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The 4 Phases of WordPress’s Gutenberg Project

Since the Gutenberg block editor was first released in late 2018, the WordPress community has been buzzing. Introducing this new block editor was just the first part of a four-phase plan to modernize WordPress. Known as the Gutenberg project, this plan will help WordPress maintain its prominence in the website management space as its competitors…

How to Leverage Social Proof to Boost Sales

Social proof is a psychological phenomenon where people are more likely to make a decision based on the opinions of others. We encounter examples of social proof in our lives every day, even if we don’t recognize it. If your friend has ever suggested a product or service that you purchased without much thought, you’ve…

How Small Businesses are Adapting to COVID-19

As the world continues to adjust to the uncertainty of COVID-19, small businesses are adapting to the changing climate. We’ve seen restaurants transition into to-go or curbside pick-up, gyms hosting virtual classes, and a surge of digital products and services on eCommerce websites. Small businesses are pivoting their business models and strategies with creative solutions…

Tips for Developing Your Photography Business

As a Dallas wedding photographer, all of the weddings I had booked for the coming months have been postponed. It was all so sudden and shocking. Here are some ideas of things you can work on to develop your photography business during this time. I’ve included a couple of suggestions to make money now, and…

Tips for Using WordPress Shortcodes

Shortcodes are a handy but often overlooked tool for adding a multitude of specialized features to any WordPress site. These independent snippets of code can be inserted into any post, page, or widget on your site to insert dynamic features like galleries, videos, or content from outside sources. Shortcodes are easy to use, and you…

What is the bbPress Plugin?

Adding a discussion forum can turn your WordPress site into an interactive place where users can comment, ask questions, and engage with you and your brand. Whether they’re standalone tools or part of a larger social community, forums – or boards – can create more opportunities for engagement than large social networks. Creating one or…

8 Fundraising Tips for Nonprofit Websites with Online Donations

At GiveWP, we like to think we have the best nonprofit fundraising tips. But it always helps to take a step back and see what our community has to say. In a recent Bluehost Twitter Chat for Nonprofits, we discussed tips for nonprofits to succeed during the holidays. While crucial for the season of giving,…

How to Manage User Access on Your Website

WordPress websites provide endless opportunities to customize your website with a user role management system to manage multiple users on your site. Keeping your site secure and safe starts with managing access to your site and what that user has the ability to post. Knowing how to manage your user roles and permissions is very…

How to Build a Secure WordPress Site

Cybersecurity tops the list of online concerns for website owners and users alike. There are over 90,000 hacking per minute striking websites around the world. Scammers don’t just target large corporate websites, but they also target small businesses, independent entrepreneurs, and individuals running personal blogs. No platform is ever completely safe from malware, hacking, and…

How to Find a Niche for your Blog

There’s one simple thing that has the potential to absolutely destroy your blog before it ever gets an opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, it is something that blog writers and business owners often overlook completely. No, we’re not talking about the overall design or layout of your blog, or even the content that you are hoping…