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  • Screenshot of the plugins scree in WordPress with the auto updates column

    Why you shouldn’t use the new WordPress auto updates feature

    August 4, 2020

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    Web Hosting, Website Maintenance, WordPress

    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.

    Continue Reading: Why you shouldn’t use the new WordPress auto updates feature
  • Screenshot of the WordPress 5.5 welcome screen

    What to expect with WordPress 5.5

    July 30, 2020

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    WordPress

    WordPress 5.5 is slated to be released on August 11. The second major update of the year features a number of exciting changes to WordPress and the block editor. Let’s walk through them.

    Continue Reading: What to expect with WordPress 5.5
  • Person frustrated with a WordPress website

    How to manage a WordPress website

    May 1, 2019

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    Small Business, Website Maintenance, WordPress

    It might seem easy right now to manage your WordPress website. But with threats and all of the updates, it can get pretty overwhelming. But here are some simple things you can do to properly manage your WordPress website.

    Continue Reading: How to manage a WordPress website
  • accessibility entrance at a business

    How to make sure your WordPress site is accessible

    February 15, 2019

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    Accessibility, WordPress

    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.

    Continue Reading: How to make sure your WordPress site is accessible
  • woman looking at the StudioPress themes page on a laptop on a small green desk

    What to look for in a pre-built WordPress theme

    December 16, 2019

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    Digital Marketing, User Experience, Web Design, WordPress

    Pre-built WordPress themes are a great option if you’re short on time and money. But how do you find the one that will grow your business? Here are some guidelines to follow to help you make that right decision.

    Continue Reading: What to look for in a pre-built WordPress theme
  • The WordPress Plugin directory screen on a laptop

    How to navigate the WordPress plugin landscape

    April 26, 2019

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    Small Business, WordPress

    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.

    Continue Reading: How to navigate the WordPress plugin landscape
  • WordPress theme directory page on a laptop screen

    Navigating the WordPress theme landscape

    April 29, 2019

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    Small Business, Web Design, WordPress

    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.

    Continue Reading: Navigating the WordPress theme landscape
  • WordPress 5.2 welcome screen on a laptop sitting on a black couch

    Always stay up to date with WordPress Core

    August 26, 2019

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    Security, WordPress

    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.

    Continue Reading: Always stay up to date with WordPress Core
  • Laptop open showing the Gutenberg editor in WordPress

    How to stay on-brand with Gutenberg

    January 7, 2019

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    Gutenberg, Small Business, WordPress

    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.

    Continue Reading: How to stay on-brand with Gutenberg
  • Being careful with your blocks

    August 29, 2019

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    Gutenberg, Small Business, WordPress

    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.

    Continue Reading: Being careful with your blocks
  • Screenshot of the WordPress homepage

    What to expect with WordPress 5.4

    March 13, 2020

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    WordPress

    WordPress 5.4 is slated to be released on March 31. This first big update of the year features a couple of new blocks, changes to the block editor and more. Let’s take a look at what you can expect.

    Continue Reading: What to expect with WordPress 5.4
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