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Sophia is a staff writer at WordCandy.co, where she produces quality blog content for WordPress plugin and theme developers, hosting providers, website development and design agencies, and other online businesses.
There are various scenarios when it makes sense to password protect a WordPress page. Perhaps you create exclusive content for specific groups of users (like those with a subscription membership). Or, you might have a page or post under construction. In these instances, you can restrict access to certain posts and pages so that only […]
WordPress enables you to assign a user role for every account. As the site owner, your role is that of the administrator. Other users will have roles with fewer permissions, such as contributor, subscriber, or even author. Understanding the differences between these roles and what they can do is essential for your site’s security. Every […]
Paying for hosting means you’re paying for the use of a server. With most types of hosting plans, you get access to a control panel that gives you some control over the server configuration. cPanel is one of the most popular control panels, so you’ll want to know how to use it. cPanel gives you […]
Most reputable web hosts like NameHero advertise near-perfect uptimes for their servers. If your WordPress website is down, it might not be due to your hosting provider. There are several reasons why a WordPress website can become inaccessible, and knowing what they are is the first step in fixing the problem. Some of the most […]
When you visit a website, the browser automatically saves data that allows it to load faster next time in the future. Your web server and preferred caching solution also save static copies of your website content. But too much cached data can cause performance issues and sometimes it fails to update. The good news is […]
Launching an ecommerce store is a hefty task. Even user-friendly options, like the WooCommerce plugin, can seem daunting for beginners and non-coders. For instance, you’ll need to organize products and add elements like an order tracking form to set up your store. Fortunately, you can easily customize your store and add functionality with WooCommerce shortcodes. […]
A cohesive web design is critical for engaging online users. Readers will likely leave your site if it’s cluttered with too many words and links. Adding a sidebar can boost the engagement and functionality of your website. Sidebars improve your website’s design and make users feel less overwhelmed when viewing your page. Plus, you can […]
When you register a domain, it doesn’t automatically connect to an existing website. You have to update the Domain Name System (DNS) settings associated with the domain. Understanding how to do this is a key step in making your site available to the public. Configuring and updating WordPress DNS settings doesn’t happen within the Content […]
If you have a business website, it makes sense to set up a custom email address for it. To do this, you’ll need to have an email hosting plan. While you might not be happy about having to spend more money, there are a lot of great cheap email hosting plans you can sign up […]
Hostinger and GoDaddy are two of the most popular hosting providers. With Hostinger, you get access to some of the cheapest hosting plans on the market. GoDaddy, on the other hand, offers almost any kind of hosting plan you can imagine. To decide between Hostinger vs GoDaddy, you need to understand what makes them different. […]