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One of the first, and most confusing, decisions a new website owner faces is choosing between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. We get this question all the time from readers, and we completely understand the uncertainty. The names are nearly identical, but choosing between them is like… Read More »

Running a large site like WPBeginner means our media library has grown to tens of thousands of images. Without a good organization system, finding one specific file from years ago can feel nearly impossible. If you’re also struggling to manage a growing collection of images,… Read More »

Keeping your WordPress site updated with fresh images can feel like a chore, especially if you’re already posting everything to Flickr. Instead of updating two places separately, you can connect Flickr to WordPress. When you do, your latest shots will appear on your site automatically.… Read More »

In our many years of experience building websites, we’ve seen lots of WordPress releases. Each new release includes the latest features, security updates, and more. This makes some old feature files unnecessary, so it is best practive to remove them to preserve your server resources.… Read More »

If you’ve ever struggled with a WordPress problem, you know how frustrating it can be. But here’s the thing: in the open-source world of WordPress, how you ask for help can make a huge difference. It can mean the difference between quick, helpful answers and… Read More »

It was just a few months ago when WordPress 3.5 was released (December 11, 2012 to be exact). Well, the next major release, WordPress 3.6, is already underway. WordPress 3.6 is expected to be released in late April 2013. We have been following the developments… Read More »

We live in a world filled with diverse languages. Linguists estimate there are around 6,000 to 7,000 different languages worldwide. Even though many people understand English, translating your site can be worthwhile if a large portion of your audience speaks another language. Translating content ensures… Read More »

You are about to launch a new product, and you have developed a great website for it using the world’s favorite web publishing platform, WordPress. You want to test it live on its own domain and hosting, but you are not yet ready to make… Read More »

Sometimes, you might realize that a specific post type isn’t the best fit for your content. Switching to a different format can help you create a more organized website structure and even boost your visibility in search results. Custom post types are designed to organize… Read More »

A generic WordPress login page can feel out of place — especially if you’re running a membership site, online course, or any site where users regularly log in. It’s often the first impression people get after signing up, and if it looks plain or disconnected… Read More »