Spam is a plague for many WordPress sites. While it’s not nearly as bad as it used to be, every WordPress user can testify to how annoying comment spam can be. And not just comment spam — spam in your forums, in your email and forms, everywhere! But it’s not just irritating for you. Web spam can have far-reaching consequences: reducing engagement by driving users away from your comments and forums, hurting your reputation, and even damaging your SEO. You need to do something about it fast. But if you have a spam problem, you’re probably hundreds of fake comments […]

There are some easy ways you can enhance a website so that it looks more professional and stands out. One of these is by adding a slider.  Adding a slider may seem challenging but, in fact, you can create them within minutes and without any coding as long as you use a suitable plugin such as Toolset. Below I’ll show you how to create your slider. First, I’ll explain the two types of sliders you can build. What are the different types of sliders There are two types of sliders which you will want to create on your custom websites: […]

As a WordPress developer, keeping up with the latest web technologies can be exhausting. While pivoting to headless WordPress development can alleviate many issues, figuring out how to get started may feel overwhelming.  At WP Buffs, we recognize the difference it can make to have comprehensive WordPress resources to guide you. Learning how to develop headless WordPress sites is a lot easier and ultimately more effective when you have the right tools and knowledge on hand.  After chatting with my friend Scott Bolinger over at AppPresser, I’ve gained some helpful insight that can make getting started with headless WordPress sites […]

Running a WordPress site often involves a lot of time-consuming maintenance tasks. Updating WordPress, deleting or adding files, checking the database; for every little thing you have to go log in to the WordPress dashboard. In this beginner’s guide to SSH, you will learn how the secure shell access can make your life a lot easier. SSH allows you to securely and remotely access your server through the command line. What used to take minutes of clicking around in the back end you can now do in seconds just by typing in a simple command. Ready to try it for […]

An unbelievable 547,200 new websites are created every day. As the number of sites increases exponentially, having a superior user experience is a sure-fire way to stand out.  Whether you’ve learned how to start a new blog or are driving traffic to a landing page, it’s likely that higher conversions is one of your goals.  Without prioritizing user experience, it’s safe to say that you will struggle in meeting that goal. UX can be defined as what users experience (hears, sees, and feels) when they visit your website or use your application.  Simply put – great UX delivers an intuitive […]