Category: WordPress
Tips and guides for building, optimising, and managing your website with WordPress and other tools. Learn how to create a site that attracts and converts clients.
How to disable fullscreen mode in Gutenberg WordPress Editor
WordPress 5.4 introduced fullscreen mode as default for the Gutenberg editor. That means every time you open a post or page, it is shown as fullscreen without your WordPress Admin…
Complete guide to moving from Blogger to self-hosted WordPress without losing Google rankings
Do you currently have a blog on Blogger which you’d like to transfer to self-hosted WordPress? Although there are a couple of upfront costs and may be a slight learning…
How to properly move from WordPress.com to self hosted WordPress.org
Have you made the decision to move from WordPress.com to the self-hosted version of WordPress? I highly recommend WordPress.org over WordPress.com. There are a couple of upfront costs but in…
Fix the critical error on your WordPress website
It’s likely at some point in your journey with WordPress, that you’ll come across the dreaded critical error. It typically looks something like this: There has been a critical error…
8 ways to speed up your WordPress site
Not surprising as a fast-loading site improves user experience, increases your page views and helps with your SEO. According to research by WPengine, a single second delay in page load speed can…
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Performance, security, reliability and cost are among the top factors when deciding where to host your blog or website. There are a number of good hosts available these days and…
Just moved to self-hosted WordPress? Here’s what you need to know
Self-hosted WordPress or wordpress.org is known as a Content Management System (CMS). A CMS is a software that allows you to easily create, edit, organise and publish content from a…
Gain more insights about your blog with Google Site Kit
We have several different hats as bloggers and freelancers. And because of that it can be quite easy to drop the ball on the webmaster tasks we should be doing…
WordPress missed schedule error: why your scheduled post didn’t publish and how to fix it
You spend a lot of time creating a post, set the date and click schedule. Easy, right? Well, no! If you regularly schedule content on WordPress you know the frustration…
A look at what’s new in WordPress 5.3 (and how to safely update)
The next major WordPress update is coming and let me tell you, it’s a good one! I’ve been testing some of the new features, and I can’t wait for them…
How to create Custom Post Types on WordPress
One of the reasons WordPress powers more than 39% of the internet is down to its versatility. WordPress uses more than just posts and pages to organise content. One way you…
How to create a sitemap for your WordPress blog (and why you should!)
If you’ve ever read anything about SEO, you’ve probably come across the term sitemap. If that’s the case, then you have probably read that you should have one and that…
How to safely update WordPress, Themes and Plugins
Not sure where to start with updating your WordPress site and afraid something might go wrong? While this is an understandable concern, it is important to use the latest version…
10 essential tips for securing your WordPress website
One thing you have to think about when you have a self-hosted WordPress website is security! Whether you run a personal blog or a business website, ensuring your site is…
Are you incorrectly getting consent for cookies? The ICO publish cookie guidance for website owners and bloggers
Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect last year, there has been a lot of questions surrounding cookies. Last week the Information Commissioner Office (ICO), which is…
How to create a child theme on WordPress (and why you should)
A child theme is a safe, modular way to customise your WordPress site without touching core theme files. In this guide, we’ll walk you through creating one, from folder setup…
How to automatically set your featured image on WordPress
Want your posts to always show a thumbnail without manually editing them? This guide shows how to auto-set your featured image in WordPress using both plugin and code methods —…
How to access your WordPress files via FTP using FileZilla (for beginners)
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the need for bloggers to understand the technical side of their websites. This post will show you how to set up and…
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