The way we design and build WordPress themes is evolving. With the introduction of Full Site Editing (FSE), it is now possible to change every aspect of a site’s look and layout directly within the Gutenberg block editor. Similar functionality has previously been available through the use of WordPress page builder plugins. It’s also something…
Gravity Forms is one of the most versatile WordPress plugins out there. Yes, it creates forms – and quite well. But its capabilities go well beyond your standard contact form. A default installation of this commercial plugin can add all manner of conditional logic. That’s pretty powerful in itself. However, throw in the many available…
Have you ever come across a website where a small window pops up, asking you if you’re okay with them storing your cookies? And that window does not go away unless you agree or choose some other option. That is exactly what we call a “cookie consent popup”. In this guide, I’ll explain how you…
Not everyone gets the appeal of creating a coming soon page and it might seem like a waste of time to some people. However, having a coming soon page can be an effective marketing strategy. It also becomes a lot easier and quicker to create a basic and yet stylish coming soon page if you…
(This is a sponsored post.) I did a sponsored video the other week explaining how to build a paid subscription newsletter using WordPress (we did it on WordPress.com but it could be hosted anywhere), MailPoet (a plugin to visually author the emails, as well as send them), and WooCommerce (to manage the payments and subscriptions).…
It doesn’t matter if you are running a simple blog or a proper business through your website. Providing a proper channel for communication between you and your clients or visitors benefits everyone. You can do this either via comments, social media accounts or a contact form etc. Each of them have their own advantages and…
Creating online courses has never been easier. Thanks to content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, along with the plethora of available plugins, developers can build courses to fit every need. It’s no wonder that organizations are increasingly moving their in-person educational programs online. But online education isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. For example, a corporate…
WordPress comes with a default login page. But the default login page is basic and bland. You can customize your website login page to reflect your unique style and brand. This is where custom login plugins come in. They are very easy to use—you don’t need to have any coding knowledge at all. Hero Login…
(This is a sponsored post.) Got a WooCommerce store? It behooves you to offer a variety of payment methods. Just anecdotally, I’m sure both you and me have been annoyed and even abandoned purchases when a merchant, online or otherwise, doesn’t take the payment method we want to pay with. That’s just straight-up lost sales…
A search feature is essential for an excellent user experience on any website. It makes it easy for users to find the content that they are looking for. Easy search on a store reduces friction to sales! WordPress comes with a standard search that offers basic functionality. It’s perfect for simple websites or blogs. But…