Many of our readers ask us if we recommend WPForms, Contact Form 7, or another WordPress form builder plugin. We’ve used both of these contact form plugins over the years, so we know that it can be tricky to pick the right option for your… Read More »
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Many visitors to food blogs are looking for the recipe instructions quickly, and a Jump to Recipe button can help them get there in just one click. This can be a great way to improve the user experience on your WordPress website. Here at WPBeginner,… Read More »
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Let’s face it: a generic contact form won’t be the most exciting thing your users see today. People crave engaging, personalized experiences. That’s where interactive lead generation comes in. It can transform how you connect with your audience and build valuable relationships. Think about it.… Read More »
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Many website owners struggle to collect user input without overwhelming those users with lengthy forms. Dropdown fields make forms simpler by presenting a concise list of options. This means that they could boost your form completion rate and improve the user experience. In this article,… Read More »
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WordPress is a fantastic platform for building websites and blogs. It’s easy to use, customizable, and free. However, like any other piece of software, WordPress websites require regular maintenance to function properly. Just setting up your WordPress site isn’t enough. To keep your site secure… Read More »
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Over the last 15+ years running WPBeginner and managing our other brand websites, we have seen almost every WordPress error you can think of. We’ve also learned that the most common reason for many errors is conflicting plugins. Plugin conflicts can cause a variety of… Read More »
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WordPress maintenance is just like mowing your lawn. You could spend the time and effort doing it yourself, but paying a professional will usually get you better results and leave you free to focus on other things. In our experience with using WordPress maintenance services,… Read More »
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Building an online community is a powerful way to engage with your audience, foster meaningful interactions, and drive long-term loyalty. Whether you’re looking to create a social space for your customers, a forum for like-minded individuals, or a support network for your products and services,… Read More »
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When you are managing your WordPress website, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as seeing it stuck in maintenance mode. This can be particularly alarming if you are in the middle of a crucial update or expecting heavy traffic. Maintenance mode can be caused by many… Read More »
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Many users now want to move away from Webflow because of its high costs and limited flexibility for website owners. Migrating from Webflow to WordPress can seem complicated, but it’s worth it. WordPress is flexible, more affordable, and offers many customization options through plugins and… Read More »
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Have you ever wished that you could do all your topic research, content optimization, and SEO auditing in one place? Most content optimization tools are simply too expensive for small businesses or offer very limited features to their users. This means that website owners either… Read More »
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If your SSL certificate expires, then users will see a warning message in their browsers telling them that your site may be unsafe. This is bad for your site’s user experience and search engine rankings. That’s why we recommend always having an up-to-date SSL certificate… Read More »
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SSH, or Secure Shell, is a powerful tool for managing your website remotely from a secure server. You can use different commands through a terminal interface to perform various tasks without having to open your site’s backend. Although SSH is typically used by more advanced… Read More »
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Lately, many of our readers who run WordPress agencies have been asking us how they can easily send maintenance reports to their clients. Keeping your client’s WordPress websites running smoothly requires ongoing maintenance. But beyond the technical tasks, clear communication is key to building trust… Read More »
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Recently, Webflow has faced criticism for forcing large websites on its platform to switch to expensive enterprise plans. This has left many users frustrated and searching for better alternatives. At WPBeginner, we understand the importance of selecting a flexible and affordable website-building platform. That’s why… Read More »
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Ever wished there was an easy way to display calendars, manage events, and sell event tickets from your WordPress site? Most event calendar plugins are either way too simple or overly complex. That’s why I acquired Sugar Calendar a few years ago. Today, I am… Read More »
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We’ve been experimenting with different QR code plugins in WordPress, and we discovered that they can do a lot more than just store information. For example, you can use them to sell products in your online store, collect payments, and more. That’s why we have… Read More »
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There’s a rumor going around that Pinterest is dead. But with close to half a billion active monthly users, that’s hard to believe. Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where users curate and share inspirational content through ‘pins’ while exploring a wide range of ideas… Read More »
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Your website’s .htaccess file is a tiny but important file that runs behind the scenes and acts like a set of instructions for your server. The file tells how to handle things like permalinks and security measures. Unfortunately, this file can get corrupted for various… Read More »
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At WPBeginner, we’ve been using different types of lead magnets for over a decade now to get readers to subscribe to our email list. So far, we have built lead magnets like ebooks, free tools, giveaways, checklists, and a lot more. We have also used… Read More »
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It’s quite surreal to type that WPBeginner turns 15 years old today! Time flies when you’re having fun especially with such an amazing community of website owners, small businesses, and web professionals. YOU ARE the best part of WPBeginner! Like every year, I will take… Read More »
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Many of our readers ask us about different ways to make money online with WordPress. While starting an online store or doing affiliate marketing are straightforward options, you might also be interested in creating a classified ads website. A classified ads website is an online… Read More »
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