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How to Install WordPress on XAMPP Locally – Beginner’s Guide

Here's how I set up WordPress on my own computer, with no web host, no risk, no cost, and nobody watching. The tool I use for this is called XAMPP. It basically makes your laptop act like a real server - albeit just locally. You can run WordPress on it just like it would online.

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5 Best WordPress Image Optimizer Plugins Compared

To cut through the marketing noise, I embarked on extensive testing to compare the most popular WordPress image optimization plugins and determine which truly stands out. Stay tuned for my testing methodology and the conclusive results.

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20+ of the Best WordPress Plugins for 2025

Building a WordPress site for the first time? We've curated a list of the best WordPress plugins to help you create a fast, secure, and functional site. Best of all, most of the plugins on this list have a free version, so you'll be able to set up your website even on a shoestring budget.

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10 Best WordPress Live Chat Plugins Compared for 2025

I spent an entire weekend installing and testing close to 20 different live chat plugins on a WordPress test site to figure out which ones are currently the best on the market. After using each one and comparing their features and pricing, I finally managed to distill it down to the 10 options you see here. They are presented in no particular order, but rest assured that they are all excellent in their own way. It just depends on why you need a live chat plugin and what features you’re looking to get out of it.

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11 Best Online Image Optimizer Tools Compared for 2025 (Real Test Data)

In this post, we've collected 11 great online image optimizer tools that let you compress JPG, PNG, and other types of image files right from your web browser. Beyond sharing information about each tool, we'll also share real data for a test JPG and PNG image to give you an idea of the file size savings that each tool can offer.

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9 Best Cheap Web Hosting Services Compared by Expert (2025)

Most cheap web hosts look like a great deal. Until you get your next bill in a year or two, that is. I've tested all the most popular hosts out there. The ones that sneak in hidden fees. The ones that quadruple your price after a year (I'm looking at you, SiteGround). The ones that make you pay extra for what should be included by default.