Visitors decide whether or not to donate in seconds. If they can see that others are already contributing and the goal is within reach, they’re far more likely to take action. A fundraising thermometer can help with that. It turns your campaign into something people can see and…
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How I Turned My WordPress.org Reviews Into Powerful Social Proof
While developing my own WordPress plugins, I realized that earning people’ s trust was often harder than building the product itself. You can have great features and reliable support, but if someone hasn’ t heard of you before, they will still hesitate to click “Install” or “Buy.” That’s why I…
Does SEO Still Work in 2025? (My Expert Insights)
Many website owners I talk to are feeling a bit nervous about SEO right now. With AI search results getting all the attention, it’ s easy to wonder if all that hard work is still paying off. You may be wondering if SEO is still worth it in 2025….
I tested 9 best AI automation tools for WordPress (my honest reviews)
I love creating and managing WordPress websites, but to be honest, it sometimes feels like a full-time job in itself. I remember the early days of juggling content, plugin updates, and marketing tasks, often feeling like there weren’ t enough hours in the day to do it all. You’ re…
How I Setup a WooCommerce Rewards Program (That Actually Works)
I remember when one of my friends told me they were spending more on ads than they were making in sales from their WooCommerce store. That’s when I suggested we try adding a rewards program. We launched a simple refer-a-friend system, and within three months, their word-of-mouth sales…
How I Use OpenAI to Autogenerate WooCommerce Product Descriptions
The other day, I met my friend for coffee, and we were talking about her WooCommerce business. She told me that sometimes, she hits a wall and ends up reusing the same adjectives for her product descriptions—sleek, nice, stylish—across multiple products. The worst part? She often doesn’ t notice…
WPBeginner Spotlight 16: WordPress Privacy Tools, New AI Block Builder, and Smarter Plugin Updates
We’ re back with the September 2025 edition of WPBeginner Spotlight: our monthly roundup of WordPress news, plugin updates, and community highlights. This issue is packed with major product releases, new AI tools, and insights from WordCamp US 2025 in Portland. Among the most significant updates are stronger privacy…
How I Accept Bacs Direct Debit Payments in WordPress
Running an online business means every abandoned cart hurts. My friend learned this the hard way when his anime subscription service started getting interest from UK customers who kept leaving without buying. 😟 The culprit? He wasn’ t offering Bacs Direct Debit, which is a payment method that many UK…
How to Connect Amazon FBA (MCF) to WooCommerce
Many WooCommerce store owners face the same challenge. They love running their own online stores but find it hard to match the fast, reliable shipping that Amazon customers now expect. That’s where Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) comes in. It allows you to use Amazon’s fulfillment centers to ship…
How I Send WooCommerce Order Notifications Straight to WhatsApp
Once, I missed sending a WooCommerce order notification and only found out because my customer reached out, upset. Relying on email alone often doesn’t cut it. Messages can get lost in spam, delayed, or ignored if shoppers don’t check their inboxes. Switching to WhatsApp made a big difference…
How to Accept International Donations in WordPress
After building websites for several local nonprofits, I noticed a common, costly problem. These groups were doing incredible work, but their simple donation forms only worked for local supporters. This was turning away passionate donors from other countries. Unfortunately, this small oversight can result in organizations missing thousands…
I Created a Donor Portal in WordPress in Just 15 Minutes (No Coding)
If you’ve ever spent time resending donation receipts, updating donor information, or fixing issues with recurring gifts, then you know how quickly these tasks can pile up for a nonprofit. Plus, it can be frustrating for your supporters who have to wait for updates or paperwork. A donor…
How to Get Your WordPress Content Cited by AI Tools (My Expert Tips)
For a long time, I believed that ranking #1 on Google was the ultimate goal. But then came AI Search. Now, getting my articles cited directly in AI overviews and chat responses has become a top priority. This is because AI is the new front page of the…
I Tried Vibe Coding Websites on 4 Platforms (Here Are the Results)
I kept seeing people talk about “vibe coding websites”. Vibe coding is a fast, messy, and fun way to quickly make websites based on feeling instead of specs. So, I tried it across four platforms to see what actually works in real life. I built the same simple…
From Cleaning Hacked Sites to Melapress: How Robert Abela Built Security Plugins Trusted by Thousands of Users
From cleaning hacked WordPress sites to running a 7-person security plugin company, Robert Abela never planned to become an entrepreneur. But when he discovered a critical gap in WordPress security logging, everything changed. That led him to build WP Activity Log, which grew from a hobby project into…
I Tried 10+ Best AI Social Media Post Generators for WordPress
When I first started blogging, promoting my content on social media was a major time drain. I’d spend hours writing captions and tweaking hashtags to make everything look perfect. Meanwhile, my actual blog content (the thing I really wanted to focus on) kept getting pushed aside. Thankfully, AI…
My Ultimate Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization in WordPress
You might have plenty of traffic coming to your WordPress site, but is it actually converting? I often talk to business owners who face the same challenge: visitors keep arriving, but sales and sign-ups aren’t growing. I’ve run into that challenge myself and quickly learned that traffic is…
I Tested 20 Fastest WordPress Themes and Found the Top 8
Here’ s the ugly truth: a slow theme can kill your WordPress website before it even has a chance to grow. I found that out the hard way after choosing themes based on looks instead of speed. My sites were crawling, visitors were bouncing, and my hard work was…
BuddyBoss vs. Circle vs. Mighty Networks: My Top Pick
Choosing a platform for your online community is a big decision. Pick the wrong one and you could face a painful migration right when things start to grow. I’ve seen many creators struggle with this exact problem, and it’s one reason I decided to test the leading platforms…
How I Block WordPress Form Entries From Certain Countries
When someone fills out a form on your website, it should be a chance to connect with a real customer. But if your business only works in certain regions, opening your forms to the whole world often means sorting through spam and messages from people you can’t actually…
