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Various resources for learning about WordPress, including tutorials, articles, and plugins. These resources can help you better understand how to use WordPress, customize your sites, and improve functionality.

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How to Make Content-Heavy WordPress Sites More User-Friendly

How to Make Content-Heavy WordPress Sites More User-Friendly

There are a number of options for improving content-heavy WordPress sites. We share some techniques and link to plugins that will help get the job done.

Tips for Building Online Courses with WordPress

Tips for Building Online Courses with WordPress

Check out our tips for building online courses with WordPress. We’ll provide you with a plethora of things to consider from the very start.

When Do You Need a Custom WordPress Gutenberg Block?

When Do You Need a Custom WordPress Gutenberg Block?

The WordPress Gutenberg block editor empowers web developers to build a custom content creation experience. Through the use of custom blocks, it’s possible to add just about any layout or…

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.

Is the Future of WordPress Code-Free?

Is the Future of WordPress Code-Free?

As WordPress and its ecosystem continue to evolve, it does make one wonder if more designers will choose code-free solutions. But, if so, what will be the ramifications?

Why Some Outdated WordPress Plugins & Themes Are Facing Extinction

Why Some Outdated WordPress Plugins & Themes Are Facing Extinction

If you manage a website that relies on any WordPress plugins or themes that haven’t seen an update for a while, your time with them may be running out. Recent…

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…

Is the WordPress Comment System Still Relevant?

Is the WordPress Comment System Still Relevant?

The WordPress comment system is a feature that has survived the long haul. Although, should it still be as prominently featured within WordPress?

A Beginner’s Guide to Using WooCommerce

A Beginner’s Guide to Using WooCommerce

With the worldwide expansion of the internet contributing to a huge increase in online sales, it is no wonder more business owners are looking to take their websites to the…

The Hidden Costs of a WordPress Theme

The Hidden Costs of a WordPress Theme

The temptation to download a free or commercial WordPress theme is great for both pros and novices who want to build their own website. And it’s easy to see why….

How To Create Custom Blocks for Gutenberg with Block Lab

How To Create Custom Blocks for Gutenberg with Block Lab

Of all the amazing things the new block editor (aka Gutenberg) for WordPress can do, the ability to create custom blocks is right at the top of the list. This…

How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress

How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress