Development

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]