Best Website Tools

We know that gut-sinking feeling when the perfect domain name is already taken. After building countless websites over the years, we’ve hit that wall more times than we can count. Picking a name that’s catchy and memorable is stressful enough without discovering your top choices… 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 »

Your sidebar could be your secret weapon for growing your WordPress site. Think about it: it’s visible on almost every page and positioned right where visitors naturally look – yet most people treat it like an afterthought. The good news is that optimizing your sidebar… Read More »

We once watched a session recording of a visitor angrily clicking an unlinked image over and over. That single eye-opening moment showed us exactly why our page was losing sales. Guessing what your visitors want is stressful and often costs you money. Heatmap tools take… Read More »

Are you wondering if an expensive WordPress theme is worth it? 🤔 In our opinion, picking your WordPress theme is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when building your WordPress site. So it might be. But with so many premium options, how do you… Read More »

Seeing a 404 Not Found error on your WordPress site isn’t just annoying. It’s a fast way to lose visitors who were ready to read, click, or buy, only to hit a dead end. The good news is that you don’t have to live with… Read More »

When I first started building WordPress websites in 2006, there were just a handful of different WordPress plugins to choose from. Today, things are very different. There are more than 59,000 in the free WordPress plugin repository alone. This choice paralysis can make it very… Read More »

Finding high-quality images for your WordPress blog shouldn’t cost a fortune or put you at risk of a lawsuit. Unfortunately, tracking down safe-to-use photos is often a frustrating and confusing process for beginners. To help you save money, we have curated a list of the… Read More »

2015 is about to come to an end and what a great year it was. We want to thank all of you for your continued support of WPBeginner over the past 6 years of our existence. As we look back at the year of 2015,… Read More »

If you’re a photographer, having a professional website is super important. You can use it to engage and attract potential clients, sell photos, and make money online. WordPress is a great option for building a website yourself. There are hundreds of free WordPress photography themes… Read More »