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.

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn how to use the WordPress Block Bindings API to display custom field data—no plugin required. A simple walkthrough with real examples.

Will Replacing Creative Professionals with AI Backfire?

Will Replacing Creative Professionals with AI Backfire?

AI could impact all creative professionals in one way or another. Web designers, developers, and graphic artists are among them.

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.

10 Best Managed WooCommerce Hosting Packages in 2026

10 Best Managed WooCommerce Hosting Packages in 2026

Running a WooCommerce store? These hosting options deliver the speed, security, and tools you need to confidently grow your eCommerce business.

Should Your Agency Focus on WooCommerce Projects?

Should Your Agency Focus on WooCommerce Projects?

Is WooCommerce the right niche for your WordPress agency? Explore its pros and cons, from flexibility and growth potential to the real costs of building expertise.

How to Stay Relevant as a Web Designer in the Age of AI

How to Stay Relevant as a Web Designer in the Age of AI

We discuss the unique value web designers offer in an AI-driven age, emphasizing our irreplaceable creative skills and strategic insights.

6 Best Plugins for Adding Two-Factor Authentication (TFA) to WordPress

6 Best Plugins for Adding Two-Factor Authentication (TFA) to WordPress

We explore what two-factor authentication actually is and take a look at a few WordPress plugins that will help you add this feature with minimal effort.

How to Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

How to Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

Learn how Telex from Automattic helps you build custom WordPress blocks with plain language prompts, test them in Playground, and export them as installable plugins.

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

Tracking backend activity in the WordPress dashboard provides crucial information. And it may save you from a security headache or two.

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

What follows isn’t a definitive answer. It’s a collection of thoughts on how we might reach a better understanding of the issue, along with some simple actions we can take.

The Growing Difficulty of Trusting Modern Software

The Growing Difficulty of Trusting Modern Software

As web designers, we put trust into many apps (particularly open-source), and many have third-party dependencies. It can be a huge risk.

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers