Why WordPress Hosting is Better Than Using Wix or Squarespace Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor If you’re building your first website, you may be wondering if you should use a WordPress hosting service or a website builder like Wix or Squarespace. It can be a tough decision – WordPress has been the gold standard for years, but other builders are quickly rising in popularity. Continue reading –>
Why WordPress Hosting Performance Matters Updated on January 29, 2025 by Guest Contributor WordPress hosting performance matters for your business. At what point do you click away when a site is slow to load? Studies have shown that one in four will leave a web page if it takes longer than four seconds. Half will leave if the financial transaction pages (cart, payment page, etc.) take two seconds or more to load. So why does hosting performance matter? Continue reading –>
Why Use WordPress for Small Business Websites Updated on December 9, 2024 by InMotion Hosting First impressions count. And if you have a small business, your first contact with anyone new will likely be on your website. That’s why it not only has to look great but also needs to work well – because if it doesn’t, those visitors will bounce before you know what happened. In fact, according to a study by Taylor & Francis, you only have 50 milliseconds to make an impression. 50 milliseconds. Let that sink in. Continue reading –>
Why Your WordPress Website Needs Special Care in December Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor For many businesses, the months between November and January are the busiest of the year – and just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed doesn’t mean it’s over. There are still last-minute gifts to be purchased and sales to be had. In fact, over half of holiday consumers wait until the last minute to get their shopping done. Continue reading –>
Why is it so Important to Keep my WordPress Website Upgraded? Updated on January 23, 2024 by Christopher Eri WordPress, the most popular content management system (CMS) on the planet, powers millions of websites around the world. As a CMS, it has revolutionized the way people build and maintain content on the Internet. But, all of that well-deserved popularity comes with a price. Continue reading –>
Why is WordPress so Popular? 5 Features That Make it so Great Updated on January 23, 2024 by Christopher Eri Millions of websites use WordPress as their content management system (CMS) of choice. As of 2017, researchers believe WordPress powers nearly 29% of all of the sites on the entire Internet, including nearly 15% of the top 100 websites in the world. With so much popularity for one CMS, you may ask yourself: “Why is WordPress so popular? What makes it so great?” Continue reading –>
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 –>
Why Switch to NVMe Hosting? Updated on December 8, 2025 by Jennifer Fan As website traffic and data volumes continue to grow, website owners need hosting solutions that can keep up. This is where NVMe hosting makes a real difference. Whether you have a Shared Hosting account, or a VPS Server, NVMe servers provide faster digital storage, less latency, better uptime, and superior performance. However, some Linux server hosting users may be hesitant due to concerns about price and return on investment (ROI). 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 –>
400 Series Error Codes: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and How You Fix Them Updated on November 5, 2025 by Carrie Smaha 400 series error codes are client-side issues that can hurt SEO, user trust, and overall site performance if left unmanaged. This guide explains the most common codes, along with the less frequent ones you may encounter. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot errors, create branded 404 pages, and use WordPress tools like automatic redirects to catch broken links before they impact visitors. By combining prevention with smart fixes, you ensure a faster, more reliable experience for your audience. When your website throws a 4xx error, visitors see a wall instead of your content. These 400 series error codes are client-side HTTP responses that signal something went wrong with the request, not necessarily your server. 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 –>
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 –>
