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Drupal and WordPress are often grouped together as open source Content Management Systems (CMS). But in practice, WordPress and Drupal couldn’t be more different. Picking the wrong CMS for your project can make development a lot more troublesome. With the right approach, WordPress can be the backbone of almost any type of website. Drupal, on […]
If you’re looking to capture website traffic from search engines, you’ve probably come across the term SEO (short for Search Engine Optimization). However, if you’re completely new to SEO, you might not fully understand the concept or know how to implement these techniques. That’s why it can be a good idea to utilize WordPress SEO […]
There’s a significant difference between the “off-the-shelf” WordPress that you can download and set up on any hosting provider and a custom WordPress project. You can customize the Content Management System (CMS) all you want, but custom WordPress development is all about building around your needs. Custom WordPress website development involves hiring experts to develop […]
WordPress is a flexible content management system (CMS), making it super easy to create a custom website – even if you don’t have any coding knowledge. However, there are several ways to go about it, and you’ll need to choose the right option based on your needs and experience. For example, if you’re a complete […]
WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS), powering over 40 percent of websites. Its ease of use, flexibility, and vast ecosystem of plugins and themes make it a go-to choice for many businesses and professionals. However, running a WordPress website isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it task. Effective website management is essential to ensure that your site […]
Just wrapped up my time at the 2024 WordCamp US conference in Portland, Oregon! Hard to believe this was my first “post-COVID-19” event, but I couldn’t have chosen a better one to dive back into in-person networking. WordCamp US is the premier gathering for WordPress designers, developers, enthusiasts, and end-users in the Americas. If you’ve […]
Setting up a WordPress site can be quick and easy. However, managing it requires much more time and effort. Neglecting your website will likely lead to security risks, errors, and performance issues. Therefore, it’s important to regularly perform maintenance tasks to keep your site running smoothly. For example, frequent backups and software updates ensure that […]
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 […]