Articles about WordPress CMS and development
Learn about WordPress domain names: their purpose, tips for choosing a good one (.com, short, relevant), how to register via a registrar, and how to connect it to your WordPress site (Nameservers). Understand the differences between managing domains for WordPress.org (self-hosted) vs. WordPress.com (hosted).
Understand Gutenberg, the WordPress Block Editor. Learn its core concept (‘everything is a block’), key features (visual layout, reusable blocks, patterns, columns), and benefits over the Classic Editor. Discover how Gutenberg powers modern WordPress content creation and Full Site Editing.
A step-by-step WordPress tutorial for beginners. Learn how to log in, navigate the dashboard, create posts and pages using the Block Editor, install and manage themes and plugins, and configure essential WordPress settings.
Explore why WordPress is the world’s leading Content Management System (CMS). Learn about core CMS features like content editing, user roles, media library, themes, plugins, and taxonomies. Understand the benefits of using the WordPress CMS (flexibility, ease of use, scalability, SEO) compared to other platforms.
Demystify ‘WordPress template’. Learn the difference between a theme and various template types: classic theme files (PHP), page templates, FSE block templates, template parts (headers/footers), and block patterns. Understand how each contributes to WordPress site structure.
A beginner’s guide to using the Elementor page builder with WordPress. Learn how to install Elementor, edit pages visually, use sections, columns, widgets, and templates. Get an overview of the Elementor interface and the Pro Theme Builder.
Understand WordPress pricing for both WordPress.org (free software, costs for hosting/domain, optional premium themes/plugins) and WordPress.com (free limited plan, tiered paid plans from $4-$70+/month with bundled features). Compare costs and control to choose the right option.
Discover Elementor, a leading drag-and-drop page builder plugin for WordPress. Learn about its key features (visual editor, widgets, templates, Theme Builder), pros (ease of use, flexibility), cons (performance potential, Pro cost), and how it transforms website design within WordPress.
Learn about the official WordPress logo (the ‘W’ in a circle) and the WordPress trademark. Find out where to download official logos (WordPress.org), understand key usage guidelines from the WordPress Foundation’s trademark policy (don’t imply endorsement, don’t modify), and see permitted uses.
Explore the incredible versatility of WordPress websites. Learn why it powers over 43% of the web and see the diverse types of sites you can build: blogs, business sites, e-commerce stores (WooCommerce), portfolios, news portals, membership sites, forums, non-profit sites, and more. See examples of major brands using WordPress.