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WordPress

Powering over 40% of all sites on the web, it’s safe to say that WordPress is the most popular CMS (Content Management System) for creating websites. Written in PHP, the CMS is open-source, versatile, powerful, and highly extendable.

It is the preferred system for many web designers and developers, and because it’s fairly easy to use, it’s very popular with beginners as well.

Is That Commercial WordPress Plugin a Good Deal?

Is That Commercial WordPress Plugin a Good Deal?

Not all commercial WordPress plugins are created equal. We’ll help you evaluate whether a commercial plugin is worth the investment.

How to Choose the Right Online Web Development Course

How to Choose the Right Online Web Development Course

The educational opportunities on offer to web designers are nearly endless. But how can you be sure that a course is right for you?

5 Common Tasks That ChatGPT Can Perform for Web Developers

5 Common Tasks That ChatGPT Can Perform for Web Developers

We take a look at a few common tasks that ChatGPT can perform for web developers. You might be surprised at some of its capabilities.

How Many WordPress Plugins Are Too Many?

How Many WordPress Plugins Are Too Many?

It seems like one the existential questions of our time – at least, for web designers. But for years, many of us have been trying to figure out the “right”…

Why Most WordPress Websites Should Be Maintained by a Professional

Why Most WordPress Websites Should Be Maintained by a Professional

Why you might not want to hand those maintenance responsibilities over to your client after their WordPress site has launched.

5 Common WordPress Myths Debunked

5 Common WordPress Myths Debunked

We take a look at some of the most common myths floating around the world of WordPress and attempt to uncover the truth.

How to Plan a Redesign of a WordPress Multisite Network

How to Plan a Redesign of a WordPress Multisite Network

From planning and testing to optimizing for performance, we show you how to navigate the complexities of a Multisite Network redesign.

Tips for Hiring a WordPress Professional

Tips for Hiring a WordPress Professional

WordPress is an incredibly flexible Content Management System (CMS). Through the use of themes and plugins, you can build just about any type of website that you can dream up….

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.

Why Some Web Designers Are Feeling Forced into Change

Why Some Web Designers Are Feeling Forced into Change

In my thoroughly unscientific observation, web designers appear to be frustrated with the state of things. We take a look at why that is.

How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme

How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme