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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 16+ 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 »

We have helped thousands of beginners clean up their WordPress setups, and a messy URL is a very common issue. Seeing a clunky /wordpress/ tacked onto your web address can make a professional project feel a bit amateur. A clean link structure helps you build… 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 people start looking for WordPress alternatives for one simple reason: they want something that feels faster to set up and easier to manage day to day. We’re obviously WordPress people. We’ve used it for years, and most of the time when someone feels stuck,… Read More »

Are you losing potential customers to long, intimidating forms? We’ve found that many visitors will abandon forms with 15+ fields before they even start. Conversational forms can be the perfect solution. These forms ask one question at a time, turning the process into a natural,… Read More »

We get it: the job market is tough. Now, if you’re hunting for that dream job, looking for freelance work, or just wanting to show off your skills, then an online CV can help you stand out. We believe WordPress can be the best platform… Read More »