(Nearly) 20,000 Free-to-Use Images Now Available in the WordPress Photo Directory

Almost 20,000 free, high-quality images are part of the WordPress community-submitted Photo Directory. They are free to use on any site (not just WordPress) for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. You read that correctly – these photos are CC0-licensed, meaning they are part of the public domain. They can be downloaded and used for any purpose, including marketing and branding, with no cost or attribution required.

What Writers and Bloggers ACTUALLY Think of the WordPress Block Editor

A while back, I set out to browse through all the interesting opinions about WordPress’ block editor and how it’s meeting user needs these days. What I was interested in wasn’t so much the historical record of how the block editor started – back then called Gutenberg – but rather how well it’s working for people now.

WP Engine vs WordPress.com: Who Has the Better Plans and Prices?

Sometimes fate works in mysterious ways. I originally began writing this article the day before WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg took the stage in Portland, Oregon to deliver his keynote speech at WordCamp U.S. Little did I know, in less than 24 hours after I began typing, that this lil' ol' WP Engine vs WordPress.com comparison post would rapidly morph into a WP Engine VERSUS WordPress.com post.

How to Get Sponsored Blog Posts: 10 Steps to Find Your First Sponsor

If you’re ready to start making money from your blog, you’re on the right track! The fact that you believe in the value of your content is a huge step – one that many struggle with. Now that you have the right mindset, it’s time to turn that confidence into income by landing your first sponsored post!

Bluehost vs Hostinger: Which Is the Best Host for Your Needs

Struggling to choose between Bluehost and Hostinger? If you stick around I promise you that by the end of this article you’ll have clarity on which company is better for your needs. What you’re about to read is a thorough analysis, written by a real human – me! – with actual opinions and insights into what these two companies offer. I will focus heavily on their various hosting plans, but I'll also touch upon their domain registrar services. Afterwards, I will break down what their support game looks like and how they perform on the battlefield when put to the test.

5 SiteGround Alternatives In 2026 That Are Cheaper…and Often Better

SiteGround offers hosting plans starting at $2.99 per month. Yes, that is true…but that’s only for the first year. Once that introductory period ends, the price jumps to $17.99 per month. Over five years, you’re looking at spending around $825, and over ten years, that total climbs to about $1,900. If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware of this and are searching for more affordable options.

Hostinger Pricing Explained: Which Plan Should You Pick in 2026? If Any

"Wow, that's a lot of plans!" was my first thought - and second and third - when I first tried to make sense of Hostinger pricing and all its different hosting tiers. But then I realized that all those plans looked a bit similar, not just in price but in how they were presented ... almost as if the only thing Hostinger did was slap a different label on the same product. Or did they?