3 of the most widely used content management systems and help you choose one that fits your requirements. Read ahead for a complete WordPress vs Joomla vs Drupal comparison.

Redirect HTTP to HTTPS : Tutorial for Beginners

Last updated on October 1, 2020Param Chahal

Redirect HTTP to HTTPS webmaster seo guide blog

Heard the buzz around SSL and HTTPS enabled websites? As an increasing number of websites are adopting HTTPS, it seems that HTTPS is the way ahead for all data transfers on the Web. Are you still contemplating on whether to make the switch from HTTP to HTTPS for your website? Have you already decided to redirect HTTP to HTTPS for your website? Are you wondering about how to go about this not-so-simple looking task of moving your website or blog to HTTPS? Not to worry, we have recently upgraded the TemplateToaster blog to HTTPS and have all the steps tried and tested. Read ahead, for a step-by-step tutorial to redirect HTTP to HTTPS.

rel=”noopener noreferrer”: Tutorial for Beginners

Last updated on September 30, 2020Param Chahal

rel="no referrer noopener" SEO issues after WordPress 4.7.4 Update blog

When you search on Google, a page opens with many sites listed. For a novice, they are just randomly placed on the page but an internet versed person, specifically an SEO geek, knows they are placed according to rank. Recently, people from this very SEO community, who are using the latest version of WordPress 4.7.4, started facing a problem. As soon as they insert target=”_blank” into a hyperlink, WordPress automatically adds another mysterious code (at least for SEO guys) which is – rel=”noreferrer noopener”. Now the commotion is if it will disrupt the SEO point or not? Continue reading as I researched on the matter and followed various SEO and Coding communities, took views from people involved and found an actual answer to the issue!

Hardening WordPress Security: Tutorial for beginners

Last updated on July 16, 2021Param Chahal

WordPress Security Hardening for Beginners to Advanced Blog

With the growing impact of Internet on all facets of life, websites are increasingly dealing with private and sensitive customer data. A security breach can lead to your website getting hacked. It can result in a major security lapse for well-established businesses. It could potentially lead to irreparable damage to your reputation. Website developers need to understand security issues and take steps towards hardening WordPress security. As a web developer, you need to be able to assess the risks you’re facing. WordPress security is a complicated topic. In this article, we help you gain an overall better understanding of WordPress security. We also explain techniques to minimise and manage the security risks to your WordPress website. Most of these techniques are general and also, can be used for other Content Management Systems like Joomla, Magento etc.

WordPress Functions Cheat Sheet: The Quick & Handy Guide for Developers

Last updated on April 22, 2021Param Chahal

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Most WordPress themes and plugins look for ways to create lists of posts based on multiple conditions and criteria. You often need to determine what you need on a page and pulls posts accordingly. You may also need to use other information from the requests if you wish to create optimized pages. The WordPress database stores all data for posts, pages, comments, categories, tags, custom fields, users, site URLs etc. If we need more information on these then we need a way to extract this from the database. Writing direct SQL queries is not easy and not recommended. In this cheat sheet, we primarily look at the WordPress functions that provide an easy and reliable way to work with the database.

WooCommerce 3.0 Update! “Bionic-Butterfly” has Arrived

Last updated on June 14, 2021Param Chahal

WooCommerce users have finally gotten the long awaited update. Yes, WooCommerce 3.0 is here. With more than 22,189,854 downloads, WooCommerce is proud to be the backbone of nearly 28% online stores making it the most popular e-commerce platform.

How to Set Up SSL Aabsolutely Free Using Let’s Encrypt

Last updated on September 2, 2022Param Chahal

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How to set up SSL using Let’s Encrypt? If you also been on the lookout for free and trusted SSL certificates and wondering how to install them? Then you are at the right place. Here in this guide, I will unveil how to set up free SSL using Let’s Encrypt. So, let’s dive in!

Best Graphic Design Software: Top Tools for Professionals & Beginners

Last updated on December 16, 2024Param Chahal

Looking for the best graphic design software? Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, choosing the right tool can elevate your creative projects. Explore the top software for photo editing, logo design, web layouts, and more. From Adobe Photoshop to free options like GIMP, discover the features, pricing, and benefits of each to find the perfect match for your design needs.

Dreamweaver Alternative: Microsoft Visual Studio Code – Free and Open Source for Windows, Linux and Mac

Last updated on September 30, 2020Param Chahal

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Dreamweaver, launched around two decades back, was one of the big Adobe releases till date. Packed with a heap of functionality and smart features, it took the web designing industry by storm. Only price users had (still have, though) to pay for this all-in-one package is its hefty subscription fee. With time, however, a lot of open-source Dreamweaver alternative tools came up which gave the paid ones a run for their money (literally speaking), but were soon overhauled for some reason or the other.

Sell WordPress Themes/Plugins Online: 6 Killer Actionable Methods

Last updated on December 4, 2020Param Chahal

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The simple truth is that even if you may have created the best WordPress theme/plugin in the market, it may never sell! The sooner you accept this truth, the sooner you will make money.

SEO vs SEM vs SMO vs SMM: Which one is best for you?

Last updated on September 30, 2020Param Chahal

For some of us, SEO, SMO, SEM, and SMM, might as well be gibberish, however, these are the terms that lead to an increase in traffic and ultimately money. Falling under the umbrella term of Internet Marketing, these are some acronyms that you need to know and understand before you dive into experimenting with them.

WordPress Settings API: Creating Custom Theme Options Yourself

Last updated on January 31, 2024Param Chahal

WordPress Settings API How to Create Theme Options

As a Theme Developer/Designer, you must always be thinking about what additional you can provide to your customers or clients. Well, the answer is Custom Theme Options! Yes, you can customize your theme with WordPress Settings API which helps users with options to seamlessly modify its appearance. This is what you need right now and stay ahead in the game.

Opt-in Forms: The Evolution of Pop-ups to Capture Email Leads

Last updated on April 19, 2021Param Chahal

You’ve got mail!

What began as a happy thought, web marketers turned it into dread, and emails found themselves headed straight towards spam. Not a happy thought for marketers that had been tiptoeing the line of annoyance. Then came opt-in forms and all was well in the world again.

Create SEO Friendly Images For WordPress: Optimize Images For Web

Last updated on April 21, 2021Param Chahal

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Do you know optimized images for the web will increase the chances of a better SEO ranking for your website? Understanding image optimization and the techniques for creating SEO-friendly images can be really helpful. This guide includes the tested and tried methods to optimize your images. So, without any further ado, let’s dig deeper and find about them. Here we go!

Squarespace vs WordPress + TemplateToaster: The Solo vs The Fusion

Last updated on April 19, 2021Param Chahal

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WordPress, the first thing that strikes in our minds every time we think of website building. WordPress is an immensely popular open source Content Management System(CMS) and is very intuitive. But, you need to have a good knowledge of coding to explore the possibilities to the fullest i.e. you need to be an expert or hire one to bring the best out of it.

Google AMP: WordPress Businesses MUST Implement it (Why?)

Last updated on April 19, 2021Param Chahal

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What a WordPress Business needs in today’s world, is a decreased bounce rate, an increased SEO ranking and a genie that makes them both a possibility! Fast forward to the present world’s genie – Google, who made this possible with AMPs! When WordPress decided to jump on board, an already great scenario became perfect for users with a WordPress Business.

Email Address Harvesting: How do spammers gather private email addresses?

Last updated on November 16, 2023Param Chahal

Tired of sorting and deleting loads of Spam from your mail accounts. Do you wonder if you can put a stop to receiving Spam? Well yes, follow some simple rules and protect your email details from Email Address Harvesting.

List of Best WordPress Menu Plugins (2023)

Last updated on June 8, 2023Param Chahal

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Want to design multi-layered, sophisticated menus for your website? Building and styling website menus are easily accomplished with the WordPress Menu Plugins.

The WordPress Themes and Theme Frameworks provide an excellent system to design great-looking website menus. The modern Navigation Menus, however, seem to be strikingly different from the menus that were in use a few years back. The WordPress themes and customizations continue to provide menus that work with the theme concept. Mega Menus are the way ahead for larger sites with lots of pages for diverse products or services. With WordPress menu plugins you can add highly responsive, extremely attractive and device friendly mega menus into your websites.

Inkscape vs Illustrator: Which Graphic Design Software is Best for You?

Last updated on December 12, 2024Param Chahal

Choosing the right vector graphics tool can significantly impact your design projects. In this detailed comparison of Inkscape vs Illustrator, we explore their features, usability, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you make an informed decision. Whether you’re looking for free and accessible Graphic Design Software like Inkscape or the professional-grade power of Adobe Illustrator, this guide breaks down everything you need to know. Perfect for designers, illustrators, and logo creators, this article will help you pick the tool that best fits your creative needs.

11 WordPress Captcha Plugins: How to Install them (2024)

Last updated on January 17, 2024Param Chahal

I wanted to Sign in to a new website that got my interest, but I could not understand the Captcha, I quit and decided to go to another website”. Have you ever faced this with your WordPress website and wondered which WordPress captcha plugin should be used for simplicity? There’s no need to be confused – we’ve all done it.

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