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.

Behind the Scenes of ClassicPress – the WordPress Alternative

Behind the Scenes of ClassicPress – the WordPress Alternative

WordPress 5.0 brought with it a lot of change and controversy. Most of the buzz surrounded the switch to a new block-based editor named Gutenberg. It seemed to have left…

Stylemix Themes Releases 4 Industry-Specific WordPress Themes Sponsored

Stylemix Themes Releases 4 Industry-Specific WordPress Themes

While it’s true that each industry and business has its own challenges and needs, the WordPress theme market hasn’t always recognized this. So often, themes are released with promises of…

A Conversation with WordPress Evangelist Maddy Osman

A Conversation with WordPress Evangelist Maddy Osman

Spotlight on Maddy Osman, a WordPress evangelist, sharing insights and experiences from her career.

Using the WordPress Classic Editor on New Websites

Using the WordPress Classic Editor on New Websites

As software evolves, we can find ourselves having to adapt to new ways of doing things. There’s a learning curve involved that, while frustrating at first, becomes second nature once…

How to Test Your WordPress Website for PHP 7.x Compatibility

How to Test Your WordPress Website for PHP 7.x Compatibility

There are a number of benefits to running your WordPress website on a recent version of PHP. Among the most noticeable perks is the massive increase in speed. PHP 7.3…

The Key Elements to Look for in a WordPress Blogging Theme

The Key Elements to Look for in a WordPress Blogging Theme

Let’s face it, the main reason individuals and companies use the WordPress platform is for the blogging capabilities. Sure, it’s a content management system with the functionality to provide everything…

5 Signs You Should Replace Your WordPress Theme

5 Signs You Should Replace Your WordPress Theme

WordPress has been around for well over a decade. And, coupled with its massive market penetration, it’s reasonable to assume that there could be a whole lot of outdated installs…

How to Add Mobile Navigation to Your WordPress Theme

How to Add Mobile Navigation to Your WordPress Theme

Let’s look at one method for adding an attractive and functional mobile navigation system to your WordPress theme.

What WordPress 5.0 Taught Me About Stress

What WordPress 5.0 Taught Me About Stress

2018 has certainly been an exciting year for WordPress. The CMS celebrated its 15th birthday and released its revolutionary version 5.0, featuring the new Gutenberg block editor. It seemed like…

How Many Issues Are Acceptable for Gutenberg’s Release?

How Many Issues Are Acceptable for Gutenberg’s Release?

We are finally (barring any last-minute delays) approaching the time when WordPress 5.0 is released. With it comes a certain new editor that has drummed up quite a lot of…

MailOptin is the Complete Email List and Automation WordPress Plugin Sponsored

MailOptin is the Complete Email List and Automation WordPress Plugin

There is still great value in capturing email addresses through your website. Keeping users informed of new content and promotions helps to build brand loyalty. When you think about it,…

Lessons from Gutenberg

Lessons from Gutenberg

WordPress 5.0 is on the horizon. Yes, we’ve been saying it for months. But now we really are on the brink of its full release. The journey to get to…

10 Best WordPress Video Themes

10 Best WordPress Video Themes

WordPress makes it very easy to run a video blog or website. With the help of right plugins, you can embed or host videos on your website within minutes. Plus,…

Supercharge the WordPress Gutenberg Editor with Custom Blocks

Supercharge the WordPress Gutenberg Editor with Custom Blocks

In a default installation, the WordPress Gutenberg editor contains a number of useful blocks. All of your basic text and image formatting, along with multicolumn layouts are included. But that’s…

MasterStudy – Revolutionary LMS WordPress Theme on Vue.js Sponsored

MasterStudy – Revolutionary LMS WordPress Theme on Vue.js

Online education is bigger than ever, with more people opting for the convenience it brings. Students can learn from anywhere and at their own pace. For educators, they have the…

Building a WordPress Website with Gutenberg: Initial Observations

Building a WordPress Website with Gutenberg: Initial Observations

If you’ve been following all the fuss regarding Gutenberg, the new WordPress editor, you know that many users have formed a very strong opinion of it. But, all the drama…

Are Gutenberg’s Bad Reviews a Sign of Failure?

Are Gutenberg’s Bad Reviews a Sign of Failure?

Perception is everything. And when the perception of your product or service isn’t very positive, it can really throw a monkey-wrench into your plans for success (just ask Windows 8)….

See the Future of WordPress with Beta Plugins

See the Future of WordPress with Beta Plugins