Fixing Meow Lightbox on GenerateBlocks Images After BerqWP Caching

TL;DR Meow Lightbox stopped recognizing GenerateBlocks images after BerqWP rewrote their URLs during caching and optimization. Unlike the standard WordPress Image block, the GenerateBlocks image markup did not include the persistent wp-image-{attachment-ID} class. A PHP snippet fixed the issue by adding that class when the block is rendered. This solution may also help GenerateBlocks websites experiencing similar compatibility problems with other lightbox, caching, CDN, or image-optimization plugins that rely on the WordPress Media Library attachment ID. Meow Lightbox worked correctly with standard WordPress Image blocks on my websites, but it would not open images placed with the GenerateBlocks Image block

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Comparing Synology NAS Sharing to DropBox

Today’s post is about comparing DropBox file sharing to file sharing from my Synology NAS. I deliver my images electronically to my clients, and this year I have transitioned from using DropBox Professional to using my Synology NAS for sharing links to my clients. I am coming up on my annual payment for DropBox, so I am deciding if I can live without DropBox Professional or Plus or can I drop to the free account level? So if you decide to start using your Synology to share files, you need to set it up properly to share files securely. My

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Optimizing Imagery for 360 Tours

Optimizing your imagery for 360 virtual tours provides faster upload times, lower storage fees, and feaster user experience.

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Using Zoho One for Almost Everything

Zoho One is central to how I run my business, and these are the Zoho apps I am using right now.

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My 360 Photography DSLR Set Up

Wow...is 360 imagery hot right now! You do not need a 360 camera to capture great 360 imagery. You can create higher quality with your DSLR, fisheye lens, and pano head. I am sharing my set up that I have perfected over the last 6 years creating 360 imagery and tours. I create custom tours as well as Google 360 tours for my clients.

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Training | Coaching with the Geeky Photographer

Are you looking for Photography Training in composition, drones, white balance, 360 tours, gear, workflow, computers or SEO? Sign up for a 1 hr session with the Geeky Photographer.

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How to Prepare 360 Photos for Facebook

How to prepare your 360 photos for posting in Facebook

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Maximizing CrashPlan Central Upload Speed

My CrashPlan Story I have been using CrashPlan since Hurricane Rita in 2005. We evacuated for that hurricane, and I had a car full of hard drives, photos, and negatives. After that storm, I decided to fully digitize my photos, and to get an offsite backup of my files. I have had an onsite backup for many years, but I really needed an offsite backup. CrashPlan was the best option at the time.    This year CrashPlan is doing away with the CrashPlan Home $59/year option, and your choices are go to the CrashPlan Small Business at $120/yr, or move to

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360 Virtual Tour Software Comparison | 3D Vista Pro | Pano Tour Pro

UPDATE: As of September 13, 2018 Kolor(Pano Tour Pro) is closed. Those that have the software can continue to use it, but there will be no more updates by Kolor. Browsers are constantly changing, so it is only a matter of time before current installations will need attention. There is hope that KRPano will continue to be update-able within Pano Tour Pro, and that some or one of the many third party plug-in providers will continue some level of support for the program. I plan to work with 3D Vista to improve their program but also look at other options

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Why Smugmug Is Not Enough

I started using SmugMug in 2007 to share my photos with my friends and family. Back then the options were Shutterfly, Flickr, and Smugmug. Shutterfly and Flickr were discarded for 2 big reasons: 1. Shutterfly and Flickr required an account for the photos to be viewed. I chose Smugmug because I could send a link to my family, and they could click on it and see my photos without the hassle of creating an account. Getting my parents to just click a link was a hurdle. Creating an account would have been a barrier they would not have overcome. $35

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