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The Portuguese Guitar: A Melodic Journey through Lisbons Fado Culture

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Tagus River, Lisbon beckons travellers with its rich tapestry of history culture and music. At the heart of this vibrant city lies a centuries-old tradition that captivates the soul of Fado music. Central to the haunting melodies of Fado is the enigmatic Portuguese guitar, a revered instrument that…Continue readingThe Portuguese Guitar: A Melodic Journey through Lisbons Fado Culture

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Speed up your blog with self-hosted Google Analytics

One of the best ways of driving traffic to your blog is to increase its PageSpeed score. Find out how self-hosting your Google Analytics script can help. Why does Google Analytics slow your site down? ANY external call, including the call to https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=GA_MEASUREMENT_ID” will slow your site down, so it pays to minimise these as…Continue readingSpeed up your blog with self-hosted Google Analytics

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Why Learning to Play Other Instruments Will Make You a Better Guitarist

It might seem strange to suggest that mastering the trumpet would help you to become a better guitarist, but the honest truth is that there are plenty of reasons why improving your musical repertoire can and will help you to become a better guitarist – and musician – overall. So, if you want to understand…Continue readingWhy Learning to Play Other Instruments Will Make You a Better Guitarist

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5 Lessons Learned from 600 Blog Posts

Here are the top 5 lessons I’ve learned from 7 years and 600 articles worth of blogging! But firstly, a recap on the lessons learned 200 posts ago….. 5 Lessons Learned from 400 WordPress Blog Posts I should really listen to my own advice more, but I just couldn’t resist tinkering with both my theme…Continue reading5 Lessons Learned from 600 Blog Posts

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How to speed up your WordPress Blog

Page speed affects everything from user experience to Google Ranking and could even be the deciding factor on being accepted for Google Adsense.  Find out how to check and increase your blog’s speed to gain more traffic and increase revenue. Monitor your blog’s Speed. First of all,  establish a point of reference, or your blog’s…Continue readingHow to speed up your Wordpress Blog