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.

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How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress

How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress

Choosing WordPress to power your website is a smart move. You’ll gain access to a world of themes, plugins, and possibilities. There are also some responsibilities, though. Making sure your…

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.

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.

How to Build a Stable & Sustainable WordPress Websites

How to Build a Stable & Sustainable WordPress Websites

While there are no guarantees that a well-built WordPress site will provide years of worry-free bliss, there are some things you can do to help.

Controlling WordPress Through the Command Line with WP-CLI

Controlling WordPress Through the Command Line with WP-CLI

For anyone looking for more control and the ability to carry out complex WordPress tasks, learning how to use WP-CLI could be just what you need.

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

Maintaining a legacy WordPress website takes a keen eye and attention to detail. Here are some tips to make sure your old site runs as well as it can.

How to Successfully Run a WordPress Multisite Network

How to Successfully Run a WordPress Multisite Network

As it can be difficult to keep track of plugins, themes, and users, we show you how to make your WP Multisite network the best it can be.

Tips for Improving the Core Web Vitals of Your WordPress Website

Tips for Improving the Core Web Vitals of Your WordPress Website

Check out our multi-pronged approach to boosting the Core Web Vitals score of your WordPress-powered website.

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

For the past decade, much of my design and development work has been centered around WordPress. I’ve spent a good bit of time both building and maintaining websites that utilize…

How to Deal With Outdated WordPress Plugins

How to Deal With Outdated WordPress Plugins

WordPress has been around for nearly a decade and a half. While that’s a pretty good run in terms of longevity, it also means that there are probably some websites…

What AI Can Teach Web Developers About WordPress

What AI Can Teach Web Developers About WordPress