Insightful opinions on WordPress, web tools, and other small business technology from the expert team at WPBeginner. Learn more about our Editorial Process.
We’ve worked extensively with WordPress, but we understand why users often consider Wix instead, especially with its appealing TV commercials. WordPress is the world’s most popular website builder, and it has earned that reputation through flexibility and features. But it’s not the only choice, and… Read More »
Are you looking for an honest web hosting comparison of SiteGround vs Bluehost vs WP Engine? These top WordPress hosting companies are recommended by WPBeginner and many other industry experts. However, for beginners it’s often not clear which one is better for them. In this… Read More »
Did you know that over 70% of first-time visitors will never return to your website again? Getting their email addresses is the smartest way to keep in touch and encourage them to come back. This is where email capture tools can come in handy. They… Read More »
Creating a website often comes down to choosing the right platform, and two popular options are Webflow and WordPress. Both offer powerful tools to build a website without heavy coding. However, each has its own strengths and trade-offs that can impact your choice. From our… Read More »
Choosing between WordPress and Blogger is a common decision for anyone looking to start a blog. Both platforms are popular and come with their own pros and cons. But, if you pick the wrong one for your needs, you could face limitations that hold back… Read More »
In early 2020, we switched the WPBeginner website to SiteGround web hosting. Several readers noticed the change in our footer area, which now says “WordPress hosting by SiteGround”, and asked us to write about why we made the switch. When it comes to running an… Read More »
While WordPress powers more than 43% of all websites on the internet, it’s not the only open-source content management system (CMS) in the market. There are other popular software options available like Joomla and Drupal. All three of them have a lot in common and… Read More »
We are often asked by readers about how many WordPress plugins should they install on their site? The real question everyone wants to know is how many plugins are too many? Since there are a lot of misconceptions about WordPress plugins, and how they can… Read More »
Wordfence and Sucuri are two of the best and most popular WordPress security plugins on the market. They are both highly recommended and incredibly helpful in keeping your WordPress site secure. This makes it hard for beginners to choose which one is right for them.… Read More »
On the 10th anniversary of WPBeginner, I shared that WPBeginner hosting infrastructure got a huge upgrade thanks to our web hosting partner, HostGator. Shortly after, I started getting emails from readers asking me to share the details on how we made WPBeginner load blazing fast.… Read More »