Being careful with your blocks
It's almost been a year since the new Gutenberg editor was rolled into WordPress core. It's led to an explosion of cool blocks. But you need to be careful when installing them.
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Always stay up to date with WordPress Core
I'm always baffled when I run across a website that has a really old version of WordPress running. I know some people still aren't on version 5.0 because of Gutenberg, but you still should stay updated for security and the newest features.
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My favorite ecommerce StudioPress themes for small businesses
If you're looking to start an ecommerce website for your business, but aren't ready for a completely custom theme, StudioPress offers great themes that you can customize. Here are a few of my favorites.
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How to manage a WordPress website
So your website is up and running. You don't need to worry about maintaining and managing the site? Wrong. Here's how you can maintain your new WordPress website.
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Navigating the WordPress theme landscape
The WordPress theme landscape is just as cluttered as plugins. But a theme is arguably more important to your site than a plugin. So how do you wade through the themes to find the right one.
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How to navigate the WordPress plugin landscape
A situation with Pipdig showed the importance of selecting the right plugins and components for your website. So here's how you can navigate the WordPress plugin landscape.
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Best e-commerce plugins for WordPress
You've decided you want to add an e-commerce section to your website this year. But there are so many options out there. Here are the plugins I suggest for online selling.
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My favorite StudioPress themes
So you want to use a prebuilt WordPress theme for your website. Great! Now where do you start? Well, here are some options I recommend from StudioPress.
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How to use page builders correctly
Page builders are very tempting to use, especially if you're a non-developer. But things can go wrong with them pretty quickly if you're not careful. Here's how to use them correctly.
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The value of using a pre-built theme for your website
So maybe you want a new website for your small business in 2019, but don't have the resources for a custom theme. Using a pre-built theme is the next best option.
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How to stay on-brand with Gutenberg
One of the best parts of Gutenberg is the power it gives small business over their website. But you need to make sure you still stay on brand.
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How to add a custom color palette to your website with Gutenberg
One of the best parts of Gutenberg is the easy color changes. But how do you keep your colors on brand? Three words: custom color palettes.
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