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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.

10 Best Free Plugins for Adding Animation Effects to WordPress

10 Best Free Plugins for Adding Animation Effects to WordPress

A collection of free plugins for quickly adding smooth scrolling, page transitions, and CSS animated effects to your WordPress website.

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.

What’s in a Word? WordPress Terminology at a Crossroads

What’s in a Word? WordPress Terminology at a Crossroads

WordPress tends to struggle with messaging. Could it harm its long-term future? What could be done to create a more user-friendly vocabulary?

What It’s Like to Participate in a WordPress Contributor Day

What It’s Like to Participate in a WordPress Contributor Day

Some thoughts and observations on what it’s like to participate in a WordPress Contributor Day. Is for you? Keep reading to find out.

Essential WordPress Block Theme Features for Web Designers

Essential WordPress Block Theme Features for Web Designers

The number of block themes is increasing, yet not all cater to the needs of web designers. We explore those key block theme features designed for professionals.

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.

5 WordPress Side Projects To Help You Learn & Grow

5 WordPress Side Projects To Help You Learn & Grow

Leverage WordPress side projects to learn new skills and expand your portfolio. See how side gigs can foster professional growth.

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.

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

Tracking backend activity in the WordPress dashboard provides crucial information. And it may save you from a security headache or two.

Thoughts on Building WordPress Membership Sites

Thoughts on Building WordPress Membership Sites

The idea of a membership website is quite broad. Really, it can be anything from an organization that charges members for access to content or a simple community bulletin board….

Why Niche WordPress Plugins May Be the Best Option

Why Niche WordPress Plugins May Be the Best Option

Before you install that do-everything plugin – take a moment to discover the advantages of staying small. You might find that it’s the best option.

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community