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WordPress developers work with themes, plugins, custom code, and the block editor. These articles share tutorials, tools, and ideas for building better WordPress websites.

Topics range from PHP and JavaScript to REST APIs and choosing the best hosting for WordPress developers. Great for both new developers and experienced coders looking to stay sharp.

10 Best Plugins For Adding AI to Your WordPress Website in 2025

10 Best Plugins For Adding AI to Your WordPress Website in 2025

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A collection of WordPress plugins that, in one way or another, add artificial intelligence to your website. Some are longtime favorites, while others are upstarts breaking into the ecosystem.

How to Refactor Your Outdated WordPress Code With AI

How to Refactor Your Outdated WordPress Code With AI

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Part of bringing your older WordPress site up to modern standards means refactoring outdated code. We show you how to use AI tools to help identify and fix any issues.

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

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We take a look at what custom user roles are in WordPress, why you’d want to use them, and a few different techniques for creating them.

The 10 Best Hosting Packages for WordPress Developers in 2025

The 10 Best Hosting Packages for WordPress Developers in 2025

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Find the best hosting packages for WordPress developers. We ranked the top providers based on performance, security, scalability, and developer tools.

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

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Learn how to use the WordPress Block Bindings API to display custom field data—no plugin required. A simple walkthrough with real examples.

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

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We discuss how AI site builders may support WordPress freelancers and agencies in the future, and where the current tools still fall short.

How to Improve Custom WordPress Plugins with Plugin Check

How to Improve Custom WordPress Plugins with Plugin Check

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If you need functionality that doesn’t exist in the WordPress ecosystem, you can quickly build a custom plugin. But how do you know if that plugin meets WordPress standards? You use Plugin Check.

How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks

How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks

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We’ll show you how to add custom styles to a WordPress block. When finished, you’ll have a real-world example to use as a basis for your ideas.

5 Cool Things You Can Do with a Local Install of WordPress in 2025

5 Cool Things You Can Do with a Local Install of WordPress in 2025

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Running a copy of WordPress on your local machine is a fairly simple process (we have some helpful information on doing this). But you may be wondering about the actual…

How a Custom WordPress Plugin Can Help You Manage a Website

How a Custom WordPress Plugin Can Help You Manage a Website

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Whether you’re a WordPress user or build websites for a living, it’s likely you’ve relied on a few plugins along the way. These additional pieces of software enable the content…

8 Best Free Plugins for WordPress Multisite in 2025

8 Best Free Plugins for WordPress Multisite in 2025

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A collection of the most essential free plugins for WordPress Multisite that add all kinds of fantastic functionality.

Why a Modular Approach Is Better for WordPress Development

Why a Modular Approach Is Better for WordPress Development

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A modular approach to WordPress development offers a new way to build and manage projects. We’ll cover what it is, how it works, and how it can improve your workflow.

How to Use ChatGPT to Export Data from a WordPress Database

How to Use ChatGPT to Export Data from a WordPress Database

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Learn how ChatGPT can help extract data from multiple WordPress plugins for quicker and easier data handling.

How to Use AI to Build a WordPress Related Posts Plugin

How to Use AI to Build a WordPress Related Posts Plugin

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Learn how to create a simple related posts plugin for WordPress to demonstrate AI’s potential. It’s not going to rival commercial solutions, but it delivers a functional base that can be improved as needed.

How to Build a Successful WordPress Membership Site

How to Build a Successful WordPress Membership Site

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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….

8 Handy AI Prompts to Speed Up Your WordPress Workflow

8 Handy AI Prompts to Speed Up Your WordPress Workflow

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We share a collection of AI prompts that will help both experts and casual users speed up their WordPress development and content creation workflows.

A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress

A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress

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Learn how to escape PHP data in WordPress to prevent security vulnerabilities. This quick guide helps developers write safer, more secure code.

The Best Open-Source Tools & Frameworks for Building WordPress Themes in 2025

The Best Open-Source Tools & Frameworks for Building WordPress Themes in 2025

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