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Want to update WordPress, but worried the update might break your site? WordPress updates rarely cause problems on their own. The issues are typically caused by a plugin or theme that hasn’t been updated to work with the latest version of WordPress. Delaying WordPress updates… Read More »

Have you ever wanted to make parts of your WordPress site look different for each category? It’s a great way to make your website more user-friendly and show content that fits each topic better. We do this at WPBeginner, too! You might not notice it… Read More »

Learning how to display today’s date in WordPress is a small touch that can make your website look more professional and current. Just look at major news sites – they all display the current date prominently because it helps establish content freshness and relevance. The… Read More »

At WPBeginner, we’re always searching for smarter ways to improve navigation so our readers can easily find exactly what they are looking for. A smooth browsing experience keeps users engaged and coming back for more. Luckily, WordPress offers a straightforward solution by allowing you to… Read More »

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for a WordPress blog is different than SEO for static websites, mainly because of the social nature of blogging technology. It is less about buying links or tricking inadequate search technology. SEO for WordPress blogs is more focused on the technical infrastructure of your site, and your ability to write creative articles that are noteworthy for others to read and link to.

Comments aren’t just feedback — they’re powerful signals of an active, engaged community. Plus, a high comment count on your blog posts can act as social proof. It encourages new visitors to read, participate, and stay longer. But when the number next to your posts… Read More »

Here’s something we’ve learned after running WordPress blogs for over a decade: showing old comments at the top of your posts can make your site look dusty. Think about it. A new visitor lands on your blog and sees comments from 10 years ago. Not… Read More »

By default, WordPress doesn’t make it easy to display all your blog authors in one place. As a result, your writers often stay hidden behind individual posts, even when they’re regularly publishing great content. This can hold your blog back. When readers only see single… Read More »

Every WordPress installation comes with the Akismet plugin pre-installed, but it’s not activated by default. So, many people often ask us what Akismet is and whether you need to activate it on your WordPress website. It is a spam filtration plugin for WordPress created by… Read More »

In this article we will share a way that you can use to allow your users to submit news or even posts to your WordPress site. You will get to moderate them like comments and approve the story that you choose to go live. You can even use Akismet for spam filter.