Do you find yourself reading and watching content about your next potential purchase before actually buying it? This is just one of the many ways content marketing has shaped our daily lives. From social media and podcasts to SEO and video marketing, content marketing is… Read More »
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Selling event tickets online is vital to promoting and managing events. Luckily, WordPress is a powerful platform that offers you the flexibility and customization features to sell tickets easily. Using different plugins, you can offer users a smooth ticket booking and purchasing process. That said,… Read More »
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Many of our readers ask us if we recommend WPForms, Contact Form 7, or another WordPress form builder plugin. We’ve used both of these contact form plugins over the years, so we know that it can be tricky to pick the right option for your… Read More »
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Many visitors to food blogs are looking for the recipe instructions quickly, and a Jump to Recipe button can help them get there in just one click. This can be a great way to improve the user experience on your WordPress website. Here at WPBeginner,… Read More »
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Many website owners struggle to collect user input without overwhelming those users with lengthy forms. Dropdown fields make forms simpler by presenting a concise list of options. This means that they could boost your form completion rate and improve the user experience. In this article,… Read More »
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Launching a WordPress website is exciting, but many users don’t realize the behind-the-scenes work that keeps it running smoothly. That’s why a lot of people wonder whether they should do WordPress maintenance themselves, pay for a maintenance service, or pick managed hosting instead. Our experience… Read More »
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Maintaining a WordPress site is important to ensure its security, performance, and overall health, but it can be time-consuming. That’s why one of the most common questions that beginners ask is: how long does WordPress maintenance take? We’ve been helping users maintain their WordPress sites… Read More »
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WordPress maintenance is just like mowing your lawn. You could spend the time and effort doing it yourself, but paying a professional will usually get you better results and leave you free to focus on other things. In our experience with using WordPress maintenance services,… Read More »
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Building an online community is a powerful way to engage with your audience, foster meaningful interactions, and drive long-term loyalty. Whether you’re looking to create a social space for your customers, a forum for like-minded individuals, or a support network for your products and services,… Read More »
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When you are managing your WordPress website, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as seeing it stuck in maintenance mode. This can be particularly alarming if you are in the middle of a crucial update or expecting heavy traffic. Maintenance mode can be caused by many… Read More »
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Did you know Google updates its search results around 13 times daily, from changing its rankings to the search interface? Or that keeping visitors on your website just 3 seconds longer can boost your Google rankings? These are just some of the most surprising Google… Read More »
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Many users now want to move away from Webflow because of its high costs and limited flexibility for website owners. Migrating from Webflow to WordPress can seem complicated, but it’s worth it. WordPress is flexible, more affordable, and offers many customization options through plugins and… Read More »
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If your SSL certificate expires, then users will see a warning message in their browsers telling them that your site may be unsafe. This is bad for your site’s user experience and search engine rankings. That’s why we recommend always having an up-to-date SSL certificate… Read More »
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SSH, or Secure Shell, is a powerful tool for managing your website remotely from a secure server. You can use different commands through a terminal interface to perform various tasks without having to open your site’s backend. Although SSH is typically used by more advanced… Read More »
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At WPBeginner, we’ve been using different types of lead magnets for over a decade now to get readers to subscribe to our email list. So far, we have built lead magnets like ebooks, free tools, giveaways, checklists, and a lot more. We have also used… Read More »
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Many of our readers ask us about different ways to make money online with WordPress. While starting an online store or doing affiliate marketing are straightforward options, you might also be interested in creating a classified ads website. A classified ads website is an online… Read More »
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One of the questions we often receive from our readers is if there is a TikTok plugin that we recommend for WordPress users. We know firsthand how helpful TikTok can be for growing a social media audience and increasing brand awareness. But to integrate TikTok… Read More »
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Are you having trouble sending emails from your WordPress site? One easy way to improve WordPress email reliability is by using the Amazon Simple Email Service, which is also known as Amazon SES. In this article, we will show you how to send emails from… Read More »
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Do you want to connect your WordPress site with ActiveCampaign? ActiveCampaign is a popular email marketing service that allows you to send marketing emails from your WordPress website. It helps you capture leads and boost conversions. In this article, we will show you how to… Read More »
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Are you looking to create peer-to-peer fundraising in WordPress? If you have a charity organization, then you can allow your supporters to create their own fundraising campaigns on your website and raise money for the cause. This allows users to play an active role and… Read More »
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Do you want to organize or reorder WordPress pages with drag and drop? By default, WordPress lists your pages in alphabetical order, both in the back-end admin and on the front-end of your website. But if you want them in a different order, then you’ll… Read More »
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We’ve been working with the Gutenberg block editor for a long time across multiple websites, so we know that it can feel restrictive by default. WordPress offers a set of essential content blocks like Paragraph, Image, Button, List, and more. However, you can extend these… Read More »
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Are you looking to remove blocks in WordPress? Removing, hiding, or deleting unnecessary blocks that are part of the content editor can clean up your block menu. It also helps you be more focused by making it easier to find the specific blocks you need… Read More »
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Are you seeing a 503 service unavailable error on your WordPress website? The problem with the 503 error is that it gives you no clues about what’s causing it, which makes it extremely frustrating for beginners. In this article, we will show you how to… Read More »
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Do you want to add a mortgage calculator in WordPress? If you have a real estate or finance website, then a mortgage calculator can help visitors see whether they can afford the properties you are promoting. This can keep people on your website for longer… Read More »
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Are you wondering what a web-safe font is and what the best web-safe fonts are to use for WordPress? Imagine pouring weeks or months into designing a beautiful website. You’ve checked all the boxes, paying attention to details like choosing the right website theme and… Read More »
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Do you want to add categories and tags to images in your WordPress media library? Tags and categories can help you organize media files in a way that makes sense to you. This can make it easier to find images when you need them. In… Read More »
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Do you want to use a free SMTP server to send WordPress emails? By default, WordPress uses the PHP mail function, which is unreliable and often marks your emails as spam. Using an SMTP server is the best way to make sure that your WordPress… Read More »
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Do you want to create a recurring donation form in WordPress? The right WordPress plugins allow you to easily accept recurring donations on your website. That way, your organization can gain consistent funding to help with budget planning and executing long-term projects. In this article,… Read More »
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Do you want to restrict some of your WordPress content to registered or paid users? Often, bloggers use subscriptions or one-time payment models to monetize content on their websites. This is easy to set up if you have the right WordPress plugin. In this article,… Read More »
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Recently, one of our users asked us if it’s possible to create an online training manual in WordPress. Training manuals are helpful for onboarding new employees, sharing product information and instructions, teaching customers how to use your products and services, and more. With the right… Read More »
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Do you want to add a customer reviews page in WordPress? Many businesses add a review page on their website to showcase testimonials from their satisfied customers. This builds trust among potential buyers by proving that your product or service is of good quality. In… Read More »
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The news that Google is shuttering Google Business Profile websites has made many users ask us how to migrate their site to WordPress before the service shuts down for good. In March 2024, Google will be shutting down more than 21.7 million websites created with… Read More »
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Do you want to create your own custom page layouts in WordPress? Elementor is a drag-and-drop WordPress page builder that allows you to easily design custom WordPress layouts without having any coding knowledge. In this article, we will show you how to easily create custom… Read More »
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