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.

What Can WordPress Do to Appeal to the DIY Market?

What Can WordPress Do to Appeal to the DIY Market?

How can WP capture the do-it-yourself (DIY) market? Here are a few ideas on how WordPress can become even friendlier to newbies.

How WordPress Democratizes Publishing & Fuels an Economy

How WordPress Democratizes Publishing & Fuels an Economy

WordPress changed publishing by giving bloggers, businesses, and creators a practical way to own their content. Learn how themes, plugins, and open source access helped make the web more open.

How to Create & Manage Block Patterns in WordPress

How to Create & Manage Block Patterns in WordPress

Discover how to enhance your WordPress site by creating and managing block patterns for a more dynamic and personalized web design experience.

WordPress Tips & Plugins for Those “Oh $#!%” Moments

WordPress Tips & Plugins for Those “Oh $#!%” Moments

Tips and free plugins that will help you quickly recover from those unexpected, but all too common, WordPress hiccups and moments.

10 Lesser-Known (But Incredibly Useful) WordPress Plugins

10 Lesser-Known (But Incredibly Useful) WordPress Plugins

We share ten fantastic WordPress plugins that have been overlooked for one reason or another, but we feel they are worth your consideration.

AI Presents Many Challenges for Web Designers

AI Presents Many Challenges for Web Designers

We discuss the key challenges in incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their design process and its impact on design trends and UX.

Why The Grumpy Designer Is Wary of AI’s Confidence

Why The Grumpy Designer Is Wary of AI’s Confidence

AI speaks with confidence, but that doesn’t mean it’s right. The Grumpy Designer explores why self-assured answers can mislead users and what AI tools should do instead.

The Problem With Wrangling User Data in WordPress

The Problem With Wrangling User Data in WordPress

Exporting WordPress user data is not always as easy as pulling from wp_usermeta. Learn why membership plugins and custom database tables can make simple reports harder than expected.

How Web Designers Are Adapting to Industry Changes

How Web Designers Are Adapting to Industry Changes

In my thoroughly unscientific observation, web designers appear to be frustrated with the state of things. We take a look at why that is.

What Exactly is WordPress?

What Exactly is WordPress?

If you’re new to WordPress, we cover some of the basics of what WordPress actually is, installation types, and some tips for using it.

The 10 Best Plugins for Adding eCommerce to WordPress

The 10 Best Plugins for Adding eCommerce to WordPress

We share the best eCommerce WordPress plugins on the market and provide you with background info on what types of shops they are suited for.

10 Free WordPress Plugins for Adding jQuery Effects to Your Site

10 Free WordPress Plugins for Adding jQuery Effects to Your Site