Any WordPress user is familiar with the featured image. It is the picture that usually appears at the top of a post and also inside archives and search results. Knowing how to use it correctly is an important skill for any website owner. For that reason, below, we will talk about this feature in detail. You will learn what the WordPress featured image is, why it matters, how to use it correctly, customize it and troubleshoot issues. Let’s go. The WordPress Featured Image Represents Your Content Site Wide Before getting into how to use featured images correctly, let’s first define […]
5 WordPress Best Practices Every Developer Should Follow
Over a third of the entire internet runs on WordPress. That means millions of WordPress developers around the globe are dedicated to its continued success and ease of use. While the following tips are generally well-known, it’s always good to do a periodic check of your processes throughout the year to ensure you’re site is running the best it can be. Here’s a rundown of what this post covers: Learning the new WordPress editor Updating your WordPress plugins Following WordPress coding standards Backing up your website Developing with the user in mind Learn the new WordPress editor When WordPress 5.0 […]
First Look: What You’re Likely To See In WordPress 5.3
After the release of WordPress 5.2, the community has been waiting excitedly for WordPress 5.3. You can have a look right now to see what to expect with new and improved features in the Gutenberg page editor. Here are three things we are very likely to see when version 5.3 becomes a reality. 1. The Group Block One of the most exciting updates is the Group Block, which allows you to create large sections of content. See how I used it in the video above. The group block will be an excellent way to create simple, reusable block templates for […]
4 Reasons You Should Choose WordPress for Your E-Commerce Site
If you’re looking to start an online store, the platform you choose is essential. While there are a wealth of options, making sure you pick the right one can smooth out the setup process, and ensure that you’re prepared no matter how large your e-commerce store grows. WordPress has become a popular e-commerce platform, and it offers a number of key benefits for online store owners. We’ll talk about these in more detail later on. In a nutshell, however, the platform is scalable, secure, and flexible enough that it can handle practically any type of e-commerce site. In this post, […]
What Should You Recommend Clients Use – A Page Builder or the Block Editor?
There’s been enough talk lately about how to create content within WordPress that it warrants further attention. While there are technically still the same number of available options – i.e., the native editor or a third-party page builder plugin – choosing between them is causing confusion thanks to the new Block Editor. In fact, the decision between the two is often simple. While the Block Editor and your favorite page builder may look similar on the surface, there are plenty of inherent differences. This means if you take the time to compare them directly and bring your client’s needs into play, choosing […]

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