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One thing we’ve found helpful while running our multi-author WordPress blog is customizing author profiles. Sometimes, the default profile fields just don’t fit our needs. Removing these default fields can give you more control over how authors are presented, which is important if you’re representing… Read More »

WordPress 3.0 introduces a new feature called custom backgrounds for WordPress themes. This feature will give the user an ability to add custom backgrounds to their site which will give their blogs/sites a unique touch. Even though this feature is added to the core, it will only be activated if your theme supports it. In this article, we will show you how you can enable Custom Background in WordPress themes for WordPress 3.0.

WordPress 3.0 is when the big merge happens. The core of WPMU is incorporated in WordPress which means that you can now run multiple blogs from one installation of WordPress. This new feature is being called Network or Multi-site option. By default this feature is disabled. If you want to use this option in your WordPress, then you would have to enable it.

Smart sharing adds a floating box with social media buttons in single posts only. By default, you can pick between retweet, facebook, digg, and stumbleupon. But you are not limited to these choices because there is an option to add your own custom codes.

WordPress 3.0 is coming out very soon (May 1, 2010). The first beta version of WordPress 3.0 is already out for users to try out. You should try it on a test blog to see all the cool features. For those who do not want to test the beta version, you can read this post to see the overview of WordPress 3.0.

Apple’s new iPad is creating a buzz just like every other Apple product. There was over 700,000 copies sold in one day. WordPress announced a new version of their application called WordPress for iPhone/iPad OS 2.4. This is the first version of the WordPress app that is compatible Apple’s iPad.

Uzzz Productions have been slammed with a major financial obstacle due to this recession. After having a group meeting with all WPBeginner editors, Uzzz Productions staff, and our financial manager, we have decided to pull the plug on this project.

Want to build trust with your website visitors? One of the easiest ways is by showing your Twitter (X) follower count. But if you’ve tried adding it to your WordPress site, you’ll notice that most social media widgets are bulky, slow down your site, and… Read More »

When we first started WPBeginner, mobile-friendliness wasn’t even on our radar. Most people browsed the web on desktop computers back then. Smartphones weren’t as common as they are today. But wow, have things changed! 📱 These days, more than half of all web traffic comes… Read More »

One of the more common errors we’ve seen WordPress users run into, especially on shared hosting, is the memory exhausted error. Sometimes it shows up with a technical message like “Allowed memory size exhausted.” Other times, WordPress just displays the generic “There has been a… Read More »