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Many real estate agents spend hours tweaking themes that look great in the demo but fall apart once actual listings go in. Galleries load slowly, property filters don’t work the way they should, and IDX support is often missing. Overall, when the theme doesn’t deliver,… Read More »

Sometimes, you might want to remove the author’s name from a WordPress blog post. This could be because your posts are team efforts, or you’re writing for someone else and need to stay anonymous. At WPBeginner, we run a multi-author blog, so we get it.… Read More »

Have you ever checked your WordPress site and suddenly seen the message “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance” stuck on the screen? This usually appears when WordPress is updating a plugin, theme, or core file. During the process, it temporarily puts your site into maintenance mode.… Read More »

Active comment sections are great for engagement, but they can slow down your WordPress website significantly. We’ve managed posts with dozens of comments, and we’ve learned that pagination is essential for maintaining both performance and user experience. When popular posts attract hundreds of comments, loading… Read More »

If you’re a writer, choosing the right WordPress author theme is important to provide an excellent reading experience for your audience while effectively showcasing your work and building connections. We have been testing WordPress themes for different niches for 15+ years, and we have found… Read More »

We’ve seen a lot of review sites pop up and then fade away over the years. The successful ones? They all have something in common: they’re built on a solid foundation with the right tools and strategy from day one. The good news is that… Read More »

You’ve just launched your new WordPress site, and everything looks great. But then you spot the clunky /wordpress/ tacked onto your URL, making your professional project feel a bit amateur. We know how frustrating that small detail can be. A clean URL is important for… Read More »

We’ve noticed something interesting through helping entrepreneurs at WPBeginner: more businesses are looking to create niche marketplaces like Etsy or Amazon, but without massive development costs. The good news is that WordPress makes this entirely possible. After testing numerous marketplace solutions and setups, we’ve learned… Read More »

Have you ever experienced the ‘Are you sure you want to do this?’ error on your WordPress website? We have, and what we’ve found is that this cryptic message can be caused by a variety of issues, from plugin conflicts to theme problems. This error… Read More »

Many users are looking for WordPress alternatives that are easier or more suitable for their needs. We get it—WordPress can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out. We’ll be honest—we’re biased. We love WordPress and have been using it for years. Often, when… Read More »