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Seeing a ‘Critical Issues’ warning in your WordPress dashboard can be alarming. You might worry that your site is broken or vulnerable to security threats. The good news is that the Site Health tool is a helpful guide, not a panic button. It simply offers… Read More »

If you’re building a business around WordPress, whether it’s a blog, agency, or plugin, there’s something important you should know. The WordPress name and logo aren’t fully open to use however you like. We’ve seen folks get into trouble simply because they didn’t realize WordPress… Read More »

Building a business is expensive enough without worrying about your WordPress website costs piling up. The good news is that a professional-looking site doesn’t have to break the bank. Our team has spent years working with and building WordPress themes, and we’ve seen that many… Read More »

Is your WordPress site feeling slow? Hidden data clutter in your database often causes this sudden speed drop. This temporary data, called transients, is supposed to delete itself. However, sometimes it sticks around and bloats your site. We have seen this issue slow down many… Read More »

Feeling overwhelmed by all the web design software options? Picking the right tool for your website can feel like navigating a maze, especially when every solution claims to be the best. I understand this frustration. When I started in the early days of web design,… Read More »

Switching from WordPress.com to a self-hosted WordPress.org site can feel like a big change. You might notice some familiar widgets and features missing in the new dashboard. The good news is there’s an easy way to bring back many of those useful features. In fact,… Read More »

Ever felt overwhelmed by the constant flood of comment notifications from your WordPress blog? We know the feeling. We often deal with hundreds of comments daily, so we’re all too familiar with the notification overload. At first, these alerts are exciting – they mean people… Read More »

Running a giveaway in WordPress can be a game-changer for your website’s growth and engagement. Whether you’re aiming to expand your email list, boost your social media following, or simply reward loyal readers, a well-executed contest can help you achieve these goals. At WPBeginner, we’ve… Read More »

During the WPBeginner 10th birthday giveaway, many of you asked me about which WordPress plugin are we using to run the contest? It was a new plugin that my team had built called RafflePress, but it wasn’t available to the public. But now it is.… Read More »

Adding a click-to-call button on your site makes it easy for users to contact you from their smartphones, leading to better engagement and higher conversions. We have run various online stores and businesses that communicate with customers daily. This has taught us the best ways… Read More »