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Gregg posted an update: Update on Amazon SES Simple Email Service for […]

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:34:54 -0700

Update on Amazon SES Simple Email Service for transactional (outgoing) email sending from my website:

Denied Production Access one more time – very common! Here’s the process I followed to re-apply a third time, with the assistance of ChatGPT.

https://vimeo.com/1164996862/af9409b0f6?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Gregg posted an update: Update on Amazon Simple Email Service Production […]

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:36:22 -0700

Update on Amazon Simple Email Service Production Access application process:

As expected we’ve been denied – the standard soft fail that happens every time.

I’ve added some required DNS records that I didn’t have at updraft.media – the SPF and _dmarc records. Amazon’s Trust & Safety department will want to see those in place before…

Gregg posted an update: In this tutorial, I show the process of setting up a […]

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:18:07 -0700

In this tutorial, I show the process of setting up a new Amazon AWS account, getting the SES (Simple Email Service) settings configured, domain and email verified, and apply for Production Access to get out of Sandbox mode.

To provide VERY inexpensive transactional (outgoing) email from your websites or your clients’ websites, this is the way…

Gregg posted an update: Try this: Ask ChatGPT about your business. Does it […]

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:44:30 -0700

Try this: Ask ChatGPT about your business.
Does it actually know who you are?

AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are quietly replacing Google’s blue links as the way clients discover agencies and service providers. The answers they give aren’t search results — they’re summaries built from the brands already in their training data.

If your…

Mark Taylor posted an update: Have you had problems sending email to a yahoo.com […]

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:29:24 -0700

Have you had problems sending email to a yahoo.com email address from forms?
I have a client that has had a yahoo.com email address for years. I added a form to his site as another way to capture leads and had all sorts of trouble with it not being reliable. I’ve tried three different ways that appear to work for a while (in one case for months,…

Hanniel Nwokeji posted an update: Hello everyone,I was wondering if anyone here uses the […]

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:21 -0600

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone here uses the Divi Theme Builder. I am trying to customize the Pricing Tables Module but I can’t really figure out how to edit most of what was there in the default module. For instance, I am trying to get rid of the line and space that separates each row in the first column, I am trying to add a…

Adam posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hello everyone!Finally got a paying client. She's a […]

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:16:05 -0600

Hello everyone!

Finally got a paying client. She’s a dog trainer and is currently paying $55 per invoice she sends out. She’d like me to build her a site and include a way to invoice people.

I don’t know if it’s better to just point her in the direction of an invoicing service or if I should build something into her site. Of course, I’d prefer…

Hanniel Nwokeji posted an update: Hey everyone, does anyone know why I can't download […]

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:57:25 -0600

Hey everyone, does anyone know why I can’t download the theme layout pack I used on my website from Divi, I couldn’t find it on Elegant Themes. I was trying to import a custom body template for blog posts and I needed the .json file

Hanniel Nwokeji posted an update: We are thinking of having some sample websites to show […]

Mon, 19 May 2025 23:06:04 -0600

We are thinking of having some sample websites to show to potential clients of the kind of work we can do. Is it possible we design a website without having a domain and hosting since it is just to show to customers of what we’d deliver? Also what does it take to develop an E-Commerce website for people so that’s in terms of cost?

Hanniel Nwokeji posted an update: Hey guys, we are wondering what hosting plan from […]

Mon, 19 May 2025 18:05:45 -0600

Hey guys, we are wondering what hosting plan from GridPane would be suitable for a new website creator

Gregg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: My website client at Elevate Animal Rehab uses […]

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 18:53:25 -0700

My website client at Elevate Animal Rehab uses WooCommerce for customer invoicing and payments. Occasionally, she needs to send a copy of an invoice to a customer’s insurance company. However, this isn’t very easy to do within WooCommerce – you can send to the customer, but not to another email address very easily.

Here’s a method that works…

SueJ posted an update: Hello, I am using twenty twenty-four theme. When in […]

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:32:15 -0600

Hello, I am using twenty twenty-four theme. When in the FSE , clicking on Pages I get a black screen until clear cache?

Adam posted an update in the group Design School: Hello all! Not sure if this is the right group for […]

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:49:53 -0600

Hello all! Not sure if this is the right group for this, but here we go. 😜

I have a client that wants me to build her a site that she can use to sell her consulting services.

Basically what this means is that the site needs to have a way for people to view some sort of calendar with a list of available time slots and then book and pay for…

Mark Taylor posted an update: Godaddy is pitching additional domain names to my client […]

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:47:13 -0600

Godaddy is pitching additional domain names to my client for his website. A quick google search shows that this idea seems to be promoted by registrars. They claim a possible small benefit for SEO. Unless the goal is to cover misspellings, I am doubtful. But I thought I would ask the experts here.

In this case, Godaddy has proposed a generic…

Mark Taylor posted an update: What is best practice for avoiding spam from contact […]

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:13:10 -0600

What is best practice for avoiding spam from contact forms? Also for an email address on a web page.

I recently put up a site that uses a Divi widget for a contact form and also listed the email address for the business. The owner complained of a ramp in spam. I don’t know whether it was from the form or the email address.

What is best practice…

Gregg posted an update in the group Engineering Division: Thanks to @amy-jo-hansford for requesting some help […]

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:02:32 -0600

Thanks to @amy-jo-hansford for requesting some help with setting up cost-effective servers from Hetzner, when using GridPane hosting/software/dashboard.

Hetzner has the most affordable VPS servers I’ve found. There are data centers worldwide, and they’re reliable and easy to use.

Here’s rundown of the steps I take to set up a new server in my…

Gregg posted an update in the group Business Advice and Best Practices: I use this AI-assisted technique to create […]

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 02:47:53 -0600

I use this AI-assisted technique to create SEO-optimized blog posts that attract readers and rank high on search engines. You can use this as a value-add for your clients, or even teach them how to do it themselves. And of course use this for your own content creation.

In this video, I show how I use ChatGPT to find trending keywords,…

Gregg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Perplexity.ai Trendspotting for SEO friendly topics […]

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:50:18 -0600

Perplexity.ai Trendspotting for SEO friendly topics and article draft writing! (The whole process)

Want to know my process of researching trending topics and writing blog post drafts with an amazon AI tool? You can offer this technique to clients as a value-add, or charge for it.

I recently made this tutorial video for a client in the Real…

Sharon Goodenough posted an update in the group Design School: I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, so do […]

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:25:25 -0600

I’m not sure if this is the right place for this, so do let me know 🙂
I am in the 2.0 course – Divi 2 – Import a Header, Explore the Design & Functions. I imported the The Global Header Template from Elegant Themes and uploaded it to my site in the Divi Sandbox where I already have the Travel Agency pages uploaded. The problem is, the…

Hendrik Rodenburg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hi Gregg,I'm interested in learning more about […]

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:21:51 -0600

Hi Gregg,

I’m interested in learning more about Geo Protection with Cloudflare and WAF rules. I attempted to exclude all countries and regions outside the Netherlands using WAF rules, but encountered issues such as sitemaps becoming invisible and problems with Google ads.

Could you create a new video demonstrating the implementation with…

Amy-Jo Hansford posted an update: I've had an email from one of my WordPress websites […]

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:37:10 -0700

I’ve had an email from one of my WordPress websites saying someone has requested a password reset, but it wasn’t me. I think this must be an attempt to hack the site, any advice on what I should do to secure it would me much appreciated! Thank you

Carl Tambeau posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Does anybody have any ideas on plugins for GDPR and […]

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:04:04 -0700

Does anybody have any ideas on plugins for GDPR and the California one too. I downloaded Complianz and it looks pretty good – what are thoughts on this subject?

Carl Tambeau posted an update: Just wanted to share the graphic my daughter created for […]

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 04:29:54 -0700

Just wanted to share the graphic my daughter created for the maintenance mode – Abbysbreathofhope.com.

I hope this doesnt go against any rules, just wanted to share our excitement through the use of Ai.

Carl Tambeau posted an update:

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:31:38 -0700

Adam posted an update in the group Engineering Division: Is it possible to move/copy a site from a […]

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:53:11 -0700

Is it possible to move/copy a site from a DigitalOcean server to a PeakFreq server while on the GridPane core plan?

Adam posted an update in the group Engineering Division: Question about Cloudflare (it's my first time using […]

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:04:45 -0700

Question about Cloudflare (it’s my first time using it). When setting up the A and CNAME records for my domain I see an option for using a proxy. If I have the proxy turned on, my site doesn’t show up. Took me awhile to figure out that if I turn off the proxy, my site shows up.

How do I turn the proxy on and have my site work? Any idea what…

Adam posted an update in the group Engineering Division: Hi Gregg,Wondering if you know if WPcloud.com servers […]

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 04:59:50 -0700

Hi Gregg,

Wondering if you know if WPcloud.com servers are still being offered from GridPane (I remember they were advertising them as an option a couple months ago and that they said they’re optimal for BuddyBoss sites). I’m currently using a PeakFreq server. Wondering what you recommend?

SueJ posted an update in the group Engineering Division: Hello Gregg, I have Cloudfare with Bluehost, Wondering […]

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:41:31 -0700

Hello Gregg, I have Cloudfare with Bluehost, Wondering what other free or paid security plug-ins I need?

Gregg posted an update in the group Engineering Division: What does GPT stand for, and why is it important in […]

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:49:31 -0700

What does GPT stand for, and why is it important in the efforts towards a “Artificial General Intelligence?”

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, one model stands out for its exceptional ability to understand and generate human-like text: the Transformer model. This innovation, first introduced in the groundbreaking…

Gregg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Here's the replay of the workshop today, on Email […]

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:18:48 -0700

Here’s the replay of the workshop today, on Email Drip Campaigns, and Custom GPTs including a planning and writing assistant you can make for yourself.

https://vimeo.com/885016560/42202679c9?share=copy

Gregg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Email Drip Campaigns, and new Custom GPTs as […]

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:00:12 -0700

Email Drip Campaigns, and new Custom GPTs as your assistants.

Don’t forget tomorrow’s Wednesday Workshop is at 9amPT and 12pm ET. It’s free for you, and the replay will be posted here in the Community.

No signup necessary for you, here’s the Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85100694888?pwd=YIybOeAbbXbG4BSeQbl2h4amJN0xW8.1

See you there! (yes,…

Gregg posted an update in the group Business Advice and Best Practices: The Wednesday Workshop today was awesome! You should […]

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:24:40 -0700

The Wednesday Workshop today was awesome! You should check it out:

AI Content Planning and Writing (plus images with ChatGPT and DALL-E 3)

Here’s the Notes Doc, including copy-paste prompts for you to use. You can click File > Make a Copy to save it in your Google Drive.

https://vimeo.com/882717705/1e767152a3?share=copy

Gregg posted an update: Tomorrow's Workshop is free for you! Use coupon […]

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:20:16 -0700

Tomorrow’s Workshop is free for you! Use coupon code: workshopcredit20

I’m going to be sharing how to leverage AI with ChatGPT for content planning – whether it’s for a website client, or for your own business.

You can literally plan 30 days of content in 30 minutes! Then, I’ll show you how you can use ChatGPT to write you a draft of a blog…

Hendrik Rodenburg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hello Greg,I have a question regarding Cloudflare.Is […]

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:51:33 -0700

Hello Greg,

I have a question regarding Cloudflare.

Is it possible to filter by a specific IP address within the Cloudflare portal?

I manage several websites, each with different IP addresses.

I am looking for a way to obtain an overview of which websites share a particular IP address

Thank you.

Hendrik Rodenburg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hi GreggI'm looking for a way to add SEO text to […]

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:49:30 -0700

Hi Gregg

I’m looking for a way to add SEO text to my category pages, specifically at the bottom of the page. I’m considering using an additional plugin for this purpose, but I haven’t been able to find the right one yet.

The reason for this is that, from an SEO perspective, it’s more favorable to display more content on these pages, but at…

Adam posted an update in the group Design School: Hello all!Does anyone know if it's possible in Divi to […]

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:03:02 -0600

Hello all!

Does anyone know if it’s possible in Divi to have an element’s Box Shadow settings change when the mouse is hovered over the element?

I’m hoping it doesn’t require a plugin. Thanks!

Adam posted an update in the group Design School: Hello, everyone!I'm working on a Divi site and […]

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:00:06 -0600

Hello, everyone!

I’m working on a Divi site and I’ve encountered what seems to me to be an odd little issue.

I have multiple images on my site that link to specific pages. In the image settings, I set the links to open in the same window the user is in, as opposed to opening in a new tab.

Now for the issue—on MacOS, users can hold Command when…

Hendrik Rodenburg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hey Gregg! Do you know if there's a way to disable […]

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:59:18 -0600

Hey Gregg! Do you know if there’s a way to disable those annoying messages from plugin vendors? You know, the ones that constantly pester you for reviews or ask for feedback on their plugins? It’s been bothering me, and I thought you might have some insights on how to deal with it without another extra plugin. Thanks in advance!

Hendrik Rodenburg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hello Gregg,I'd like to propose a new workshop […]

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:34:23 -0600

Hello Gregg,

I’d like to propose a new workshop discussing the comparison between server-side tracking and cookie tracking. The year 2024 is approaching faster than we realize, and I believe this workshop could provide significant benefits to this community. What are your thoughts on this idea?

Hendrik Rodenburg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hi Greeg, How can I change the email notification […]

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:12:35 -0600

Hi Greeg, How can I change the email notification address for the password change notification emails that are sent to me when a WooCommerce customer changes their password?

I can find only the setting for sending clients but not for changing admins?

Best Hen

John Jones posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: 11:05Hi Gregg,I’m on a site looking at their Affiliate […]

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:08:36 -0600

11:05

Hi Gregg,

I’m on a site looking at their Affiliate scheme and they offer extensive training for their partners. The problem is that their training involves ClickFunnels for emails, where-as I recently installed Funnelkit Pro on my site for this purpose.

Would their training on ClickFunnels be directly relatable and relevant learning for me…

Adam posted an update in the group Business Advice and Best Practices: Hi Gregg, I'm wondering if you "sell" standalone […]

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:48:38 -0600

Hi Gregg, I’m wondering if you “sell” standalone Fortress licenses, or if they’re just for your hosting clients? If you do, how much are they? Thanks!

Hendrik Rodenburg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hi Gregg, How can I easily import order data and client […]

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:05:07 -0600

Hi Gregg, How can I easily import order data and client data after a migration and missing data? Can you share your sop or make a tutorial for me? I didn’t find an easy solution and I know there is some plugin. Much appriciated if you can share your process with us.

Hendrik Rodenburg posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hi Gregg, I'd like to know if you've created a […]

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:05:52 -0600

Hi Gregg, I’d like to know if you’ve created a simple tutorial on how to determine the amount of concurrent traffic a website can handle. This would be incredibly valuable as I have no clue when the website starts slowing down.
I’ve heard of online tools before, but they can be expensive and too technical for me. Do you have any experience… Read more

Adam posted an update in the group Business Advice and Best Practices: What's everyone's number one recommendation for getting […]

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:39:30 -0600

What’s everyone’s number one recommendation for getting a free custom-domain email address to send and receive email with?

I’m trying to figure out how to use Gmail with a custom domain…so far I can send email from a custom domain name but it’s not receiving email from that address. I think it may be necessary to buy Google Workspace for $6…

Paul posted an update: Is it overkill to have Loginizer plugin with iThemes […]

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:06:39 -0600

Is it overkill to have Loginizer plugin with iThemes plugin at the same time? I think the iThemes Security plugin is doing a good job that I can delete loginizer?

Adam posted an update: Is this the same as the upcoming PeakFreq […]

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 23:26:42 -0600

Is this the same as the upcoming PeakFreq servers? Thanks!

https://gridpane.com/managed/

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High availability, high performance managed web site hosting that scales to meet your WordPress website’s specific needs. Get Started Scalable turnkey hosting powered by GridPane and WP.cloud…

Daniela Ran: Hello there, I have noticed some days ago that on my […]

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:48:37 -0600

Hello there, I have noticed some days ago that on my sites dashboard in GridPane there is a security alert from a vulnerability scanning in all my websites. Is this happening for your sites too? Should I do something about it @Gregg ?

It says “WordPress All known versions of WordPress core use a weak MD5-based password hashing algorithm,…

Adam posted an update in the group Implementation Lab: Hey there, when I bought my lifetime Divi license it […]

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:27:52 -0600

Hey there, when I bought my lifetime Divi license it came with the other Elegant Themes plugins including Bloom. I’m trying to use Bloom to create a pop-up email address opt-in form, and am wondering which of these email list providers it’d be best to use. I appreciate any recommendations, thanks!

Daniela Ran posted an update: Hello there!One of my client's SiteGround hosting is […]

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:32:47 -0600

Hello there!

One of my client’s SiteGround hosting is about to expire and i want to pitch the advantages of GridPane to change hos hosting. He also hosts his email accounts on SiteGround since he didn’t want to pay for an email service. How can I convince him of migrating? Which tecniques do you use with your clients? Any tips are welcome. Thanks!