What Is a WordPress Theme?
Via @kezzbracey It's a basic question, but one we get asked a lot. And this article does a good job explaining it. (By the way, this article could just as easily apply to any content management system.) Read full article
Should You Use WordPress Auto Updates?
Via @karks88 In version 5.5, WordPress introduced an auto-update feature for plugins and themes. This article helps you determine if it's a good solution for your website. Read full article
How to Add Special Characters in WordPress Posts
Via wpbeginner.com There are multiple ways to easily add special characters to WordPress posts. You can choose the approach that best suits your workflow. Read full article
How to Add Web Push Notification to Your WordPress Site
Via wpbeginner.com Have you noticed the web push notifications used on popular websites like Facebook? Recently one of our readers asked if it was possible to add web push notifications in WordPress. Of course, it is. In this article, we will show you how to add web push notification to your WordPress site. Read full article
18 WordPress Social Media Plugins to Live By
Via Dominique Jackson | @djthewriter Whether you’re trying to grow your social media following, get more engagement or make your website more dynamic, there are plenty of WordPress social media plugins to help along the way. With a seemingly endless amount of plugins to choose from, deciding which ones are worth installing can be a pain. In order to...
How to Add Google Search in a WordPress Site
Via WPBeginner Editorial Staff | @WPBeginner Although WordPress comes with a built-in search feature, it is not very good. It often fails to find the relevant results. This forces site owners to look for alternatives. There are plenty of search plugins for WordPress but you'll you still have to manage them, and they will have an impact on your server...
How to Make a WordPress Database Backup Manually
Via WPBeginner Editorial Staff | @wpbeginner You should always install and setup a WordPress backup system for your site. This allows you to restore your site should something go wrong. Many users lose access to their WordPress admin area after a hack attempt or some plugin error. In these cases, most tutorials recommend that you create a complete...
16 Best WordPress Plugins for Nonprofits
Via Editorial Staff at WPBeginner | @wpbeginner Due to tight budgets and little technical support, nonprofits need to carefully choose the plugins they use for their website. This article contains 16 of some of the best WordPress plugins for nonprofits – plugins like.. GIVE: a WordPress plugin for non-profits to accept online donations...