6 Smart Ways to Handle WordPress Plugin Updates
WordPress plugin updates are generally good for your site... at least when they work properly and don't crash the whole thing.
Read MoreWordPress plugin updates are generally good for your site... at least when they work properly and don't crash the whole thing.
Read MoreHere's what most people don't know: updating existing content crushes writing new posts from scratch. It's faster, it ranks quicker, and Google actually rewards it. But doing it manually? That's hours of checking facts, analyzing SEO, reviewing Search Console data, and rewriting paragraphs.
Most people just upload images to their WordPress site and stop there. But those blank “alt text” boxes under your media files? They matter more than they look. Image alt text tells search engines and screen readers what an image shows. It connects visuals to meaning, and meaning is what search engines rank.
When it comes to making a WordPress site, should you hire a WordPress developer or go the DIY route? That's the first question we'll tackle in this post. Then, if you do decide a developer is the right decision for your site, we'll share four tips to help you pick the right one.
Older versions of WordPress used to link images on your website to their files. That means users could click on an image and be sent to that file. This is not great from a user experience perspective, as it forces users to backtrack if they click on an image by mistake. To avoid that, you needed to know how to remove image links in WordPress - which is what we're going to teach you.
Fonts change how people feel about your site. A serious/"grand" font can make it dull. A warm font can make it inviting. That's the power of type.
A plain text menu works for most WordPress sites… But it doesn’t always stand out enough. Icons can change that. They make each link easier to spot. You can use icons to guide visitors, highlight key pages, or simply make your navigation look sharper.
Trying to access a website only to be met with a 401 error code? If your WordPress site is showing the 401 error code to other visitors, it's important to fix the problem so that your visitors can enjoy your site. In this post, we'll explain what the 401 error is, what causes it, and how to fix it.
Starting a blog without spending a penny is entirely possible, and you’re in the right place to learn how. Over the years, I’ve tried dozens of blogging sites to see how well they work for different purposes and needs. This post shares my ...
Can you actually still create a WordPress blog in less than 15 minutes, or is it just marketing? The short answer is: yes, you can, but probably not if it's your first time doing this. WordPress is a great tool. It's free, open source, and has tons ...
In this tutorial, we will lead you through all the steps you need to take in order to start a personal blog that is cheap, effective, good-looking, and that will set you up for future success. This is your ultimate guide to a personal WordPress blog ...
Building a website with WordPress might seem overwhelming at first, but it’s easier than you think. You don’t need to be a developer or have any design experience to create a site that looks great and works ...
The web host you choose to power your WordPress site plays a key role in its speed and performance. However, with so many claiming to offer the fastest WordPress hosting out there, how do you decide which company to use? In this post, we'll look at ...
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 ...