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Anyone here making decent money from KDP print on demand?

Curious what the experience is actually like once a book is live.
Is the print quality decent?
Are the margins worthwhile?
How easy is it to get sales without already having an audience?
Any issues with returns, formatting or Amazon support?
Do you use Amazon only, or also sell through your own website/other platforms?

Interested in hearing from people actually doing it, especially smaller publishers/self-publishers rather than just success-story videos.

For lighter functionality in Elementor on a Wordpress website, are people just using custom CSS/HTML/JS rather than relying on Angie?

I’ve been experimenting with Angie, but for fairly simple things it sometimes feels like overkill, especially when it starts needing deeper permissions or server-side changes.

For things like:
small calculators
simple interactive sections
conditional display
lightweight custom widgets
minor styling/functionality tweaks

is it generally better to just use Elementor’s HTML widget + custom CSS/JS where possible?

Interested in what people are doing in practice. I’m trying to keep sites lightweight and avoid adding complexity when a small script would do the job.

What is everyone using for cookie consent on WordPress sites nowadays?

A lot of the popular options seem to be freemium, where the basic banner is free but things like automatic scanning, blocking scripts, geo rules, consent logs or multiple sites are behind a paid plan.

Are there any genuinely free cookie consent plugins that are actually good enough for a normal WordPress/WooCommerce site?

Also curious:
what limitations have you run into on the free versions?
which paid ones are actually worth it?
do you use a plugin at all, or handle consent another way?
any that are lightweight and don’t noticeably affect page speed?

Trying to keep the plugin stack lean and avoid paying subscriptions for features that the client don’t really need.

For those using WebP on WordPress sites, what are you using to convert your JPEG/PNG images before uploading them to the Media Library? Or are you converting post upload via code or plugin?

On one website there was 1000 jpegs which I used custom code to convert to Webp in batches.

What I want to know, is there an easy way to convert them beforehand?

Any particular desktop apps, websites or batch converters you recommend that keep the quality good while reducing file size?

Just looking for a simple workflow that keeps the site lightweight.

Curious what everyone is using for website images nowadays - JPEG, AVIF or WebP?

When making websites on Wordpress I’ve generally stuck with WebP (converting) because it seems like a good balance between image quality and file size, and I’ve found it helps with PageSpeed compared with standard JPEGs.

Just wondering if AVIF has now become the better option, or whether WebP is still the safer/default choice for WordPress and WooCommerce sites.

Would be good to hear what others are using in practice, especially anyone focused on Core Web Vitals and keeping sites lightweight.

Curious how people approach plugin numbers on WooCommerce sites.
At what point does the number of plugins actually start becoming a performance or stability issue?

I know 20 well-coded lightweight plugins can probably be better than 5 badly coded ones, so I’m guessing there isn’t really a magic number.

For those running active WooCommerce sites:
roughly how many plugins are you using?
when did you start noticing speed/conflict issues?
do you actively avoid plugins that overlap in functionality?
any types of plugins you’ve found particularly heavy?

I’m always try to keep things as lean as possible without becoming obsessed with the plugin count itself.

Anyone used both Eufy and xTool UV printers?

Main use would be printing directly onto flat glass products, so I’m particularly interested in print quality, adhesion and durability on glass rather than just acrylic/wood etc.

Which would you choose and why?

Also interested in:
reliability and maintenance
ink/consumable costs
white ink performance
ease of setting up glass prints
whether primer/pre-treatment is needed
software limitations
actual running costs

Not looking for the cheapest machine necessarily, just trying to avoid paying extra for features I won’t really need.
Would be great to hear from anyone actually using either commercially.

I’m still in the early stages of experimenting with Elementor Angie.

I like the concept and it can definitely do a lot of the heavy lifting, but because it’s still in beta I’m cautious about relying on it too heavily on production sites.

I’ve already run into a deployment issue with a simple BMI calculator where the widget was created but wouldn’t fully take effect because of a super admin/permissions issue. I did use the code from the library. I'm a bit cautious allowing it super admin issue as some websites are almost complete with zero issues, I don't want to start causing problems for the sake of a few aesthetic widgets which I can do manually.

That made me a bit more cautious, especially when Angie starts needing deeper access or changes involving PHP files/server-side functionality rather than just creating something inside Elementor.

Has anyone had any major problems with it so far?

Things like:
site-breaking errors
PHP issues
plugin/theme conflicts
deployment failures
permissions/super admin problems
functionality working in the builder but not properly on the live site
anything serious enough to need a backup restore

I’m mainly trying to work out how safe people feel using Angie on live production sites at this stage, rather than just on staging/test sites.

If an effect is deployed and angie is then deleted later on, does that bit of code stay lurking deep inside php wp admin files causing clutter?

Thanks

Curious if anyone here is building mobile games at the moment. How are you handling monetisation?

It feels like loads of mobile games are absolutely packed with ads now, to the point where it kills the experience. I’ve deleted plenty of games purely because of constant forced ads.

At the same time, I get that without ads it becomes much harder to monetise unless you’re charging upfront or relying on in-app purchases.

For anyone actually developing games:
Are ads still making decent money?
Do rewarded ads work better than forced/interstitial ads?
Are subscriptions or in-app purchases more viable?
Are you using AI tools to help build the games/code now?
Anyone using Flutter for mobile game development or mainly sticking with Unity/Godot?

Would be interested in hearing from people actually shipping mobile games rather than just theory.

Looking for some SEO/WordPress advice on this.
An older business website has closed down. The same owner now has a new business in the same field under a different brand.

Moving the products across via CSV is straightforward, but there are also around 500 blog posts on the old site.

Would it be better to:
transfer the existing blogs to the new website, update/rebrand them with the new company name and then submit the new URLs through Google Search Console, or
rewrite/recreate the blogs from scratch on the new site?

The old business no longer exists, but the content itself is still relevant to the same industry.

Main concern is preserving any SEO value without creating duplicate content or causing issues with Google.
What would be the best way to handle this?

Hello,

Would you create separate WooCommerce listings for the same health-related product in different pack sizes, for example 30mg tablets packs of 10 and 20,or keep them under one product as variations?

I’m trying to understand which approach is better overall for:
• SEO and Google rankings
• product visibility in search
• customer experience
• conversion rate
• avoiding duplicate content
• easier product management

Would separate listings give each pack size a better chance of being found in Google, or would they just compete with each other and split the ranking signals?

From a customer point of view, does showing both options on one product page make purchasing easier, or do separate listings increase visibility and make the range look larger?

I’ve noticed some websites create a separate listing for every strength and pack size, while others use one variable product. What is the main reason for choosing one structure over the other, particularly in the health category?

Thanks

Curious what people would recommend in this situation.

Say a business has a TikTok account with around 15k genuine organic followers, but the business itself no longer exists. A new business is being launched in a similar niche.

Would it make more sense to:
rebrand the existing account (new name, branding and an announcement explaining the change), or
start a brand new account from zero?

The existing followers are real and organically built, but I’m wondering whether changing the brand would negatively affect engagement or confuse the audience.

Has anyone done this successfully? Which approach would you recommend and why?

Would it be better to convert one account to a personal account and another for the business?

Curious what people would recommend in this situation.

Say a business has a TikTok account with around 15k genuine organic followers, but the business itself no longer exists. A new business is being launched in a similar niche.

Would it make more sense to:
rebrand the existing account (new name, branding and an announcement explaining the change), or
start a brand new account from zero?

The existing followers are real and organically built, but I’m wondering whether changing the brand would negatively affect engagement or confuse the audience.

Has anyone done this successfully? Which approach would you recommend and why?

Would it be better to convert one account to a personal account and another for the business?

Genuine question for website owners.

Is anyone still making worthwhile money from Google AdSense, or has that ship sailed?
I see people recommending blogs and content websites as a way to generate income, but I’m curious what the reality looks like nowadays.

For those running websites with AdSense:
How much traffic are you getting?
Is the revenue meaningful or just enough to cover hosting costs?
What niches tend to perform best?
If you were starting again today, would you focus on AdSense or monetise another way?
Interested in real-world experiences rather than YouTube gurus claiming they’re making £50k/month from a blog.

Hello, I’m curious what the going rate is these days for a professional rebrand of an existing product range.

For example, imagine a range of products that already exists but needs completely refreshed labels in order to create brand identity.

The goal would be something that balances:
premium appearance
clean aesthetics
trust/science-backed feel
consistency across the range
strong shelf presence.

I’m not talking about a quick logo on Fiverr, but equally not a global agency charging six figures.

For those who have gone through the process:
What did you pay?
Was it a freelancer, design studio, or branding agency?
How many SKUs/products were included?
Were you happy with the result?
Looking back, would you spend more or less?
Trying to understand realistic budgets and what level of quality can be expected at different price points.

Are there any freelancers here up for the job? Precious work examples?
Thank you

Hello, I’m considering making/utilising a Progressive Web App (PWA) for a new brand rather than building separate iOS and Android apps.
The main reason is time and cost. I already have the website, and maintaining one platform seems far more practical than developing and maintaining native apps as well.

For those who have gone down the PWA route:
Any major pros or cons?
How do customers react to installing a PWA compared to downloading from the App Store/Google Play?
Any limitations you’ve run into?
Did you eventually move to a native app or stick with the PWA?
Looking back, would you do it again?

Interested in real-world experiences rather than agency sales pitches. It seems like PWAs have come a long way, but I’m curious what the drawbacks are before committing to that route.

Hello, genuine question, are people still buying WordPress templates from ThemeForest in 2026?

I'm a self taught web developer. It's more of a side thing for me. When I first started building websites, I bought quite a few templates and always seemed to run into problems. At the time I assumed it was because I wasn’t experienced enough or good enough to make websites. I always thought maybe the errors were due to me doing something wrong.

Fast forward a few years, after learning, practicing a lot, and after building multiple e-commerce websites myself, I’ve started wondering whether many of the problems were actually caused by the templates rather than my lack of knowledge.

A lot of them seemed to come with bloated code,
, endless bundled plugins, poor performance, compatibility issues after WordPress updates, developers abandoning support, proprietary systems that lock you in.

At the moment I am happy with a setup using something like Hello Theme + Elementor (or even Gutenberg) seems far easier to maintain and customise.

I can understand templates making sense for people who need a website up quickly or have no interest in designing one themselves, but for anyone comfortable using WordPress, are premium templates still worth it?

Interested to hear both sides, especially from developers who still use them regularly.

For those who have launched and grown consumer brands, where would you spend your first serious marketing budget?

Would you:

1. hire a PR agency,
2. work with lots of micro influencers,
3. pay for a few larger influencers,
4. or do something else entirely?

I’m particularly interested in what gives the best return when you’re starting with a limited budget and planning to reinvest profits back into growth.

For example, is it better to spend £1,000 working with 20 smaller creators, or put it all into one larger creator with a bigger audience?

Also curious how people actually approach influencer marketing in practice:
Do you contact creators individually?
Use influencer agencies?
Use platforms that connect brands and creators?
Offer free product, commission, fixed fees, or a combination?
Would it be better to have a brand ambassador?

Looking back, what would you do if you were launching a new brand from scratch today and wanted to grow as efficiently as possible?

For table of contents, do you use a dedicated plugin or just stick with the native WordPress/Gutenberg functionality that scans the H1-H6 headings?

I’m trying to keep my websites as lightweight as possible and avoid adding plugins unless they provide a significant benefit, so my instinct is to stick with the native approach where possible.

I use wordpress, Hello theme and Elementor for building websites, but for blog/content creation the block editor seems cleaner and faster.

Interested to hear what others are doing:

1. Are you using a table of content plugin and if yes why
2. Any SEO or UX advantages either way?
3. Are people still using Elementor for blog posts or mainly Wordpress editor? A couple of website I tried to edit with Elementor and kept getting critical error messages.
   Would appreciate any insights.

Hello. Has anyone customised the Wordpress WooCommerce “My Account” dashboard?

I’m building a WordPress/WooCommerce site where customers complete a suitability questionnaire before purchasing the product.

Once a customer has already qualified for a product and purchased it, I’d like their account dashboard to allow re-ordering easier, instead of forcing them through the full first-time questionnaire again every time.

How can I edit or add extra dashboard options/functionalities (beyond Elementor styling)?

The functionality I am looking for is to reduce customer friction so thus:

1. allowing the customer to re-order a previous item without having to fill in the woocommerce product add on details,

2. A system where the customer is reminded at week 3 to reorder their products in order for timely delivery in week 4?

Would this usually be done with WooCommerce hooks/custom endpoints, a membership/account dashboard plugin, AutomateWoo, subscriptions, or something else?

Interested in plugin recommendations or the cleanest workflow for this. I am not a heavy coder so would prefer a more seamless and lighter option 'enough to get the job done'

Thank you