PHP or Hypertext Preprocessor is essential to the way WordPress works, and thus, having the latest version brings multiple benefits. Editing HTML and CSS on WordPress makes it look pretty and organized. In contrast, PHP, an open-source scripting language, adds functionality behind the scenes, hence why it runs on the server side i.e., on the […]
How to Edit HTML in WordPress
Changing HTML (HyperText Markup Language) code is something WordPress owners do often. After all, the markup language determines the structure i.e., the hierarchy of content on web pages. HTML also works in unison with two other markup languages, XML and CSS, the latter of which is defines styling information on webpages. Although not directly related, […]
How to Add a Logo to the Header of the Website in WordPress
Making a logo front and center of your WordPress website is crucial. From the get-go, it’ll make it stand out from websites that have installed the same WordPress theme. It also helps visitors associate the image with the values your website stands for, making it more memorable. Both of these are cornerstones of establishing your […]
How to Use jQuery in WordPress
jQuery is perhaps the most often used JavaScript library, and it’s easy to see why. It’s also a part of the development “stack” i.e., crucial for anyone who wants to be a WordPress developer. Additionally, jQuery is designed to do a lot with very few resources. In other words, you can create attractive, interactive, and […]
How to Add XML Sitemap in WordPress
Even though the term “XML sitemap” leaves little to the imagination, not everyone understands it. Or, even if they know what sitemap represents, they may not understand what XML stands for, and what purpose the terms serve together. We’re here to tell you not to stress it too much. After all, WordPress developers have you […]
How to Embed YouTube Video in WordPress
Embedding YouTube videos is one of the primary marketing strategies that help it reach the userbase. You can also share it on social media, send it to a chatting app, or even as part of an e-mail newsletter. It’s only a finishing touch, though, because the video production and finishing the uploading is a major […]
How to Create a Database in MariaDB
MariaDB is a free open-source software for managing relational databases. It’s guaranteed to stay that way, too, since it’s owned by a non-profit organization, MariaDB Foundation, which relies on community sponsorships. That’s precisely why it was created as a fork of MySQL; the original developers feared what would happen to MySQL after Oracle Corporation acquired […]
Minimum WordPress Server Requirements
Installing WordPress to a server or your computer is easier than you think. This is mainly because over 40% of indexable websites on the Internet use this Content Management System (CMS). Furthermore, the software is open-source, free, and community-driven, making the entire ordeal streamlined and beginner-friendly. As if that wasn’t enough, many web hosting providers […]
How to Create a Database using phpMyAdmin
Databases are one of the building blocks of WordPress. They provide a way to not only store lots of information in one place but organize it into tables, sorted into columns and rows. A database can contain a single table, hence the name “flat-file database”, or be linked or exist alongside other tables, in which […]
How to Add JavaScript in WordPress
JavaScript is one of the most used programming languages and is often utilized on WordPress websites. Its primary purpose is adding client-side elements to pages and posts beyond what’s possible with CMS (Content Management System) or installed themes and plugins. And while it’s an invaluable tool when you’re experienced, a tiny error in code can […]
What is a Domain
You must’ve heard the term domain thrown around online, whether in the form of a “domain name” or an “Internet domain”. And for a good reason; it is one of the crucial aspects of the Internet, and has brought immeasurable convenience for decades. It all started on March 15, 1985, when Symbolics Inc., a Massachusetts-based […]
How to Change Domain Name in WordPress
Although domain names shouldn’t be changed often or at all, users sometimes have no choice. Common reasons for switching domain names include moving from a free domain to a paid one, upgrading the top-level domain to a more popular option, rebranding your website, or merging two sites into one. If done properly, the link juice […]