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.

The Power of Automating WordPress

The Power of Automating WordPress

We introduce you to some WordPress automation tools, and using some basic examples, we demonstrate what they can do for you.

Controlling WordPress Through the Command Line with WP-CLI

Controlling WordPress Through the Command Line with WP-CLI

For anyone looking for more control and the ability to carry out complex WordPress tasks, learning how to use WP-CLI could be just what you need.

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

Maintaining a legacy WordPress website takes a keen eye and attention to detail. Here are some tips to make sure your old site runs as well as it can.

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

We take a look at those scenarios when it may be wiser to steer clear of WordPress – or any CMS, for that matter, and just use static HTML.

How to Handle Major Software Updates on Your Website

How to Handle Major Software Updates on Your Website

Updates to system software and site components mean extra work. Here are some tips for managing those software changes that may impact your website.

How to Successfully Run a WordPress Multisite Network

How to Successfully Run a WordPress Multisite Network

As it can be difficult to keep track of plugins, themes, and users, we show you how to make your WP Multisite network the best it can be.

Tips for Improving the Core Web Vitals of Your WordPress Website

Tips for Improving the Core Web Vitals of Your WordPress Website

Check out our multi-pronged approach to boosting the Core Web Vitals score of your WordPress-powered website.

How to Add an SSL Certificate to Your WordPress Website

How to Add an SSL Certificate to Your WordPress Website

SSL has never been easier or more affordable to implement on WordPress. This quick setup can mean big benefits for your site and its visitors.

How to Deal With Outdated WordPress Plugins

How to Deal With Outdated WordPress Plugins

WordPress has been around for nearly a decade and a half. While that’s a pretty good run in terms of longevity, it also means that there are probably some websites…

Predicting the Next Opportunities for WordPress Innovation

Predicting the Next Opportunities for WordPress Innovation

There are areas that are ripe for WordPress improvement. Some may be solved by updates to core, while the plugin and theme ecosystem could tackle others.

Things Every Website Owner Should Know

Things Every Website Owner Should Know

Essential insights every website owner must know to ensure their site’s success, from design to functionality.

Do Clients Need To Know How Their Website Works?

Do Clients Need To Know How Their Website Works?

We explore the challenges in educating clients about their websites. Along the way, we share thoughts on why knowing it all isn’t all that great.

Ways to Set Yourself Up for a WordPress Disaster

Ways to Set Yourself Up for a WordPress Disaster

There’s a reason why so many people have turned to WordPress over the years. It’s flexible, relatively easy to use and boasts an amazing community of contributors. That means you…

Common Causes of a Slow-Loading WordPress Site and How to Fix Them

Common Causes of a Slow-Loading WordPress Site and How to Fix Them

Troubleshooting slow page loads on your WordPress website? Here are a few simple tips to help identify and address performance issues.

Ideas for Making the WordPress Back End More User Friendly

Ideas for Making the WordPress Back End More User Friendly

Introducing clients to the WordPress dashboard can be difficult, therefore, we need to improve the experience. Here are a few simple ways you can do that.

Reasons to Stick with WordPress

Reasons to Stick with WordPress

Sometimes, even the best of friends can have a disagreement. That’s the sort of vibe that WordPress and its community have been dealing with for quite some time. There’s still…

Appreciating the Unsung Heroes of WordPress

Appreciating the Unsung Heroes of WordPress

To all of you who contribute to the WordPress project, I say a heartfelt “thank you”. Your efforts have helped me and so many others continue to thrive in this industry.

Why Wrangling User Data in WordPress Can Be a Nightmare

Why Wrangling User Data in WordPress Can Be a Nightmare