WEB WORKBENCH

My Project Workspace

A collection of systems, experiments, and builds

Web Workbench is a personal technical workspace where I document, build, and test real-world systems across WordPress, hosting, Linux, SEO, automation, and AI-assisted development.

This includes practical development work such as custom Python scripts, WordPress plugins, and AI-assisted tools, alongside ongoing experiments and system builds used to test ideas in real environments.

A key focus of the site is SEO testing and study, where I explore how search systems respond to different types of content, structure, and technical implementations while building real projects at the same time.

Some content is structured as step-by-step guides, while other parts evolve as ideas, workflows, and systems are refined through active use.

This site is continuously evolving, with new tools, articles, and experiments added as the project develops.

Alongside this site, I also share development notes, ideas, and ongoing work on Substack.

## Technical Services

Alongside documenting development projects and experiments, Web Workbench provides technical support and development services including WordPress troubleshooting, custom plugin development, WooCommerce support, website optimisation, SEO improvements, website security assistance, hosting configuration, and technical website reviews.

Plugins and builds

Embed Latest Youtube Channel Video

Auto Embed the Latest Video from a YouTube Channel
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How this works: This plugin automatically embeds the latest video from a YouTube channel and keeps it updated based on rules set in the plugin settings. It supports multiple feeds, video filtering, and shortcode-based placement across WordPress.

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Free Gallery Plugin

Custom WordPress Gallery Plugin (Masonry, Boards, Filters & Shop Mode)
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How this works: This plugin is part of my Web Workbench system and provides a shortcode-based WordPress gallery with masonry layouts, board filtering, lightbox features, and optional WooCommerce integration.

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Page Builder Plugin

AI-assisted modular WordPress builder for fast page creation
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How this works: This plugin is part of my Web Workbench system and replaces heavy page builders with a modular, shortcode-based WordPress architecture designed for flexible page and landing page creation.

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Free Smtp Wordpress Plugin

Building a WordPress SMTP Plugin with AI-Assisted Development
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Project overview: A behind-the-scenes look at building a WordPress SMTP management plugin with email logging, automatic failover, provider monitoring and Mail Safety protection.

How Tos

Nextcloud Install Virtualmin

Installing Nextcloud on Virtualmin (Self-Hosted or VPS Guide)
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How this works: This guide walks through installing Nextcloud on a Virtualmin-managed server, covering setup from VPS preparation through to a working cloud storage system.

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Self Host Guide Virtualmin Home PC

Build a Self-Hosted Web & Email Server on a Home PC
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How this works: Follow the stages in order. Each stage builds on the previous one.

Wordpress Security Tips

WordPress & Hosting Security Guide
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How this works: This guide covers practical website security, hosting-level protection, WordPress hardening, and backup strategies that apply to most hosting setups (including Virtualmin, shared hosting, and VPS environments).

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How-To Guide

Building an Ubuntu Postfix SMTP Relay Server
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How this works: This guide documents the build of an outbound SMTP relay server using Ubuntu, Postfix and OpenDKIM. It covers installation, relay security, TLS, SMTP submission, DKIM signing and the final working configuration.

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How-To Guide

Virtualmin Postfix DKIM Setup Guide
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How this works: This guide documents the configuration steps required to get DKIM signing working correctly on Virtualmin with Postfix for multiple sending domains. It includes DNS configuration, WordPress sender alignment, Microsoft delivery testing and real-world troubleshooting tips.

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