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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.

Quick Tip: How To Use WordPress Block Notes

Quick Tip: How To Use WordPress Block Notes

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WordPress Notes adds block level comments to the Block Editor. We show you how to add a note to any block, reply in a thread, get email notifications, and mark notes as resolved for smoother collaboration.

A New Choice: Use an Existing Plugin or Vibe Code Your Own?

A New Choice: Use an Existing Plugin or Vibe Code Your Own?

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AI makes it easier to build custom WordPress plugins, but it does not make the decision automatic. This article breaks down when to install an existing plugin and when to build your own, based on scope, flexibility, and long-term maintenance.

Why Humans Should Still Be a Part of WordPress Development

Why Humans Should Still Be a Part of WordPress Development

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Some teams are cutting staff and leaning on AI for WordPress work. Learn why that can backfire, and how humans improve results through testing, review, better planning, and user-focused decisions.

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

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Learn how to use my.WordPress.net as a safe AI sandbox. We show you how to install WordPress in the browser, add the AI Assistant app, connect ChatGPT, Claude, or Ollama, and run a few test prompts.

The Potential of Local Open-Source AI Models

The Potential of Local Open-Source AI Models

Freelance / WordPress

Local open-source AI models can lower privacy risks and reduce API costs. We look at why smaller models can fit common site tasks, how they can be trained on narrow data, and where to start testing.

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…

What AI Can Teach Web Developers About WordPress

What AI Can Teach Web Developers About WordPress

AI can do more than write code. We show you how to use AI to explain WordPress snippets, compare different ways to build a feature, and review code for security, performance, and maintainability.

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 Troubleshoot & Debug WordPress Code With AI

How to Troubleshoot & Debug WordPress Code With AI

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ChatGPT will save you hours, not to mention a whole lot of stress, debugging and troubleshooting WordPress code. Learn a few tricks for getting the best results with AI.

How to Use Remote Data Blocks to Display Google Sheets Data in WordPress

How to Use Remote Data Blocks to Display Google Sheets Data in WordPress

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Remote Data Blocks can pull data from services like Google Sheets and display it in WordPress blocks. This tutorial tests the setup, connects a Sheet using a Google Cloud service account, and then formats the output with a block pattern.

How WordPress Agencies Can Improve Site Building Efficiency

How WordPress Agencies Can Improve Site Building Efficiency

Freelance / WordPress
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