WordPress Tips
3 WordPress beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
If you're setting up a website for the first time, it's easy to make some mistakes along the way. Most are easy to fix, but a few will create major headaches for you. Here are 3 mistakes that could make managing your website difficult — and how to avoid each one.
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Are spammers targeting your website’s comment section?
If you've noticed your website's comment section attracts spammers, here are some possible reasons why and some ideas to implement to stop the problem.
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What is a WordPress multisite network?
A multisite network allows one domain to host several distinct, separate websites. Would a multisite network work for you? Here's a look at several use cases for a multisite network and why you might want one.
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Use the WordPress app to update your website from your phone or tablet
Use the WordPress app to update your website on the go. Here's a walkthrough of how to get started.
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Our updated 2019 WordPress wish list
What new features should WordPress implement? Take a look as we examine a wish list of WordPress features updated for the second half of 2019.
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Google favicon search results: What does this new change mean for you?
What new features should WordPress implement? Take a look as we examine a wish list of WordPress features updated for the second half of 2019.
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What should you consider when looking for a website hosting company?
Google is now including favicons in mobile search results. Find out how this recent change affect your website's SEO in this article.
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How to change the number of posts displayed on your blog page
With hundreds of website hosting companies to choose from, what makes one stand out above the rest? This article covers several factors to consider when making your choice.
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WordPress revisions: what are they and how do they work?
You don't have to do anything to create a blog page, but that doesn't mean you can't change it to your liking. One easy tweak is changing the number of posts that display on each page. This article explains how to change it.
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WordPress 5.2 release notes
WordPress stores a revision history for every post and page, creating a copy of every change you can later restore. This article explains how to make use of this handy feature.
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4 keys to making the most of your website’s forms
WordPress 5.2 will release on May 7, 2019. This update focuses on several major new features, including the Gutenberg Block Directory, Site Health Project, and Update Package Signing.
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How to fix the WordPress “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance” error
If you add a form to your website, ponder these 4 key considerations to ensure your forms are doing as much for you as they can.
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How to use reviews to drive traffic to your website
This article explains how to repair your WordPress website when you receive the message, "Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Back in a minute."
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How a team of “security researchers” is putting the WordPress community at risk
WordPress stores a revision history for every post and page, creating a copy of every change you can later restore. This article explains how to make use of this handy feature.
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WordPress 5.1.1 critical update patches a major vulnerability
Recently, a team of so-called "security researchers" has been reporting issues discovered in WordPress plugins publicly without allowing the developers to fix them first. What does this mean for you and how can you protect your website?
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Design trends: Ghost buttons
Security researchers found a critical exploit that allows an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code through the WordPress comment system. Find out what it means for your website and how to ensure your site is secure in this article.
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How to minify CSS and JavaScript files in WordPress
With a thin border and a transparent background, ghost buttons have become increasingly popular in the website design world. Should you consider using them on your website, and if so, what's the best way to use them?
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How to edit old WordPress posts with Gutenberg
What new features should WordPress implement? Take a look as we examine a wish list of WordPress features updated for the second half of 2019.
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WordPress 5.1 releases February 21: What’s coming?
Google is now including favicons in mobile search results. Find out how this recent change affect your website's SEO in this article.
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How many plugins does your website need?
Use the WordPress app to update your website on the go. Here's a walkthrough of how to get started.
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5 pages almost every website should have
If you've noticed your website's comment section attracts spammers, here are some possible reasons why and some ideas to implement to stop the problem.
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WordPress user roles and their differences
If you add a form to your website, ponder these 4 key considerations to ensure your forms are doing as much for you as they can.
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Pingbacks and trackbacks: what are they and how do they work?
Google is now including favicons in mobile search results. Find out how this recent change affect your website's SEO in this article.
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How to use analytics to test your website’s loading speed
Learn about the 165 enhancements and updates coming to WordPress 5.1 — including Site Health Check, Gutenberg improvements, and various other developer tools — in this article.
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How does SEO work?
One of the most crucial elements to an effective website is ensuring loads quickly for your visitors. In this article, we examine tools for testing your loading speed and detailed information to provide you insight to help speed it up.
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WordPress 5.0 guide: What do you need to know?
Is SEO something you can simply "have" or "turn on?" How does SEO actually work? We'll provide some answers in this basic SEO overview.
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WordPress wish list for 2019
One of the most crucial elements to an effective website is ensuring loads quickly for your visitors. In this article, we examine tools for testing your loading speed and detailed information to provide you insight to help speed it up.
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5 ways to automate tasks with WordPress
Is SEO something you can simply "have" or "turn on?" How does SEO actually work? We'll provide some answers in this basic SEO overview.
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Design trends: Color overlays
Do you find yourself setting alarms or reminders to make changes to your website at just the right time? If so, these WordPress automation tips will help you reclaim your day as you schedule events in advance.
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Video: Blogging intentionally
Building on the hero image website design trend, many websites use a color overlay over an image to make text easily readable.
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WordPress 5.0 news: Launch date set, new default theme announced
Do you find yourself setting alarms or reminders to make changes to your website at just the right time? If so, these WordPress automation tips will help you reclaim your day as you schedule events in advance.
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The future of accessibility in WordPress
Building on the hero image website design trend, many websites use a color overlay over an image to make text easily readable.
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4 plugins to add extra Gutenberg blocks to WordPress
On October 9, the WordPress accessibility team lead resigned, highlighting issues she's faced with Gutenberg. What does her decision mean for its future?
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What’s coming next for WordPress?
Since Gutenberg released to the public, developers have released new plugins that add extra functionality to Gutenberg with additional blocks. Here are 4 plugins that impressed us with a bevy of new blocks you can add to your Gutenberg editing experience.
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SEO analysis: What we learned from our posts that rank
On October 9, the WordPress accessibility team lead resigned, highlighting issues she's faced with Gutenberg. What does her decision mean for its future?
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How does location affect search results?
Since Gutenberg released to the public, developers have released new plugins that add extra functionality to Gutenberg with additional blocks. Here are 4 plugins that impressed us with a bevy of new blocks you can add to your Gutenberg editing experience.
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Use Google Search Console to refine your SEO
Even though search engine rank is important and SEO is a common buzzword in the website world, it isn't entirely possible to rank in search results for a particular topic worldwide because of location. Here's how location affects search results and how to compensate for it with your content.
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Which plugins do we use on our website?
Want to learn more about how people find your site? Google Search Console provides valuable insight to how your site is discovered through search.
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Are ads on your website effective?
Even though search engine rank is important and SEO is a common buzzword in the website world, it isn't entirely possible to rank in search results for a particular topic worldwide because of location. Here's how location affects search results and how to compensate for it with your content.
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Does WordPress have limitations?
Want to learn more about how people find your site? Google Search Console provides valuable insight to how your site is discovered through search.
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Gutenberg compatibility issues with page builder themes and plugins
You might have heard someone say, "WordPress can't do that." But is this the truth? Here, we separate fact from fiction and examine the actual limitations of WordPress.
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“Try Gutenberg” coming July 31: What WordPress 4.9.8 means for you
Because Gutenberg itself is a type of page builder and replaces the classic WordPress editor, themes and plugins that use a different editor have the biggest potential for compatibility issues. Not all page builders will automatically break, but they could unless they've specifically added Gutenberg support. Here's a look at what some of the more well-known page builders have said about Gutenberg.
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Is WordPress vulnerable to malware or hacking?
You might have heard someone say, "WordPress can't do that." But is this the truth? Here, we separate fact from fiction and examine the actual limitations of WordPress.
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Should you design your own website or hire someone to help?
Because Gutenberg itself is a type of page builder and replaces the classic WordPress editor, themes and plugins that use a different editor have the biggest potential for compatibility issues. Not all page builders will automatically break, but they could unless they've specifically added Gutenberg support. Here's a look at what some of the more well-known page builders have said about Gutenberg.
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WordPress 4.9.6: New last-minute tools to help you prepare for the GDPR
In a world where everyone can have a voice, you need a way to make yours stand out, and your website is an essential catalyst for carrying out your brand's identity. At the same time, however, hiring a professional requires a financial commitment. Should you hire a professional to help? We provide a few things to consider to figure out which option is best for you.
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How to downgrade WordPress
Want to learn more about how people find your site? Google Search Console provides valuable insight to how your site is discovered through search.
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Google Maps Platform: What does it mean for you?
On October 9, the WordPress accessibility team lead resigned, highlighting issues she's faced with Gutenberg. What does her decision mean for its future?
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What is FTP and how does it work?
On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, Google announced the Google Maps Platform and accompanying changes to their pricing structure. If you use Google Maps Platform, how will these changes impact you?
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