Did you know that 53% of mobile users abandon a website that takes more than three seconds to load? These numbers are more than just statistics; they highlight the real-world impact of poor website performance. For WordPress site owners, ensuring your website loads quickly is essential not only…
WordPress Vulnerability Report — April 9, 2025
In this report, 612 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 108 of these plugins and themes are available now, so run those updates as soon as possible. If you’ re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool may have already warned you and updated these…
6 Best Email Subscription Popup Plugins for WordPress (Compared)
Are you looking for the best email subscription popup plugins for WordPress, but not sure which option to choose? Growing your email list can be tough, especially since online consumers are bombarded with offers every single day. And yet, there’ s no denying that email marketing can be one…
CSS Carousels
The CSS Overflow Module Level 5 specification defines a couple of new features that are designed for creating carousel UI patterns: Scroll Buttons: Buttons that the browser provides, as in literal < button> elements, that scroll the carousel content 85% of the area when clicked. Scroll Markers: The little…
How to Add a Welcome Popup to WordPress (Step by Step)
Do you want to add a welcome popup to your WordPress site? When done right, a welcome popup grabs your visitor’s attention from the moment they get to your site. And there are plenty of ways you can use welcome popups to boost your subscribers and sales: Present…
How to Add OAuth Login in WordPress (Step by Step)
I’ ve learned that the easier you make it for users to log in to your website, the more likely they are to become active members and engage with your content. That’ s where OAuth login comes in – it lets people sign in to your WordPress website with just…
Keyword Research for Local Businesses: A Beginner’s SEO Guide
So, you’ve got a local business and you’ve heard over and over that keyword research is a must if you want to show up in Google results, attract more customers, and ultimately boost sales. But how do you master local SEO keyword research without getting lost in fancy…
30+ Best Free Illustrator Brush Sets for Digital Artists
If you want to add unique elements to your illustrations or take your digital art to a higher level, Illustrator brushes are what you need. Despite the popularity of Illustrator, finding the perfect brush pack can be time-consuming, especially when compared to the multitude of brushes available for…
10 Best Free WordPress Themes in 2025
Are you making a website with WordPress? Picking the right theme is key. With so many options, it’s easy to feel lost. But don’t worry! We’re here to help you find the best free WordPress themes for [year]. The post 10 Best Free WordPress Themes in 2025 appeared…
How to White-Label a WordPress Child Theme
Building a custom website for clients or your own business often involves using a child theme. A WordPress child theme enables you to safely customize and alter the functionality of your website without changing the parent theme files. Our customers often ask us how they can white- label a…
9 Simple Ways To Fix the err_connection_refused Error in Chrome
When you’re browsing, the last thing you want is to encounter an error that spoils your experience. However trivial or complex the error is, it’s pretty frustrating. One issue you’re likely to come across at some point is the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error in Google Chrome. It’ s one of those…
Create a Sales Funnel Website in WordPress That Converts
Sales Funnel in WordPress: How to Build a High-Converting Customer Journey in 2025 Building a sales funnel in WordPress to convert visitors into customers has become essential. The best funnel builder plugin will make this easier and enable the company to create a high-converting funnel that takes the…
What’s new in WordPress 6.8: security upgrades, performance gains, editor enhancements, and more!
WordPress 6.8 is set for release on April 15, 2025. The next release does not introduce many new features; rather, it mostly focuses on refining existing functionality. The new version brings editor and usability enhancements, with additions such as easier options for managing data views within the block…
WordPress + Loveable Beginner’s Guide (Full Walkthrough + Free Download!)
Thinking about going headless with WordPress and building a beautiful front end using Loveable.dev? This guide walks you through the full process — from setup to launch — and includes a free downloadable cheat sheet to help you get going faster. Why go headless? Using WordPress as a…
New Starter Site for Conferences (Quick Install)
Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi Quick Sites provides everything you need to launch…
ACF Chat Fridays: April Q&A
ACF Chat Fridays bridge the gap between the Advanced Custom Fields community and the developers behind the plugin. The April 4, 2025 session featured lively discussions on ACF PRO 6.4’s imminent release, block editor enhancements, and real-world challenges faced by users. Participants gained insights into optimizing workflows and…
Curiosity. Hope. Fear. The Emotional Science of a Great YouTube Thumbnail
In the same way that vinyl album covers defined an era of music, YouTube thumbnails are becoming the cultural artefacts of our digital age. They’re not just scroll-stoppers – they’re the new album covers, and perhaps the purest design challenge of the internet era. They live at the…
How to create a 301 redirect in WordPress
Do you need to create a 301 redirect in your WordPress site? You’ ve come to the right place! We’ ll show you how to set up 301 redirects using three methods. Do you know if you need to use a redirect or whether a 301 redirect is right? No…
16 Best Course Creation Software and Tools (Expert Picks for 2025)
When I helped create WPBeginner’ s online video course portal, the team and I spent countless hours trying to find the perfect software and tools to do the job easily. Along the way, I learned that having the right course creation software can make or break your success. But…
Cache Me Outside, How Bout Dat?
Read to the end to see an adorable epic battle. In today’s edition: Basel’s upcoming WordCamp has more useful sessions than your Swiss Army knife has tools. The Admin Bar’s 2025 survey is your chance to spill your hot takes, and maybe discover you’re not the only one…
