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.

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.

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community

We share a few valuable lessons we’ve learned from the WordPress community. Some may sound basic, but they’ve impacted both our careers and life.

How No-Code Tools Disrupt the Design Process

How No-Code Tools Disrupt the Design Process

Like many web designers, I’m a fan of routine. I like having a set process for getting things done. And crafting a design can greatly benefit from this practice. For…

WordPress Offers Two Very Different Paths: That’s a Good Thing

WordPress Offers Two Very Different Paths: That’s a Good Thing

Do we go with a battle-tested classic theme or opt for a newfangled block theme? Do we embrace the Block Editor or stick with the trusty Classic flavor?

AI Tools Are Scraping Your Website. Is That a Good Thing?

AI Tools Are Scraping Your Website. Is That a Good Thing?

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been disruptive. Things are changing rapidly. And it seems like this technology is posing new moral, ethical, and existential questions each day. There…

WordPress Turns 20: Its Secrets of Success

WordPress Turns 20: Its Secrets of Success

Let’s pretend we’re back in the year 2003. You and I are sitting in a coffee shop. And I casually mention this new blogging software called WordPress. We discuss some…

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

Security’s impact on website maintenance demands its inclusion in our pricing. We examine the challenges and the resulting surge in costs.

Why the Grumpy Designer Isn’t Sold on the AI Hype Machine

Why the Grumpy Designer Isn’t Sold on the AI Hype Machine

From understanding the limitations of AI to embracing the creativity of the human mind, the Grumpy Designer shares his thoughts.

How WordPress Media Management Can Be Improved

How WordPress Media Management Can Be Improved

Learn how to improve your WordPress media management with these tips. From organizing files to optimizing performance, we’ve got you covered.

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.

10 Essential Sublime Text Extensions for WordPress Developers

10 Essential Sublime Text Extensions for WordPress Developers

In this collection, we share ten Sublime Text WordPress extensions that will help when developing for everybody’s favorite CMS.

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard