Thinking about translating your website? Learn how to create a multilingual WordPress site, reach global audiences, and make every visitor feel at home.

You can now recommend your favorite blogs right in the WordPress.com Reader. It’s a simple way for writers to support each other and reach new readers together.

WP-CLI lets developers manage WordPress sites right from the command line. Learn how to use it to install plugins, create posts, and access exclusive WordPress.com commands.

Dreaming of launching your own food blog? These 11 delicious examples show how to design, organize, and grow a mouthwatering WordPress food blog.

Hiring a web design company can feel like a gamble. Some charge $500, others $5,000, and the results can vary just as much. This guide walks you through how to tell who’s actually worth it.

Want to build for the platform that powers nearly half the web? This guide shows how to start from scratch and become a successful WordPress developer.

Net Literacy, a nonprofit promoting digital inclusion, adopts WordPress.com’s 100-Year Plan, ensuring long-term access to resources for future generations amidst funding cycles and changes.

We’ve been cooking a few major updates for the Jetpack app ahead of the iOS 26 launch, and with the latest 26.4, we are pushing the latest batch with a new feature designed to save you time and eliminate friction. Let’s dive into what’s new.

WordPress Studio 1.6.0 adds Blueprint support to create sites from repeatable recipes. Use featured Blueprints or your own to install plugins, activate themes, and get straight to work.

MCP lets AI assistants like Claude and Cursor generate real-time insights from your WordPress.com site data.

The other day, I met my friend for coffee, and we were talking about her WooCommerce business. She told me that sometimes, she hits a wall and ends up reusing the same adjectives for her product descriptions—sleek, nice, stylish—across multiple products. The worst part? She… Read More »
The post How I Use OpenAI to Autogenerate WooCommerce Product Descriptions first appeared on WPBeginner.

Looking to build a portfolio site? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make one, along with pro tips to help you take your website from meh to magnificent.

We’re back with the September 2025 edition of WPBeginner Spotlight: our monthly roundup of WordPress news, plugin updates, and community highlights. This issue is packed with major product releases, new AI tools, and insights from WordCamp US 2025 in Portland. Among the most significant updates… Read More »
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Running an online business means every abandoned cart hurts. My friend learned this the hard way when his anime subscription service started getting interest from UK customers who kept leaving without buying. 😟 The culprit? He wasn’t offering Bacs Direct Debit, which is a payment method… Read More »
The post How I Accept Bacs Direct Debit Payments in WordPress first appeared on WPBeginner.

Short answer: It depends. For a better answer, you'll have to read this post.

WordPress block development usually requires advanced technical expertise. Telex changes that by letting you describe what you want and get a working block plugin instantly with prompts.

If you’ve ever spent time resending donation receipts, updating donor information, or fixing issues with recurring gifts, then you know how quickly these tasks can pile up for a nonprofit. Plus, it can be frustrating for your supporters who have to wait for updates or… Read More »
The post I Created a Donor Portal in WordPress in Just 15 Minutes (No Coding) first appeared on WPBeginner.

If you're a Typepad user, time is running out to find a new home for your blog. The good news? We're here to help make your transition as smooth as possible.

For a long time, I believed that ranking #1 on Google was the ultimate goal. But then came AI Search. Now, getting my articles cited directly in AI overviews and chat responses has become a top priority. This is because AI is the new front… Read More »
The post How to Get Your WordPress Content Cited by AI Tools (My Expert Tips) first appeared on WPBeginner.

The past August, two students from Spain traveled on scholarships to WordCamp US in Portland, where they took the stage as panel speakers. Here's how WordPress.com and WordPress Campus Connect helped make it possible.

I kept seeing people talk about “vibe coding websites”. Vibe coding is a fast, messy, and fun way to quickly make websites based on feeling instead of specs. So, I tried it across four platforms to see what actually works in real life. I built… Read More »
The post I Tried Vibe Coding Websites on 4 Platforms (Here Are the Results) first appeared on WPBeginner.

You asked, we answered: What’s the easiest way to collect emails on my site and give people a downloadable freebie in return?

Use synced, unsynced, and locked patterns to reuse layouts, update content site-wide, and move from draft to publish in less time.

WordCamp US showed there is no slowing down in the ecosystem of the world’s most popular content management system. Here are five key takeaways from our very own Tess Needham.

Whether you’re building your very first website, starting a blog, or looking to improve your site’s visibility, WordPress.com offers a growing library of free courses to help you every step of the way.

Slow websites frustrate visitors, reduce your site's visibility in search engines, harm conversion rates, and damage your brand.

Fortunately, you can fix a slow WordPress website. Here's how.

Choosing a platform for your online community is a big decision. Pick the wrong one and you could face a painful migration right when things start to grow. I’ve seen many creators struggle with this exact problem, and it’s one reason I decided to test… Read More »
The post BuddyBoss vs. Circle vs. Mighty Networks: My Top Pick first appeared on WPBeginner.

When someone fills out a form on your website, it should be a chance to connect with a real customer. But if your business only works in certain regions, opening your forms to the whole world often means sorting through spam and messages from people… Read More »
The post How I Block WordPress Form Entries From Certain Countries first appeared on WPBeginner.

It’s never been easier to strike out on your own, and one of the most accessible ways to do it is to start your own web design business. Your journey starts here.

August has been full of exciting updates in the WordPress ecosystem. From new features in major plugins to early previews of the redesigned admin interface, WordPress site owners have plenty to look forward to. This month’s highlights cover tools for creating professional forms, accepting modern… Read More »
The post WPBeginner Spotlight 15: WordPress Admin UI Preview, New Payment Options, and Smarter Site Tools first appeared on WPBeginner.

WordPress is a top-tier offering for anyone choosing a content management system (CMS) for their website. But one question often holds people back: "Is WordPress easy to learn?"

Let's take an honest look at how hard it really is to learn WordPress, the challenges you might face along the way, and how to overcome them.

Have you checked your old WordPress form submissions lately? 🤔 Forms are one of the best ways to connect with visitors. You might use them for questions, orders, surveys, or even donations. But once those entries are answered or processed, what happens to them? If… Read More »
The post How I Auto Delete WordPress Form Entries (& Stay GDPR-Compliant) first appeared on WPBeginner.

Your mind is buzzing with ideas, insights, stories, and opinions that your audience wants to hear. But turning these ideas into blog posts feels like pulling teeth.

That’s where AI comes in.

We couldn't find a good article that accurately explains how long it should take to build a website. So, we asked our own experts and partners what they think.

Take it from someone who’s been burned by hosting companies: you don’t want to skimp on thoroughly evaluating your hosting provider.