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.

Exploring the WordPress Block Pattern Directory

Exploring the WordPress Block Pattern Directory

We take you on a tour of the new Block Pattern Directory for WordPress and show you how to take advantage of it.

An Early Look at the WordPress Photo Directory

An Early Look at the WordPress Photo Directory

The new WordPress Photo Directory is a place where users can download CC0 photos. We take an early look and discuss its potential.

Scenarios Where the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor Replaces Custom Code

Scenarios Where the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor Replaces Custom Code

A look at some of the scenarios where WordPress Gutenberg blocks can replace custom coding and speed up the development process.

The 2021 WordPress Year in Review

The 2021 WordPress Year in Review

Now that we’ve reached the end of 2021, we take a look at the biggest developments in the world of WordPress.

How WordPress Full Site Editing Could Impact the Design Process

How WordPress Full Site Editing Could Impact the Design Process

The way we design and build WordPress themes is evolving. With the introduction of Full Site Editing (FSE), it is now possible to change every aspect of a site’s look…

Despite Its Critics, jQuery Forges Ahead

Despite Its Critics, jQuery Forges Ahead

jQuery has made a huge impact on the web and is still useful today. We take a look back at the library’s past and what the future may hold.

Will Full Site Editing Help WordPress Themes Finally Reach Their Potential?

Will Full Site Editing Help WordPress Themes Finally Reach Their Potential?

Full Site Editing (FSE) in WordPress could be the thing that makes multi-purpose themes more than just a positioning statement.

The WordPress Widgets Screen Joins the Gutenberg Era

The WordPress Widgets Screen Joins the Gutenberg Era

The Widgets screen will soon take on the same look as the Gutenberg block editor. We take a quick look at the new block-based widgets.

The Grumpy Designer Wonders: Why Are Clients So Cheap?

The Grumpy Designer Wonders: Why Are Clients So Cheap?

We discuss cheap clients and how they limit what a designer can accomplish. And, how we can convince them to see the error in their ways.

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

This isn’t exactly a Coke vs Pepsi type of rivalry. In terms of market share, it’s more like an ant (Wix) flicking a spec of dirt on Godzilla (WordPress).

Without User Consent: An Ethical Dilemma for WordPress Plugin Developers

Without User Consent: An Ethical Dilemma for WordPress Plugin Developers

I recently discovered that a popular WordPress plugin had enabled automatic updates without explicitly informing users. How did I find out? I received emails from each site where the plugin…

An Early Look at Full Site Editing in WordPress

An Early Look at Full Site Editing in WordPress