In the ever-changing world of web development, staying up to date with the latest technologies and practices is crucial. One of the key components of any web application is the programming language it runs on. In the case of WordPress sites, PHP reigns supreme....
Overcoming the Critical Error: Regain Access to Your WordPress Website Now!
Locked out of your WordPress site due to a critical error? Don’t panic! Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve the issue to regain access now.
6 Steps to a Divi Contact Form with Convenient Populated Country and Time Zone Drop Down Lists
I once had a requirement to create a Divi contact form that collects the person's contact information. In June of 2018, ElegantThemes.com had added some pretty neat conditional form handling to its flagship theme, Divi. I'm a fan of the Divi theme and its incredible...
Why I recommend WordPress for your website builder
Flexibility, longevity, and a robust plugin, themes, and development community all combine to make WordPress the #1 choice for a serious website builder!
10 Steps to Update WordPress Without Breaking It
Avoid breaking your site. Follow this disciplined process to update WordPress core software, plugins, and themes instead of the one-click or autoupdate.
WordPress Advantages and Disadvantages: Setting the Record Straight
WordPress advantages and disadvantages continue to be a common question for the popular CMS. The pros are greater than the cons if you use these common best practices.
WP Rocket 3.7 Features That Help Supercharge Your Website’s PageSpeed
WP Rocket version 3.7 includes four key features that will help you improve PageSpeed scores and boost your SERP position.
Starting a Blog: Quality vs. Quantity
When starting a blog, the question often arises as to quality vs. quantity. It is clear that quality is the key to writing blog content people will engage with.
Why Maintenance Matters: How WordPress 6.4 and cURL Broke Sites
The WordPress 6.4 update in November 2023 revealed significant website issues associated with an outdated cURL operating system library. This affected plugins and critical site functionalities, demonstrating the need for good hosting companies and regular site maintenance. Many hosting companies hadn’t updated their server versions due to economic and customer-related concerns, leading to these issues. The best solution would be to conduct a risk analysis, upgrade hosting services if necessary, and maintain site upkeep – either personally or through a professional service.
2023 WordPress Maintenance: Critical Issues in Security and Performance
As we wind up 2023, WordPress maintenance has become more important than ever before. It's helpful for WordPress site owners to look back and see how their websites have performed. Looking at security, performance, and maintenance are all useful exercises to help...