Having your own domain name is crucial as a business owner. It enables you to establish your presence online. Think of a domain as a “storefront” where visitors can browse your products or services. Registering multiple domains makes sense from a business standpoint. But managing and setting up WordPress installations for each custom domain can be time consuming. This is where domain mapping comes in. In this article, we’ll look at what domain mapping is and why you should care about it. What is Domain Mapping? Domain mapping is the process of directing visitors from one site to another. It […]
9 Effective Tips to Shut Down Spam in WordPress for Good
Spam is a plague for many WordPress sites. While it’s not nearly as bad as it used to be, every WordPress user can testify to how annoying comment spam can be. And not just comment spam — spam in your forums, in your email and forms, everywhere! But it’s not just irritating for you. Web spam can have far-reaching consequences: reducing engagement by driving users away from your comments and forums, hurting your reputation, and even damaging your SEO. You need to do something about it fast. But if you have a spam problem, you’re probably hundreds of fake comments […]
How to Create a WordPress Slider Without Coding
There are some easy ways you can enhance a website so that it looks more professional and stands out. One of these is by adding a slider. Adding a slider may seem challenging but, in fact, you can create them within minutes and without any coding as long as you use a suitable plugin such as Toolset. Below I’ll show you how to create your slider. First, I’ll explain the two types of sliders you can build. What are the different types of sliders There are two types of sliders which you will want to create on your custom websites: […]
How to Begin Your Journey Developing Headless WordPress Sites
As a WordPress developer, keeping up with the latest web technologies can be exhausting. While pivoting to headless WordPress development can alleviate many issues, figuring out how to get started may feel overwhelming. At WP Buffs, we recognize the difference it can make to have comprehensive WordPress resources to guide you. Learning how to develop headless WordPress sites is a lot easier and ultimately more effective when you have the right tools and knowledge on hand. After chatting with my friend Scott Bolinger over at AppPresser, I’ve gained some helpful insight that can make getting started with headless WordPress sites […]
SSH Beginner’s Guide for WordPress Users and Everyone Else
Running a WordPress site often involves a lot of time-consuming maintenance tasks. Updating WordPress, deleting or adding files, checking the database; for every little thing you have to go log in to the WordPress dashboard. In this beginner’s guide to SSH, you will learn how the secure shell access can make your life a lot easier. SSH allows you to securely and remotely access your server through the command line. What used to take minutes of clicking around in the back end you can now do in seconds just by typing in a simple command. Ready to try it for […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 Tips for Using Block Templates
Every webpage can be broken down into sections. Each contains specific elements, such as forms, buttons, paragraphs, and more. With WordPress, you can easily add those elements anywhere you want using blocks. However, building entire sections of a page is still time-consuming. Using block templates, you can save yourself some time by copying entire section layouts directly into the WordPress editor. For example, you can import a hero section and then customize its component elements to make it your own. With templates, the Block Editor aims to help you build complex websites even faster. In this article, we’ll explain how […]
Google BERT Explained: What It Means for Your Website
With the release of BERT, the largest upgrade to Google’s algorithm in years, search has seen a revolution. The update came out in fall 2019, and has already rolled out worldwide. It affects search results in dozens of languages. So, how will it impact your website? It’s important to keep up with Google’s algorithm updates so you can get the best results in the rankings. What did Google BERT change? How did it affect SEO optimization? Let’s go over Google’s latest update, how it uses machine learning to better understand queries, and what, if anything, you can do to optimize […]
The WordPress Developer’s Guide to Creating Responsive Tables
Tables are perhaps the best method for sharing data in a way that’s easy to understand. They enable you to show comparisons between prices, products, and many more types of information. Unfortunately, WordPress isn’t the best when it comes to displaying responsive tables. Every WordPress theme handles tables differently, and some do a better job than others. Knowing how to create responsive tables regardless of which theme you use will enable you to provide a better mobile user experience. In this article, we’re going to talk about how WordPress handles tables out of the box and why that approach isn’t […]
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