Crop, Drop, and (Camera) Roll

Get your images juuust right... [View in browser]( ISSUE 1201 In-House Ahead of Schedule Providing a means for clients to schedule appointments or book assets isn’t just for the hospitality niche. Any business model that relies on filling seats or meeting with clients can benefit from them. Luckily, there are a number of great (free!) options when it comes to WordPress appointment booking plugins. We tested quite a few, and [have the low-down on which we found to be the best, specific to key features, as well as a slew of videos and images for your visual edification.]( WPMU DEV Manage Your Advantage Project management tools often fly under the radar, but they're one of the most effective tools for a thriving business. After surveying thousands of our users, we put together a solid selection of the ones that are essential to WordPress devs. [See which software saviors made the cut, and how they can help you organize, prioritize, and improve your bottom line.]( WPMU DEV Reviews and Opinion Rethink Your Backlink Decent white hat SEO professionals wouldn’t dream of engaging in backlink buying. But the practice still exists, and Google is serious about cracking down on it. [Take a closer look at this maligned ranking hack, why the risks outweigh the benefits, along with recommendations for succeeding without it.]( SEJ Themes, Plugins, and Resources On The Same Page Bigger isn’t always better; sometimes a single page is all that’s necessary to successfully promote an online business. While larger, more complex websites favor a prominent, multi-page setup, one-page websites can offer smaller businesses a modern, streamlined approach. [See this compilation of effective and appealing single-page websites, along with examples of how you can implement this focused, bloat-free approach.]( Themeisle Tutorials, Tips, and Tricks Crop, Drop, and (Camera) Roll Getting your images just the way you want them in your posts and pages can be frustrating if you’re not using the right tools. While you can always go the route of independent editing software (e.g. Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity Photo), there are some options available that allow you to take action without leaving WordPress. [Check out this review of 2 image editing plugins for WordPress, with details and tutorials on each.]( WPMayor Off Topic, Random Stuff Check Mate The Elon Musk takeover of Twitter finally happened last week, and a swath of changes have already taken place, with more expected to come. One such proposal is a revamp of the verification process (i.e. the checkmark icon that denotes legitimate persons of fame or fortune from imposters) – which would invoke a monthly fee if implemented. [Peep the considered changes to the blue bird social’s checkmark system, with reactions to it in the Twitterverse.]( TechCrunch --------------------------------------------------------------- Psst, down here! Keen to tell us how funny/offensive/boring/wrong we are today? Bug the social media team on [Twitter]( -- #The WhiP takes no responsibility for anything said or implied in this newsletter (own butt, saved ✔). Also, help us share the love! Forward this edition to someone you think might get a kick out of it. [And tell them to sign up here.]( Until next time. Via: The DEV's Pixels. Check out our full collection of hand-crafted WP comics [here.]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( INCSUB PO BOX 548 #88100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35201, UNITED STATES You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.