When I first learned about the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), I’ll admit I felt a bit overwhelmed. As someone who’s managed WordPress sites for many years, the idea of learning yet another privacy law felt like a lot. But when I dug into it, I realized…
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What Is llms.txt? How to Add llms.txt in WordPress
Last month, I noticed crawlers from companies like OpenAI and Google in my website analytics. My first reaction was concern: Was my content being scraped without my permission? I also worried that too many requests from AI or search crawlers might slow down my site for visitors. But…
The LearnDash Story: How Justin Ferriman Grew a Multi-Million Dollar LMS
Justin Ferriman didn’t set out to build one of the most successful WordPress plugins of all time. In fact, he didn’t even consider himself a developer. But with a deep background in eLearning and a sharp eye for market opportunities, he turned a gap in the WordPress ecosystem…
WordPress Monthly Hosting vs Yearly Hosting – Which One Do I Recommend?
When I first started building websites with WordPress, choosing hosting was nothing like it is today. There were fewer hosting providers, most of them slow, and almost all locked you into a long-term plan without much flexibility. Now, things have changed for the better. You can choose between…
UCPA Compliance in WordPress: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
When I launched my first WordPress site, privacy laws were pretty straightforward. You added a privacy policy, maybe updated your terms of service, and moved on. But things have changed in recent years. States like Utah have introduced strict privacy laws that apply to businesses worldwide, even if…
How AI is Reshaping SEO: 30+ Trends to Watch in 2025
Is your organic traffic steadily declining? There’ s a clear reason why. AI tools like ChatGPT have transformed the way people search for information. Instead of clicking through different sites, users are used to concisely getting answers from their favorite AI tools. Google followed suit with AI Overviews to protect…
How to Migrate From Substack to WordPress in 10 Easy Steps
I can’ t tell you how many creators I’ ve spoken with who feel trapped on Substack. It’s incredibly easy to get started, but that simplicity comes at a cost. As soon as you want to change a font, create a custom landing page, or add more advanced features, the…
How to Create a Do Not Sell My Info Page in WordPress
Creating a website that people trust starts with protecting their personal information. Privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA are designed to help with that, but they can feel confusing when you’ re just trying to do the right thing. Many of these rules ask you to add a ‘ Do…
WordPress vs Laravel – Which Is Better? (Expert Comparison)
If you’re trying to choose between WordPress and Laravel for your next website, you’re not the only one. Both platforms are popular, but they serve very different purposes. WordPress is beginner-friendly and great for getting a site online quickly. On the other hand, Laravel offers more customization and…
Beginner’s Guide to PDPL Compliance for WordPress Websites
I’ve helped WordPress users navigate a lot of different privacy laws, but Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) still surprises many website owners. If your site collects personal information from people in Saudi Arabia (and it probably does), then PDPL compliance isn’t optional. Contact forms, newsletter signups, …
WPBeginner Turns 16 Years Old – Here’s What’s New + a $20,000 WordPress Giveaway
Today, WPBeginner officially turns 16 years old! If WPBeginner was a kid, it would be old enough to drive in Florida. Crazy how time flies. Looking back, it’ s hard to believe that what started as a simple WordPress resource site has grown into such an incredible community of…
Beginner’s Guide to Generative Engine Optimization for WordPress
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…
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….
