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March

The Secret to Effortless WordPress Development: Discover the Advantages of WordPress Code Snippets

By Mike Bowden —  | |  
18 minute read — No Comments
Looking for a way to streamline your WordPress development process? Code snippets may be the answer! These small pieces of code can add functionality and save you time. Learn how to use snippets with WordPress, whether to use functions.php or a plugin and tips for quality coding. Popular plugins like Code Snippets Pro, WPCode, and WPCodeBox make adding and managing snippets on your site easy. Don't let coding be a burden. Harness the power of code snippets to make development effortless. Remember to double-check syntax, back up your site, and test in a development environment to avoid issues.
Using WordPress Code Snippets
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January

Exploring the Complexities of Image Optimization for WordPress

By Mike Bowden —  | |  
15 minute read — No Comments
Say goodbye to slow-loading images and hello to lightning-fast speed and stellar user experience with the ultimate guide to image optimization for WordPress! Get ready as we dive into the world of image optimization, exploring the ins and outs of powerful techniques and cutting-edge tools to help you take your website to the next level. From raster vs. vector images and lossless vs. lossy compression to JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP file formats, you'll uncover the secrets to optimizing every aspect of your images. Master the art of resizing and compression, and discuss tools like Photoshop, Canva, and the best image optimization plugins. Elevate your SEO with tips for proper file naming and using alt text and image sitemaps. And for the advanced optimizers, discover the world of CSS sprites and lazy loading, and unlock the power of a CDN.
Exploring the Complexities of Image Optimization for WordPress
13
January

Customize to Your Heart's Content: A Beginner's Guide to Modifying Your WordPress Theme

By Mike Bowden —  | |  
14 minute read — No Comments
Customizing a WordPress theme is essential to creating a unique and personalized website that aligns with your brand, style, and goals. Our beginner's guide covers everything from understanding the basics of WordPress theme customization to advanced techniques, best practices, and troubleshooting. With our help, you'll be able to access pre-made theme customization options, use CSS for design customization, add custom code, and use plugins to extend the functionality of your theme. Learn how to optimize your website and stand out from the crowd with our comprehensive guide.
Customize to Your Heart's Content: A Beginner's Guide to Modifying Your WordPress Theme
2
January

5 Shocking Ways Hackers Can Break Into Your WordPress Site (And How to Stop Them)

By Mike Bowden —  | |  
8 minute read — No Comments
As a WordPress user, your website is a valuable asset that serves as a platform for sharing your ideas, products, or services with the world and as a reflection of your brand and a source of income for your business. Unfortunately, WordPress sites are a prime target for hackers who use various tactics to gain access to your site, steal your data, or deface your content. This is why it's essential to keep your WordPress site secure. In this article, we'll reveal five shocking ways hackers can break into your WordPress site, and more importantly, we'll show you how to stop them. Following best practices and using the right tools can significantly reduce the risk of a security breach and protect your site from harm.
5 Shocking Ways Hackers Can Break Into Your WordPress Site (And How to Stop Them)
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