Roughly one third of the internet is run on WordPress. It was a ground-breaking content management system, and it remains one of the most versatile systems on the web today. Not only can you create a blog, but you can create an online forum, sell products online and run a membership website.
There’s a lot to learn about WordPress. These posts will help you learn more about the CMS for whatever your needs, from creating content, running your website or working with the code directly.
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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 make sure your WordPress site is accessible
So you want to make your WordPress site accessible to everyone. Awesome. But it's a pretty big undertaking. Here are the simple steps to achieve that goal.
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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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Six WordPress plugins to use on every website
There are a lot of WordPress plugins out there for you to use. And it can be challenging to find ones that you know are going to work. So here are six (or seven) plugins I use on every website I build.
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A look at the Google Site Kit plugin
Last month Google released the Google Site Kit plugin. It's definitely an interesting plugin. So what does it do and what can it offer your website?
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The Ultimate Guide to Securing Your Small Business WordPress Website
Security with your WordPress website is a tricky thing. But if you follow these steps, you can make your website as secure as possible.
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Top 10 WooCommerce plugins for your online store
So you've got your WooCommerce store all set up and ready to go. But maybe you want to have a little bit more functionality for your website. Here are 10 WooCommerce extensions you'll want to check out for your website.
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A Guide to WordPress 5.7
Don't look now, but WordPress 5.7 is just around the corner. The first major release of the year is scheduled to be released on March 9. So let's take a look at what you can expect when it's released.
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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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What to Expect with WordPress 5.6
We're nearing the end of 2020 and that means it's time for the last major WordPress release of the year. WordPress 5.6 is slated to be released on Dec. 8 with updates to the block editor, PHP 8 support, a new default theme and more.
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A look at Easy Digital Downloads
Are you trying to sell digital products for your online store? Then you might want to look at Easy Digital Downloads. Let's take a look at what it is and how it might be able to help your business.
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A look at WooCommerce
If you've got a WordPress website and want to turn it into an online store, WooCommerce is probably the first plugin you're going to come across. So let's take a look at what it is and why or why not you might want to use it for your website.
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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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The best themes from the WordPress theme directory
One of the best parts of WordPress is the official theme directory full of free themes. But there are currently over 7,000 themes in the directory. So to help you get started finding the right one, here are four of my favorite themes in the directory.
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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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Why you shouldn’t use the new WordPress auto updates feature
WordPress 5.5 brings in a cool new auto updates feature for plugins and themes. While this might seem like a great way to reduce the amount of time you spend updating a website, there are some potential pitfalls that will be a major headache.
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