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Guides & Tools for WordPress Developers

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.

When a WordPress Site Needs a Rehab Instead of a Full Redesign

When a WordPress Site Needs a Rehab Instead of a Full Redesign

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WordPress sites can become outdated even with regular updates. A website rehab is a smaller project that can modernize an older site without a full redesign. Learn what to fix, who it fits, and what results to expect.

The 6 Best Developer Friendly WordPress Plugins for Performance & Diagnostics

The 6 Best Developer Friendly WordPress Plugins for Performance & Diagnostics

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A collection of WordPress plugins built for developers. Use them to debug theme and plugin conflicts, track errors, profile performance, manage cron tasks, and log emails while you troubleshoot.

How to Protect WordPress Block Layouts From Accidental Changes

How to Protect WordPress Block Layouts From Accidental Changes

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Keep clients from breaking WordPress block layouts. Save designs as block patterns, export backups, and lock blocks so content can change without moving pieces.

How To Help Your WordPress Clients Understand AI

How To Help Your WordPress Clients Understand AI

Freelance / WordPress

The tech industry is full of buzzwords and hype cycles. Many of us feel pressured to talk about and adopt whatever’s new and exciting. Artificial intelligence (AI) is yet another…

Do Built-From-Scratch WordPress Themes Still Make Sense?

Do Built-From-Scratch WordPress Themes Still Make Sense?

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Built from scratch WordPress themes are not gone quite yet. We explain how blocks changed WordPress theme development and give clear examples of when going custom still makes sense.

10 Best Free WordPress Membership Plugins in 2026

10 Best Free WordPress Membership Plugins in 2026

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A collection of the best free membership plugins for your WordPress websites. Some cater to niche uses, while others provide a full suite of functionality.

How to Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

How to Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

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Learn how Telex from Automattic helps you build custom WordPress blocks with plain language prompts, test them in Playground, and export them as installable plugins.

5 Cool Things You Can Do with a Local Install of WordPress in 2026

5 Cool Things You Can Do with a Local Install of WordPress in 2026

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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 2026

8 Best Free Plugins for WordPress Multisite in 2026

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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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