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Over the past few years of running WordPress sites, I’ve learned that speaking your audience’s language is very important if you want them to engage with your content. That’s one reason the team and I have translated WPBeginner into many different languages, such as Japanese,… Read More »

Filling out a long form can feel overwhelming, especially when all the questions appear on one page. Many users lose interest partway through, which can lower your conversion rates. By breaking a long form into smaller, bite-sized pages, you make the process feel much easier… Read More »

At WPBeginner, we have found that one often overlooked aspect of running a multi-author WordPress blog is keeping authors in the loop, especially when their articles go live. Timely communication ensures that authors know when their work is published, helping them feel more connected to… Read More »

Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do for your readers is point them to the right resource – even if it’s not on your own WordPress site. But by default, WordPress doesn’t make that easy. Every post title links back to your post, even… Read More »

WordPress only shows update notifications when you log in, which makes it easy to miss critical updates. Without automatic updates, your site could become vulnerable without you even realizing it. Staying on top of updates is challenging if you don’t check your admin dashboard regularly.… Read More »

While RSS (Really Simple Syndication) isn’t as popular as it used to be, some WPBeginner readers still use it to follow their favorite blogs. We’ve gotten questions about offering special content just for RSS subscribers. Giving exclusive content to RSS subscribers can be good for… Read More »

Growing traffic to your WordPress site can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out. But with the right tools and plugins, getting more traffic is easier than you might think. At WPBeginner, we boost traffic by strategically using WordPress plugins like OptinMonster to grow… Read More »

Did you come across annoying things in WordPress and now looking for ways to fix them? Like most things in life, WordPress also has its fair share of annoying things. Dealing with these annoyances is very easy with the right system and processes. In this… Read More »

When I managed other blog writers, I had a list of guidelines they were supposed to follow, but it worried me that these guidelines, like forbidden words, would be missed. Even with clear instructions, writers would sometimes use titles that didn’t match our brand voice… Read More »

We manage a lot of WordPress websites and understand that keeping them up to date is essential for their security, performance, and stability. But manually managing those updates can be time-consuming and frustrating. Wouldn’t it be easier if WordPress could handle those updates for you… Read More »