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WordPress Tutorials

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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Diving into WordPress Custom Post Types & Taxonomies

Diving into WordPress Custom Post Types & Taxonomies

With custom post types and taxonomies you can create highly-specific ways of organizing content. We show you how you can use them in your own projects.

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

We take you through the fairly simple process of updating your WordPress website’s themes and plugins using only a ZIP file.

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

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.

How to Build a WordPress Maintenance Service

How to Build a WordPress Maintenance Service

Learn how to build a WordPress maintenance service for clients. Covers recurring revenue, backups, updates, security monitoring, performance checks, database cleanup, support, reports, and training.

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

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 Troubleshoot WordPress Website Email Issues

How to Troubleshoot WordPress Website Email Issues

WordPress emails can fail because of server issues or strict spam filters. Learn how to test sending, check logs, change the from address, set up SMTP, or use a mail delivery service.

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.

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.

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.

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