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.

5 Free Material Design Inspired WordPress Themes

5 Free Material Design Inspired WordPress Themes

We have a collection of free WordPress themes that have fully embraced the Material Design aesthetic. It’s a Material World!

A Guide to Effective Use of the WordPress Block Editor

A Guide to Effective Use of the WordPress Block Editor

After building quite a few sites with WordPress blocks, I want to share a few things I’ve learned along the way.

What Should Happen When a WordPress Theme or Plugin License Expires?

What Should Happen When a WordPress Theme or Plugin License Expires?

As the WordPress ecosystem continues to mature, it presents new challenges. Everyone from end-users, web designers, and theme/plugin authors is impacted. While it may seem like the open-source content management…

Tips for Taking Event Registrations on Your Website

Tips for Taking Event Registrations on Your Website

Online event registration has become a popular feature in web design. But, before you start taking online registrations, read our tips for choosing the right tool.

How to Better Organize Content within WordPress

How to Better Organize Content within WordPress

By mapping out your WordPress posts and pages logically, it will look professional, help with SEO, and will likely reduce your stress levels.

How to Plan a Redesign of a WordPress Multisite Network

How to Plan a Redesign of a WordPress Multisite Network

From planning and testing to optimizing for performance, we show you how to navigate the complexities of a Multisite Network redesign.

What to Know Before Attending a WordPress Contributor Day

What to Know Before Attending 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.

How to Build Client-Proof WordPress Websites

How to Build Client-Proof WordPress Websites

Handing off a new WordPress website to a client offers a great feeling of satisfaction. You provide a pixel-perfect rendering of a brand’s online presence and hope it plays a…

20 Best Free WooCommerce Plugins for WordPress

20 Best Free WooCommerce Plugins for WordPress

This collection of free WooCommerce extensions will add some powerful features to your WordPress store without costing a penny.

The Best Practices for Building a Multilingual WordPress Site

The Best Practices for Building a Multilingual WordPress Site

We share some thoughts and valuable lessons that will help make for a smoother ride when building multilingual websites with WordPress.

30 Cheatsheets & Guides for WordPress Theme Development

30 Cheatsheets & Guides for WordPress Theme Development

We have a collection of cheatsheets and guides to help you along your WordPress journey. All useful, regardless of how you use the CMS.

Understanding Essential WordPress Terms & Concepts

Understanding Essential WordPress Terms & Concepts

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

How to De-Clutter Your WordPress Site

How to De-Clutter Your WordPress Site

We point you towards some areas where virtual garbage can begin to pile up in WordPress and introduce you to a few tools that can help.

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

What follows isn’t a definitive answer. It’s a collection of thoughts on how we might reach a better understanding of the issue, along with some simple actions we can take.

10+ Best AI & Professional Tools For 2025 (Free & Paid)

10+ Best AI & Professional Tools For 2025 (Free & Paid)

In this collection we highlight top-tier AI and professional tools that will streamline your design process, boost efficiency, and unlock new creative possibilities in 2025.

5 Common Tasks That ChatGPT Can Perform for Web Developers

5 Common Tasks That ChatGPT Can Perform for Web Developers

We take a look at a few common tasks that ChatGPT can perform for web developers. You might be surprised at some of its capabilities.

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.

How to Speed up Google Fonts in WordPress

How to Speed up Google Fonts in WordPress