Web content doesn’t stay the same forever. Over time, pages get moved, deleted, or taken offline, which leaves behind broken links and missing references. This problem is known as link rot, and it affects every corner of the internet. If you run a WordPress site,… Read More »
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Back in 2022, I announced that our WPBeginner Growth Fund had taken an investment stake in Seahawk Media, a promising WordPress services company. Our goal was to combine their service expertise with our platform to launch WPBeginner Pro Services and offer our users high-quality development… Read More »
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Have you ever lost a customer because they couldn’t find an answer fast enough? Maybe they had one simple question before checkout… but couldn’t reach anyone for help. That lost sale probably went straight to your competitor. Now, imagine if you could instantly interact with… Read More »
The post Introducing WPChat: Your Live Chat Assistant for WordPress That Converts first appeared on WPBeginner.
If you’ve ever felt the stress of planning a limited-time sale in your WooCommerce store, you’re not alone. Creating real urgency can be challenging without adding extra pressure or risking shoppers abandoning their carts before completing their purchases. I’ve found that successful flash sales aren’t… Read More »
The post I Ran a WooCommerce Flash Sale — Here Are My 10 Expert Tips first appeared on WPBeginner.
The first beta for WordPress 6.9 is now available for testing. When it’s officially released later this year, it will be the second and final major WordPress update of 2025. This version will bring big improvements to writing, collaboration, and performance. For example, you’ll see… Read More »
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Semrush has always been my favorite go-to tool for SEO research. Unfortunately, it comes with a hefty price tag that can’t always be justified, especially for small businesses just getting started. While it’s incredibly powerful, many bloggers simply don’t need to pay a premium for… Read More »
The post Forget Semrush — I Tried 9 Best Semrush Alternatives for Bloggers first appeared on WPBeginner.
A lot of people try to build online communities in WordPress, but most never gain traction. The problem usually isn’t the idea—it’s the setup. Without the right platform, it’s hard to spark real conversations or keep your members engaged over time. That’s why choosing the… Read More »
The post I Tried 5 Best WordPress Community Plugins (So You Don’t Have To) first appeared on WPBeginner.
After building websites for several local nonprofits, I noticed a common, costly problem. These groups were doing incredible work, but their simple donation forms only worked for local supporters. This was turning away passionate donors from other countries. Unfortunately, this small oversight can result in… Read More »
The post How to Accept International Donations in WordPress first appeared on WPBeginner.
When I first started blogging, promoting my content on social media was a major time drain. I’d spend hours writing captions and tweaking hashtags to make everything look perfect. Meanwhile, my actual blog content (the thing I really wanted to focus on) kept getting pushed… Read More »
The post I Tried 10+ Best AI Social Media Post Generators for WordPress first appeared on WPBeginner.
Last month, I noticed crawlers from companies like OpenAI and Google in my website analytics. My first reaction was concern: Was my content being scraped without my permission? I also worried that too many requests from AI or search crawlers might slow down my site… Read More »
The post What Is llms.txt? How to Add llms.txt in WordPress first appeared on WPBeginner.
Creating a website that people trust starts with protecting their personal information. Privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA are designed to help with that, but they can feel confusing when you’re just trying to do the right thing. Many of these rules ask you to… Read More »
The post How to Create a Do Not Sell My Info Page in WordPress first appeared on WPBeginner.
Today, WPBeginner officially turns 16 years old! If WPBeginner was a kid, it would be old enough to drive in Florida. Crazy how time flies. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that what started as a simple WordPress resource site has grown into such an… Read More »
The post WPBeginner Turns 16 Years Old – Here’s What’s New + a $20,000 WordPress Giveaway first appeared on WPBeginner.
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