How to Build a Contact Page on WordPress: Everything You Need

No matter what type of site you're running, you'll want visitors, readers, and/or customers to be able to get in touch. A well-designed contact page with features such as a dedicated contact form gives you the best chance at encouraging these types of communications. In this post we will teach you how to do it correctly.

3 Ways to Add Gamification to WordPress Websites and Boost Your Engagement

'Gamification' is a term that's become increasingly common in recent years. It's a popular technique for promoting engagement and getting people excited about otherwise mundane tasks. In this article, we'll how gamification can benefit you. Then we'll introduce three ways you can add gamification to WordPress.

How to Find Guest Writers for Your Blog Even if It’s Brand New

As your blog's audience grows, you'll often need to start publishing more content if you want to keep your visitors engaged. The problem is that there's only so much a single person can do. To remedy that problem, you could add new authors to your staff, which can be a complex process, or you could simply find guest writers who can help you keep your content schedule full. In this article, we'll discuss how to find guest writers, and provide you with a few tips to help along the way.

Do Plugins Affect WordPress Performance? Real Test Data

"Too many plugins will slow your site down". If you've spent any time learning about WordPress, you've probably seen this statement. Is it true, though? And just how much do plugins affect WordPress performance? We ran some real world tests to find out and these were the results.

How to Test a New WordPress Theme for Your Website (Tutorial)

Getting to test a new WordPress theme for a fresh install is one of the most exciting parts of setting up a WordPress website. But when you install a theme on a fresh copy of WordPress, it's hard to know what it's actually going to look like. In this tutorial, we're going to talk about why it's important to test a new WordPress theme before you start using it on a website. Then we'll teach you how to do it in two steps.