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 to Know Before Attending a WordPress Contributor Day

What to Know Before Attending a WordPress Contributor Day

Some thoughts and observations on what it’s like to participate in a WordPress Contributor Day. Is for you? Keep reading to find out.

When a WordPress Site Needs a Rehab Instead of a Full Redesign

When a WordPress Site Needs a Rehab Instead of a Full Redesign

WordPress sites can become outdated even with regular updates. A website rehab is a smaller project that can modernize an older site without a full redesign. Learn what to fix, who it fits, and what results to expect.

How to Educate Clients on WordPress Security Best Practices

How to Educate Clients on WordPress Security Best Practices

We discuss being proactive when it comes to teaching clients about security best practices. Some things are universal, while others are a bit more specific to WordPress itself.

How Will AI Impact the Bottom of the Web Design Market?

How Will AI Impact the Bottom of the Web Design Market?

AI site builders are squeezing the low-budget web design market that many new freelancers start in. The race to the bottom is getting tougher. Learn how new designers can still build skills and gain new clients by using AI as a starting point.

The 6 Best Developer Friendly WordPress Plugins for Performance & Diagnostics

The 6 Best Developer Friendly WordPress Plugins for Performance & Diagnostics

A collection of WordPress plugins built for developers. Use them to debug theme and plugin conflicts, track errors, profile performance, manage cron tasks, and log emails while you troubleshoot.

How to De-Clutter Your WordPress Site

How to De-Clutter Your WordPress Site

We point you towards some areas where virtual garbage can begin to pile up in WordPress and introduce you to a few tools that can help.

10 Best Free Newsletter Marketing WordPress Plugins in 2026

10 Best Free Newsletter Marketing WordPress Plugins in 2026

We have a curated collection of the ten best plugins for managing your email and newsletter marketing campaigns in WordPress.

Why the Themes and Plugins You Choose Matter to Your Clients

Why the Themes and Plugins You Choose Matter to Your Clients

Plan ahead on client projects with smart WordPress theme and plugin choices that reduce risk, cut emergency fixes, and keep your sites running smoothly for years.

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

We discuss how AI site builders may support WordPress freelancers and agencies in the future, and where the current tools still fall short.

8 Best Free WordPress Plugins for Supporting Activism

8 Best Free WordPress Plugins for Supporting Activism

We have collected the best free WordPress plugins that you can use to further activism and bring people together in a peaceful way.

10 Best WordPress Staging Site Tools & Resources in 2026

10 Best WordPress Staging Site Tools & Resources in 2026

We share a collection of free tools for creating an exact copy of your WordPress website so you can safely test updates.

How to Improve Custom WordPress Plugins with Plugin Check

How to Improve Custom WordPress Plugins with Plugin Check