When it comes to uploading videos online, YouTube and Vimeo are the two most popular platforms. Both are great, but each has its own advantages and faults. Based on your audience and unique needs, one might be better than the other. That is why we… Read More »
Although I am not a developer, I build my websites on my own for a few reasons. I love working at my own pace, I enjoy the freedom of making changes whenever I want, and most importantly, I DON’T want to spend hundreds of dollars… Read More »
Have you ever tried automatically updating a plugin only to get stuck with a failed update message? Don’t panic, we’ve been there many times. While this situation can seem scary at first, manually updating plugins via FTP isn’t as complicated as it might sound. Sometimes… Read More »
Be honest, how many plugins are sitting there, deactivated, on your WordPress site right now? We’re willing to bet it’s more than a few! You try things out, you test different solutions, and sometimes you just deactivate them and move on. They often just hang… Read More »
Resetting your WordPress password is usually a straightforward process. However, sometimes the standard methods don’t work, leaving you locked out of your website. Some of our readers have encountered this issue and asked for our advice about the best way to access their accounts. Luckily,… Read More »
Over the last 16 years managing our own websites and brands, one best practice we have learned is the importance of regularly backing up your websites. Backups help you restore your site in case something goes wrong, like a cyber attack, accidental data deletion, or… Read More »
Want to know some cool WordPress facts? WordPress is now 19 years old, so we thought, what better way to celebrate the world’s most popular website-building platform than to create a list of top facts about WordPress in an infographic? In this article, we will… Read More »
Are you looking to make a website? Starting a website can be a terrifying thought specially when you’re not techy. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Having helped over 130,000+ people make a website with WordPress, we have decided to create the most comprehensive step by… Read More »
WPBeginner has been helping WordPress beginners since 2009. As a trusted and reliable resource, we have received numerous questions via email, comments, and DMs. Over the years, we’ve noticed that some questions are asked more frequently than others. And many beginners struggle to find clear… Read More »
Updating WordPress plugins can be as easy as clicking a button – but did you know that if you’re not careful, you can risk breaking your entire website? It’s true. At WPBeginner, we’re extra cautious about plugin updates because our site helps thousands of WordPress… Read More »