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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our columns in WordPress don’t have to stay the way they are. If something feels too squished or too wide, you can fix it. I’ll show you how. This guide is for beginners. You don’t need to know code. You just need to know where to click and what to look for. I’ll explain why column width matters, how to change it, and how to update old posts that already use columns.
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.
Some images deserve more than zoom-and-blur when trying to make them larger. So you’ve got a small photo. Maybe it’s a low-res logo. Maybe it’s an old snapshot from a phone that barely worked. You need it bigger. You don’t want it to look like a pile of pixels.
Here's an awesome tool that lets you set up and manage multiple domains from a single WordPress installation. Learn how it works.
If you're confused about how to write your meta descriptions, you're not the only one. To help remove that confusion, I'm going to dig into what makes a great meta description and share 18 killer meta description examples.
Let’s agree that the information age can be overwhelming without news aggregator websites. Not only is there a lot of...
We’re thrilled to share something exciting — Masteriyo, the modern and user-friendly LMS plugin from ThemeGrill, is now officially part...
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 ...
