I still remember the first time one of my articles appeared in the top 3 search results, but Google’s AI Overview credited someone else. The frustrating part? The information came directly from my post. 😒 That moment really opened my eyes. That’ s why I’ve spent the last several…
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WPBeginner Spotlight 13: Smarter WordPress Tools, Compliance Upgrades, and Workflow Wins
Welcome to the June 2025 edition of WPBeginner Spotlight! This month brings exciting updates across the WordPress ecosystem, including new plugin features, AI tools, and community highlights. Highlights include Charitable’s donor management system, expanded AI in Uncanny Automator, and takeaways from WordCamp Europe 2025 There’s plenty to discover, …
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress and CCPA Compliance
When I launched my first WordPress website, I wasn’t thinking about privacy laws. Like most beginners, I was focused on creating helpful content and getting more traffic. But times have changed. Now, I hear from many small business owners who are worried about data privacy. Laws like the…
How to Create Faster Checkout in WooCommerce (9 Expert Tips)
A slow or complicated checkout process can quietly hurt your WooCommerce store’s sales. I’ve seen it happen many times: a customer adds something to their cart, gets all the way to checkout… and then leaves without buying anything. This is because even small delays or distractions during the…
How to Use AI to Translate Your Website (2 Easy Methods)
For many small business owners, translating a website feels like a luxury they simply can’ t afford. I know that feeling all too well. Here at WPBeginner, we’ve translated our site into multiple languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese. And in the early days, we learned a tough lesson: …
How to Enlarge Images Upon Click in WordPress (3 Easy Methods)
Have you ever clicked on an image on a website expecting it to zoom in, only to realize it doesn’t? It’s a small thing, but it can be surprisingly frustrating for your visitors. When people can click to enlarge an image—whether it’ s a product photo, a blog image, …
Fix Yoast SEO’s ai-optimize Bug Before It Ruins Your Site’s SEO
A friend reached out to me recently after discovering something alarming in their WordPress posts. They were using Yoast SEO Premium with the Classic Editor, and they found Yoast had been automatically inserting odd-looking CSS classes like ai-optimize-6, ai-optimize-9, directly into their content. The problem is that these…
WordPress vs. Django CMS: Which Is Better for Your Website?
A friend recently asked me, “Should I use WordPress or Django for my new website?” It’s a great question, and a common one. Choosing the right content management system (CMS) can shape your entire online experience. While WordPress has always been my go-to for building websites, I’ve spent…
How to Migrate From Drupal to WordPress (Step by Step)
When I first started building websites, I thought about using Drupal. It’ s a strong platform, but it was too complicated and hard to learn, especially for beginners. That’ s why I chose WordPress instead. It’s powerful, easy to use, and now, it’ s what I use for all my websites….
From Side Project to 700K+ Active WordPress Installs: Tobias Bäthge on the Organic Growth of TablePress
From a plugin built for a local baseball team to one of the most trusted tools in the WordPress ecosystem, TablePress is a story of steady growth, community focus, and user-first development. Its creator, Tobias Bäthge, didn’t start as a software engineer. He studied control engineering and stumbled…
How to Improve User Experience in WordPress (13 Practical Tips)
A few months ago, my friend asked me to look at her WordPress website. Her online store looked great, but she was frustrated because visitors weren’ t buying anything. After spending just 30 minutes on her site, I could see exactly why—the user experience was all over the place….
11 Best WordPress Payment Plugins (Tested & Verified)
When I first tried to accept payments on my WordPress website, the process was frustrating. Hours of setup, confusing settings, and test transactions that failed more often than they succeeded. I quickly realized that choosing the wrong payment solution could mean the difference between a thriving business and…
How to Host WordPress on Google Cloud Platform (3 Ways)
When I first looked into hosting WordPress on Google Cloud, I thought, “This could be the upgrade I’ve been waiting for.” The idea of running my site on the same infrastructure powering Google Search and YouTube? That was exciting. But it also raised a lot of questions. There’s…
6 Common Domain Name Scams to Avoid (& How to Spot Them)
‘Your domain name is about to expire!’ This scary email lands in thousands of business owners’ inboxes every day. Many of these urgent messages may be scams. They’ re cleverly designed to mimic legitimate renewal notices from real domain registrars. This makes it nearly impossible to tell the difference…
WPBeginner Spotlight 12: New Tools for SEO, Privacy, and WooCommerce Performance
May has been a month of big changes in the WordPress ecosystem. From enhanced SEO features in AIOSEO to important privacy updates in WPConsent and performance boosts in WooCommerce, there’ s a lot to cover. This month, we also saw the formation of a dedicated AI team at WordPress.org, …
How to Add WordPress Analytics Without Cookies (2 Easy Methods)
When I first started building WordPress websites, tracking visitor data just meant installing Google Analytics and calling it a day. But times have changed. With new privacy regulations, using cookies to collect personal information without user consent can lead to legal headaches and lost visitors. I’ ve helped several…
6 Best RingCentral Alternatives & How They Compare (2025)
Are you fed up with overspending on your business phone system? Or maybe you’ re a startup looking for a cost-effective solution that still has all the features you need? RingCentral is a great option for many companies and entrepreneurs (in fact, we often recommend it to WPBeginner readers)….
How to Get a Virtual WhatsApp Number for Your Business
Are you considering using a virtual number for your WhatsApp Business account? While it might seem like a good option, I’ ve seen countless businesses face serious problems trying this approach. I’m talking about business numbers getting blocked, or WhatsApp straight-up refusing to accept the virtual number. So, what’s…
Shared Hosting vs. Cloud Hosting vs. Managed WordPress – What’s the Difference?
I started my first blog with a shared hosting plan because I just needed the cheapest way to get my content online. But as my blog grew and traffic picked up, I noticed things getting slower. Sometimes, my site would take forever to load, and I knew I…
How to Check Domain Expiration Date: Avoid Website Downtime
Ever tried visiting a website only to find it’ s completely gone? Chances are, someone forgot to check their domain expiration date. After helping many different people set up WordPress websites, I’ ve seen this happen more times than I’ d like to count. Checking your domain expiration date is a…
