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Step-by-step tutorials covering a wide range of WordPress tasks. They’re perfect for learning something new or needing to solve a particular WordPress issue. Topics covered include setup, design, development, and plugin usage.

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Best Practices for Your WordPress Theme’s functions.php File

Best Practices for Your WordPress Theme’s functions.php File

Should your custom code go in functions.php or a plugin? This guide explains best practices for organizing snippets and avoiding future site problems.

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

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

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…

How to Use ChatGPT to Export Data from a WordPress Database

How to Use ChatGPT to Export Data from a WordPress Database

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

What Is Managed WordPress Hosting?

What Is Managed WordPress Hosting?

Learn what managed WordPress hosting really includes, how it compares to other plans, and when it’s worth paying more.

Learn How to Build a WordPress Block Theme Style Variation

Learn How to Build a WordPress Block Theme Style Variation

We show you how creating a custom block theme style variation can be built in the WordPress Site Editor in minutes. Point and click your way to a custom design!

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

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.

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

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

How to Onboard Your Clients With WordPress

How to Onboard Your Clients With WordPress

Learn practical methods to guide your clients in using WordPress, from simplifying the dashboard to providing tailored training and resources.

How to Successfully Migrate Your Website to WordPress

How to Successfully Migrate Your Website to WordPress

There are several obstacles you need to overcome while migrating to WordPress. Here are some tips to make the process as smooth as possible.

Signs Your WordPress Website Has Outgrown Its Hosting

Signs Your WordPress Website Has Outgrown Its Hosting

How do you know when a hosting change is needed – or at least something you should consider? Today, we share a few signs that will clue you in.

How to Avoid Common WordPress Theme Development Mistakes

How to Avoid Common WordPress Theme Development Mistakes