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Sometimes, comments may disappear from your custom post types after switching to Disqus. We used Disqus ourselves in the past so we’re very familiar with the tool’s quirks, and we’ve found that this can happen if your comments are not migrated properly. Thankfully, there’s a… Read More »

Managing comments can become a big headache as your WordPress site grows. The default WordPress comment system works, but it often lacks the tools needed to handle spam and encourage real engagement. As a consequence, many site owners end up spending hours each week just… Read More »

Google Hangout is the best free solution to host live broadcasts. It allows you to stream, record, bring guests, and run Q&A sessions with live audience. The main problem is that all of this happens on Google+ and not on your own site. In this… Read More »

WordPress 3.9 arrived yesterday with lots of improvements and new features. At WPBeginner, we followed the development closely, and published an article about what’s coming in WordPress 3.9 with screenshots. We are glad to report that all the features we were excited about made their… Read More »

Slow loading times are frustrating for visitors and bad for your business. If your website takes too long to load, users will likely hit the back button before seeing your content. At WPBeginner, we use Cloudflare’s CDN to ensure our site loads lightning fast for… Read More »

Displaying your social media follower count on your WordPress site can be a powerful way to boost your brand’s credibility. When visitors see that you have an established presence on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, it gives them confidence that your brand is trusted… Read More »

You’ve probably heard security experts emphasizing on using strong passwords and even forcing your users to do the same. What if we were to tell you that you no longer have to remember a complex strong password, and you can login to your WordPress site… Read More »

Do you want to set the WordPress featured image automatically? If you recently switched to a theme that uses thumbnails, then there may be lots of empty space on your homepage and blog pages. However, adding the missing featured images to your previous posts can… Read More »

All WordPress websites are capable of publishing RSS feeds. WordPress also has built-in support to fetch any RSS feed and display them on your site. You can simply go to Appearance » Widgets and drag the RSS widget to your sidebar, which will allow you… Read More »

Getting people to comment on your WordPress content can be tricky. You publish great posts and ask thoughtful questions, but the comment section stays quiet. This often isn’t because visitors don’t have opinions, but because they hesitate to use their real names, especially on sensitive… Read More »