Development

Why does the box-shadow CSS property deserve its own tutorial? Because, as you will see below, it is one of the more complex properties that takes a number of values at the same time. This might make especially challenging for beginners. If so far you have struggled with using box-shadow properly, you have come to the right place. In the guide below, we will go over everything there is to know about this CSS property. We will talk about what it does, how to use its syntax correctly, some cool CSS box-shadow examples, and finally some generator tools that make […]

WordPress’ built-in search engine has definitely improved a lot over the years. And for the vast majority of smaller sites, it works well enough. But when your site starts to grow in sheer volume of posts and pages, or you start using plugins like WooCommerce and Advanced Custom Fields, you may find that the default search engine is no longer doing its job. The built-in system also struggles with very large sites and databases. Consequently, it might not be the fast and efficient search engine your visitors need. If you’ve found yourself dissatisfied with WordPress search, there are plenty of […]

If you need to run WordPress headless, a quality framework is a must-have. However, even with a little help from a modern framework, you may still struggle to preview your content effectively. That’s where Faust.js comes in. This new framework harnesses the power of Next.js and React, and combines this with convenient post previewing features. With Faust.js, you can view your content before hitting Publish, exactly the same as with a traditional WordPress website. In this article, we’ll explore why you might want to use Faust.js for your next headless WordPress project. Then we’ll show you how to set up […]

Accessibility has increasingly become a central priority for every top-notch nonprofit website.  Designing an accessible website is often viewed as an intimidating, complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. Even taking incremental steps to incorporate accessibility into your website strategy is a strong first step in the right direction.  Luckily, since you’ve built your nonprofit’s website using WordPress, you’re already off to a great start when it comes to accessibility. This robust, powerful platform offers features and opportunities that ensure all users are welcome on your site.  In this quick guide, we’ll review four effective ways to create an […]

When you are looking for a way to remove unused CSS and JavaScript code from your WordPress website, you are most likely diving deep into improving site performance. After all, any code that the browser doesn’t have to load is code that doesn’t slow it down. However, it’s also generally a good idea to regularly check your WordPress site if you can remove any CSS or JavaScript that remains unused. This is especially true when changing your theme or installing new plugins. In this post, you will learn how to achieve this both manually and via plugin. What is Unused […]

Pseudo elements are an interesting part of CSS. They allow you to make a lot of small tweaks to your design. Yet, especially beginners might be confused by them at first. For that reason, in this blog post, we want to talk about them in detail. In the following, we will give you a beginner’s guide to CSS pseudo elements. We will explain what they are, how they work, and what you can use them for. The post will conclude with examples of how to use the most common pseudo elements. In the end, we want you to feel empowered […]

Imagine a situation in which you’re browsing the Internet for an important piece of information. As usual, Google gives you several options, and you click on the one you think fits best with your requirement. Unfortunately, though, when you land on the website, you find a 404 error being displayed on your screen.  Can anything be more frustrating than that? The same can happen on your website too. And if that happens, your visitors will face the same amount of dissatisfaction as you did upon seeing the 404 error. Luckily, there are easy ways to fix 404 errors from your […]

WordPress user roles are super useful when you have more than one person needing backend access to a website. In most cases you’re likely to have, at the very least, multiple contributors. Regardless, it’s not necessary that each person who has access to your site have the same permissions. And that’s where WordPress custom user roles come into play.  Here, we’ll be discussing how to add custom user roles in WordPress and both with plugin-based and code-based solutions. But first, let’s take a moment to discuss the default user roles that come with WordPress and why limiting permissions is something you […]

Just about anyone can create a dynamic, visually appealing and functional website with the latest advancements in technology.  Website builders make constructing a viable site easy. One of the most popular builders is WordPress, which is used by thousands of companies to establish an online presence. WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) where just about anyone can create an appealing site. One of the most significant advantages of using WordPress is that it does not require extensive coding knowledge. Its interface is best for beginners, and as you learn the ins and outs of WordPress, you can […]

Today, WordPress is widely respected as a reliable, scalable, and secure platform that’s capable of powering business websites. However, many people question whether WordPress is the right platform for enterprises.  That’s why we’ve created this guide. By exploring the strengths and weaknesses of WordPress, you can decide whether the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS) is really ready for prime time. In this post, we’ll start by arguing that WordPress does have some serious limitations for enterprise users. We’ll then look at the benefits of using this CMS for your company website. Let’s get started!  The Drawbacks of Using WordPress […]