Database backups contain critical information but aren’t enough on their own. You should backup your entire website manually, using cloud backup services, or a backup WordPress plugin. Still, having a separate database backup allows for quick troubleshooting after a fatal error, hacking attempt, storage or database corruption, or making wrong website changes. Additionally, doing so […]
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How to Fix “Specify a Cache Validator” in WordPress
Ran a website performance test on your URL and saw a “Specify a cache validator” warning? It means your website is lacking HTTP caching headers, forcing new requests to be generated at every visit. The solution? Include them in every response of the origin server because they validate and configure the length of the cache. […]
How to Create Custom Post Type in WordPress
Although not necessary for every webmaster, going beyond default post types (posts, pages, attachments, revisions, navigation menus) can improve SEO, help with content visuals and organization, and speed up the workflow. Some great examples include custom Portfolio, Deals, Glossary, Product, Review, or Testimonial post types, which you can even pair with custom taxonomies. Some eCommerce […]
How to Master WordPress
Decided to create a website, and settled on WordPress? No wonder – it powers over 40% of websites on the Internet. Its dominance as the most popular Content Management System (CMS) gets even more convincing when you realize that it powers over 64% of websites with a known CMS. The accessibility and affordability of varied […]
10 Must-have Plugins for WordPress
Unsurprisingly, new webmasters struggle with choosing the right plugins after installing WordPress. With thousands upon thousands available, each claiming to be better than the next, it’s difficult to decide which are overhyped and unnecessary. And then there’s the type of website and the niche it belongs to. This often means even more required plugins, and […]
How to Undo in WordPress
WordPress is unlike real life, where we don’t get the chance to roll back time and correct our mistakes. Well, provided proper precautions were taken. This means you’ll no longer feel your heart sink after saving a post or page or making a site-wide change you know wreaks havoc. Even if you do, it only […]
How to Add AdSense in WordPress
While earning money shouldn’t be the main reason for daring to become a blogger, it motivates many. Simultaneously, it’s a source of struggle, confusion, and can expose a lack of skill. If you were only your own, you’d have to wait for your website to reach prominence, then combine business and marketing knowledge to barter […]
How to Enable or Disable XML-RPC in WordPress
WordPress uses an XML-RPC (Extensible Markup Language-Remote Procedure Call) interface for making calls via XML language and transfers them over HTTP. In other words, it allows you to make updates to WordPress remotely, without direct access. This allows WordPress API to benefit from other APIs, some plugins (Jetpack, for example), and software for computers and […]
How to Minimize Redirects in WordPress
Although WordPress is resilient against poorly entered URLs and dead links, you shouldn’t be careless. Poor redirection might not always break your website, but can significantly impact your website SEO. Additionally, it can cause your page speed to take a nosedive, sending even the most loyal visitors away. Finally, even if the URL or WordPress […]
How to Make a Quiz Website in WordPress
Quiz websites, besides providing lots of fun, education, engagement, and intrigue, also have other uses. One of them is the ability to gain and retain an audience at a steady rate, with the chance of the quiz going viral. Take BuzzFeed quiz for example – it became a category on its own and popularized the […]
How to Change Theme Name in WordPress
Installing a WordPress theme is among the first things a new WordPress website owner considers. A portion of owners uses third-party themes while the other creates a theme from scratch. Users who are both experienced and aware of who owns WordPress, simply modify themes (and templates) freely. They pick a solid theme as a foundation, […]
How to Make Money in WordPress
Using WordPress as the backbone of your website is a popular way to earn an income. After all, nearly 40% of all websites on the Internet use WordPress in 2021, a growth of approximately 12% compared to 2016. Moreover, stats show that this CMS (Content Management System) powers about 38% of the top 10,000 websites […]