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Web Design vs. Web Development: What’s the Difference?

While the terms ‘design’ and ‘development’ are often used interchangeably when talking about building websites, they’re actually two different fields of specialization. Understanding what each one means and how it works (in a general sense) can help you when hiring someone to create your own site, or if you’re looking to get involved in the field yourself. In this post,...

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How to Disable WordPress REST API (2 Expert-Tested Ways)

You don't always need WordPress REST API. In fact, sometimes you're better off without it. This post is for people who want to shut it down fast. Maybe you're worried about someone poking around your site's data. Maybe your server's feeling the load. Maybe you just want one less thing "exposed." Whatever your reason, I'll show you how to disable the REST API cleanly and completely.

What Is Self-Hosted WordPress? (Expert Explains)

You’ve heard of WordPress. Maybe you even know there’s more than one kind of “it.” But when someone says “self-hosted WordPress,” it doesn’t sound even remotely clear. More like a buzzword. This post clears that up. No fluff. I’ll explain what self-hosted WordPress actually is, where you can get it, how it works, and what it costs. I’ll also break down how it’s different from WordPress.com…because yes, they’re not the same thing.

Beginner’s Guide: How to Set Up a WordPress Staging Site

Do you like playing with fire? Because if you make major changes to your WordPress site without testing them - aka editing your site when it's live - that's exactly what you're doing. Without a WordPress staging site, you're essentially going in blind every time you tweak your site. Keep reading to learn a few different ways to set one up.