WordPress Plugins, Themes & Tutorials

Powering over 43% of all sites on the web, WordPress is the most widely used CMS for building websites. Written in PHP, it’s open-source and highly extendable, which makes it a reliable choice for custom web projects of any size.

We cover practical topics like theme development, plugin recommendations, hosting comparisons, and AI prompts. Whether setting up a basic site, eCommerce store, or building something even more complex, you will find guidance here that’s based on real projects.

Our WordPress articles focus on what works, what breaks, and what to avoid. You’ll also find useful tips on performance, security, SEO, and block-based design.

The goal is simple: help you build better WordPress websites with fewer problems along the way.

How to Build a 404 Page with the WordPress Site Editor

How to Build a 404 Page with the WordPress Site Editor

We show you how the WordPress Site Editor can help you build a custom 404 page. Don’t take your 404 page for granted!

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

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

Understanding What Your Web Host Won’t Do for You

Understanding What Your Web Host Won’t Do for You

Learn why your web host may not cover all your needs and what steps you can take to ensure your website runs smoothly and efficiently.

Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar

Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar

We take a trip back in time and examine what made the WordPress sidebar so special and share some potential sidebar ideas for a new era.

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

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

Hacked: What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Compromised

Hacked: What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Compromised

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.

10 Free WordPress Plugins for Adding jQuery Effects to Your Site

10 Free WordPress Plugins for Adding jQuery Effects to Your Site

For a simple way of adding various jQuery effects or functionality to your site, these outstanding free WordPress plugins are up to the task.

The Pros & Cons of Customizing WooCommerce

The Pros & Cons of Customizing WooCommerce

It’s great that you can make WooCommerce your own. But customization comes with risks, so here are some tips to help you along the way.

The Challenges of WordPress’ Massive Market Share

The Challenges of WordPress’ Massive Market Share

We take a look at the biggest challenges facing WordPress (as we see them) and discuss how its size impacts the efforts to tackle them.

A Guide to Using Commercial WordPress Themes & Plugins

A Guide to Using Commercial WordPress Themes & Plugins

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

One of the best parts about working with WordPress is the opportunity to expand your range and offer other much-needed services from the platform. So, even if your job title…

How to Troubleshoot WordPress Website Email Issues

How to Troubleshoot WordPress Website Email Issues