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How do you force SSL and fix mixed content with HTACCESS?

So, you have a shiny new SSL certificate for your website, and now you need to force SSL, but you keep getting mixed content errors. This simple guide will consist of two parts and should get you up and running with a “green lock” in no time. Step 1 — You Need To Modify Your…
How do I reset all form fields using pure JavaScript?

It doesn’t matter why you might want to add a reset form button for your users. It could be that the form has conditional logic, is super long, complex, or that it has form fields that are prone to user error. We will look at a straightforward way to add a form button to reset…
How do I create a simple news ticker using HTML and CSS?

Alright, so you need some text, links, or images to scroll across your website from left to right. Some folks call this a “news ticker”, some call it a “text scroller” — we will stick with news ticker for the sake of keeping our references simple. Sure, you can make this happen with JavaScript but why complicate…
How do I make a textarea form field match an input form field?

Have you ever wondered why the default font for a form textarea field is different when using a placeholder? The default fonts for all web forms are usually determined by the browser used, and technically, it is up to us to define what fonts or styles to display via our CSS. Here is how you…
How do I use client-side form validation with HTML 5?

Ah, form validation. It sucks, it’s not fun to apply, and even the most advanced and time-consuming methods still have their way of allowing pointless bot spam to flood your inbox. But what about real users or actual human beings who want to use your form? How can you provide a straightforward form validation method…
What is a website 404 error?

Error messages, what are they and what can be done about them? Should you be scared away from a website that throws one of these error codes your way? It is a common occurrence that you have experienced more often than you would like. It disrupts your browsing experience and is generally annoying. However, don’t…
How to show or hide page elements on a mobile device using CSS?

When applying CSS to your HTML, there are many times you specifically want to show or hide an element on the screen when being viewed on a mobile device. This little CSS code snippet can come in handy when trying to have max control of your page elements in a responsive setting. In your CSS…
How do I create a custom cPanel login form?

So, have you ever wanted create your own custom cPanel or Webmail login form? We sure have, and since cPanel shares the same login interface for both Webmail and cPanel, we can easily use some clever PHP paired with a customizable HTML form to get the job done. Why Create A Custom cPanel & Webmail…
What are the main problems that cause website visitors to arrive on a site and leave within 5 seconds?

You have your website all geared up and are finally seeing your traffic numbers climb. You look further into your analytics and see that your bounce rate (the percentage of visitors to a particular website who navigate away from the site after viewing only one page) is 95%. Let’s look at your website’s four primary…
Is web development a stressful career?

Working in the web development space can be very rewarding, though, can also be very stressful — let’s not forget, throw you into the realm of self-isolation. Trust me. Assuming you are passionate about what you are doing, there is nothing better than listening to some killer music and getting lost in your development production.…
How do I send an HTML form to an email address using PHP?

You have coded up your HTML form, styled it, and looks great on your website. Now, you want to receive an email when a user fills out your form that contains the user-submitted form contents. There are many advanced ways to process an HTML form using PHP, but in this answer, simple is the name…
Why is my WordPress website slow, and what can I do to improve my website speed?

WordPress can be a gift out of the box. WordPress provides a pre-structured website set up in a search-engine-friendly way, you have loads of excellent template designs to get you up and moving fast, and there are endless ways of customizing your installation. We have plenty of customers that run WordPress, and almost immediately, their…