Page experience has become an increasingly important aspect of how Google ranks websites in the SERPs. Page experience constitutes several factors but there are a set of core web vitals that must be accounted for or else your site’s rank will suffer. Understanding core web vitals will help you improve your site’s rank and its overall user experience. Today, we’ll be define what they are and propose ways to improve them on your website. Defining Core Web Vitals Everything we’ll be discussing here today relates directly to page speed and user interaction. That is, Google highly values page speed and […]
12 Best Mobile Testing Tools for WordPress (Free & Paid)
It’s no secret that mobile traffic is a force to be reckoned with. Over the past several years, the number of mobile Internet users has surpassed that of people surfing on desktop machines. By now, more than half of Internet consumption happens via phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. This has also made using mobile testing tools for web development mandatory. Mobile capabilities of websites have become a ranking factor in Google. Consequently, as a WordPress developer or owner of a WordPress website, you will not get around optimizing your site for mobile devices. And that usually involves a lot […]
52 WordPress Development Tools to Simplify Your Projects
Even though WordPress is loaded with features straight out of the box, it’s still often essential to source additional tools, plugins, and resources for the development of a fully functional website. Thankfully, tons of third-party tools exist for adding features to WordPress and streamlining workflow. Today, we’ll be showcasing 52 WordPress development tools that help with this endeavor. We’ll cover the full spectrum of what you need to develop a WordPress site, see it through launch, promote it, and maintain productivity. Let’s get to it! WordPress Development Tools You Need to Know About What follows is a categorized list of […]
WordPress Pros and Cons: Why You Should Use It (And Why Not)
So, you’ve heard of WordPress but might be unsure about whether it’s the right platform for your website. In order to help you decide, in this post, we’re breaking down the pros and cons WordPress has to offer. Ultimately, which platform is right for will depend on your specific needs, your skill set, and your goals. Whether it’s the right CMS for your situation or whether you should opt for something else entirely is something only you can know. All we can do is try to point you in the right direction. But first, let’s get acquainted with WordPress for the uninitiated. What […]
CSS Custom Properties: An In-Depth Beginner’s Guide
In this post, we will talk about CSS custom properties, also known as CSS variables. Their usage is becoming more popular. For example, if you open up the style sheet of the Twenty Twenty-One default theme, you will find a lot of them in there. One of the reasons is that their browser support has become very good, making them a valid tool in your arsenal and a useful CSS feature. If your knowledge of CSS custom properties is limited and you’d like to know more, you have come to the right place. In the following, we will talk about […]
17 WordPress Features You Probably Didn’t Know About
Every WordPress update brings a host of helpful new features to the platform, but the sheer volume of them can make them easy to overlook. Gutenberg especially is jam-packed with a variety of hacks and shortcuts, many of them hidden under the hood and inside menus you may not have even noticed before. If you’re not taking advantage of these, you’re definitely missing out, as they can save you a ton of time and unnecessary frustration. From ways to save seconds when writing and page building to little tips that can revolutionize how you use WordPress, here are 17 little-known […]
How to Uninstall WordPress Plugins Completely & Without a Trace
Uninstalling WordPress plugins: Probably the simplest thing in the world, right? Just click a few buttons and the problem plugin is gone. In an ideal world that would be the case. But the default uninstaller can actually leave a lot of garbage data behind on your site. This ranges from useless tables left in your database to a bunch of little files taking up space in the background. While this usually isn’t a big deal, these leftover files can sometimes cause conflicts or other errors. So what’s the right way to get rid of plugins then? How can you make […]
Progressive Web Apps: What They Are and When to Use Them
Progressive web apps are the hot new trend online. Everyone’s making one for their business, and to hear many people tell it, you should be too. But what exactly are these mini-apps and how can your company make use of them? Are they really the best way to draw in new visitors? PWAs have almost all the functionality of a typical downloadable app. But the big difference is that they’re accessible in your browser rather than having to be downloaded and run on a device. This has huge implications for you and your visitors, and that’s why everyone loves them. […]
13 eCommerce Trends You Should Absolutely Be Aware Of
It’s more important than ever for online stores to keep up with the latest eCommerce trends. The shift in buying culture due to COVID-19 has left a lasting impact on online stores that will continue this year, and perhaps forever. Even if you’re not ready to turn your store on its head to follow a trend, you should be mindful of the major changes. It could prevent your business from becoming outdated, or missing out on a lucrative opportunity. Here are 13 eCommerce trends that are definitely worth keeping an eye on. 1. Greater Variety of Online Products The pandemic […]
TranslatePress Review: An Effortless WordPress Multilingual Plugin
In this post, we will review TranslatePress, a popular plugin to build multilingual websites. Not only was it a nominee of plugin madness 2021, it also boasts over 100,000 installs in the WordPress directory and a solid 4.6 out of 5-star rating. Why use a multilingual plugin and translate your WordPress site in the first place? Well, there are some compelling reasons: Though English is the most commonly used language on the web, ¾ of Internet users don’t speak it as their primary language – that’s 3.8 billion people! 56.2% of consumers say the ability to obtain information in their […]
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