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I started my first blog with a shared hosting plan because I just needed the cheapest way to get my content online. But as my blog grew and traffic picked up, I noticed things getting slower. Sometimes, my site would take forever to load, and… Read More »

Ever tried visiting a website only to find it’s completely gone? Chances are, someone forgot to check their domain expiration date. After helping many different people set up WordPress websites, I’ve seen this happen more times than I’d like to count. Checking your domain expiration… Read More »

I started building websites in 2006, and like most beginners, I used shared hosting. It was affordable, simple, and got the job done for my early projects. But as my online businesses grew, so did traffic, including on WPBeginner. Shared hosting started slowing me down—literally.… Read More »

When I first started working on my WordPress websites, I was mostly guessing what visitors wanted. It wasn’t until I started using heatmaps that I truly understood how people interacted with my site — where they clicked, how far they scrolled, and what actually caught… Read More »

When I started working with small business owners, I noticed a pattern. Most of them were not using AI to its full potential, which created unnecessary work and left money on the table. Some felt overwhelmed by the tech, and others were experimenting with AI… Read More »

From freelancer to successful co-founder, Ionut Neagu has worked with WordPress for 13+ years. Along the way, he has grown his company, Themeisle, into one of the most respected names in the WordPress ecosystem. Their flagship products, including Neve and Hestia, are helping shape the… Read More »

Last week, a friend who manages multiple WordPress sites called me in a panic. A routine plugin update had broken his client’s navigation menu, but he didn’t notice until customers started complaining. This is a common problem I’ve seen countless times, and it’s exactly why… Read More »

When I launched my first online store years ago, I wanted to scale my business without spending more on marketing. That’s when I discovered affiliate marketing – it was like leading a team of salespeople promoting my products without any upfront costs. But finding the… Read More »

Last year, I saw someone miss out on their dream domain name because they didn’t know about domain backordering. They’d been waiting months for this domain to expire, but someone else swooped in and grabbed it the moment it became available. Over the years, I’ve… Read More »

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of WPBeginner Spotlight! The WordPress community has been buzzing this month with exciting updates, new tools, and important changes across the ecosystem. These include everything from the launch of WordPress 6.8 to major plugin releases like RewardsWP, product milestones,… Read More »