How to Use WordPress: Beginner’s Guide for First-Timers
Whether you're building a blog or moving your business online, learning how to use WordPress can be overwhelming at first. However, it doesn't have to be that way. With a little helping hand, you can understand how to use WordPress to perform the key actions that you need to set up your site.
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7 Vulnerabilities Your WordPress Security Plugins Can’t Protect You From (And How to Fix Them Manually)
If you're like many WordPress users then you've probably installed a security plugin to help keep your website safe. This is an excellent first step. It will handle much of your protection, but if you truly care about your site's security then you need to implement some manual changes at the server level. In this tutorial I'll show you how (don't worry, it's not as difficult as it may sound).
Substack vs WordPress: Best Place to Launch a Newsletter Blog in 2025?
Trying to choose between Substack vs WordPress to create a blog or online platform? Or confused by the difference between these two platforms in the first place? Substack has gained a lot of traction as a place for journalists and writers to build a blog/newsletter and earn money with subscription content, but WordPress is still the engine that powers most the websites on the internet.
6 Best Microsoft Office 365 Alternatives and Competitors
Are you looking for an Office 365 alternative? Office 365 is an excellent tool with plenty of on- and off-line features. Unfortunately, the premium business plans aren't that affordable for everyone. Don't worry though, in this article we'll share the top Office 365 alternatives that won't break the bank.
Are Block Themes Better Than Classic Themes? Here’s What People Think
Twenty Twenty-Two was the first official default block theme that was released with WordPress 5.9. Ever since then, WordPress aficionados have been going back and forth on whether block themes are better than classic themes or vice versa. I have my own thoughts, which I'll share, but I also reached out to my colleagues and other WordPress professionals to crowdsource some opinions. Here's what I discovered...
A Skeptic’s Look at the WP Full Pay Plugin (for WordPress Payments and Donations)
There are two things I can be absolutely certain of with WordPress: 1) I can make virtually any type of website with it. 2) I’ll always have to suffer with clunky payment processing plugins. I’ve tried them all. Sometimes they require to mess with complicated coding elements. Other times these payment plugins lack essential features, like forms, subscriptions, or donations.
WordPress Plans Explained: WordPress.com or Self-Hosted?
Decided to finally start your own blog and considering WordPress as your platform? That’s great! However, there are many WordPress plans available, so it can be challenging to pick the right one.
Bluehost vs WordPress.com: Which Is Better for Your Website?
Trying to decide between Bluehost and WordPress.com to launch your website? First, let’s make sure that we’re on the same page with what it is we’re actually going to be comparing. If you already know that WordPress.org and WordPress.com are not the same thing, then you can skip this explanation and head straight to the analysis.