WordPress enables you to add Paragraph and Image blocks separately. However, you can also place both types of elements side by side, thanks to the Media and Text block. It even includes several layouts that you can choose from, if you know how to navigate its...
Once upon a time on the internet, adding animation to your site was a cumbersome, somewhat specialized task. Divi, however, possesses powerful animation tools and scroll effects that you can implement without needing a lot of technical expertise. Anyone can add these...
It’s important to keep the content on your website’s pages succinct and organized, especially on your home page. Fortunately, the WordPress More block lets you give visitors a preview of your post, along with a link to the full text. Knowing how to use it properly can...
The WordPress File Block makes it easy to add a download link for your files within your pages and posts. This is one of the most unique WordPress blocks because it adds different options based on the type of file that’s selected. Knowing how to use this block well...
The WordPress Video Block makes it easy to upload and add videos to your pages and posts. It gives you plenty of options to control the size and features. Adding video with this block makes the content look more professional and desirable. Fortunately, the Video Block...
The way you arrange and display content on your website can significantly influence your engagement and conversions rates. To enhance the User Experience (UX) and make your pages and posts easier to consume, it’s a smart idea to break up large chunks of text. There...
Are you interested in building brand awareness and growing your social media presence? Running social media contests is one way to boost your online platform. Giving away products, services, or swag can help to draw more eyes to your brand on social media, in addition...
The ability to embed video into your blog posts on WordPress opens a variety of possibilities for how you present your content. In the WordPress Block Editor, users have the option to add a quick and easy Vimeo embed to their blog posts. This is a fantastic option for...
With the SoundCloud embed block for WordPress, you can add an album, playlist or track to your post or page. Embedding SoundCloud content in Gutenberg gives you a lot of options for how the block looks and functions. Otherwise, if you simply copy and paste the...
The WordPress Flickr embed block lets you add photos and videos that you’ve saved to Flickr to your WordPress posts and pages. When a visitor clicks the photo or video, they’ll be directed to Flickr, where they can view and/or play your media. Videos can’t actually...
Displaying code in WordPress pages and posts can be tricky. Just posting the code within the content can have interesting results, especially if WordPress displays it incorrectly or your security locks you out for malicious activity. Fortunately, the WordPress Code...
The Custom HTML Block lets you add HTML content and edit it without having to view the page or post as HTML. You can embed HTML and even use it to mark up your text and then convert it to a Paragraph Block with styled text if you want. This block is great for those...
Making a YouTube video takes a lot of time. When you’re finally finished and your video is live, you probably want to share it everywhere you can, including on your website. Or, maybe you have someone else’s video that you want to post to your WordPress site. You...
The buttons on your website play a significant role in its appearance and usability. They help visitors navigate across different pages, and make it easy for them to perform important actions (such as downloading content or subscribing to your newsletter). It’s...
The way you organize and arrange elements on your website can have a significant impact on its overall appearance, and even its User Experience (UX). The WordPress Spacer block is a simple tool that can help you do this more effectively. True to its name, it create...
Columns are a key component in most modern websites and page builders. Fortunately, the WordPress Block Editor enables you to use both columns and rows so you have full control over each page’s layout. However, although the builder adds rows automatically, you’ll need...
The WordPress Spotify embed block lets you add all sorts of musical goodies to your WordPress posts and pages. You can embed albums, playlists, podcasts or tracks, and anyone will be able to listen to them when visiting your site. They’ll hear a 30-second preview...
Speed Index (SI) is an interesting metric when considering page speed. It is absolutely an indication of your page’s performance, but it is completely different from other user-centric metrics such as First Contentful Paint and Largest Contentful Paint. SI indicates...
If you want to optimize your site’s speed and performance, it’s important to know what key metrics to pay attention to. For example, Time to First Byte (TTFB) measures the amount of time it takes for a user’s browser to receive the first “byte” of data from your...
Picture this: you’re loading a website, and it looks ready to go. You click on a blog featured image to read the article, and suddenly the whole page shifts because something else just loaded. And you click on something entirely different and load a page you never...
Delivering a speedy experience to visitors is critical to your site’s success. However, there are multiple ways to gauge how well it does that. One of them is First Input Delay (FID), which measures the amount of time in milliseconds (ms) between when a user first...
Every web page is made up of dozens or hundreds of elements. Among them you’ll find text, images, buttons, widgets, and much more. Each element varies in size, and the largest ones call tell you a lot about how well optimized your website is using a metric called...
The First Contentful Paint (FCP) of your website is one of the most meaningful metrics in Google’s Core Web Vitals. In contrast with other paint and loading metrics, FCP isn’t a purely technical metric regarding response time. FCP is centered on the user’s experience...
Pagination is a fantastic way to break down lengthy content into digestible bites. If you look around the web, pagination is everywhere. Search engines use it to separate results, online stores leverage it as a way to make browsing easier, and you can even add...
Copywriting for social media is an essential part of your overarching digital marketing strategy. Beyond product visuals, video, graphic design, and brand aesthetics, copy is what compels your followers to action. Whether you’re building your email list, directing...
A pullquote is a small snippet from the article that draws attention. It’s great for adding emphasis to your text or highlighting a phrase. It provides a visual aid to the reader. WordPress has a Pullquote Block designed specifically for this purpose. In this article,...
Divi’s modules are incredibly flexible in their styling. Incorporating hover effects alongside more traditional design elements can elevate your pages from good to great—or from great to amazing. Today, we are going to walk you through taking a Divi gallery module...
The Preformatted Block displays your text exactly as you type it. This means you can include spaces and line breaks within your text. Knowing how to use the Preformatted Block gives you several advantages such as setting portions of your text apart and creating...
For more than a decade, UpCity’s mission has been—and continues to be—to help businesses find B2B service providers they can trust. The UpCity Recommendability Rating was developed to determine a service provider’s credibility and recommendability, giving UpCity the...
You have a lot of options when it comes to deciding on a website platform. There’s Squarespace and Wix and Weebly and Joomla and WordPress and Drupal and…lots more. While that choice can be overwhelming, two of the main contenders for a content management system (CMS)...
The WordPress Table Block allows you to create a table for your posts or pages. This is great for showing tabulated data. It’s easy to use and it can be styled to work with your website’s design. In this article, we’ll look closely at the Table Block. We’ll see how to...
Knowing how to use the Image block comes in handy when you want to insert a single media file into a post or page on your WordPress site. However, what if you want to add a collection of photos? For that, you can use the Gallery block. The WordPress Gallery block...
Headings and subheadings are key components of any web page. With headings, you can divide content into easily-digestible sections. Moreover, they provide search engines with critical information about your site. Fortunately, the WordPress Heading block enables you to...
Using images is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to enhance your WordPress pages and posts. However, if you’re new to using the WordPress Block Editor, you might be a little confused about how to employ the Image block properly. Fortunately, inserting and...
If there’s one WordPress block you’ll end up using sooner or later, it’s this one. The Paragraph block is at the core of every WordPress blog post you read. It’s very easy to use, and yet it hides some features that you might miss at first glance. In this article,...
The WordPress Verse Block was designed to show text in a versified format. It displays the text without changing your line breaks and spaces. Hitting the Enter key starts the next line instead of beginning a new paragraph. It’s not meant for your normal content....
The WordPress Twitter embed block lets you embed Twitter posts (i.e., tweets) in your WordPress posts and pages. While this only works for public tweets, it’s helpful to know that you don’t need a Twitter account to use this feature. There are a number of reasons to...
The WordPress embed block lets you embed WordPress posts as cards into your posts or pages. An embedded post will have its own layout and be nestled within your content, wherever you choose. If you were to add an embed block in the middle of your own blog post, it...
WordPress isn’t the only modular content management system (CMS) that has an established base and active community. Joomla is also a free-to-install, open-source platform that thrives on its third-party support. Many developers work to extend their capabilities beyond...
The WordPress Editor’s Classic Block is intended to help ease the transition between WordPress’s legacy TINYMCE editor and it’s newer block-based editor (known as Gutenberg). When the new editor was introduced into WordPress Core, all posts and pages on an updated...
The Gutenberg Block Editor, introduced officially in WordPress 5.0, gives users the opportunity to fully customize their WordPress content and sites. No longer constrained by the need to create in a WYSIWYG tool like the TinyMCE Classic Editor, Gutenberg provides...
Lists may seem simple, but they powerful tools. If you’re running a website, lists enable you to share information in a way that’s easier to digest than long, unending paragraphs. They enable you to cut to the chase and give users the exact information they’re looking...
Automattic, the parent company for WordPress, has already published some of the most well-known WP plugins out there. WooCommerce, Jetpack, Akismet, BuddyPress, bbPress…and the list goes on. Now, they have added another powerful plugin to their already-long list:...
If you have ever searched for a specific block in the Gutenberg block editor, then you’ve seen the WordPress Block Directory and may not have even known it. Introduced in version 5.5 and enhanced in WordPress 5.8 with patterns, the Block Directory works very similarly...
Is curated content part of your marketing strategy? It’s challenging to only share resources you’ve created yourself. But when you share useful information from other creators, you keep your audience engaged and learning every step of the way, whether they’re learning...
An affiliate program is one of the best ways to get sales, subscriptions, and conversions. When done right, it can enable you to grow your business much faster than it would organically or through traditional online marketing. The only problem is that WordPress...
Website builders are everywhere these days. WordPress is the dominant platform with well over 1/3 of the internet having been built with it. A slew of other site builders has popped up to demand their fair share of the market though. One of the big players is Weebly,...
WordPress 5.8 is a major milestone in the modern WordPress development cycle. Ever since WordPress 5.o and the inclusion of the Gutenberg block editor as the default post/page editor, the Core team has been moving toward full-site editing using that software....
Some WordPress errors are helpful enough to tell you exactly what the problem is, like “destination folder already exists.” Other errors, though, are vague, and none is more of a head-scratcher than the “Are you sure you want to do this?” WordPress error. The biggest...
If there is a more ubiquitous and well-known name on websites than GoDaddy, then it’s at the top of a very, very short list. GoDaddy has made a name for itself by being the Everything For Everybody web service, from web hosting to domain registration to website...
WooCommerce vs. Shopify is a tough match-up. Shopify claims that over 1,700,00 businesses use its platform. WooCommerce, on the other hand, has more than five million active installations. That means we’re talking about two eCommerce giants, each taking an entirely...
Whether you’re looking to increase newsletter signups, generate more leads, or boost subscribers, adding opt-in and popup forms to your site can help. Plus, thanks to the many WordPress popup plugins available, you have plenty of options to choose from. However,...
In your quest to gain users and increase leads, it’s important to use the right tools. Among the most effective techniques is email marketing. However, to maximize your success and build a robust list, it helps if you add an opt-in form to your site using a WordPress...
If you’ve ever updated a plugin or pasted code into your WordPress website, chances are you’ve problem seen the parse error syntax error unexpected end in WordPress message. This is a common error because it only takes one character to cause it. In this article, we’ll...
One of the most frustrating errors that WordPress throws up is when it tells you “Destination Folder Already Exists” and you know it doesn’t. Or rather, it shouldn’t. Maybe you are updating a theme. Or installing a new plugin. You could be restoring a backup of...
One of the greatest advantages of WordPress is the number of plugins available. Many of those plugins are free and provide a good amount of features. Many times, though, we find that it’s best to purchase a premium WordPress plugin. Since premium plugins are not...
Running a website today requires a secure connection between you and your users. This connection is done via SSL certificate, and it is actually pretty easy (and free) to install on your site. Most web hosts offer free Let’s Encrypt certificates and renewal that can...
Using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) such as Cloudflare on your WordPress site can help you drastically decrease loading times. However, you may occasionally run into Cloudflare-specific problems, such as “error 521”. This particular error prevents the platform from...
On the surface, the blogging platform landscape looks the same as it did 10 years ago. The same big names still dominate it: Blogger, Tumblr, and WordPress. Beneath the surface, however, almost everything has changed. All three platforms have grown up and transformed...
It’s unsettling when you go to your website expecting to see your amazing design only to be faced with a blank screen and a message that says “error establishing database connection.” This error occurs when WordPress can’t connect to that database. Several things can...
When you’re running a website, it’s important to know about the various Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) status codes you may encounter. While some are errors, others like the “307 redirect” are essential for ensuring that visitors can successfully access your URLs...
When you’re browsing the internet, you may occasionally come across an HTTP status code, such as “HTTP 304 not modified.” This typically prevents you from accessing the site you’re trying to use, which can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you...
WordPress is a content management system. One of the ways it manages content is by grouping it with taxonomies. You can add more taxonomies, but the default taxonomies are the WordPress Category and Tag. Used correctly, both can greatly improve the user experience and...
Setting up a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate for your website has never been easier. You can generate certificates for free, and many hosting providers will even set them up for you. However, if you don’t configure your certificate properly, you may encounter...
As far as HTTP issues go, the 405 error doesn’t give you a lot of information to work with. This error shows up when a server rejects your HTTP request, but there are several reasons that can happen. That means fixing the 405 error can require several troubleshooting...
Having optimized permalink settings on your WordPress site is imperative to long-term success and viability. Not only do permalinks impact your SEO rankings, but they also indicate where users can find any individual piece of content on your site. There’s a big...
Chances are high that you’ve landed on a 404 page and immediately left the website because it was less than helpful. A 404 page is what WordPress displays when someone enters or clicks on a URL that doesn’t exist on your website. This page is a generic error that just...
Navigating a blog to find the content you want can be challenging. Ideally, users shouldn’t have to scroll down too far to find the posts they’d like to read. Fortunately, using a WordPress post grid plugin can help you format your blog in a way that’s easy to...
As a business owner, it’s important to leverage tools that help streamline key tasks. One way to do that is to eliminate the amount of time you have to spend manually scheduling appointments with your customers. Fortunately, WordPress booking plugins can make your job...
Staying organized is one of the most important things you can do when running a business. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. If you skip organization, your revenue will likely suffer. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools out there for addressing this...
Good typography is crucial for your website. Typography includes typefaces, layouts, drop caps, icons, and more. Much of this can now be done with Gutenberg, but the typefaces are still an area where plugins can make a major difference. In this article, we’ll look at...
WordPress includes user roles and permissions settings that allow you to specify the capabilities that users have access to on your website. This gives you more control over your website and improves your security. In this article, we’ll look at each of the WordPress...
Twitter widgets for WordPress let you display your recent tweets–or those from a specific hashtag, list, etc.–on your website. This helps create a sort of user engagement loop: Your website visitors can connect with you on Twitter, where they can then see more of the...
Social media is a key component in most business strategies. If you have a WordPress website but lack social media profiles, you’re probably missing out on a lot of potential traffic. On the other hand, there are many WordPress social media plugins you can use to...
Contact forms provide a quick and easy way for customers and potential clients to get in touch with you. Plus, they can do a lot more than that. They can also serve as a lead generation tool, there’s no limit to what you can use forms for. However, to add them to your...
Interestingly enough, Google has two different website hosting options. Blogger, which is a direct competitor to WordPress.com more than WordPress.org, is focused on publishing content, and Google Sites, which is a more direct alternative to sites such as Wix and...
When it comes to website maintenance, the importance of security can’t be understated. With so many risks threatening sites today, making sure yours is protected is critical. Unfortunately, figuring out the best WordPress security plugin to use can be challenging. In...
If you run a successful website or blog, chances are you probably have at least a few writers contributing posts. To keep everything operating smoothly, you may want to consider installing a multi-author blog WordPress plugin. Doing so can help you extend the...
If you make purchases online, then you’re probably familiar with PayPal. This platform accounts for close to 22% of online transactions in the US. What’s more, the service boasts over 390 million accounts throughout the world. In other words, PayPal is everywhere, and...
Your website content is only powerful if your visitors find it and act on it. And your contacts are their most worthwhile if they find you worthwhile enough to take the next step. This means that you have to keep both plates spinning at the same time: Quality content...
Blogging isn’t what it used to be. When WordPress and Blogger both started out, most people saw blogging as an online journal of personal thoughts. MySpace blogs were the rage, and Google apps weren’t nearly as ubiquitous as they are now (or advanced). Fast forward a...
If you’re running an online business, it’s critical to make sure you’re using a reliable payment gateway. However, it’s also important to choose one that can seamlessly integrate with your website. As one of the most popular payment processors out there, Stripe is a...
In terms of WordPress competitors, they don’t come a lot bigger than Wix. Wix has made a name for itself by offering free websites that require absolutely no experience to create. The Wix team has grown its market share a great deal in recent years. WordPress,...
If you’re a photographer, a writer, or a creative of any kind, then you need a portfolio. Moreover, that collection of work needs to reflect the fact that you’re a professional who can get the job done. Without an up-to-date portfolio, finding work that befits your...
Backing up your website regularly is one of the best ways to protect it. That’s why a good WordPress Backup plugin is an essential plugin for any website owner. You need to protect your website files and database in case something breaks or you run into an error you...
Customer relationship management (CRM) tools help businesses hone in on individual relationships and increase profitability. Before you can choose the right tool, though, you have to figure out what your CRM strategy is, then evaluate the technology at your disposal...
Even though WordPress is one of the top Content Management Systems (CMS) in the world, with well over 1/3 of the internet using it, it started as a simple blogging platform. Since then, it has grown to power some of the most visited and complex sites out there. It...
Thanks to WordPress’ multisite option, you can create a network of sites using a single WordPress installation. It’s a fantastic feature that powers some of the biggest sites in the world, including WordPress.com, Reuters blogs, and BBC America. In this article, we’ll...
A user expects a certain level of performance when visiting your website. That is to say, if your website is lagging and slow, it greatly increases the odds that a user will take their online business elsewhere. A great way to increase your website’s speed is by using...
Most people browse the web primarily through mobile devices. You spend most of your day glued to your phone, so it stands to reason that if a website doesn’t offer a great mobile experience, you probably won’t stick around for long. This means that if you want...
While the internet has come a long way since the autoplaying audio on MySpace pages, site owners have plenty of reason to want embedded audio of some sort on their website. Podcasts are massively popular, musicians need ways to showcase their work, accessibility...
Starting a WordPress blog is easy. WordPress includes all the features you need to set up and run a successful blog. However, you can still expand on the platform’s default functionality using the right plugins. With a few key tools, your WordPress blog can include...
WordPress began as a blogging platform nearly two decades ago and since then has evolved into a full content management system that rivals (if not surpasses) any web platform available. One of its strongest competitors in that arena is Squarespace, a sleek and...
Are you looking to start a sports-related blog or website? If so, WordPress is a flexible and powerful platform that might be the solution you’re looking for. Whether you’re planning to start a site for news and commentary, a fantasy league, or something else...
When most people talk about ‘galleries’, their thoughts go directly to images. If you want your website to really stand out, however, you can put together compelling video galleries and feature them prominently. With the right tool, you can enable visitors to browse...
If you run a customer-facing website, you probably deal with a lot of support tickets. As your business grows, so does the number of support requests you’ll need to handle. Fortunately, using a comprehensive WordPress support ticket plugin can make that job a lot...
Companies are only as successful as their customers (or clients) are happy, and the only way to keep those customers satisfied is by staying on top of their needs. CRM software helps businesses organize and act on every phase of the customer journey, whether someone...
WordPress is the most popular CMS in the world, but its reach is limited if your content is only in one language. Thankfully, WordPress translation plugins are a simple and elegant solution to that problem. With tools like these plugins and themes with built-in...
One-size-fits-all doesn’t work when it comes to the essential tools that run your business, perhaps especially when it comes to your Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. Before you can choose the right CRM solution, you have to figure out what your...
Landing pages play a critical role in driving conversions and increasing sales. But perhaps yours aren’t providing the results you want. Or maybe you’re creating a new site from scratch. Either way, it’s important to select the right tools and techniques that will...
