Adrian's articles
![The Best Markdown Editors for iOS](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1649190819ios-markdown-300x158.png)
Are you looking for a nice way to write in Markdown on your iPhone or iPad? Check out our rundown of the best Markdown editors for iOS.
![The Best Mechanical Keyboards for Developers](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1643173051mechanical-keyboards2-300x170.jpg)
Developers need a good keyboard. Learn how mechanical keyboards improve your workflow and your health, and how to choose a good one.
![The Best Markdown Plugins for WordPress](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1628748448wordpress-markdown-plugins-300x170.png)
WordPress doesn't convert Markdown to HTML by default. Here are five Markdown plugins for WordPress that will make your life much easier.
![Learn Markdown: Structure, Syntax, and Conventions](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1626758450learn-markdown-300x170.png)
If you write docs or blog posts, there's a good chance they'll be written in Markdown. Learn the syntax and conventions of this popular markup language.
![The Best Markdown Editor for Linux](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1623286746linux-markdown-editors-300x170.png)
You want a Markdown editor, but you use Linux. Are you out of luck? Not at all! Explore our extensive list of Linux-friendly Markdown apps.
![VPNs: What They Are, and Why You Need One](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1623203211vpns-300x170.png)
Your online privacy and security are under threat. Learn how a VPN can protect you, and which VPNs are the most reliable ones to try.
![The Best VPNs for Developers](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1620926776vpn-300x170.jpg)
The best VPNs for developers, compared in-depth. Learn more about what a VPN is, why you need one, and which provider is right for you.
![The Best Markdown Editors for Mac](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1622033354Markdown-300x158.jpg)
Markdown is a simple but powerful markup language for text. We review the best Markdown tools for Mac, from humble code editors to full-featured workhorses.
![A Guide to Obsidian: Local, Markdown-Powered Networked Notes](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/1617670247obsidian-300x158.jpg)
Need a better note-taking app? Learn how Obsidian notes can turn your plain text files into a rich, sophisticated network of linked thoughts.
![A Beginner’s Guide to Roam Research](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1617138761roam-1200-300x158.jpg)
Learn how to use Roam Research for knowledge management. Here's how your notes self-organize into a knowledge graph with bidirectional links.
![Use ipdata’s Geolocation Data to Protect & Customize Your Site](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1581552075globe-300x200.png)
ipdata is a low-latency API that provides website owners with a wide variety of information about their visitors based on IP address (IPv4 and IPv6).
![Leave an Impression with Print Peppermint’s Fresh Designs & Premium Paper](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1580167159product-photos-businesscard-min-1024x494-300x145.jpg)
Everyone has a business card—is yours any different? Designing the ideal card for your business is a project that deserves real time and thought.
![Your Website Can Earn More with Google’s Auto Ads](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1550041798aaron-sebastian-705195-unsplash-300x193.jpg)
Auto ads make AdSense even easier to set up by using machine learning. Google does the work for you, choosing ads and placing them for maximum effect.
![10 Steps for Optimizing WordPress Site Performance](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1493117372braden-collum-87874-300x157.jpg)
Having a fast site is important for your visitors and search results. How do you achieve that? Adrian Try lists the steps that will make a difference.
![10 Reasons to Meet New People – and How a Mobile App Can Help](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1525913936unnamed-300x200.jpg)
Here are ten ways that networking can help you learn, collaborate and grow, and how Shapr, a mobile app, can help you facilitate that.
![How to Build an Interactive History Map with WRLD](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1517464610Screen-Shot-2018-02-01-at-3.55.40-pm-300x163.png)
Learn to make a history education map using 3D mapping tool, WRLD.
![How to Find a Niche in the WordPress Ecosystem](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1512622047Feature-Image-300x295.jpg)
Learn from the best in the business on how to build profitable WordPress themes business. Contains helpful tips and advice from industry experts
![How to Ship & Validate New Projects Fast](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1511329784danielle-macinnes-222441-300x200.jpg)
Adrian Try takes you through how to launch and validate your new business idea or project quickly, even if you're not a coder.
![SiteGround Review: Shared Hosting that Stacks Up](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1501042168michal-parzuchowski-224092-300x142.jpg)
Looking for quality shared hosting? SiteGround is an oft-recommended option. In this detailed SiteGround review, Adrian Try explores whether it stacks up.
![How to Secure Your WordPress Site from the DDoS Attack Onslaught](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1504128883andrew-yardley-324071-300x200.jpg)
If you feel like you don't need to worry about DDoS attacks, this is the year to change your mind. Adrian Try shows you the best way to protect your site.
![6 of the Best Markdown Plugins for WordPress](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1498687397rawpixel-com-274862-300x113.jpg)
If you want to work with Markdown within WordPress, you'll need a plugin. In this article, Adrian Try rounds up six of the best.
![4 Simple Ways to Add Audio to Your WordPress Site](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1498378570dalibor-bosnjakovic-187135-300x152.jpg)
Need to include audio in your website? WordPress makes it easy. In this walk-through, Adrian Try shows you four methods to add a playlist to your site.
![5 Ways to Use WordPress to Provide Exceptional Customer Support](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1497416376steinar-engeland-103725-300x180.jpg)
Every successful business provides exceptional customer support. In this guide, Adrian Try lists five ways you can use WordPress to support your customers.
![I’m Ready for an Online Store. What Hosting Should I Choose?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1497312914alvaro-serrano-133380-300x163.jpg)
Does an eCommerce site require a special hosting plan? In this guide Adrian Try takes you through what's needed to launch a successful online store.
![How Can I Use WordPress for eCommerce?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1496021588andrew-branch-106863-300x143.jpg)
You can do almost anything with WordPress. How can you use it for eCommerce? In this article, Adrian Try shows you two approaches you can take.
![How to Choose a WordPress Caching Solution](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1495538180puk-patrick-191909-300x169.jpg)
Caching will speed up your WordPress site, but which solution should you use? In this guide, Adrian Try explains the options and helps you make a choice.
![48 Ways to Keep Your WordPress Site Secure](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1495706556james-sutton-187816-300x200.jpg)
How do you keep hackers out of your secure WordPress site? A good strategy, and constant vigilance. Adrian Try lists 40 ways you can keep your site secure.
![5 Hosting Providers for WordPress Users Compared](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1495181062nicolas-picard-241854-300x168.jpg)
Who is the best hosting provider for your WordPress site? Adrian Try runs five of the best through a series of checklists so you can find out.
![How Korske Ara of World Photo Day Uses WordPress](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1493193312worldphotoday1-300x151.jpg)
How do normal people use WordPress in their businesses? Adrian Try catches up with Korske Ara, founder of World Photo Day, to find out.
![Interview: How to Teach Audio Skills with WordPress](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1494225011bbenediktsson1-300x137.jpg)
Björgvin Benediktsson runs an audio training business using WordPress. In this interview, Adrian Try asks about his goals, plugins and hosting.