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Automation Guides & Tutorials

Things I discovered while building automations on real client projects. Free, practical, and written in plain English. No fluff, just the steps that actually work.

WordPress · Free Setup

How to Set Up WordPress for Free on Your Own Computer (LocalWP)

You don't need a website, a domain, or any subscription to start with WordPress. The free LocalWP app runs a complete site on your computer. Perfect for practicing designs or exploring WordPress at zero cost.

Read the guide → WordPress · Make.com

How to Connect Fluent Forms to Make.com for Free (No Pro Subscription Needed)

Fluent Forms locks its integrations behind Pro, but the free WP Webhooks plugin gets your form submissions into Make for zero cost. Every step shown with real screenshots from a client build.

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Tools I Recommend

Tools I've used on real client projects. Some links below are affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

Make.com

The automation platform I use most for client builds. Connect any two apps visually, no code needed. Free plan available.

WordPress.com

Build a website online without any installation. Free plan available, paid upgrades for custom domains and more.

Pressable

Managed WordPress hosting with automatic updates, daily backups, and expert support. Great when you're ready to go live.

Jetpack

Security, performance, and backups for WordPress. The free plan includes brute-force protection and downtime monitoring.

Akismet