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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Improving Fediverse Engagement With the Reactions Block

We believe in the open web and interoperability between online publishing platforms. That’s why we’re excited about the Fediverse and are committed to shipping features that improve the way your site connects to the open web. Today, we’re introducing Likes, Reposts, and the Fediverse Reactions block, building on our commitment …
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What Is a WordPress Bug Bounty Program? (& How to Get Involved)

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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Why Is WordPress Slow? Learn How to Fix It with Our 11 Expert Tips

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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MemberPress Courses vs LearnDash: Which Is the Best WordPress Courses Plugin?

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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Which WordPress Plugins Are Slowing Down Your Site?

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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How Zac McDonald Grew Into the Top-Rated WordPress Freelancer on Upwork

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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75+ Mindblowing WordPress Cybersecurity Statistics for 2025

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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How to Set Up GrabPay Payments in WordPress (2 Easy Ways)

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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How to Backup WordPress to Amazon S3 (Free + Paid Methods)

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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Meet Jetpack: Fueling Your WordPress.com Website

Jetpack provides WordPress.com with tons of value. It makes sure your site performs well so you can build and create with confidence. But what exactly does Jetpack do and why should you care? Let’s look at just some of the ways Jetpack gives your WordPress.com site superpowers.  
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Why Alt Text Matters: Boost Accessibility and SEO with Every Image

Alt text is exactly what it sounds like—a description of an image that appears on the page. Simple, right? But there’s more to it than that. To write truly effective alt text, it’s important to understand why it matters, when an image needs an alt attribute (spoiler alert: not every image does!), and the best tools to help you make sure your images are covered.
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