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.

How AI Could Change Collaboration for Web Designers & Developers

How AI Could Change Collaboration for Web Designers & Developers

AI can make web developers faster and more self-sufficient, but it can also reduce collaboration. We look at how relying on AI may cut down on outsourcing, community help, and the professional relationships many freelancers depend on.

How to Increase Revenue From Your Existing Web Design Clients

How to Increase Revenue From Your Existing Web Design Clients

Learn effective strategies to boost your revenue from existing web design clients, including upselling, cross-selling, and offering additional services.

Getting Started with WordPress Shortcodes & Sample Snippets

Getting Started with WordPress Shortcodes & Sample Snippets

We show you how to create and use different types of shortcodes, and share ready-to-use snippets you can use on your WordPress site.

Hosting.com for WordPress: LiteSpeed Servers & Developer Tools

Hosting.com for WordPress: LiteSpeed Servers & Developer Tools

Choose from shared or managed WordPress hosting with A2. LiteSpeed caching, NVMe storage, and a custom dashboard built for performance and control.

The Quest for a Seamless WordPress Experience

The Quest for a Seamless WordPress Experience

I work with WordPress on a daily basis. Whether it’s design, theme development, customization or performing maintenance – the open-source CMS makes up the vast majority of my workload. Over…

Could Niche Web Communities Come Back?

Could Niche Web Communities Come Back?

Niche web communities may be ready for a comeback. This article looks at why social platforms feel less stable, how ownership and portability matter, and how WordPress, membership tools, and the Fediverse can help.

Tips for Hosting Your Client’s WordPress Website

Tips for Hosting Your Client’s WordPress Website

A practical guide to hosting WordPress sites for clients. Learn how to stay secure, stay in control, and avoid common hosting mistakes.

Simple WordPress Snippets to Improve Your Secondary Navigation

Simple WordPress Snippets to Improve Your Secondary Navigation

Using these WordPress snippets can further help users get where they need to go and discover content they may have otherwise missed.

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”…

How to Display Content Based on WordPress User Roles

How to Display Content Based on WordPress User Roles

Using the current_user_can function, learn how to display custom content and special features based on the roles and capabilities of your WordPress users.

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