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.

Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now

Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now

We discuss the balance between increased web security and user convenience, analyzing how this impacts everyday online interactions.

15 Free & Premium Resources & Tools for Designers in 2024 Sponsored

15 Free & Premium Resources & Tools for Designers in 2024

This is a collection of must-have web design resources and tools for both individual web designers and design agencies.

The Risks of Not Logging Out of WordPress

The Risks of Not Logging Out of WordPress

Learn why logging out of WordPress is crucial for security. A report reveals 60% of hacks stem from stolen session cookies. Simple steps can prevent this risk.

Tips to Help You Power Through Projects with the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor

Tips to Help You Power Through Projects with the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor

We introduce you to some useful WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor features that will get your content-crafting projects done in record time.

How to Style Wide & Full-Width Gutenberg Blocks in WordPress

How to Style Wide & Full-Width Gutenberg Blocks in WordPress

A quick WordPress tutorial that will show you how to add wide alignment support to Gutenberg Blocks and how to style them via CSS.

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.

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.

What Can WordPress Do to Appeal to the DIY Market?

What Can WordPress Do to Appeal to the DIY Market?

How can WP capture the do-it-yourself (DIY) market? Here are a few ideas on how WordPress can become even friendlier to newbies.

The Grumpy Designer Ponders What It Means To ‘Learn’ AI

The Grumpy Designer Ponders What It Means To ‘Learn’ AI

What should web designers be learning about AI? Do we need to learn anything at all? The Grumpy Design has a few unscientific ideas to share with you.

8 Essential Free & Premium WordPress Plugins for 2023

8 Essential Free & Premium WordPress Plugins for 2023

This collection features eight essential WordPress plugins for small business owners and web designers. They’re all leading products in their particular areas.

The Grumpy Designer Meets the Outside World (Again)

The Grumpy Designer Meets the Outside World (Again)

Join the Grumpy Designer as they venture outside, offering a humorous take on the world beyond the screen.

What Collaborative Features Will Bring to WordPress

What Collaborative Features Will Bring to WordPress

How will collaborative features improve WordPress? We discuss several scenarios that demonstrate how they can streamline working together.

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