If you have recently switched your WordPress theme, then you may want to remove the old one. Unused themes can impact a site’s performance and security, yet many WordPress users don’t realize the potential risks. We’ve helped hundreds of site owners clean up their WordPress… Read More »
Ever seen ‘trackbacks’ and ‘pingbacks’ in WordPress and felt confused? Don’t worry, many people do. These are WordPress blogging tools that even some experienced users don’t fully understand. We’ve worked with WordPress for a long time and are quite familiar with trackbacks and pingbacks. They… Read More »
When I started blogging in 2006, I had no idea it would one day lead me to create WPBeginner, which is now the world’s largest free WordPress resource site. Hi, my name is Syed Balkhi. I am the founder and CEO of WPBeginner, which I… Read More »
A slow-loading website will turn your visitors away and can even hurt your reputation. That’s why we regularly run speed tests on WPBeginner and our partner websites to make sure our readers and customers are getting the best user experience. We use multiple speed test… Read More »
The “Your Connection is Not Private” error can be frustrating for both website owners and visitors because it blocks access to your site and raises security concerns. This error is displayed when the browser is not able to determine the security of the website you… Read More »
As a WordPress user, you may occasionally need to add special characters like trademark ™, registered ®, currency, © copyright, or foreign language symbols into your posts or pages. Whether you are writing an article, adding legal disclaimers, or using unique symbols to improve your… Read More »
Adding your WordPress site to Google Search Console (formerly Google Webmaster Tools) is an important step for SEO because it provides essential tools that help website owners monitor their ranking in Google search results and discover issues that may affect their ranking. GSC is one… Read More »
When you’re looking to register a domain name, you might notice prices can vary widely. Some domains start as low as $9, while others can cost thousands of dollars. We’ve found that these price differences often confuse many first-time website owners. Several factors influence the… Read More »
One of the questions we often get asked from readers is: how do I get additional links to appear under my site’s search results in Google? Sometimes, when you search for a company name in Google (like “WPBeginner”), you may notice that the search listing… Read More »
If you’re new to WPBeginner, you’ll find a treasure trove of free resources that can help you excel at using WordPress. Since 2009, WPBeginner has been the go-to source for free WordPress guides, how-to tutorials, and videos aimed at beginners. This article will guide you… Read More »