WordPress Tips
What happens when a domain name expires?
Letting a domain name expire puts you at risk for losing it altogether. Here, we explain the basics of domain names and what to do to protect yours.
WordPress basics: How to add images and links to your content
This tutorial explains how to add images and other content types with the WordPress media editor and how to and links to content in WordPress.
WordPress basics: How to back up your site
How do you back up a WordPress site? This article explains how to perform a backup automatically through your hosting provider, with a plugin, and manually.
WordPress basics: How to change a theme
This tutorial explains how to install a theme in WordPress, how to download and install a third-party theme, and how to change your active theme.
WordPress basics: How to install a plugin
In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to install a plugin from WordPress or manually from a third party.
Which PHP version works best for WordPress?
This article explains the basics of PHP, how to tell what PHP version your WordPress site is running, how to upgrade PHP, and why it all matters.
What is a WordPress child theme?
A child theme is a modified version of an existing theme. This article explains what child themes are, how they work, and why they’re useful.
Why your pasted code doesn’t work in WordPress
Have you tried to paste a snippet of form, iframe, or PHP code into WordPress and it didn’t work? Here’s why and what you can do.
Should you keep unused themes?
Many WordPress users have multiple themes they’re not using still installed. We’ll discuss whether you should keep these unused themes or delete them.
Why you should use post excerpts
WordPress post excerpts provide several benefits to your content. Learn how they can help your SEO, social media sharing, and more.
What is a custom post type?
WordPress comes with two built-in types of content, posts and pages, but also allows you to create others. Here’s how a WordPress custom post type could help you.
5 ways to make your site load faster
Does your WordPress website load slowly? If so, here are 5 tips to help speed it up.
Does the Cloudflare “Cloudbleed” leak affect your WordPress site?
If you own your own WordPress site, was it affected by Cloudflare’s “Cloudbleed” leak? Here’s how to find out and what to do if your data was exposed.
What is a sales funnel?
A sales funnel is a series of gradually more focused efforts to drive a potential customer in the direction you desire most—to that of a paying customer. Learn more here.
What types of files can be uploaded to WordPress?
Did you know you can upload more than just images to the WordPress media library? Here’s a complete list of over 20 file types the library supports.
32 WordPress keyboard shortcuts
WordPress provides numerous keyboard shortcuts to help save you time as you use the editor. Here’s a complete list of all 32 WordPress keyboard shortcuts.
Top-level domains: which should you use?
Should you use a .com domain name or something else? We’ll discuss the different types of top-level domains here.
How to preview what a post will look like on social media
Facebook and Twitter use special tags to choose what information from your site to display in links. Here’s how to preview what these links look like.
4 tips for WordPress plugin management
Do you need help managing your website’s plugins? These 4 tips will get you started.
What’s the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
Are WordPress.com and WordPress.org the same thing? If not, what are the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org and which one is better?
Using WooCommerce product types
If you’ve ever wanted to have options on the products in your online store — like sizes or colors — as many major stores have, choosing the correct product type in WooCommerce will make all the difference. At first it might be difficult to tell the difference between WooCommerce’s product types, so here’s a handy guide to help you choose the right one.
5 ways to do more with your online store
As the holiday shopping season quickly approaches, it’s time to get your online store ready for prime time. If you have an online store, here are 5 things you can do to make the most of it.
The 3 best WordPress e-commerce plugins
If you want to start an online store, the first decision you need to make is which plugin to use. We compare 3 well-known WordPress e-commerce plugins here.
Why WordPress permalinks matter (and which choice is right for you)
What is a permalink and why does it matter how yours are set up? In this handy guide to WordPress permalinks, we’ll answer those questions and more.
SEO strategy: Does social media influence rank?
How does social media impact the SEO and rank of your website? Does social media influence rank at all? We answer those questions and more.
How should people contact you through your website?
It’s important to make it easy for your visitors to contact you. But what’s the best way? We compare 3 different methods of contact here.
14 sites you can embed into WordPress without any code
These 14 sites allow seamless embedding into WordPress — simply paste a link and the content displays automatically.
Social September recap
Through the month of September, we shared social media tips across our social channels. We’ve compiled them all in one place here.
How to use a Facebook or Twitter ad-tracking pixel in WordPress
How can you track the effectiveness of your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ads on a WordPress website? Learn what a Facebook or Twitter pixel is, how it works, and how you can add one to your site.
How to schedule social media posts in WordPress
Sharing content on social media can be tedious, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are 3 ways you can make this process easier.
How to change a post’s social media image
How do social media sites select which image they use when your posts are shared? Can you change this selection? We’ll examine use cases for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest and establish some best practices.
Why do we use WordPress?
Why does MPWR Design use WordPress instead of another content management system? Discover 6 reasons here.
4 things that make your website look unprofessional
How do you know if your website looks unprofessional? In this article, we look at images, fonts, and more to examine 4 things to avoid.
Interview with Kelsey Humphreys: How can you get started in video?
Kelsey Humphreys is the creator of The Pursuit, an online traveling talk show on success and entrepreneurship. On the show, Kelsey has interviewed Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Al Roker, the Property Brothers, and many other well-known entrepreneurs. In this video, Kelsey shares how she got started in video and how you can do the same.
How important is content to SEO?
Three factors affect a web page’s search engine rank. Learn about the role content plays in SEO here.
Video: What’s the difference between a post and a page in WordPress?
When using WordPress, how do you know when to create a post and when to create a page? We’ll highlight two differences in this short video.
4 security tips for WordPress sites
How can you make your WordPress site more secure? We’ll give you 4 ways to increase your site’s security.
3 things WordPress users need to know about Apple’s iOS 10 and macOS Sierra updates
How will the release of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra affect WordPress users? We highlight 3 major changes here.
Is a mobile-friendly website important?
How important is it to have a mobile-friendly or responsive website? We’ll answer this question and discuss how to make a WordPress website mobile-friendly.
What is site hosting and why do you need it?
We’ll examine what is website hosting, why it’s needed, and whether or not you can (and should) host your site yourself.
How to create a great landing page
Having a good home page is essential for attracting visitors. We’ll examine best practices for creating a great page that will draw users into your site.
The 3 best WordPress comment systems
Is the WordPress built-in commenting system right for you, or should you consider another option? We’ll compare the WordPress commenting system, Disqus, and Facebook comments to help you decide which one you should use.
4 tips for choosing a WordPress theme
WordPress has well over 1,000 themes available as free downloads, and between all of the other companies selling premium WordPress themes, it’s likely that over 10,000 themes are tucked away in a small corner of the Internet somewhere. While all of the options mean that anything you could possibly want likely exists somewhere, the number of options can also be pretty staggering. With all of those choices, how can you ever make a decision? We’ll offer 4 tips to help.