Stats: In the Jetpack modules, you can see how many people have visited, where, what day, and how this compares to previous dates. This is important because it shows whether your website is getting views, who those views are from, and if you are losing or gaining readers. Forms: In this module, you can create…
Month: September 2025
External Storage and FIle Sharing
There are a few ways to use external storage and file-sharing services in WordPress. I use the plugin UpdraftPlus to back up my website. DropBox: Free to use, but has limited storage. A security risk if the password is leaked. Google Drive: Free, however, limited storage, and potential to be hacked. Microsoft OneDrive: Incoporates other…
What I’ve Learned About Plugins
What to be aware of being adding a plugin Plugs are powerful tools important for any WordPress website. However, it’s important to only download trustworthy plugins. The plugins you add to your website should have several positive ratings, comments, and be regularly updated. If you download a dangerous plugin, it can harm both you and…
The Fairies by William Allingham
Up the airy mountain, Down the rushy glen, We daren’t go a-hunting For fear of little men; Wee folk, good folk, Trooping all together; Green jacket, red cap, And white owl’s feather! Down along the rocky shore Some make their home, They live on crispy pancakes Of yellow tide-foam; Some in the reeds Of the…
Why I Chose Folklore For My Website
Have you ever heard someone say Knock on wood to stop a jinx? Have you heard a local ghost story? Have you ever talked to a kid about Santa Claus? That’s all folklore!
What I Learned About Categories and Tags
Sock Goblinz will use Categories to organize between folklore stories, folklore creatures, etc.. I will use tags to get into more specifics, like what region the story/creature is from, and what is shared in the post. This will help my readers more easily find the content they are interested in and make my website more likely to show up in web searches.
Podcasts Worth The Listen
Podcasts are a great way to hear about cryptids and folklore. Every host provides a new perspective on the topic. The comment section is also a great place to find like-minded individuals to share your thoughts and feelings with. Lore Lore started as a podcast sharing scary stories from history. However, as the podcast progressed,…
Goblins Caught On Tape
One of my favorite things to watch is Blank caught on camera videos. Obviously, these are intentionally faked, or someone is misunderstanding how small kids really can be. Yet, I still think it’s such an entertaining watch. Some of the clips are hilariously bad, while others look more convincing. I remember sitting in the living…
Why I Chose folklore for My Website
The Sock Goblin is the annoying roommate you never knew you had. A modern take on a folkloric creature. Why does the sock goblin exist. Why do people choose to share clearly false tales, and what can we gain from believing in such creatures in the modern era?