Are you looking for a way to help improve WordPress security and potentially make a little money? A WordPress bug bounty program could be a great fit. It’s an opportunity for developers and “ethical hackers” to help identify potential WordPress vulnerabilities, improve security, and get… Read More »
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Are you struggling with a slow WordPress website? Long page loading times can annoy your visitors and can even hurt your search engine rankings. At WPBeginner, we work hard to make our website as fast as possible. While we sometimes find one serious issue affecting… Read More »
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Before we set up our free video membership website, we researched a few different WordPress learning management system (LMS) plugins to see which one would best fit our needs. Among other options, we looked closely at both MemberPress Courses and LearnDash. In our opinion, MemberPress… Read More »
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Using poorly coded plugins can hurt your WordPress performance, leading to slower loading times that frustrate your visitors. Unfortunately, understanding which plugins slow down your site can be tricky. Our website loads in less than one second, so you may not realize that we actually… Read More »
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With hundreds of total jobs completed and a 100% job success rate, Zac McDonald is one of the top-rated WordPress developers on Upwork, the leading job board for freelancers. He began working on passion projects and simple jobs with a quick turnaround. But today, he… Read More »
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Did you know that 72% of WordPress sites have experienced at least one security breach? Even more concerning, nearly half of these sites still don’t have a recovery plan in place! Here at WPBeginner, we’ve been tracking WordPress security trends and helping our users protect… Read More »
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If you run an eCommerce site and cater to customers in a certain region, then offering the right payment methods is super important. For online stores in Southeast Asia, accepting GrabPay payments can be a game changer. This digital wallet is growing in popularity in… Read More »
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As WordPress experts who have helped thousands of website owners protect their website data, we know how important it is to have secure, accessible backups of your WordPress site. Many of our readers ask us about using Amazon Simple Storage Services (S3) for their WordPress… Read More »
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If you’re looking for a reliable way to back up your WordPress site to OneDrive, then you’re in luck. We know a lot of our readers are Microsoft Windows users, so we’ve done the research and found 2 easy ways to back up WordPress to… Read More »
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We’ve seen the ‘Cookies are blocked due to unexpected output’ error many times while helping WordPress users troubleshoot their websites. It’s a common issue that can prevent you from logging in or accessing your WordPress dashboard, leaving you stuck at the worst possible time. This… Read More »
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Over the past 16+ years of running online businesses, we’ve experimented with a lot of different payment processors. Although we accept most of our payments through Stripe and PayPal, we’ve also had a look at other popular options like Square. Square is a great option… Read More »
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Running into errors while managing your WordPress site can be frustrating, especially when you’re not sure what’s causing them. The WordPress admin Ajax 400 (Bad Request) is one of these common and confusing errors. In our experience, it mainly happens when a code snippet triggers… Read More »
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Starting an eCommerce business can help you make money online, but choosing the right niche is important for success. Finding profitable eCommerce business ideas that meet current market demands and match your interests can give you a competitive edge and boost your site growth. Over… Read More »
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If you’ve noticed that your website’s navigation menu appears underneath the WordPress admin bar, then you’re not alone. This is a common issue, and we have seen it on many websites. This issue can be frustrating, especially when it hides parts of your menu or… Read More »
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If your business has a physical location, then you’ll need to make it easy for customers to find you. Adding a store locator to your website provides a convenient way for people to search for nearby stores, view their locations on a map, and get… Read More »
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Many of our readers have asked us if we can recommend any online form builders to simplify their workflows. After 15+ years of running websites on different platforms, we understand the importance of having user-friendly form builders that allow you to make contact forms, payment… Read More »
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At WPBeginner, we use SEO reports as health checklists for our websites. They tell us at a glance how well our sites are doing and what we need to do to rank higher. When you create an SEO report, you generate an actionable list of… Read More »
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Creating and selling digital products is a great way to earn passive income and share your expertise with a global audience. But you’ll need the right tools to make it happen. Otherwise, you might waste time and money on complicated systems that don’t deliver results.… Read More »
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Starting a new online store can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. There are a lot of things to keep track of, from choosing the right eCommerce software to promoting your products. However, following an eCommerce launch checklist ensures that you don’t… Read More »
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To build or not to build with code? That’s the big question for many aspiring website creators. We’ve tested tons of ways to build a website to help our audience at WPBeginner. Since many of our readers are just starting out, we think we’re in… Read More »
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Forms are important for any WordPress website because they allow you to connect with your visitors and collect their contact information. But sometimes, they can stop working, which can hurt the user experience and stop you from gathering essential data. Luckily, there are several ways… Read More »
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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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