Resources

The WordPress Resources & Products I use Everyday.

All my recommendations are for Products, Services and Resources that I have used extensively, trust with mine and my Client Sites, and absolutely love! 

Disclaimer: Some of the recommendations will have affiliate links – which means if you use my link and purchase it, I may get a small commission – this helps fund the site, so thanks if you do!

Cento Theme

OK, I admit this gets top billing as it is my theme!  But if need an easy to use and flexible theme Cento is a great starting point for your next WordPress project.

Become a Jakson Member for instant access to Cento, plus Support Forums, Elementor Templates and exclusive Member tutorials.

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Elementor Page Builder

Elementor blew the WordPress page-builder landscape apart when it was launched a couple of years ago – it was so good, unbelievably good, and keeps getting better.

Its my weapon of choice for making websites.  No Contest.

SiteGround Hosting

SiteGround is my No. 1 choice for Managed WordPress Hosting.  I use if for all my client and personal sites – including this one!

It’s fast, affordable, scalable, has some awesome WordPress features, Backup, and some of the best Support you’ll find anywhere.

Use this link for 70% Discount !

WP Rocket Website Speed

A modern WordPress website needs a good Cache Plugin – simple as that.  

WP Rocket is not just a good Cache plugin – Its The Best Cache Plugin.  I know, Ive tested them all!

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UpdraftPlus Backup

Your Host should be backing up your website every day – if its not you’re with the wrong host! (see jakson.co/siteground and get that sorted!) .

But I always install this amazing plugin for that extra piece of mind – it can store your backups externally to DropBox, Amazon S3 etc.  Plus you can take manual backups as and when you want  – great for development when you want to  add a new plugin or update your database!

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ServerPress Desktop Server

You can’t beat developing your WordPress Site “Locally”.

This means running a web server locally on your PC or MAC and ServerPress have a brilliant and Free solution for just this, with some epic 

I adore their DesktopServer product and use it every single day and couldn’t live without it!

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All-in-One WP Migration

Hands down the No.1 plugin for moving your WordPress website from one place to another.

The easiest to use, most reliable plugin of its type – can’t tell you how good this is!  And there is no affiliate link for this link !!