Meeting online security standards has become increasingly complicated, especially for industries that operate under strict regulations. Keeping up with these requirements can be a constant challenge for WordPress agencies, turning simple tasks into time-consuming headaches. But there’ s a smarter way. Agencies can cut through the complexity and streamline…
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A developer’s overview of Twenty Twenty-Five, the next default WordPress theme
Based on the idea that simple things should be intuitive while complex things should be possible, Twenty Twenty-Five is a flexible and easily extendable default WordPress theme built to help people tell stories, thanks to its many patterns and styles. Twenty Twenty-Five will be delivered with WordPress 6.7….
Revolutionizing WordPress typography with full site editing and theme.json
Words are the backbone of the Internet, despite the proliferation of media. This means the typefaces you choose for your site will be a crucial aspect of your layout and design. WordPress typography can evoke moods, help with branding, and more. Full site editing (FSE) in WordPress puts…
Security requirements and 9 best practices for robust e-commerce websites
If you run a website, specifically an e-commerce website, it is your responsibility to ensure that transactions occur securely and that the data of your users and clients are not compromised. Your WordPress website’ s database stores personal data, physical and electronic addresses, credit card details, transaction logs, and…
How agencies can manage multiple WordPress sites efficiently
Managing a portfolio of WordPress sites can feel like an endless juggling act for agencies. For starters, every client needs a unique setup. Then, they need regular updates, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting. The complexity quickly ramps up. Add keeping all these sites secure and running smoothly — while…
What to ask your web host about security: A checklist for business owners
Every day, countless businesses are taking their operations online to attract new customers and scale globally. One of the quickest ways to get a website up and running is through WordPress, which powers over 43% of all sites on the internet. But with this popularity comes a downside….
Developing CSS custom properties with theme.json for enhanced WordPress themes
WordPress theme developers can use a theme.json file to streamline a process that used to rely largely on PHP. However, you can still use your HTML, JavaScript, and PHP skills to build your themes — and CSS is no exception. In fact, you use CSS custom properties within theme.json….
What WordPress developers need to know about the blocks property in theme.json
The introduction of full site editing (FSE) in WordPress highlights the growing importance of the theme.json file. There is now a whole new hierarchy and structure to understand, along with the various properties to help you create your designs. In particular, the blocks property in theme.json is essential…
How isolated software containers keep your WordPress website secure
When searching for a web host, it’ s easy to get distracted by attractive pricing, sleek dashboards, and promises of speed. Many hosting providers highlight these aspects, often downplaying critical features like security. This is because people are drawn to visual appeal and affordability without digging deeper into what…
How to continuously deploy your WordPress site to Kinsta with GitHub Actions
Continuous deployment is an essential part of modern web development. It allows developers to automatically deploy changes from a version control system to a live environment. This approach reduces manual errors and speeds up the development process, ensuring your website is always up-to-date with the latest code changes. As a…
How improved WordPress speed can boost your business revenue
In today’s digital age, website speed isn’t just a technical concern — it’s a business imperative! For businesses and agencies working with WordPress, the speed at which your site loads can make or break customer interactions, directly impacting your revenue. Whether you’re managing multiple client sites, running an…
Graphical widgets for WordPress: how to enhance your dashboard and on-site visuals
In many situations, presenting data in an engaging format that’ s easy to digest can offer many benefits. Graphical widgets for WordPress let you transform raw numbers and statistics into a visual and informative display that appeals. Most often, this will come in the form of a plugin, which…
Back up your backup for WordPress disaster recovery
A disaster recovery plan for your website seems like a perfectly reasonable safety net — until that net tears under pressure. Just ask GitLab. In 2017, the popular code repository platform experienced a devastating data loss when an engineer accidentally deleted 300GB of live database content. The worst…
How a CDN can boost your WordPress site’s performance
Every second counts when it comes to your WordPress site, especially if you’ re running an e-commerce store. A slow-loading website can push visitors away before they even get a chance to see what you offer. In today’s fast-paced online world, a quick-loading site isn’t just nice to have…
Choosing the right hosting for high-traffic WordPress websites
No website gets high traffic immediately after it’s launched. But with quality content, strong performance, and effective search engine optimization, the number of visitors steadily increases. Then, with time, your website attracts thousands of visitors daily — a thrilling validation of your hard work. But…
Performance requirements and 10 best practices for high-speed e-commerce websites
Do you want to relaunch your e-commerce website or launch a brand-new one? It is an exciting challenge because e-commerce unlocks huge growth opportunities for retail companies. An online presence can be the key to success or a necessary choice to survive international competition. E-commerce may allow you…
Core concepts to understand in WordPress theme development
WordPress themes play a crucial role in shaping the appearance and functionality of your website. They define how your content is displayed and offer various design options to create a unique site. Over the years, WordPress themes have evolved significantly, starting with what we now call “classic themes.”…
Why web hosting is crucial to WordPress site security
Website security should be a top priority for everyone. We must do everything we can to keep our data and users safe, as the potential consequences of not doing so are massive. While securing WordPress often focuses on the actions of developers and users, the critical role of…
Speed meets user experience: Improving search experience optimization (SXO) with Kinsta
Digital marketing is always changing—that’s nothing new. But what is new is a remarkable shift in the modern approach to SEO. Search engine optimization (SEO) is still important, but it’s now taking on a new context with search experience optimization (SXO). While SEO focuses on optimizing content…
Edit your WordPress site’s header without plugins
They say it’s important to make a good first impression. When visitors arrive at your website, first impressions start at the top — at the page header. Developers of WordPress themes are not required to include a header template, but it’s rare for a site not to have…