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Quick Tip: How To Use WordPress Block Notes

Quick Tip: How To Use WordPress Block Notes

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WordPress Notes adds block level comments to the Block Editor. We show you how to add a note to any block, reply in a thread, get email notifications, and mark notes as resolved for smoother collaboration.

A New Choice: Use an Existing Plugin or Vibe Code Your Own?

A New Choice: Use an Existing Plugin or Vibe Code Your Own?

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AI makes it easier to build custom WordPress plugins, but it does not make the decision automatic. This article breaks down when to install an existing plugin and when to build your own, based on scope, flexibility, and long-term maintenance.

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

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We take you through the fairly simple process of updating your WordPress website’s themes and plugins using only a ZIP file.

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

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Learn how to use my.WordPress.net as a safe AI sandbox. We show you how to install WordPress in the browser, add the AI Assistant app, connect ChatGPT, Claude, or Ollama, and run a few test prompts.

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

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Not all commercial WordPress plugins are created equal. We’ll help you evaluate whether a commercial plugin is worth the investment.

What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Hacked

What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Hacked

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It’s perfectly normal to feel scared or frustrated when your WordPress site has been compromised. Take a breath, and follow this guide for dealing with a hacked WordPress website.

A Guide to Using Commercial WordPress Themes & Plugins

A Guide to Using Commercial WordPress Themes & Plugins

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The WordPress ecosystem is chock full of outstanding free software. Why, you could build an entire website using an attractive free theme and a selection of highly-functional plugins. But free…

How to Build a WordPress Maintenance Service

How to Build a WordPress Maintenance Service

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Learn how to build a WordPress maintenance service for clients. Covers recurring revenue, backups, updates, security monitoring, performance checks, database cleanup, support, reports, and training.

5 Cool Things You Can Do with a Local Install of WordPress in 2026

5 Cool Things You Can Do with a Local Install of WordPress in 2026

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Running a copy of WordPress on your local machine is a fairly simple process (we have some helpful information on doing this). But you may be wondering about the actual…

How a Custom WordPress Plugin Can Help You Manage a Website

How a Custom WordPress Plugin Can Help You Manage a Website

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Whether you’re a WordPress user or build websites for a living, it’s likely you’ve relied on a few plugins along the way. These additional pieces of software enable the content…

How to Troubleshoot WordPress Website Email Issues

How to Troubleshoot WordPress Website Email Issues

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WordPress emails can fail because of server issues or strict spam filters. Learn how to test sending, check logs, change the from address, set up SMTP, or use a mail delivery service.

Mistakes to Avoid in Your WordPress Website Redesign

Mistakes to Avoid in Your WordPress Website Redesign

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