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We’ve been using shortcodes in WordPress themes for years, and they have become a standard part of how we build sites. They solve a straightforward problem: how to add the same functionality in multiple places without duplicating code or making your theme files harder to… Read More »

Recently, a user asked us for tips to optimize their WordPress website’s performance. One of our suggestions was to replace the default WordPress jQuery script with jQuery from Google Hosted Libraries. WordPress includes jQuery with the core software by default. However, we’ve found that replacing… Read More »

Is your WordPress trash out of control? Well, if you feel that way, you’re not alone. By default, WordPress automatically deletes anything that has been in the trash for 30 days. While this feature is useful, allowing your trash to accumulate can take up valuable… Read More »

Have you ever noticed that your WordPress site feels fast for you, but slow for someone halfway across the world? That lag can frustrate readers and quietly hurt your engagement and credibility. Building a successful blog isn’t just about great content. It’s about making sure… Read More »

SlideDeck is great for beginners because it provides a complete WordPress plugin that lets you use the easy drag-drop interface to create sliders. However, it is also great for developers because it has a jQuery version that offers additional freedom to developers to customize it to their needs. In this article, we will show you how you can create a slider in WordPress without editing a single line of code with the SlideDeck WordPress Plugin.

Hey WPBeginner Users, I am very excited to announce the launch of our newest section “WordPress Coupons” as part of the WPBeginner 2.0 release. WordPress accessories can get expensive sometimes, but using our coupons section, you can save hundreds of $$$ on things you need.… Read More »

Ryan Boren over at WordPress News just announced the release of WordPress 3.1.1. This maintenance and security release fixes almost thirty issues in 3.1, including: Some security hardening to media uploads Performance improvements Fixes for IIS6 support Fixes for taxonomy and PATHINFO (/index.php/) permalinks Fixes… Read More »

Do you feel limited by the default WordPress gallery options? Often, standard galleries force users to load a completely new page just to see a larger version of an image, which can disrupt their browsing experience. A lightbox effect solves this by displaying your images… Read More »

In this article, we attempt to cover every aspect of email newsletters and WordPress for beginners. This includes the very basics to advanced tricks, recommended services & plugins, secret tips to increase opt-in rates, and much more.

The WordPress admin bar is the handy toolbar that you see when you’re logged in to your site. But did you know it can do a whole lot more than just give you quick access to the backend? We get tons of questions from readers… Read More »