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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.

The Grumpy Designer’s WordPress Plugin Pet Peeves

The Grumpy Designer’s WordPress Plugin Pet Peeves

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There are a number of plugin behaviors that have become pet peeves over the years. Here are a few of the more egregious – in one grumpy designer’s mind, at least.

Get to Know Jeff Starr, WordPress Author and Entrepreneur

Get to Know Jeff Starr, WordPress Author and Entrepreneur

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We had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff as we discussed his busy life, how he got started with WordPress and his thoughts on the software’s evolution.

How to Create a Simple Gutenberg Block Pattern in WordPress

How to Create a Simple Gutenberg Block Pattern in WordPress

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We introduce you to the concept of Gutenberg block patterns and demonstrate how to create one of your own in WordPress.

WordPress Theme Showdown: Custom Built vs. Readymade

WordPress Theme Showdown: Custom Built vs. Readymade

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Aimed towards new(ish) WordPress users or developers, we break down the pros, cons and use cases of choosing either a custom or readymade WordPress theme.

Tips for Converting an Existing WordPress Website to Use the Gutenberg Block Editor

Tips for Converting an Existing WordPress Website to Use the Gutenberg Block Editor

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For new projects, going with Gutenberg is a great option. But what about existing websites? We take you through the conversion process and potential risks.

How to Create an Emergency Message UI in WordPress

How to Create an Emergency Message UI in WordPress

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Emergency situations can affect any organization. Whether it’s a weather-related closing, a sudden change in business hours or a leaky pipe in the basement – things happen. And one of…

The 5 Biggest Issues Modern Web Designers Have to Face

The 5 Biggest Issues Modern Web Designers Have to Face

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As the importance of the web has grown over the past couple of decades, so have the responsibilities of web designers. It used to be that we had relatively little…

Thoughts on Building a WordPress Website from Scratch (Without Code)

Thoughts on Building a WordPress Website from Scratch (Without Code)

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Over the past decade, I’ve worked with WordPress on a (pretty much) daily basis. It’s my go-to solution for building websites for clients of all sizes. And, as I’ve gained…

Playing Whack-a-Mole With WordPress Security

Playing Whack-a-Mole With WordPress Security

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Securing a website in this day in age (even a small one) is increasingly becoming more difficult. And if you’re using WordPress, you might as well have a big old…

Skyrocketing WordPress Speed: The Ultimate Guide To WP Fastest Cache

Skyrocketing WordPress Speed: The Ultimate Guide To WP Fastest Cache

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WP Fastest Cache is a versatile plugin that helps decrease the page load time of your website by creating quickly rendered HTML files that are stored and accessed by subsequent…

The 2019 WordPress Year in Review

The 2019 WordPress Year in Review

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The end of the year is always a good time to look back and take stock of how WordPress continues to evolve. Surely, 2019 can’t match the anticipation and controversy…

The Gutenberg WordPress Block Editor: The First Year

The Gutenberg WordPress Block Editor: The First Year

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It may be hard to believe, but the WordPress block editor (a.k.a. “Gutenberg”) has been in core for nearly a year. The massively-overhauled editing experience was officially released to the…

Sell Electronics Beautifully with the eLab WordPress Theme Sponsored

Sell Electronics Beautifully with the eLab WordPress Theme

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Shoppers looking for high-tech gear are often among the most web-savvy. For store owners (and their trusted web designers) who use WordPress and WooCommerce, this means that the online shopping…

Tutor LMS Turns Your WordPress Site into an Educational Powerhouse Sponsored

Tutor LMS Turns Your WordPress Site into an Educational Powerhouse

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The popularity of online education seems to be growing on a daily basis – and it’s easy to see why. For educational providers, there is both a significant cost savings…

Build a Fully-Custom Real Estate Website with HomePress WordPress Theme Sponsored

Build a Fully-Custom Real Estate Website with HomePress WordPress Theme

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When it comes to building a website, each industry has its own specific needs. They require features, functionality and data types that reflect their particular niche. This can be a…

20 PHP Snippets for Making the WordPress Admin Easier for Clients

20 PHP Snippets for Making the WordPress Admin Easier for Clients

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These PHP code snippets will allow you to control areas of the WordPress Dashboard, and customize it to benefit your client’s tech level.

Why Gutenberg Has Changed My Opinion of Page Builders

Why Gutenberg Has Changed My Opinion of Page Builders

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Ever since page building tools hit the market (particularly the WordPress market), I’ve been rather dismissive of them. A big reason why is that they made a bad first impression….

Is Nothing Sacred? The Pollution of the WordPress Dashboard

Is Nothing Sacred? The Pollution of the WordPress Dashboard

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