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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Let's bring back commenting.

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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Let’s face it: a generic contact form won’t be the most exciting thing your users see today. People crave engaging, personalized experiences. That’s where interactive lead generation comes in. It can transform how you connect with your audience and build valuable relationships. Think about it.… 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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In this post, we share the strategies and techniques we've implemented to ensure our Electron-based Studio app runs smoothly, delivering a high-performance user experience.

Social media has become unruly and hard to navigate. (An understatement, we know.) How can the fediverse make social media fun again? Tune in.

Our special projects team was eager to build Beeper a new blogging home. Here's the beautiful result.

For a limited time, we’ll move your existing WordPress site from any host to WordPress.com for free. 

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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Doc Pop and Evan Prodromou discuss the past, present, and future of ActivityPub and the fediverse.

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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Seven things every WordPress user should know about Gravatar

Every website owner I’ve met is incredibly busy creating amazing content, building their brand, and engaging with their audience. They all struggle to find time to work on their site’s SEO. In fact, one of my clients told me that he wished he had a… Read More »
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From the team at Jetpack AI comes a new tool that will improve your writing in a flash.

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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Have you heard the term "fediverse" and wondered what the heck it is? Doc Pop is here to explain. And no, it's not a cheese pun.

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 »
The post 12 Best Online Community Platforms in 2024 (Pros and Cons) first appeared on WPBeginner.

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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Here's how we used WordPress Components and Tailwind CSS to build our local development app, Studio.

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 »
The post 90+ Google Search Statistics and Data for 2024 first appeared on WPBeginner.

The short answer is: You’ll be eligible for a piece of the pie, plus increased traffic to your website.

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 »
The post How to Migrate From Webflow to WordPress (Step by Step) first appeared on WPBeginner.

Endoh Collaborative harnesses the power of Automattic for Agencies to spend more time on their clients.

Have you ever wished that you could do all your topic research, content optimization, and SEO auditing in one place? Most content optimization tools are simply too expensive for small businesses or offer very limited features to their users. This means that website owners either… Read More »
The post Introducing SEOBoost by AIOSEO: Content Optimization Made Easy first appeared on WPBeginner.

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 »
The post How to Renew SSL Certificate (Step by Step for Beginners) first appeared on WPBeginner.

Whether it's "Made with love and WordPress" or "Bob Ross rocks," you can now customize footer credits on your website.

SSH, or Secure Shell, is a powerful tool for managing your website remotely from a secure server. You can use different commands through a terminal interface to perform various tasks without having to open your site’s backend. Although SSH is typically used by more advanced… Read More »
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Here's what you can look forward to with the newest WordPress release: 6.6.

Taking advantage of our free site offer for your WordPress community? Here are some new templates you can use.

A peek at how our special projects team built the all new my.blog website.

At WPBeginner, we’ve been using different types of lead magnets for over a decade now to get readers to subscribe to our email list. So far, we have built lead magnets like ebooks, free tools, giveaways, checklists, and a lot more. We have also used… Read More »
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It’s quite surreal to type that WPBeginner turns 15 years old today! Time flies when you’re having fun especially with such an amazing community of website owners, small businesses, and web professionals. YOU ARE the best part of WPBeginner! Like every year, I will take… Read More »
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Many of our readers ask us about different ways to make money online with WordPress. While starting an online store or doing affiliate marketing are straightforward options, you might also be interested in creating a classified ads website. A classified ads website is an online… Read More »
The post How to Make a Classified Ads Website with WordPress (Step by Step) first appeared on WPBeginner.