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 to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme

How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme

We show you how you can use block template parts within a classic WordPress theme, and how you can implement it on your website.

When to Choose WordPress Full Site Editing for Your Website

When to Choose WordPress Full Site Editing for Your Website

Full Site Editing in WordPress is not a perfect fit for every situation. So, when does it make sense to use it?

How to Use the WordPress Custom Fields Plugin

How to Use the WordPress Custom Fields Plugin

We explore some ideas of how you can use WordPress custom fields to create powerful enhancements to the appearance of your site.

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

theme.json is a simple document for styling the WordPress block editor, and we show you how it can help theme developers.

How WordPress Democratizes Publishing & Fuels an Economy

How WordPress Democratizes Publishing & Fuels an Economy

It seems like an odd mix on the surface. On one hand, WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that aims to democratize publishing. It’s right there in the mission…

How to Create & Manage Block Patterns in WordPress

How to Create & Manage Block Patterns in WordPress

Discover how to enhance your WordPress site by creating and managing block patterns for a more dynamic and personalized web design experience.

WordPress Tips & Plugins for Those “Oh $#!%” Moments

WordPress Tips & Plugins for Those “Oh $#!%” Moments

Tips and free plugins that will help you quickly recover from those unexpected, but all too common, WordPress hiccups and moments.

How to Add Conditional Logic to Your WordPress Theme

How to Add Conditional Logic to Your WordPress Theme

We take a look at a few of the more commonly used Conditional Tags and how you might implement them into your own WordPress site.

The Future of Freelancing with WordPress

The Future of Freelancing with WordPress

Exploring the evolving landscape of WordPress freelancing and what the future holds for professionals in the field.

The Best Practices for Redesigning a Large WordPress Website

The Best Practices for Redesigning a Large WordPress Website

Eventually, every website will require a redesign. And each one presents its own set of unique challenges. Among the most challenging are large, content-heavy WordPress websites. Why? For starters, they…

How to Run a Stable, Secure and Successful WooCommerce Website

How to Run a Stable, Secure and Successful WooCommerce Website

We take a look at some of WooCommerce’s hidden secrets so that you’ll have a stable, secure and successful eCommerce store.

10 Lesser-Known (But Incredibly Useful) WordPress Plugins

10 Lesser-Known (But Incredibly Useful) WordPress Plugins

We share ten fantastic WordPress plugins that have been overlooked for one reason or another, but we feel they are worth your consideration.

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.

How to Choose the Right Online Web Development Course

How to Choose the Right Online Web Development Course

The educational opportunities on offer to web designers are nearly endless. But how can you be sure that a course is right for you?

20 Time-Saving WordPress SQL Query Snippets

20 Time-Saving WordPress SQL Query Snippets

WordPress stores every single scrap of information within a MySQL database. Posts, pages, comments, shortcodes, plugin settings… absolutely everything. The WordPress backend is fantastic and does allow you to manage…

The Ingredients of a Great WordPress Plugin

The Ingredients of a Great WordPress Plugin

What makes a WordPress plugin great? How do you quantify something so subjective? We attempt to answer these questions.

The 5 Biggest Pains in Website Maintenance

The 5 Biggest Pains in Website Maintenance

We take a look at (in no particular order) five of the more painful maintenance-related issues that many modern websites have to face.

5 Common Tasks That ChatGPT Can Perform for Web Developers

5 Common Tasks That ChatGPT Can Perform for Web Developers