Email is an important tool for WordPress and WooCommerce membership sites, but many of those sites aren’t taking advantage of all it can offer. One of the most common reasons we’ve noticed is simple: Membership site owners simply aren’t aware of all the powerful, valuable, memberships-focused emails they could be sending. After all, the overwhelming majority of email service providers aren’t set up to handle automated emails related to memberships—so, too many memberships sites, the prospect of figuring out workarounds to send those emails feels prohibitively complex. However, it doesn’t have to be. In this article, we’re going to cover […]
Press This Podcast: Avoiding Speed Traps When Making Your WordPress Faster
Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelpohl: Everyone, welcome back to Press This the WordPress community podcast on webmaster radio. This is your host David Vogelpohl I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine. and I love to bring the best of the community to you here every week, Press This as a reminder, you can follow me on twitter @wpdavidv, you […]
WordPress Shortcodes: Why and How to Create Your Own
WordPress shortcodes are super useful for customizing your site. Before there were blocks, that’s what people used to include complex layout elements. However, even in time of Gutenberg, shortcodes still have their place. For example, if creating your own block is beyond your capabilities (I don’t blame you), shortcodes are a valid alternative. They are also worth diving into if you simply want to expand your WordPress skills. In this post, you will learn everything you need to know about WordPress shortcodes: what they are, their pros and cons, how to use them, as well as how to create your […]
How to Choose a WordPress Developer for Your Website
WordPress is obviously great for self-publishing your website. However, hiring a developer could be a good idea when you’re in the build or redesign phases. The decision to hire is easy, but choosing the right one can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are some practical and logical steps you can take to make the entire process easier. Knowing where to find the right WordPress developers is a good start. Also, aligning your needs with their skillset is also important. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of choosing the right WordPress developer. We’ll then look at some key steps to […]
Optimizing Your WordPress Content for Maximum Traffic in 2020
The more optimized your WordPress content, the more likely search engines and, consequently, users will find it. So why not go beyond <title> and <description> tags to boost traffic and get your website in front of more eyes? In this article, you’ll find the list of easy-to-implement tricks for driving traffic with WordPress content optimization. 1) Increase Your Website Speed Back in 2018, Google announced that site speed is a determining ranking factor for both desktop and mobile searches. A slow website equals frustrated users and high bounce rates, influencing your overall positions in SERP. What can you do to […]

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