Even after working with WordPress for a long while, many people are still surprised to learn that the backend of their website is just as customizable as the front and that none of the things they take for granted are really set in stone. We ‘ve covered this a bit in how to customize the WordPress dashboard and customizing the WordPress editor. Today we want to continue with this theme by turning to another internal page users interact with on a daily basis — the login page. Just like other parts of WordPress, we can completely customize the login page. First, we […]
How To Customize The WordPress Backend (For Clients And Yourself)
One thing that WordPress users most appreciate about the platform is its flexibility. Pretty much anything on a website built with it can be customized: Page templates, custom post types, widget areas, you name it. Yet, one area that is often still treated like it’s set in stone is the backend. Most of the time we concentrate on changing things in the front of the site but take the WordPress admin area for granted as it is (or as themes and plugins make it). However, the ability to change doesn’t stop there. WordPress wouldn’t be WordPress if you couldn’t also […]
20 Of The Most Successful WordPress Businesses
One of WordPress’s biggest advantages (and reasons for its success) is the fact that the platform is completely open source — anyone can use it for any purpose without paying a dime. This is why some people have a hard time taking WordPress seriously as a line of business. After all, how can you make money with something that anyone can use for free? If that is you or your client, you first need to remember that WordPress not only powers the websites of some of the most famous brands, people, and companies in the world but by now it […]
11 Of The Best Premium WordPress Plugins Worth Their Money
There is no denying that WordPress and the WordPress sphere are thriving. The platform has been the fastest growing CMS for several years straight and in June this year more than 2,000 people gathered for WordCamp Europe 2016 — the largest WordPress convention in history. Another sign pointing to the continuing success of WordPress is the growing number of premium plugins. Although there are more than 40,000 free WordPress plugins in the directory, a lot of people these days opt to pay for their plugin needs. So much so that the number of successful WordPress companies with six-figure revenues and beyond […]
9 Common Web Design Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Running your own website can be disappointing. You invest a lot of time, money and effort — only to be met with mediocre results. Maybe the surge of visitors you were hoping for is a mere trickle. Maybe those who do come to your site leave without taking any action. What to do? In that situation, most people would look at their content, SEO, or marketing strategy. However, another piece of the puzzle that is just as important but often neglected is your site’s web design. Website design mistakes can hurt your efforts. To avoid that situation, in today’s post […]
“You’re Home” – Report from WordCamp Europe 2016 In Vienna
Last month Austria’s capital saw a large influx of inhabitants. Thousands of people converged in the museum quarter of Vienna. The thing that brought them together: WordPress. WordCamp Europe 2016 drew in a crowd of more than 2,000 attendees. I was also there for my second WordCamp ever and my first WordCamp Europe. My first experience with WordCamp Berlin 2015 had really turned me on to these events. So, when the extra batch of tickets came on sale for WordCamp EU (after the event had already sold out), I did my darndest to be among the recipients. Good thing that I […]
9 Ways to Monetize Your WordPress Site (Including Plugins!)
Creating and owning a website has never been easier. Thanks to WordPress and other free content management systems like Joomla and Drupal, anyone can start their own site in mere minutes. However, just having a website is usually not the end goal. Most website owners want to earn money with it in one form or another. That’s not an impossible dream. Plenty of people make a living with WordPress websites. Yet, while the goal clear, the means often aren’t. How do you monetize a WordPress site? How can you create a full-time income from a web entity? In this article, […]
All You Need to Know About Responsive Design for WordPress
Responsive design has become increasingly important in recent years. Today, being fully responsive is a feature that has become all but mandatory for WordPress plugins and themes. Yet, unless you are a web designer, exactly what makes responsive design what it is might still be a bit of a Pandora’s box for you. You are certainly aware that it is important but that’s about it. How it works or how to implement it is still somewhat beyond you. Or maybe your site is even still running a static theme and you want to update it without losing the look you have […]
Yoast SEO Vs. All-in-One SEO Pack: What’s the Difference (And Which One is For You)
Organic traffic remains one of the most important channels for website traffic and thus SEO one of the most important tools to grow your site. Not everyone is well versed in this area. Fortunately for us WordPress users, there are SEO plugins to help us out. By far the two most popular options are Yoast SEO (formerly known as WordPress SEO by Yoast) and All-in-One SEO Pack. Both of them do a really good job at making WordPress websites search engine friendly. Yet, which one should you pick? The decision between Yoast SEO and All-in-One SEO Pack is one that […]
10 Common WordPress Errors And Problems (And Their Solutions)
In its thirteen years of its existence, WordPress has enabled countless people to start their own websites, careers, and businesses online. That’s a pretty impressive feat and a testament to the platform’s abilities. However, nobody is perfect, not even our favorite content management system. With so many people using the platform in different environments and for different purposes, things won’t always go smoothly and WordPress users will run into issues on the way. In fact, there are a number of common WordPress problems that most users are likely to encounter at least once. The good news is that with its […]
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