Digi.Geek Marty

A Digital Marketer & eCommerce Geek that loves to share tips, crazy ideas and opinions that you can use to improve your online business or blog. Feel free to comment on my articles or to ask a question. Always great to hear what your business challenges are or to have a nice & friendly discussion about specific Digi.Geek.NZ topics.

Digi.Geek Marty

Breaking up with Big Tech: how switching from Windows transformed my digital life

Breaking up with Big Tech: how switching from Windows transformed my digital life Computer desk with desktop computer and laptop

There is no reason to throw out your computer or laptop when your Windows version stops getting updates… Or when you are just frustrated with the Windows operating system as is. There’s always an alternative to Windows to be found that works just as good or even better. And the switch is easier than most […]

The easiest way to manage affiliate links on WordPress (no tech skills needed!)

The easiest way to manage affiliate links on WordPress (no tech skills needed!) Person using laptop computer - hands on keyboard, photo take from behind the laptop

You spend hours writing amazing blog posts, only to clutter them with long, ugly affiliate links. Worse, if an affiliate program changes or a link breaks, you have to dig through every old post to fix it. Sounds familiar? This was definitely the case for me years ago. And as it turns out, there is […]

Navigate the jungle of cookie rules: essential tips for digital compliance

Navigate the jungle of cookie rules: essential tips for digital compliance A chocolate chip cookie and a cup coffee on a wooden table, photographed from above

Cookies, who doesn’t love them? Well, I’m talking about tasty baked nuggets from companies like New Zealand’s Cookie Time. Their Cookie Bar in Queenstown or Cookie Time Bakery Shop in Christchurch are a must-visit for cookie fans from all over the world. But enough about these tasty cookies as I’m getting hungry. It’s time to […]

Level up your WordPress security with this simple alternative to Wordfence for beginners

Level up your WordPress security with this simple alternative to Wordfence for beginners A cartoon-style image of robots attacking an oldskool computer - created by Mistral AI

Securing your WordPress website is important. That is a fact! However, for a lot of people it is also a topic that can be hard to get their head around. Lots of geek speak and things to consider. If you are looking for an easy yet effective solution then you’ve come to the right place.

Take your blog and social media to the next level without spending more time on your side-hustle

Take your blog and social media to the next level without spending more time on your side-hustle Follow the path - Taranaki

Almost every blogger will agree: that writing new content to inspire your fans is so much fun and rewarding. But the whole planning side of running a blog can be a bit boring. Managing your content calendar, scheduling old posts, interacting with fans, looking for new content etc. can be daunting. Luckily there are tools […]

Great alternatives to consider in the clash between Automattic & WP Engine

Great alternatives to consider in the clash between Automattic & WP Engine Cat on the fence it was chased by a dog - looking up to the cat

It’s windy and the ocean is rough. Ships called WordPress and WP Engine are battling the wild waters and occasionally bump into each other. In times like these, people start to look around for more stable alternatives. Alternatives that aren’t in a fight. After all, you don’t want your side hustle to become a casualty […]

Content writing tips for beginners: How to create more & better content for your website the easy way

Content writing tips for beginners: How to create more & better content for your website the easy way Craft beer from Tiamana with record of Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart in the background

Writing content for a website is like any art form, you can teach yourself the tricks to get better. Practice makes perfect, whether it is brewing craft beer, making music or creating content for your website. Tune your instruments, let the creative juices flow and use these content writing tips to get started and to […]

The quick & easy way to get your side hustle online. How to do it yourself and how do it well!

The quick & easy way to get your side hustle online. How to do it yourself and how do it well! Digital Nomad at work in library: laptop partially visible in foreground, racks with books & documents in the back

Once you’ve got the basics of your new side hustle it is time to start thinking about how to attract (potential) customers and how to start selling your product or service. A website for your side hustle is a must, whether using it as a marketing tool or as an online shop. It isn’t hard […]

How to fix the issue of your website not showing up on Google with this beginner’s guide to ranking

How to fix the issue of your website not showing up on Google with this beginner’s guide to ranking Ranking your website in search engines - photo: Firmbee (Unsplash)

“Help! My website doesn’t show up on Google”, is something a lot of first-timers in the world of Online Marketing & eCommerce say once their website is live. Sometimes it is due to a small error in the set-up but often it is a combination of several small issues. Here are the most common issues […]

7 Magic tips that will make your first steps in the world of WordPress as easy as possible

7 Magic tips that will make your first steps in the world of WordPress as easy as possible Steps to destination - hiking

Setting up a WordPress website and creating your online shop or blog isn’t difficult at all. It’s no mystery and there’s no magic. These easy tips will make your life easier and your WordPress website better, faster, more secure and easier to manage.

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