DowntownRob
@downtownrob.bsky.social
🌆 Urban explorer & digital storyteller. Sharing the vibrant energy of city life one post at a time. Passionate about art, culture, and hidden gems.
Clark Kent Day Job: Press Wizards & 5 Star Plugins
Clark Kent Day Job: Press Wizards & 5 Star Plugins
For those curious about self-hosting WordPress… I’ve been working on some WordPress Self-Hosting videos, and the first one has been released covering FlyWP control panel. Check it out… lots more to come. What topics would you be interested in seeing covered? 🤩
youtube.com/watch?v=bnYd...
youtube.com/watch?v=bnYd...
How to Create a WordPress Website on a VPS Server | Step-by-Step Guide
YouTube video by FlyWP
youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
For those curious about self-hosting WordPress… I’ve been working on some WordPress Self-Hosting videos, and the first one has been released covering FlyWP control panel. Check it out… lots more to come. What topics would you be interested in seeing covered? 🤩
youtube.com/watch?v=bnYd...
youtube.com/watch?v=bnYd...
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I've done a lot of interviews over the years. I think this is one of the best. Covers my path to success, highlights, lowlights, current projects, traveling, relaxing & everything in between. A very in-depth interview w/ yours truly. Thank you @WPfounders 🙏 wpfounders.com/wordpress-pl... #WordPress
Jeff Starr of Perishable Press, Sharing His Story
Jeff Starr of Perishable Press,, shares insights into his life and offers valuable business advice.
wpfounders.com
June 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I've done a lot of interviews over the years. I think this is one of the best. Covers my path to success, highlights, lowlights, current projects, traveling, relaxing & everything in between. A very in-depth interview w/ yours truly. Thank you @WPfounders 🙏 wpfounders.com/wordpress-pl... #WordPress
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Kamala was right & Tulsi has some crow to eat.
June 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Kamala was right & Tulsi has some crow to eat.
🌶️ Designing a website is often about aesthetics, but the real magic lies in functionality.
A beautiful site that doesn’t convert is just digital eye candy.
Let's focus on creating experiences that drive action, not just admiration.
presswizards.com/portfolio/?n...
A beautiful site that doesn’t convert is just digital eye candy.
Let's focus on creating experiences that drive action, not just admiration.
presswizards.com/portfolio/?n...
Design Portfolio - Press Wizards® WordPress Maintenance, Hosting, Design, Shopify, WooCommerce
presswizards.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
🌶️ Designing a website is often about aesthetics, but the real magic lies in functionality.
A beautiful site that doesn’t convert is just digital eye candy.
Let's focus on creating experiences that drive action, not just admiration.
presswizards.com/portfolio/?n...
A beautiful site that doesn’t convert is just digital eye candy.
Let's focus on creating experiences that drive action, not just admiration.
presswizards.com/portfolio/?n...
🌶️ Think your website needs a total redesign? Maybe it just needs a little TLC.
Sometimes, a fresh perspective on your existing design can uncover hidden gems that boost performance without breaking the bank.
presswizards.com/portfolio/
Sometimes, a fresh perspective on your existing design can uncover hidden gems that boost performance without breaking the bank.
presswizards.com/portfolio/
Design Portfolio - Press Wizards® WordPress Maintenance, Hosting, Design, Shopify, WooCommerce
presswizards.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
🌶️ Think your website needs a total redesign? Maybe it just needs a little TLC.
Sometimes, a fresh perspective on your existing design can uncover hidden gems that boost performance without breaking the bank.
presswizards.com/portfolio/
Sometimes, a fresh perspective on your existing design can uncover hidden gems that boost performance without breaking the bank.
presswizards.com/portfolio/
🌶️ Think you need to choose between affordability and quality for your website? Think again!
The right service can offer both without compromising your vision. It’s not about cutting costs; it's about smart investment.
Are you ready to rethink your approach? presswizards.com
The right service can offer both without compromising your vision. It’s not about cutting costs; it's about smart investment.
Are you ready to rethink your approach? presswizards.com
WordPress Design, Maintenance, Hosting, Shopify Design
US-based WordPress and Shopify Specialists, Trusted since 1997.
presswizards.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🌶️ Think you need to choose between affordability and quality for your website? Think again!
The right service can offer both without compromising your vision. It’s not about cutting costs; it's about smart investment.
Are you ready to rethink your approach? presswizards.com
The right service can offer both without compromising your vision. It’s not about cutting costs; it's about smart investment.
Are you ready to rethink your approach? presswizards.com
Trying out this new app Openvibe that combines Bluesky, Threads, Mastodone and Nostr into one feed view, and post to multiple platforms at once! https://openvibe.social/ #openvibe
https://media3.giphy.com/media/1lDEYJWZYBowUTrwIL/200.gif
media3.giphy.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Trying out this new app Openvibe that combines Bluesky, Threads, Mastodone and Nostr into one feed view, and post to multiple platforms at once! https://openvibe.social/ #openvibe
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I will be continuing to call it the Gulf of Mexico because I don't cater to the whims of a ridiculous felon
www.reuters.com/world/us/goo...
www.reuters.com/world/us/goo...
Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users
Google Maps will change the name of "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" once it is officially updated in the U.S. Geographic Names System, it said in an X post on Monday.
www.reuters.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I will be continuing to call it the Gulf of Mexico because I don't cater to the whims of a ridiculous felon
www.reuters.com/world/us/goo...
www.reuters.com/world/us/goo...
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PROP - PR Over Policy.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
PROP - PR Over Policy.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
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Last year the IRS Direct File pilot program was a huge success—with over 140K taxpayers using the service.
This year, over 3.2M New Yorkers are eligible to file their taxes online for free directly with the IRS once again!
Deadline: April 15, 2025
directfile.irs.gov
This year, over 3.2M New Yorkers are eligible to file their taxes online for free directly with the IRS once again!
Deadline: April 15, 2025
directfile.irs.gov
January 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Last year the IRS Direct File pilot program was a huge success—with over 140K taxpayers using the service.
This year, over 3.2M New Yorkers are eligible to file their taxes online for free directly with the IRS once again!
Deadline: April 15, 2025
directfile.irs.gov
This year, over 3.2M New Yorkers are eligible to file their taxes online for free directly with the IRS once again!
Deadline: April 15, 2025
directfile.irs.gov
Happy New Year 2025!
January 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Happy New Year 2025!
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And here's a thread with more details from @josephcox.bsky.social @404media.co on Amnesty's research 👇
bsky.app/profile/jose...
bsky.app/profile/jose...
New: Cellebrite is being used as doorway to install malware. Amnesty finds multiple cases where police used Cellebrite to unlock phone; cops then used that access to infect with spyware which takes screenshots, turns on mic, etc, give phone back to target. In Serbia www.404media.co/cellebrite-u...
December 16, 2024 at 2:26 PM
And here's a thread with more details from @josephcox.bsky.social @404media.co on Amnesty's research 👇
bsky.app/profile/jose...
bsky.app/profile/jose...
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I made my first Starter Pack today. Lots of folks in here I would consider the "old school" WordPress people.
Some aren't as active community anymore, but are still great to keep in touch with.
go.bsky.app/FDnJuyf
#WordPress #StarterPack
Some aren't as active community anymore, but are still great to keep in touch with.
go.bsky.app/FDnJuyf
#WordPress #StarterPack
December 2, 2024 at 6:18 PM
I made my first Starter Pack today. Lots of folks in here I would consider the "old school" WordPress people.
Some aren't as active community anymore, but are still great to keep in touch with.
go.bsky.app/FDnJuyf
#WordPress #StarterPack
Some aren't as active community anymore, but are still great to keep in touch with.
go.bsky.app/FDnJuyf
#WordPress #StarterPack
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Back in February, I teamed up with @bsky.app to make a comic explaining what makes Bluesky so special.
I wanted to share this again, to welcome all the newskies. It's great to have you here 🙂
Welcome to Bluesky! 💙🦋
1/3
I wanted to share this again, to welcome all the newskies. It's great to have you here 🙂
Welcome to Bluesky! 💙🦋
1/3
November 22, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Back in February, I teamed up with @bsky.app to make a comic explaining what makes Bluesky so special.
I wanted to share this again, to welcome all the newskies. It's great to have you here 🙂
Welcome to Bluesky! 💙🦋
1/3
I wanted to share this again, to welcome all the newskies. It's great to have you here 🙂
Welcome to Bluesky! 💙🦋
1/3
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I did this on The Admin Bar's website the other day, and I liked it so much, it inspired me to rebuild a BUNCH of stuff.
Thought it might be handy to share!
youtu.be/Ipi46aNFyfE?...
Thought it might be handy to share!
youtu.be/Ipi46aNFyfE?...
Huge upgrade for your blog grids! Instantly improve UI with this simple CSS horizontal scroller!
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
youtu.be
November 29, 2024 at 7:02 PM
I did this on The Admin Bar's website the other day, and I liked it so much, it inspired me to rebuild a BUNCH of stuff.
Thought it might be handy to share!
youtu.be/Ipi46aNFyfE?...
Thought it might be handy to share!
youtu.be/Ipi46aNFyfE?...
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OK, this is pretty cool.
bluesky.mgcounts.com/top50
bluesky.mgcounts.com/top50
Top 50 Users on bsky.app | Bluesky Tracker
Discover the top 50 users on the bsky.app with Bluesky Tracker!
bluesky.mgcounts.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:50 PM
OK, this is pretty cool.
bluesky.mgcounts.com/top50
bluesky.mgcounts.com/top50
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Autoblue now supports @mentions, #hashtags and links! Try it out with the alpha version, available here: autoblue.cc
If you find any issues with it, please let me know and I'll fix them asap 🙇🏼♂️
(I'm also experimenting with some marketing images, hence the image below!)
If you find any issues with it, please let me know and I'll fix them asap 🙇🏼♂️
(I'm also experimenting with some marketing images, hence the image below!)
November 29, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Autoblue now supports @mentions, #hashtags and links! Try it out with the alpha version, available here: autoblue.cc
If you find any issues with it, please let me know and I'll fix them asap 🙇🏼♂️
(I'm also experimenting with some marketing images, hence the image below!)
If you find any issues with it, please let me know and I'll fix them asap 🙇🏼♂️
(I'm also experimenting with some marketing images, hence the image below!)
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Well played. And frighteningly accurate.
November 29, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Well played. And frighteningly accurate.
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We could go on about how we welcome publishers, we don't demote links, we encourage independent developers to build apps and extensions on top of Bluesky's network.... but instead, we'll show you.
All thanks to the incredible community here! 🦋
All thanks to the incredible community here! 🦋
The Engagement Is Better on Bluesky - Bluesky
Bluesky is the lobby to the open web. Find and build your community here.
bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 10:30 PM
We could go on about how we welcome publishers, we don't demote links, we encourage independent developers to build apps and extensions on top of Bluesky's network.... but instead, we'll show you.
All thanks to the incredible community here! 🦋
All thanks to the incredible community here! 🦋
I’m loving the new features constantly being added to the best AI tool I’ve found, Magai, you can use all the different models for one price, now 30% off: magai.co?via=bluesky
November 30, 2024 at 5:50 AM
I’m loving the new features constantly being added to the best AI tool I’ve found, Magai, you can use all the different models for one price, now 30% off: magai.co?via=bluesky
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If you don’t like pictures of spiders, or vomit, or many other things, let me recommend the phobia labeler to hide or mute them bsky.app/profile/phob...
bsky.app
November 29, 2024 at 9:43 PM
If you don’t like pictures of spiders, or vomit, or many other things, let me recommend the phobia labeler to hide or mute them bsky.app/profile/phob...
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😂 I love this.
“The UX of LEGO Interface Panels”, a look at the fictional interfaces printed on 2×2 sloped bricks.
interactionmagic.com/UX-LEGO-Inte...
“The UX of LEGO Interface Panels”, a look at the fictional interfaces printed on 2×2 sloped bricks.
interactionmagic.com/UX-LEGO-Inte...
November 29, 2024 at 2:53 AM
😂 I love this.
“The UX of LEGO Interface Panels”, a look at the fictional interfaces printed on 2×2 sloped bricks.
interactionmagic.com/UX-LEGO-Inte...
“The UX of LEGO Interface Panels”, a look at the fictional interfaces printed on 2×2 sloped bricks.
interactionmagic.com/UX-LEGO-Inte...