Category Archives: Blog

As a WordPress developer for more than a decade, I’ve built numerous WordPress blocks, ranging from simple callouts and icon blocks to multi-block forms and slideshows. The process can be demanding and requires a solid grasp of how WordPress works under the hood, as well as familiarity with React, JavaScript, PHP, and other relevant technologies. […]

Typepad, the veteran blogging platform that has served creators for years, recently announced it will be shutting down permanently on September 30, 2025. According to their official announcement, all user accounts will be terminated on that date. This means you’ll need to export your content before the deadline — or risk losing it forever. If […]

Just a few months ago, students at CIFP Santa Catalina in Aranda de Duero (Spain) knew little to nothing about WordPress. Yet, this vocational school became the stage for the very first WordPress Campus Connect held in Spain, a pioneering project designed to transform the way students and teachers engage with the web, open source, […]

You asked: What’s the easiest way to collect emails on my site and give people a downloadable freebie in return? Users often ask our Happiness Engineers about this topic, and we love helping with it. Here’s how we usually walk folks through setting up gated content to build an email list. Why this matters When […]

WordPress Patterns let you reuse layouts without rebuilding them every time you publish. That means no more duplicating old posts, fixing headers, or untangling spacing issues every week. They help you move faster and keep your website layout consistent, even when you’re juggling multiple offers or collaborators. In this guide, you’ll learn how synced, unsynced, […]

Whether you’re building your very first website, starting a blog, or looking to improve your site’s visibility, WordPress.com offers a growing library of free courses to help you every step of the way. Our goal is simple: to give you the knowledge and confidence to bring your ideas online — with clear and practical guidance.  […]

Last week, I was excited to join 1,000+ other attendees in Portland, Oregon, for WordCamp US. This is the largest event in the US for the WordPress community to contribute to, showcase, share knowledge on, and learn everything WordPress.  I’ve been lucky enough to attend, volunteer at, and speak at several WordCamps. I usually jump […]

Slow websites frustrate visitors, reduce your site’s visibility in search engines, harm conversion rates, and damage your brand. Whether you built your website for fun and just want more people to enjoy your content, are using your site to promote your services and find clients, or are running a business website, slow load times are […]

There it is again: the tug on your heart, the yearning in your soul, the little lump that forms in your throat every time you daydream about quitting your job, starting a business, and finally living the way you want to. It’s never been easier to strike out on your own, and one of the […]

WordPress is a top-tier offering for anyone choosing a content management system (CMS) for their website. But one question often holds people back: “Is WordPress easy to learn?” Yes. There’s a learning curve, but anyone can learn to use WordPress. With a bit of practice, you can build any kind of website you want. However, […]