Since our 2021 site redesign, we’ve been using system fonts on WPBeginner instead of third-party custom fonts like Google Fonts. This has improved our page load times, giving our readers with poor internet connections a better user experience. You might want to do the same.… Read More »
One of our readers asked us how to create custom single-post templates in WordPress. At WPBeginner, we’ve helped many website owners enhance their blogs with unique layouts for individual posts. Custom single-post templates allow you to use different designs for your blog posts, giving each… Read More »
Adding a smooth scroll to the top effect can enhance your website’s user experience. It’s especially useful when you have a long page, helping visitors quickly return to the top. Setting up scroll-to-top might feel intimidating, so we decided to try it out ourselves. And… Read More »
WordPress adds its own CSS classes to different elements in most themes. These default classes help style various parts of your site automatically. Knowing these default CSS classes can be really useful. They make it easier to customize your site’s appearance without starting from scratch.… Read More »
WordPress displays the same navigation menu for everyone. However, you might want to customize the menu based on whether a user is logged in or not. Showing different menus to logged-in users in WordPress is a great way to create a more personalized experience. It… Read More »
Do you want to add custom items to specific WordPress menus? WordPress menus are navigational menus that are displayed at the top of most websites. Sometimes you may want to display custom items other than plain links in navigation menus. In this article, we’ll show… Read More »
For many bloggers and media publications, having an archives section in the sidebar can be a great way to help users discover your older content. However, the default display can often be cluttered and overwhelming, potentially stopping visitors from exploring further. A well-designed archives section,… Read More »
Widgets are one of the best ways to add extra content or functionality to the top of your WordPress website. These handy content blocks let you easily drop things like social media feeds, email signup forms, or even recent posts into designated areas of your… Read More »
Do you want to create a custom WordPress theme from scratch? In the past, you had to follow complicated WordPress tutorials and have decent coding knowledge to build a custom WordPress theme. But thanks to new WordPress theme builders, now you can easily make one… Read More »
Have you ever spotted websites with uniquely styled first and last menu items? That’s not by chance – it’s clever CSS at work. This technique can highlight important links, like your contact page or a special offer. Many of our readers have tried adding custom… Read More »