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How to Import any XML or CSV file to WordPress using WP All Import

WP All Import

XML and CSV are two commonly used formats to export data in a semantic format. The problem is that while there are importers for WordPress that would help you import data from platforms like Tumblr, WordPress.com, Weebly, Joomla, etc, there is a serious lack of… Read More »

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Apr 24, 2013
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What are the Best Ad Management Plugins and Solutions for WordPress

Ad Management in WordPress

Ad-based revenue model is utilized by millions of websites online. Most blogs that we know including our own use display advertisement, banner ads, to generate a good portion of the site’s income. As a content publisher, you want an easy to implement solution that allows… Read More »

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Apr 23, 2013
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How to Display Instagram Photos in WordPress Sidebar Widget

Instagram

Instagram is a cool photo sharing app that allows you to apply digital filters to your pictures. A lot of people use it to share their pictures with family and friends. More and more businesses have started using Instagram along with Pinterest to share their… Read More »

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Apr 22, 2013
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How to Show Your Skype Contact and Skype Status in WordPress

Skype

Skype has become a go-to communication tool in many small businesses. At WPBeginner, we use Skype to communicate with team members as well as clients. Larger companies show their toll-free phone number that their users can use to call them. Others show live chat options… Read More »

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Apr 19, 2013
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How to Find Royalty Free Images for Your WordPress Blog Posts

Finding Images

A picture is worth a thousand words. This is why all top bloggers utilize images to grab attention and effectively convey their message. We often get asked the question, how to find good royalty free images? What are some of the best places to find… Read More »

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Apr 18, 2013
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How to Display Recent Tweets in WordPress with Twitter Widgets

Recent Tweets

Twitter is one of the most powerful and highly influential social networking tool on the planet. At WPBeginner, we regularly use Twitter to monitor WordPress related discussions, interact with our audience, and help other users. Recently, one of our users asked us what is the… Read More »

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Apr 17, 2013
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How to Create a “Sticky” Floating Sidebar Widget in WordPress

Floating Sidebar Widget

Floating elements that sticks to your screen as you scroll tend to have a higher click through and conversion rate than static objects. This is why many websites make use of floating elements through out their website. We have seen elements like header bar, footer… Read More »

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Apr 16, 2013
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How to Display Custom Taxonomy Terms in WordPress Sidebar Widgets

Display Custom Taxonomies

WordPress has come a long way from being a simple blogging platform. With additions of custom post types and custom taxonomies, it is being used as a true content management system (CMS). In response from our article on how to create custom taxonomies in WordPress,… Read More »

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Apr 15, 2013
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WordPress Brute Force Attacks, and What You Need to Do About it

WordPress Security

Several major sources have confirmed that there are mass brute force attacks being targeted towards WordPress and Joomla sites as we are speaking right now. HostGator, InMotion Hosting, LiquidWeb, and many others have informed their customers regarding this issue. The hackers botnet contains over 90,000… Read More »

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Apr 12, 2013
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How to Display Last Visited Posts to a User in WordPress

Last Viewed Posts

Did you ever wonder how websites like Amazon show you recently viewed items even when you are not logged in? Most online shopping sites use cookies to display recently viewed items to their users. This helps users review their options, compare products, and revisit items… Read More »

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Apr 12, 2013
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