State of the Word 2025: WordPress AI Strategy and the Future of the Open Web Updated on December 9, 2025 by Carrie Smaha On December 2, 2025, I joined approximately 45 WordPress community members at the top of San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower for one of the most exclusive events in WordPress history. State of the Word 2025 was invite-only, held at an undisclosed location, and delivered something the project had never attempted before: a live on-stage release of WordPress 6.9. Continue reading –>
WordPress VPS Hosting: Single Site vs Multiple Site Management Updated on November 21, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Choosing the right WordPress VPS hosting approach can make or break your website’s performance and management efficiency. InMotion Hosting offers two distinct paths for hosting WordPress on VPS infrastructure: UltraStack One for WordPress (designed for single, high-performance sites) and Managed VPS Hosting with cPanel (built for managing multiple WordPress installations). Continue reading –>
WordPress Multisite: The Complete Business Guide Updated on November 7, 2025 by Carrie Smaha WordPress Multisite enables you to manage multiple WordPress sites from a single installation, saving time and reducing costs. This guide explains how it works, when to use it, and its advantages and limitations. You’ll learn about hosting options, SEO implications, real-world use cases, and setup steps. Whether you run an agency, manage a brand portfolio, or oversee a growing business network, this article shows how Multisite can simplify management and support scalable growth. Running multiple WordPress websites can be overwhelming. Each site requires updates, backups, plugin management, security monitoring, and performance optimization. For agencies juggling dozens of client projects, large marketing teams managing brand portfolios, and hosting partners offering multi-domain services, the work multiplies quickly. WordPress Multisite solves this challenge by allowing you to manage multiple sites from a single WordPress installation. Continue reading –>
How To Convert Figma Designs Into WordPress: A Strategic Guide for Business Websites Updated on November 5, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Turning Figma designs into WordPress sites can be done with plugins, page builders, UiChemy, manual coding, or professional services. Each method balances speed, cost, and control differently. Plugins are fast for simple sites, while manual rebuilds and pro services deliver clean, scalable results. No matter the approach, hosting and performance remain critical. With strong infrastructure and the right workflow, your Figma to WordPress projects can launch smoothly and scale with your business. Designing a website is one thing; launching it in a way that performs for your business is another. Many teams start their digital journey with strong Figma mockups, only to realize that translating those screens into a live WordPress site requires more than exporting files. The gap between design and development is where businesses either achieve a smooth, scalable launch or struggle with delays and performance issues. Continue reading –>
WP Web Icons: The Smart Way to Build a Faster, More Consistent WordPress Brand Updated on November 5, 2025 by Sam Page WP web icons help you create fast, consistent, and accessible WordPress sites that reflect your brand identity. This guide explains how to design, optimize, and implement SVG-based icons that look sharp on any screen, load quickly, and maintain visual consistency across projects. Learn how to host, style, and manage web icons efficiently for better performance and a more unified digital presence. When visitors land on your website, small visual cues carry a significant impact. Buttons, navigation menus, and tab icons help users instantly recognize your brand. These elements define how professional, consistent, and memorable your online experience feels. Continue reading –>
The 5 Best WordPress Staging Plugins Updated on October 15, 2025 by Shay Bravo A WordPress staging site lets you safely test changes before pushing them live. The best staging plugins (like Total Upkeep, UpdraftPlus, WP Staging, WPVivid, and All-in-One WP Migration) make it easy to clone, edit, and sync your website without risking downtime or data loss. Choosing the right one depends on your workflow, hosting setup, and how much control you need over deployment. A fast hosting environment and reliable backups make every staging process smoother and safer. WordPress Staging Plugins are a popular combination with backup plugins, but what are they, and do you need them? If you are looking to update your website, create a new look for your page, or are starting a completely new site and unsure of how to move forward, creating a staging site is always a great place to begin. Continue reading –>
AI WordPress Plugins: An Expert Guide Updated on October 6, 2025 by BradM AI plugins help WordPress sites create content faster, improve accessibility, personalize experiences, and provide 24/7 support through chatbots. They save time and expand reach, but they’re not perfect. They require careful editing, testing, and strong hosting to perform well. Used strategically, these tools enhance your site without compromising speed, trust, or compliance. AI plugins for WordPress are changing how websites get built, optimized, and supported. From auto-generating content to answering customer questions instantly, these tools promise faster workflows and smarter customer experiences. But not every plugin delivers on its promises. Some slow down your site, create security risks, or even put your business at legal risk. Continue reading –>
Joomla vs WordPress – Which CMS Fits Your Use Case? Updated on October 9, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Choosing between Joomla vs WordPress comes down to your use case. WordPress is the world’s most popular CMS, known for quick setup, ease of use, and a massive plugin ecosystem. Joomla, while less common, delivers stronger built-in customization, multilingual support, and advanced role management that technical teams value. Both can be secure, scalable, and high-performing when paired with the right hosting. This guide breaks down installation, usability, customization, security, performance, SEO, community, and cost so you can select the CMS that truly fits your goals. Choosing the right content management system (CMS) is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when building a website. The CMS you select influences how fast your site launches, how easy it is to manage, how secure it is, and whether it scales with your growth. Continue reading –>
WooCommerce Maintenance Checklist: How to Secure, Optimize, and Scale Your Store Updated on October 1, 2025 by Jennifer Fan This guide explores WooCommerce maintenance essentials, from security and performance to backups and scaling. Learn how ongoing upkeep safeguards your store, boosts conversions, and supports long-term growth. Running a WooCommerce store is an ongoing responsibility. Your store is more than just a website; it’s the backbone of your revenue and customer relationships. Neglecting WooCommerce maintenance can lead to security breaches, slow performance, or costly downtime. On the other hand, consistent upkeep ensures your store runs smoothly, builds trust with customers, and positions you for growth. Continue reading –>
Your Essential Guide to WordPress Staging Environments Updated on September 26, 2025 by Carrie Smaha A WordPress staging environment is a private clone of your site where you can test updates, plugins, and design changes without risking downtime. This guide explains how staging works and compares options like Softaculous, BoldGrid, and plugins. You’ll learn lifecycle best practices for syncing, testing, backups, and cleanup, plus some potential issues to avoid. Managing a WordPress site involves constant change. Updates to plugins, new design elements, or even security patches can disrupt a live website if applied without preparation. This risk is why staging environments exist. Continue reading –>
AI Chatbots for WordPress: Empowering Support Without Compromising Trust Updated on September 25, 2025 by Nikki Ryan Customers expect instant support, but WordPress teams can’t always be online 24/7. AI chatbots close that gap: delivering real-time answers, reducing support costs, and keeping visitors engaged. The challenge? Avoiding pitfalls like inaccurate responses, privacy risks, and slow site performance. This guide shows you how to pick the right chatbot, deploy it securely, and pair it with hosting built for speed and reliability, so your brand earns trust while scaling customer support effortlessly. If you run a WordPress site, you already know how important customer support is to your business. Visitors expect answers right away, but support teams are busy, and staffing 24/7 help isn’t always realistic. That’s where AI chatbots come in. Continue reading –>
WordCamp US 2025 Recap: What This Year’s Event Means for Agencies, Teams, and Growing Businesses Updated on September 10, 2025 by Jennifer Fan WordCamp US 2025 brought together the people shaping today’s web: developers, agencies, business leaders, and the companies behind the infrastructure that powers WordPress. The event carried weight with big announcements, forward-looking innovation, and clear signals about where our industry is heading. Continue reading –>
Best WordPress Accessibility Plugin: Top 5 Free Options Updated on August 25, 2025 by Shay Bravo Is your website accessible? It should be, but that’s not the case for millions of websites around the world, and the stakes are higher than ever for businesses that get this wrong. For WordPress users, making your site more accessible can be as simple as adding a WordPress accessibility plugin. But the reality is more complex than many business owners realize. While these tools can make your site much better for people with disabilities, they’re not a perfect solution that fixes everything on its own. Continue reading –>
WordPress Agency Hosting: The Ideal Guide for Agencies Updated on December 12, 2025 by Jennifer Fan Managing multiple client WordPress sites can feel like juggling flaming torches until you find the right hosting partner. This complete guide reveals how specialized WordPress agency hosting turns constant hosting issues into a more predictable, manageable workflow. Discover the top providers, essential features, and proven strategies that help agencies save 10-20 hours monthly while delivering faster, more secure websites to clients. WordPress agency hosting is a specialized hosting infrastructure designed for web development agencies managing multiple client WordPress websites. Compared to basic hosting providers, WordPress agency hosting offers a bespoke, high-performance service that scales with your agency. Continue reading –>
Best Managed WordPress Hosting: 8 Providers Tested for Speed & Support (2025) Updated on September 25, 2025 by Carrie Smaha We tested 8 managed WordPress hosting providers and discovered that some charge up to 400% more at renewal, a shocking reality that can devastate your budget and business planning. Our comprehensive analysis reveals which best managed WordPress provider delivers genuine value beyond promotional gimmicks. From premium performance to transparent pricing, we’ve identified the top choices for 2025, helping you avoid costly surprises while securing reliable hosting for your WordPress site. Best Managed WordPress Hosting: 8 Providers Tested for Speed & Support (2025) We tested 8 managed WordPress hosts and found that some charge up to 400% more at renewal. Personal or client site, regardless, this is more than a minor inconvenience. Sudden price hikes can disrupt your accounting, business planning, and credibility as a service provider. Continue reading –>
