If you use Google Analytics, you probably already benefit from its features. However, you may have heard that Universal Analytics is transforming to Google Analytics 4. This new system might seem complex, and the prospect of transitioning can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, we’ve gathered all the information you need about the new analytics system. Google Analytics 4 (GA4) comes with new ways of measuring website performance and engagement. You can leverage it to gain better insights into user engagement on your site.  In this post, we’ll introduce you to Google Analytics 4 and its advantages. Then, we’ll walk you through the […]

In this episode of Press This, GiveWP co-founder, Matt Cromwell discusses how to give back with WordPress. Matt goes over the inspiration for Give, how it provides excellent tools for nonprofit sites, what to expect in Give 3.0, and why Giving Tuesday is so important. If you’re looking for a way to give thanks and give back, don’t miss this episode.

Google’s so-called Helpful Content Update rolled out between August 25 and September 9, 2022. It is yet another algorithm update the search giant has implemented in order to improve its search results. In order to help you better understand what it is about and what it means for your WordPress site, in this article we will take an in-depth look at the update. You will learn what it entails, its impact on your content, and also some (well-deserved?) criticism. Let’s go. Quick Facts: What is the Helpful Content Update? The best way to give a definition of what this algorithm […]

If you’ve ever registered a domain, you most likely had to provide your contact information, including phone number, email, and home address. Unfortunately, this information isn’t private by default. If you don’t take certain measures to protect your details, it could lead to spam, cyberattacks, and data breaches.  Fortunately, implementing domain privacy is relatively easy. There are WordPress hosting providers and domain registrars that offer this service. Taking the necessary steps to protect your domain can be an effective way to safeguard your personal information.  In this post, we’ll discuss what domain privacy is and why it’s important. Then, we’ll […]

In this episode of PressThis, we cover the latest updates from WordPress core and the WordPress community. Listen now to hear updates about the recent 6.1 release, upcoming WordCamps, big changes to the Full Site Editor, and more.

Our special guests this week are Sam Munoz, a developer advocate at WP Engine, and Emily Schiola, the editor of TorqueMag.io. If you’re ready to keep up on developments in the WordPress Community, don’t miss this episode

‘Tis the season for giving! The end of the year is such a wonderful time to think about those less fortunate and help out where you can. WordPress makes it incredibly easy to give and run fundraisers right from your site. WordPress is one of the most influential and customizable website builders. Whether you’re working for a nonprofit attempting to modernize or a solopreneur passionate about social good, you can integrate WordPress plugins to accept donations. With countless resources and programs out there to collect gifts, why not explore these options from WordPress for seamless integration to minimize the labor […]

It’s normal for your website to undergo additional work once it’s been built. Perhaps you’re planning to redesign it, add more functionality, or switch to a new theme. However, this can mean that your visitors are greeted with a glitchy site. Fortunately, you can put your website into maintenance mode. This way, you can work on it in private while preserving your User Experience (UX). In this post, we’ll take a closer look at maintenance mode and discuss when you might use it. Then, we’ll show you how to enable it in WordPress. Let’s get started! When to Enable Maintenance […]

The Torque Social Hour is a weekly livestream of WordPress news and events. In this episode I talk with Matthias Pfefferle (Mastodon/Twitter) and Tim Nolte (Mastodon/Twitter) about how WordPress can integrate with the fediverse. In the beginning of the show we answer some basic questions, like what is Mastodon and how does federation work. Then we talk about WordPress plugins that can connect your site to Mastodon and ActivityPub. We also show some tips, like how “verify” your WordPress site in your Mastodon profile. During this episode we talk about a few WordPress plugins: We also shared some relevant links: […]

Are you a beginner in CSS and constantly asking yourself if you are doing things right? Do you ever wonder if your markup is up to par? If so, it’s clearly time to learn some CSS best practices. By adhering to basic guidelines for writing CSS, you can make sure you produce clean, legible, and easily supportable code. You know, the kind that lets others understand what it does and that makes you proud to look at. If either (or both) of these things are something you aspire to, let’s talk about CSS best practices that allow you to do […]

When a user visits your website, you only have a few moments to capture their attention. If your page isn’t engaging, they might lose interest and leave without interacting with your site.  Fortunately, a video background can help you catch your visitors’ eye and make a great first impression. Using WordPress, there are various methods of accomplishing this without touching a line of code. For instance, you can use a simple Gutenberg block or a plugin. In this post, we’ll talk about how fullscreen video backgrounds can enhance the user experience (UX) of a website. Then, we’ll list some methods […]