Archives for 2009

WordPress team has released WordPress 2.8.5 today as a hardening release to make WordPress extra secure. Because the update improves your site security, it is recommended that you upgrade as soon as possible.

If you are worried about updating your WordPress website, you are not alone. Many beginners tell us they are concerned that an update might cause problems to their website. However, after working with WordPress for so many years, we are convinced that keeping your website… Read More »

Have you ever wanted to make parts of your WordPress site look different for each category? It’s a great way to make your website more user-friendly and show content that fits each topic better. We do this at WPBeginner, too! You might not notice it… Read More »

Adding today’s date to your WordPress site is one of those small touches that can make your website look more professional and current. Just look at major news sites – they all display the current date prominently because it helps establish content freshness and relevance.… Read More »

Every visitor who reaches your footer has just given you their most valuable gift: their attention. They’ve scrolled through your content, absorbed your message, and are now at a crossroads. Will they leave your site or take the next step with your business? Your footer… Read More »

At WPBeginner, we’re always searching for smarter ways to improve navigation so our readers can easily find exactly what they are looking for. A smooth browsing experience keeps users engaged and coming back for more. Luckily, WordPress offers a straightforward solution by allowing you to… Read More »

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for a WordPress blog is different than SEO for static websites, mainly because of the social nature of blogging technology. It is less about buying links or tricking inadequate search technology. SEO for WordPress blogs is more focused on the technical infrastructure of your site, and your ability to write creative articles that are noteworthy for others to read and link to.

Comments aren’t just feedback — they’re powerful signals of an active, engaged community. Plus, a high comment count on your blog posts can act as social proof. It encourages new visitors to read, participate, and stay longer. But when the number next to your posts… Read More »

A lot of sites are being hit by a recent SQL attack where codes are being injected to your site. This MySQL injection affects your permalinks by making them ineffective. As a result, your blog posts URLs will not work. We will show you how you can identify and fix this issue.

Here’s something we’ve learned after running WordPress blogs for over a decade: showing old comments at the top of your posts can make your site look dusty. Think about it. A new visitor lands on your blog and sees comments from 10 years ago. Not… Read More »