Gutenberg Blocks: What They Are and How to Use Them in WordPress
Gutenberg blocks, or just “blocks”, are pre-built elements that can be added to a page or a post and then be further customized. Blocks are able to provide the basic components of a webpage, such as text and images, but they also open the door to more advanced features, such as buttons and tables. Blocks revolutionized the way we create...
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How to Create a Custom 404 Page Template in WordPress (2 Methods)
Encountering an error page can be frustrating and confusing. If your 404 page template is not customized properly, your visitors may decide to leave your website. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to build a custom 404 template in two different ways - with WordPress Full Site Editing and with Elementor.
How to Serve Scaled Images on Your WordPress Website
In this article, we’ll first explain why it's so important to serve scaled images properly. Then, we’ll share three plugins you can use to get the job done. But, like a late-night infomercial - that's not all! We'll also give you three additional non-plugin methods that will let you serve scaled images like a pro.
How to Migrate WordPress.com to WordPress.org – Complete Guide
Have you made the decision to move from WordPress.com to a self-hosted WordPress.org site? It's definitely a smart move. And if you follow this guide on how to migrate WordPress.com to WordPress.org (AKA self-hosted WordPress), you'll be enjoying your new site in no time, with no loss of content.
WordPress Pingbacks and Trackbacks Explained, Plus Why to Disable Them
If you’re a perceptive user, you may have noticed a setting in your dashboard relating to WordPress pingbacks and trackbacks....
How Secure Is My Password? Here’s Your Answer, Plus How to Pick a Strong Password
Throughout your time as an internet user, you’ve probably chosen dozens of usernames and passwords. Sometimes, you may not have...
How to Disable the Block Editor and Use the Classic Editor
WordPress has changed drastically during the past few years. Perhaps the biggest change has been the switch from the classic editor to the block editor. If you've been using WordPress long enough to remember the previous WordPress editor, you might find yourself missing it. In this post, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of disabling the block editor. We’ll also show you how to bring back the previous WordPress editor.
WordPress Autocomplete Search Setup Guide: No Code Required!
Google, Amazon, and tons of other sites use the autocomplete search approach because it gives visitors a helpful experience. With the right WordPress autocomplete search plugin, you can add the same functionality to your site. Here's how!