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You know what we used to do back when we first started WPBeginner? Just slap a basic contact form on a page and call it a day. But here’s what’s interesting: after analyzing thousands of websites through our work at WPBeginner, we discovered something game-changing.… Read More »

The schedule for WordPress 4.8 is released. It will be the first major WordPress release of 2017. We have been following the development closely, and we are excited to report that the final version is expected to be released around June 8, 2017. In this… Read More »

Imagine hiring a security guard to protect your website. They would welcome genuine customers and stop malicious visitors from entering. This is the power of blocking specific IP addresses in WordPress. It is a simple yet effective security measure we use at WPBeginner to fend… Read More »

Here at WPBeginner, we regularly optimize our database to ensure our site runs at peak speed. A cluttered database can drag down your performance and hurt your search rankings. When spam comments and old post revisions pile up, your pages take much longer to load.… Read More »

Securing your WordPress website is essential in today’s digital world. One of the best ways to protect your site from hackers is by using the Wordfence security plugin. Wordfence is a widely used plugin that offers robust security features to keep your site safe. It… Read More »

Choosing the right WordPress theme for your cafe, coffee shop, or restaurant plays a big role in creating a great first impression online. A well-designed website helps reflect the atmosphere of your business and showcases what makes your food and drinks special. If your site… Read More »

A growing content library as often a sign of a healthy WordPress site. But more content doesn’t always mean a better experience. Especially when visitors can’t find what they’re looking for. We’ve seen this play out on plenty of growing blogs: tons of great posts,… Read More »

When it’s time to update or make changes to a WordPress site, it’s important to keep visitors in the loop. A simple, friendly maintenance page can go a long way in setting clear expectations. From our experience helping WordPress users with updates, redesigns, and technical… Read More »

I once had a site where my Spanish articles kept appearing for English searchers. It was frustrating for visitors and a real headache for our SEO efforts. That’s when I learned about hreflang tags. They act like a GPS for search engines, pointing users to… Read More »

A cool little snippet that lets you display related posts by the same post author in WordPress without a plugin.