As we kick off the 22nd year of WordPress, many people are anxious about the ongoing #wpdrama. But it's important to remember that there were almost ten months of exciting things happening in WordPress before Matt fired shots at WP Engine. In an effort...

I recently stumbled upon a Reddit thread that asked a simple but really compelling question. You can see it in the headline: If you could only choose 5 WordPress plugins, which ones would you pick?
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Back in November 2014, a WordPress developer named Sergej Mueller raised what seemed like a reasonable concern: users had no way of knowing if a plugin they were using had been removed from the official repository - even if it was removed for security ...

If you're a follower of our blog, then you already know that our main niche starts with a Word and ends in a Press. And while there are plenty of noteworthy WordPress stories that made headlines this past year, it's easy to make the argument that this ...

A new week, a new chapter of the Matt Mullenweg vs WP Engine saga unfolds. This time, the plot twist involved the tropical fruit, pineapple. For the past three days, if you wanted to log in to your WordPress.org account, you'd have to agree to a contro...

WP Simple Pay has been a staple payment processor plugin for many years now. While we can admire its longevity, it's not without its faults. You're likely aware of them already. Otherwise you wouldn't be here looking for alternatives. Well, let me not ...

Twenty Twenty-Two was the first official default block theme that was released with WordPress 5.9. Ever since then, WordPress aficionados have been going back and forth on whether block themes are better than classic themes or vice versa. I have my own...

On December 16, 2024, Matt Mullenweg took the stage at Tokyo Node Hall in Tokyo, Japan to deliver the annual State of the Word, offering the WordPress community a clear look at where our platform stands and where it’s heading.
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Almost 20,000 free, high-quality images are part of the WordPress community-submitted Photo Directory. They are free to use on any site (not just WordPress) for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. You read that correctly – these photos are CC0...

A while back, I set out to browse through all the interesting opinions about WordPress’ block editor and how it’s meeting user needs these days. What I was interested in wasn’t so much the historical record of how the block editor started – back then c...

Black Friday is here, and Themeisle is ready to supercharge your WordPress website with unbeatable deals! 🎉 Whether you’re a blogger, freelancer, agency, or e-commerce store owner, this is your chance to grab premium WordPress themes, and plugins at up...

There are two things I can be absolutely certain of with WordPress: 1) I can make virtually any type of website with it. 2) I’ll always have to suffer with clunky payment processing plugins. I’ve tried them all. Sometimes they require to mess with comp...

Within the last two years, numerous blogs and tech news sites have been sounding the alarm about the decreasing quality of Google's search results. As a result, many people these days are looking for Google Search alternatives. In this post, I'll share...

Sometimes fate works in mysterious ways. I originally began writing this article the day before WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg took the stage in Portland, Oregon to deliver his keynote speech at WordCamp U.S. Little did I know, in less than 24 hours ...

If you’re ready to start making money from your blog, you’re on the right track! The fact that you believe in the value of your content is a huge step – one that many struggle with. Now that you have the right mindset, it’s time to turn that confidence...

Struggling to choose between Bluehost and Hostinger? If you stick around I promise you that by the end of this article you’ll have clarity on which company is better for your needs. What you’re about to read is a thorough analysis, written by a real hu...

Trying to decide between Bluehost and WordPress.com to launch your website? First, let’s make sure that we’re on the same page with what it is we’re actually going to be comparing. If you already know that WordPress.org and WordPress.com are not the sa...

I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur when it comes to cheap WordPress hosting. I know it’s not the most exciting thing to be passionate about, but hey, don’t judge. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever paid more than $5 per month for hosting over the p...

SiteGround offers hosting plans starting at $2.99 per month. Yes, that is true…but that’s only for the first year. Once that introductory period ends, the price jumps to $17.99 per month. Over five years, you’re looking at spending around $825, and ove...

“Wow, that’s a lot of plans!” was my first thought – and second and third – when I first tried to make sense of Hostinger’s pricing. The plans all seemed so similar, not just in price but in how they were presented, almost as if each one was a complete...

As someone who's been working out since the age of 15 and even managed an entire fitness facility at one point in my life, I know a thing or two about what "my kinda people" are probably looking for in a theme. I also happen to be a WordPress fanatic w...

I actually thought I could build a WordPress plugin with ChatGPT in just a couple of hours. Well, "a couple of hours" turned out to be 120. Assuming you plan on following in my footsteps, I strongly urge you to read this article in its entirety beforeh...

Creating an analysis of user opinions on WordPress’ block editor – aka. Gutenberg – has been a fascinating journey. I explored over 340 opinions gathered from a range of platforms, including Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, and WordPress.org. In addition to t...

Welcome to the next level of website building with Otter Blocks 3.0! 🎉🎉 Whether you’re a seasoned WordPress expert or just starting, this latest release is packed with powerful new features and enhancements designed to make your content creation proces...

I spent an entire weekend installing and testing close to 20 different live chat plugins on a WordPress test site to figure out which ones are currently the best on the market. After using each one and comparing their features and pricing, I finally ma...

Google Sites makes website creation simple, with everything stored securely. You can make your site public or private, and control access to it. However, it’s somewhat too basic to build a fully functional website. We look at the best Google Sites alte...

I took the top 50 most popular blogs in the world and checked each one individually to see what fonts it was using. After putting the list together, I made the top ten of the most used fonts based on the number of blogs they were used on, either in the...

For the past few months, we’ve been experimenting with AI to create innovative tools for WordPress. One of our recent projects, QuickWP, an AI-powered WordPress site builder, was one such project. Building on the things that we learned while making Qui...

How to create a website free of cost? Well, it’s easier than you think! If you don’t have the money to pay for a website right now, don’t worry. There really are some viable ways to start a website for free and then even have it hosted online publicly....

Web hosting is projected to reach $159.90 billion USD in revenue by the end of 2024 1. If you want to get a slice of that multi-billion dollar pie for yourself, then getting into the hosting resale business can be a smart move. You can pitch it as an a...

Renewing an SSL certificate is relatively simple. Many web hosts and registrars even go as far as automating the process entirely, so you don’t have to lift a finger. However, if your host doesn’t offer automatic renewals for some reason, I’m going to ...

Interested in making a static WordPress website and then hosting it somewhere entirely for free? Is that even possible?! Or not sure what the heck a static WordPress site even is in the first place?
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In the past, if you wanted to add custom JavaScript to WordPress posts, you had to either be familiar with code or you had to rely on a plugin. Unfortunately, neither of those solutions were ideal for the vast majority of WordPress users. The first one...

You may want to enlarge an image for a print-quality poster, or perhaps you’re looking to enlarge and enhance a blurry old image of your family. Thankfully, there are specialized tools that help you easily enlarge and enhance images without the pixelat...

There are many ways a WordPress update can mess up your website. Here's a tested process for safely updating WordPress, from backups to troubleshooting techniques.
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If you’re wondering how to sell ebooks online, the good news is that it’s easier than you might think. There are several ways to do this and get your work in front of audiences worldwide, even on a budget.
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Creating a custom email address – or several of them – is a great way to look more professional and to better organize your email communication. At the same time, it’s also an added expense. Therefore, you’ll want to make sure that you’re not spending ...

Is free website hosting any good? Well, “free” sounds appealing, but it might not be the best choice in the long run. Free hosting can work for temporary projects or hobbies. But for serious, long-term websites, affordable or premium web hosting servic...

While Webflow has its merits, many users prefer WordPress for its versatility and cost-effectiveness. WordPress offers a wide range of customizable options through its extensive library of plugins and themes, making it suitable for everything from blog...

The “500 internal server error” can be a frustrating one to come across because it doesn’t actually tell you what went wrong. Also known as the “http error 500,” it could be caused by several factors, such as conflicts between WordPress plugins or them...

The internet is filled with a lot of Hostinger reviews. Unfortunately, the large majority of them are not based on any sort of firsthand experience. Instead, they’re composed of regurgitated information taken from the Hostinger website mixed with some ...

Whether you’re launching your first website, looking to get into the domain name business, or simply looking for a place to buy a domain so that you can have your own custom email address, the fact is that you’re going to need a good, reliable domain r...

I’ve been using gated content in various ways for more than a decade now with mostly great results. Needless to say, I’m a big fan of it. But what exactly is “it?”
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Moving from Squarespace to WordPress is not too complicated. You’ll just need to follow a few important steps to make sure you don’t lose anything in the migration process. In exchange, thanks to WordPress, you’ll get a lot more control over your site’...

Starting a blog without spending a penny is absolutely possible, and you’re in the right place to find out how to do it. Over the years, I’ve experimented with dozens of different blogging sites and tested how they perform for various purposes and need...

In this article, we’ll talk more about how the 499 HTTP code works, what causes it, and how to troubleshoot it. Let’s get to work!
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If you're confused about how to change your font in WordPress, I don't blame you. It can be a bit confusing because the methods differ, depending on whether or not you're using a newer block theme or an older classic theme. In this tutorial, I'll walk ...

Are you having trouble with the “Error Establishing a Database Connection” in WordPress? I’ll show you how to quickly fix this issue and get your site up and running again.
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Encountering a 414 Request URI Too Large error indicates a critical issue between your browser and the server. This post will explore its main causes, considerations before troubleshooting, and various solutions.
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While WordPress itself is a secure platform, this doesn't make your site immune to break-ins. One of the most common attacks is human or bot hackers trying to force their way through your login page by trying various username and password combinations ...

Deciding between Shopify and Shopify Plus can feel like navigating a maze, especially when the differences between these platforms aren’t immediately clear. I wonder why Shopify doesn’t want to make this easier to grasp at first sight, but hey, that’s ...

If you’re already somewhat familiar with Canva, you might be curious about how it can be used to improve your WordPress site and/or enhance its visual appeal. I’m going to show you just that. Below, you’ll find my three favorite ways to use Canva for W...

Considering migrating your blog from Blogger to WordPress but not sure how to start? You've landed in the right place. I'll take you through the process, ensuring a complete site transition without missing a beat.
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Quick update on this topic as of : WordPress 6.4 has introduced a notable change in how attachment pages are handled. For all new WordPress installations, attachment pages are fully disabled by default. This only affects new installs – meaning us...

To cut through the marketing noise, I embarked on extensive testing to compare the most popular WordPress image optimization plugins and determine which truly stands out. Stay tuned for my testing methodology and the conclusive results.
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In this post, we’ll start by discussing the benefits of modifying font colors in the CMS. Then, we’ll go over how to change font color in WordPress – walking you through five different methods. Let’s get to it!
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Ioana started out in the non-government sector. When her daughter was 7, their family moved to Strasbourg.
At 42, she enrolled in a master's degree in web development and completely switched directions. She had found a new purpose and was going all in....

A couple of weeks back, we released the prototype of QuickWP, an AI-powered WordPress site builder that uses OpenAI, an FSE theme, and WordPress Playground to generate a personalized theme for the user based on the topic and description of your website...

welcome to a roundup featuring a selective group of professionals in our WordPress community. We’ve gathered CEOs, product managers, marketers, and content creators from leading companies such as Elementor, Kinsta, Cloudflare, Post Status, Freemius, an...

As a website owner looking for an SSL certificate, you've probably considered what is Let's Encrypt and wondered how it can help your site stay secure at zero cost.
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