If you’ve ever tried sharing your blog posts on LinkedIn manually, then you know how time-consuming it can be. Switching between platforms, pasting content, and trying to keep a regular schedule takes more effort than it should. I’ve been looking for ways to share more consistently on LinkedIn, …
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How I Auto Delete WordPress Form Entries (& Stay GDPR-Compliant)
Have you checked your old WordPress form submissions lately? 🤔 Forms are one of the best ways to connect with visitors. You might use them for questions, orders, surveys, or even donations. But once those entries are answered or processed, what happens to them? If you’re not managing…
I Tested 7 AI Tools for Content Marketing: Here’s What I Found
I have been using AI tools since ChatGPT first launched. And like many content marketers, I wanted to improve my skills for the AI era. This means I frequently test a wide range of AI tools as part of my actual content marketing workflow. This regular testing has…
How to Add WordPress Search to Blog Archives Page (The Easy Way)
I’ve been running WordPress blogs for years, and one thing that always frustrated me was seeing my visitors get stuck on archive pages. They’d land on a category or date archive, scroll for a bit, and then leave without finding what they needed. I realized the real issue…
I Tested the 8 Best Upsell and Cross-Sell Plugins for WooCommerce
The phrase “ Would you like fries with that?” is more than just a famous question. It’s a clever sales move that has added billions to a single company’s revenue. And that same idea can help grow your own WooCommerce store, too. It’s all about making simple, helpful suggestions…
The OceanWP Creator Is Back: How Nicolas Lecocq Built 6 New WordPress Products With AI
If you’ve been part of the WordPress community for a while, then you’ve almost certainly heard of OceanWP. Launched as a free theme with premium-level features, it quickly became a staple for freelancers, agencies, and DIY site owners. The creator, Nicolas Lecocq, stepped away from WordPress after selling…
How I Blocked 18,000 Spam Lead Attacks in My WordPress Form
Recently, I found over 18, 000 spam entries had flooded one of my lead generation forms overnight. And more kept coming, which meant trouble. If I emailed all those fake addresses, it would have increased my email bounce rate – the percentage of emails that don’ t get delivered to…
I’ll Show You How to Add Weight Based Shipping in WooCommerce
Unexpected shipping costs are one of the biggest reasons customers abandon their carts. If your WooCommerce store charges too much or the pricing feels confusing, then you could be losing sales without realizing it. That’s why it’s so important to offer clear, fair shipping rates. And one of…
How to Create a Live Autocomplete Search in WordPress
If visitors can’t find what they’re looking for on your website, then they’ll leave, and they might not come back. The problem is that the default WordPress search is very basic. Visitors type in a keyword, press Enter, wait for a full page to load, and still might…
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Privacy Compliance
I’ll be honest: there was a time when privacy compliance felt overwhelming. Between GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, and other regulations, it seemed like I needed a law degree just to run a simple WordPress site. But after spending a lot of time helping website owners figure this out, I’ve…
How to Auto Export WordPress Form Entries (The Easy Way)
If you regularly collect form submissions in WordPress, then exporting that data manually can quickly become a chore. Whether you’re tracking leads, orders, or feedback, downloading all those entries one by one takes time, and it’s easy to miss something important. Unfortunately, WordPress doesn’t offer a built-in way…
How to Export and Erase Personal Data in WordPress
A few years ago, I got my first data deletion request from a user. I’ll admit, I panicked a little. I knew I needed to respect their privacy rights, but I had no idea how to actually remove their data from my WordPress site without breaking anything. That…
WPBeginner Spotlight 14: From Entry Automation to AI Building Blocks – The Future of WordPress is Here
July was a big month for WordPress, with major updates across AI, automation, and community initiatives. Several plugins rolled out real AI features right inside the dashboard, making content creation and SEO faster and easier. On the community side, we saw exciting momentum. WordPress.org launched a new internship…
Beginner’s Guide to VCDPA Compliance in WordPress
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…
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…
