• Block user from your WordPress website without need for dedicated plugin

    Need to block user? We had some inquires how to block (malicious) users from WordPress powered websites. There are plugins for this purpose but we prefer simple ways for doing simple tasks. Here is code snippet for your functions.php that will do the job (how to use code snippets). This code only prevents blocked users […]
  • Making Elementor based WordPress site a bit faster and more optimized

    Elementor page builder is getting more and more popular so here are quick things you can do to make your WordPress site a bit faster and working on the site easier. Search engines also love fast websites so there is really no justification not to do couple of changes in Elementor settings to speed it […]
  • ClassicPress – Get Simple Auctions, Lottery and Group Buy running on lightweight WordPress fork

    ClassicPress is WordPress long awaited fork of WordPress 4.9 (from version 2.0 fork of WP 6.2.x) without Gutenberg block editor, basically a lighter fork of WordPress with a few tweaks and improvements. It is under active development, has less bloat and has latest security patches. You will love overall simplicity and speed. Most popular themes […]
  • How to create countdown timer for event on your webshop for lottery draw, auction or group buy ending soon event

    We have received some inquries from our clients regarding countdown to an event on their page like Next Draw or Auction / Group Buy Event ending soon – basically you want to attract some attention to an event which ends soon and might be of interest to your users. This is not limited to our […]
  • How to create auction lots with WooCommerce Simple Auctions

    In this tutorial we will explain simple solution to create auction lots for items in an optimized, flexible and easily customized way. Each item will be its own auction and we will use tags to group auctions into a lot for this purpose. Theme used is StoreFront along with some of our code snippets, we […]
  • WooCommerce Simple Auctions with SMS notifications

    Initial setup and requirements for WooCommerce Simple Auctions with SMS notifications In this tutorial we will explain how you can enable true SMS notifications for (your auction website powered by Simple Auctions): new bid, auction finished, auction won, outbid note, reminder to pay and reserve failed notifications. Developer also has specific integrations for many different […]
  • WooCommerce Simple Auctions now with Elementor support

    WooCommerce Simple Auctions supports Elementor from version v2.0. You can create single auction page and auction base page with Elementor using Elementor widgets that are auction specific (bid input, countdown timer, buy now price, etc). To edit auction templates with Elementor you need Elementor (free) plus Elementor Pro (paid) or PRO Elements (free). How can […]
  • How to add lottery, competition or lucky draw with prizes to your WooCommerce store

    Have you ever purchased lottery or entered lucky draw when buying something? Every now and then there is good occasion to reward your customers with prizes or give opportunity to enter the draw for an item (for free, with huge discount or for just a fraction of real price). E-store owners who run their webshops […]