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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Want to make your blogging life easier with just one tool? Start using an editorial calendar. Let us show you how.

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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Studio now offers a free Sync feature to effortlessly sync between local WordPress sites with WordPress.com.

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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Learn how to create your personal website with WordPress one step at a time. Pick a domain, customize the design, add features, and more.

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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Simplify your development projects with a formalized web design process. Use our checklist and template to create your own blueprint.

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.  

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.

Did you miss the State of the Word 2024 livestream? Watch the entire event, including keynote speeches, guest panels, and Q&A session with this video recap.

This January, we're challenging you to write about the turning of the year – from your experiences during 2024, to your hopes, dreams, and goals for 2025, to everything that’s in between. We can't wait to read what you come up with!

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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In this article, we’ll explore how we can leverage WordPress in order to power a central API for projects like phone apps, browser extensions, or the frontends of other WordPress sites.

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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State of the Word 2024 is just around the corner! Join us for this live stream event on Monday, Dec. 16th.

Every great journey starts with a single step—and yours starts today.

Bringing back a frosty feature (plus more improvements for WordPress.com users).

Another month, another batch of fresh themes for WordPress.com users.

WordPress.com offers a defensive mode to combat spam bots and DDoS attacks, enhancing site security through proof-of-work challenges for legitimate visitors.

Build your website for less with this limited-time offer.

Go beyond contact forms with these six ideas.

Embrace the festive season by refreshing your website with vibrant color palettes and themes.

Choose the right layouts to help users achieve their goals.

Quick website load times are crucial for user retention, satisfaction, and competitive advantage—get there faster with our free Site Speed Tool.

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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A recipe plugin is crucial for food blogs, enhancing site SEO, boosting reader experience, and adding structured data for search engines like Google.

Make writing great posts easy.

No third-party page builder required.

The Studio Assistant is now available for free in our free and open source local WordPress development app.

Have you ever wondered why your favorite recipe blog posts look like that?

Getting clients is tough. Here's actionable advice to make building business easier.