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Managing a website often comes down to one big decision: should you handle the technical tasks yourself (DIY maintenance), or let your hosting provider take care of them (Managed Hosting)? The choice can make the difference between a smooth, secure site and one that’s vulnerable… Read More »

Remember the last time your WordPress site crashed or slowed down? Those moments are frustrating and often happen because routine maintenance hasn’t been done. 🤷 After working with WordPress sites for over 16 years, we’ve learned that regular maintenance doesn’t have to take hours, and… Read More »

Running All in One SEO allows me to see clearly the biggest struggle site owners face. You want high rankings, but you simply don’t have time to do all the SEO work manually. The truth is, you can automate many SEO processes to save precious… Read More »

Over the years, we’ve refreshed the design and added new features across WPBeginner and our other websites. And every time we make major updates, we make sure visitors see a helpful maintenance page letting them know the site will be back soon. A good maintenance… Read More »

In the 15+ years WPBeginner has been around, we found there are few things more frustrating than discovering that someone is stealing your content without permission and displaying it on their own website. These individuals may monetize your hard work or divert your audience to… Read More »

Many beginners skip WordPress maintenance to save money, only to face expensive emergency repairs when their site crashes. It’s a painful lesson that ends up costing far more than a regular maintenance plan. At WPBeginner, we manage a large portfolio of websites and have tested… Read More »

Whether you’re building a customer community, a discussion forum, or a private support hub, the platform you choose has a direct impact on engagement and long-term growth. We’ve run large communities using tools like Facebook for the WPBeginner Engage group (now with over 98,000 members)… Read More »

When a routine update suddenly freezes your site and puts WordPress into maintenance mode, it can feel like everything is stuck. Many site owners panic when they can’t access their dashboard – especially during busy hours or important updates. The good news is that this… Read More »

Did you know Google updates its search results around 13 times daily, from changing its rankings to the search interface? Or that keeping visitors on your website just 3 seconds longer can boost your Google rankings? These are just some of the most surprising Google… Read More »

July has been packed with exciting developments in the world of WordPress. Highlights include the release of WordPress 6.6, WPBeginner’s 15th anniversary, and the launch of innovative tools by the WordPress Performance team and WPCode. This month’s news also includes significant acquisitions, such as Awesome… Read More »