6
Aug
2025
Web Development
Web development refers to the process of creating, building, and maintaining websites and web applications that operate on the internet or intranets. It encompasses a broad range of tasks, including coding, technical design, and performance optimization, to ensure a seamless user experience.
Visual Studio 2015 Retirement: Support reminder for older versions of Visual Studio
Support for Visual Studio 2015 will end on October 14, 2025. If you’re using an older version of Visual Studio, we want to keep you productive and secure when using Visual Studio, and strongly recommend you upgrade to Visual Studio 2022, which brings the power of Copilot to your development workflow. It also contains key […]
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6
Aug
2025
What’s New With Our AI Website Builder: Improved Features, More Possibilities
Whether you’re dreaming up a business, building your portfolio, or sharing your passion, our goal is to make website creation inspiring, personal, and truly yours—with all the flexibility and ownership WordPress.com is known for. Here’s a quick look at what’s new.
5
Aug
2025
Automate your open-source dependency scanning with Advanced Security
Any experiences that require additional setup is cumbersome, especially when there are multiple people needed. In GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps, we’re working to make it easier to enable features and scale out enablement across your enterprise. You can now automatically inject the dependency scanning task into any pipeline run targeting your default branch. […]
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5
Aug
2025
Introduction to WordPress Plugin Development: Build Your First Plugin
In this guide, you'll learn the essentials of plugin development, set up a local environment using Studio by WordPress.com, and build a fully functional example plugin.
31
Jul
2025
How to Prevent and Stop a DDoS Attack on Your Website
How do you stop a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack? Through a mix of proactive prevention and a solid plan for the worst-case scenario.
30
Jul
2025
A New and Improved Code Editing Experience
We recently launched enhancements to the post and site code editors, as well as the additional CSS input box. Let’s dive into what this upgraded experience looks like.
29
Jul
2025
From Manual Testing to AI-Generated Automation: Our Azure DevOps MCP + Playwright Success Story
In today’s fast-paced software development cycles, manual testing often becomes a significant bottleneck. Our team was facing a growing backlog of test cases that required repetitive manual execution—running the entire test suite every sprint. This consumed valuable time that could be better spent on exploratory testing and higher-value tasks. We set out to solve this […]
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25
Jul
2025
Fresh Learning Paths Now Available on Pluralsight for VS Subscribers
We’ve been thrilled to see so many of you jump back into your Pluralsight benefit after our April 3rd announcement about extended access. Your enthusiasm for learning and leveling up with Visual Studio inspires us every day. If you haven’t had a chance to dive in yet—or want to explore what’s new since then—I wanted […]
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22
Jul
2025
Azure Developer CLI: From Dev to Prod with One Click
This post walks through how to implement a “build once, deploy everywhere” pattern using Azure Developer CLI (azd) that provisions environment-specific infrastructure and promotes applications from dev to prod with the same build artifacts. You’ll learn how to use conditional Bicep deployment, environment variable injection, package preservation across environments, and automated CI/CD promotion from development […]
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22
Jul
2025
How to Create a Do Not Sell My Info Page in WordPress
Creating a website that people trust starts with protecting their personal information. Privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA are designed to help with that, but they can feel confusing when you’re just trying to do the right thing. Many of these rules ask you to… Read More »
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11
Jul
2025
July Patches for Azure DevOps Server
Today we are releasing patches that impact the latest version of our self-hosted product, Azure DevOps Server. We strongly encourage and recommend that all customers use the latest, most secure release of Azure DevOps Server. You can download the latest version of the product, Azure DevOps Server 2022.2 from the Azure DevOps Server download page. […]
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9
Jul
2025
WordPress vs Laravel – Which Is Better? (Expert Comparison)
If you’re trying to choose between WordPress and Laravel for your next website, you’re not the only one. Both platforms are popular, but they serve very different purposes. WordPress is beginner-friendly and great for getting a site online quickly. On the other hand, Laravel offers… Read More »
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9
Jul
2025
Markdown Support Arrives for Work Items
After several months in private preview and many bug fixes along the way, we’re excited to announce that Markdown support in large text fields is now generally available! 🎉 🦄 How it works By default, all existing and new work items will continue using the HTML editor for large text fields. However, you now have […]
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8
Jul
2025
Beginner’s Guide to PDPL Compliance for WordPress Websites
I’ve helped WordPress users navigate a lot of different privacy laws, but Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) still surprises many website owners. If your site collects personal information from people in Saudi Arabia (and it probably does), then PDPL compliance isn’t optional. Contact… Read More »
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7
Jul
2025
Web Hosting vs. Website Builder: A Beginner Guide
In this post, we’ll dive into what the terms website hosting and website builder mean in more detail, explain how they work together, and help you choose the best services and options for you based on your skills, budget, and long-term goals.
28
Jun
2025
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress and CCPA Compliance
When I launched my first WordPress website, I wasn’t thinking about privacy laws. Like most beginners, I was focused on creating helpful content and getting more traffic. But times have changed. Now, I hear from many small business owners who are worried about data privacy.… Read More »
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27
Jun
2025
How to Make a Favicon for Your Website (And Why You Should)
Favicons are often overlooked when creating a website, but they can make a big impact on how polished your website feels. In this article, we’ll cover why you need a custom favicon, how to create one, and how to add it to your website.
26
Jun
2025
Better Models, Smarter Defaults: Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-4.1, and More Control in Visual Studio
We’re excited to share some major improvements to the Copilot experience in Visual Studio, including smarter default models, more choices, and easier ways to manage your usage. Smarter default model Copilot in Visual Studio now uses GPT-4.1 as the default model (previously 4o). In our testing, it delivers significantly better performance—faster responses, higher quality suggestions, […]
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26
Jun
2025
Removing Azure Resource Manager reliance on Azure DevOps sign-ins
Azure DevOps will no longer depend on the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) resource (https://management.azure.com) when you sign in or refresh Microsoft Entra access tokens. Previously, Azure DevOps required the ARM audience during sign-in and token refresh flows. This requirement meant administrators had to allow all Azure DevOps users to bypass ARM-based Conditional Access policies to […]
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26
Jun
2025
How to Create Faster Checkout in WooCommerce (9 Expert Tips)
A slow or complicated checkout process can quietly hurt your WooCommerce store’s sales. I’ve seen it happen many times: a customer adds something to their cart, gets all the way to checkout… and then leaves without buying anything. This is because even small delays or… Read More »
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25
Jun
2025
Inside Access: Join Us at VS Live! Redmond for a Week of Deep Developer Learning
A long time ago, I stood in a packed room at VS Live! and watched developers erupt in applause after a debugging demo shaved hours off a real-world problem. That was the moment I realized this wasn’t just a conference—it was a place where developers and toolmakers come together to push the craft forward. I’m […]
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23
Jun
2025
How to Use AI to Translate Your Website (2 Easy Methods)
For many small business owners, translating a website feels like a luxury they simply can’t afford. I know that feeling all too well. Here at WPBeginner, we’ve translated our site into multiple languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese. And in the early days, we learned… Read More »
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23
Jun
2025
How to Enlarge Images Upon Click in WordPress (3 Easy Methods)
Have you ever clicked on an image on a website expecting it to zoom in, only to realize it doesn’t? It’s a small thing, but it can be surprisingly frustrating for your visitors. When people can click to enlarge an image—whether it’s a product photo,… Read More »
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20
Jun
2025
Fix Yoast SEO’s ai-optimize Bug Before It Ruins Your Site’s SEO
A friend reached out to me recently after discovering something alarming in their WordPress posts. They were using Yoast SEO Premium with the Classic Editor, and they found Yoast had been automatically inserting odd-looking CSS classes like ai-optimize-6, ai-optimize-9, directly into their content. The problem… Read More »
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18
Jun
2025
Hostinger Horizons: No-code speed meets content editing freedom
Content editing mode is here – one of the most requested features has arrived in Hostinger Horizons, your AI-powered partner for creating websites and web apps. Whether you’re fix…
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18
Jun
2025
Niagahoster becomes Hostinger: Local expertise meets global innovation under one brand
Hostinger – a leading global web hosting provider – has fully integrated its Indonesian branch, Niagahoster, into one unified brand. The move follows a technical migration last ye…
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18
Jun
2025
Azure DevOps MCP Server, Public Preview
A few weeks ago at BUILD, we announced the upcoming Azure DevOps MCP Server: 👉 Azure DevOps with GitHub Repositories – Your path to Agentic AI Today, we’re excited to share that the local Azure DevOps MCP Server is now available in public preview. This lets GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code […]
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18
Jun
2025
Agent mode is now generally available with MCP support
Copilot agent mode is the next evolution in AI-assisted development—and it’s now generally available in the Visual Studio June update. Agent mode turns GitHub Copilot into an autonomous pair programmer capable of handling multi-step development tasks from end to end. It builds a plan, executes it, adapts along the way, and loops through tasks until […]
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18
Jun
2025
WordPress vs. Django CMS: Which Is Better for Your Website?
A friend recently asked me, “Should I use WordPress or Django for my new website?” It’s a great question, and a common one. Choosing the right content management system (CMS) can shape your entire online experience. While WordPress has always been my go-to for building… Read More »
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16
Jun
2025
How Jake’s Migration to Agency Hosting Made Multi-Site Management Easy
Faced with customer service issues at his previous hosting providers, Jake, a brand designer, began searching for a new web host. Hostinger’s live chat function was one of the mai…
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15
Jun
2025
WordCamp Europe 2025 Recap: Connecting and Learning in Basel, Switzerland
Couldn't make it to WordCamp Europe 2025? Don’t worry. While nothing beats the experience of actually being there, this post will give you a detailed summary of some of the most important and meaningful presentations held at the conference.
14
Jun
2025
Manage your VPS by chatting with AI: Kodee now handles the tough stuff
VPS Kodee, your AI assistant, is now powered by Model Context Protocol (MCP). From security tweaks to system snapshots, it can now manage almost everything on your virtual private…
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12
Jun
2025
Make your WordPress website AI-ready with just one click
AI assistants are quickly becoming the go-to source for answers and advice, and even Google is highlighting AI-generated search results. That means your website needs to speak the…
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12
Jun
2025
June Patches for Azure DevOps Server
Today we are releasing patches that impact the latest version of our self-hosted product, Azure DevOps Server. We strongly encourage and recommend that all customers use the latest, most secure release of Azure DevOps Server. You can download the latest version of the product, Azure DevOps Server 2022.2 from the Azure DevOps Server download page. […]
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11
Jun
2025
Building Pride: Supporting LGBTQ+ Organizations with Out in Tech
How Automattic teamed up with Out in Tech in May 2025 to build websites for LGBTQ+ nonprofits, amplifying their missions through tech and community support.
11
Jun
2025
Prompt, send, grow: Email marketing just got a Hostinger makeover
Meet Hostinger Reach, our AI-powered email marketing tool built for creators, solo entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Design inbox-ready newsletters in minutes, grow your a…
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10
Jun
2025