Karol Krol is a writer, content strategist, and WordPress figure-outer with over 20 years of experience rooted in website building and web technologies. With his expertise underpinned by a master's degree in computer science, he authored "WordPress Complete" - the ultimate WordPress handbook for newbies. His work has been published across numerous industry websites. He leads the editorial team at WPShout.
Something you might not know about - at least I didn't - is that Google, the search behemoth we've all come to know (and sometimes love), is quietly losing its search market share in several European countries.
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Mathieu Viet, the driving force behind BuddyPress, has made a heartfelt announcement: he's stepping away from the WordPress ecosystem…entirely.
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If you’ve been following the WordPress world lately, you might have heard about the small little lawsuit between WP Engine and Automattic. Jokes aside, it’s the kind of case that could have far-reaching effects for developers, other hosting companies, and anyone whose business depends on WordPress for that matter.
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Something truly unexpected happened in the WordPress community just before the weekend - a "product release," sort of. You've probably already guessed what I'm talking about from the headline, so let's skip the suspense.
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I’ve been working with WordPress hosting for years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned about “cheap” WordPress hosting plans, it’s that they’re only cheap for the first year. After that, the renewal rates kick in, and suddenly…well, tough luck, pay up!
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Ever since we started this site, we’ve been deeply involved in the topic of hosting a WordPress website. Personally, it wasn’t something I deliberately set out to learn that much about; rather, the topic found me. If you’re using WordPress, hosting is just essential, and there’s no way to ignore it. You just can’t run a site without it. So naturally, you’d want the best hosting available and steer clear of the sub-par options.
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Over the past few months, I’ve been diving deep into what people really think about WordPress’ block editor – Gutenberg. I thought this was going to be a fun project. I analyzed over 340 opinions from platforms like Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, and WordPress.org. I also spoke with developers, colleagues, and other professionals in the WordPress community to get a well-rounded perspective.
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If you haven't checked out Learn WordPress lately, it's probably a good idea to do it today. This free educational hub has just had a serious glow-up, and I'm here to give you the scoop on why it's worth your attention.
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Just like apps enhance your phone, some of the best WordPress plugins can transform a basic WordPress site into something special. From powerful SEO tools to simple contact form plugins, it’s impressive how a quick ten-second installation can make such a big difference.
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Our regular readers know that we’ve been conducting hosting surveys ever since 2016. This initiative has grown to become the biggest WordPress hosting survey on the web. Roughly once every 1-2 years, we look at the lineup of the most popular WordPress hosting companies and ask our readers to assess their actual long-term experience with those companies.
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The problem with trying to find the fastest WordPress hosting available is that you can’t really do it overnight. You certainly don’t just want to believe the hosts’ own marketing materials (since I have yet to come across a host that doesn’t say they’re the fastest around), and doing any performance tests of your own will take time.
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Marketing automation has transformed how businesses engage with their existing and potential clients. It's enabled them to streamline repetitive tasks and focus more on needle-mover issues. With an increasing number of organizations adopting these technologies, understanding the key marketing automation statistics has become crucial to stay ahead of the competition and make informed decisions.
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As we wave goodbye to 2023, it’s time to reflect on the wealth of knowledge shared in the WordPress community. The year has been a remarkable journey, filled with insights, innovations, and inspiring ideas that have reshaped how we think about website building. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, the articles we’ve gathered here are not to be missed.
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We recently ran an experiment across three of our blogs to better understand readers, what they think of our content, and how we can potentially improve it. In this post, we’re going through the why and how of our experiment, along with the raw data and our initial conclusions.
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Black Friday (2024) is this rare, once-a-year opportunity to take advantage of some sweet discounts and grab yourself something nice for a fraction of the price. Or, in this case, grab your website something nice. After all, it’s WordPress Black Friday deals that we’re all about here!
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Navigating the world of ecommerce can be like trying to find your way in a big city. You need a good map! That’s where this post listing 60+ ecommerce stats comes in! Think of it as your guide to everything ecommerce: from big-picture trends to the nitty-gritty details of sales and revenues.
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Do you want to create a WordPress link that takes readers directly to a specific section of a page? As in, it can be a section anywhere in the middle of the page – not only the start of it. There’s an easy way to do that in WordPress. In this post, I’ll show you how.
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Getting a domain name is most people’s roadblock when trying to release a new website to the world. Basically, you cannot even start working on a website until you have a domain name at your disposal. But what if you could actually get your domain without paying anything for it? In this guide, we’re going to show you four very real methods of how to get a domain name for free.
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Looking for some up-to-date Shopify statistics? Want to know how many people visit Shopify every day? How many live Shopify stores are out there? Or, most importantly, how much money Shopify merchants and Shopify itself are making?
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When I first started building websites that relied on PHP and MySQL (most of websites around the year 2000), I didn’t think too much about the hosting. As long as the server supported the right technologies, I figured I was good to go! It was only later when I started educating myself on why you should pay attention to the fine print and learned that not all hosts are created equal - especially when it comes to PHP/MySQL.
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It’s hard to do most types of computer-based freelance work if you don’t have some quality apps by your side. More specifically, what are the best apps for freelancers who work on Mac?
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Ever wondered, “why is my Mac running slow?” Well, you’re not alone. This question gets googled exactly 1,700 times every month. A lot of people are having the same problems with their devices. Today, we shed some light on the topic and tell you how to speed up your Mac (valid for MacBook Pro, Air, iMac, Mac mini, the whole Mac lineup).
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If you’re looking for some of the best productivity apps for Mac, you’re in the right place! I have 20 excellent options for you to choose from. Each of these apps does a different thing, and each can be useful to you in many different ways. I, for instance, use and love all of them, and I couldn’t recommend them more!
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Shared hosting and VPS hosting are the two most popular types of website hosting, but they have some pretty big differences. For that reason, it’s important to understand what those differences are and the pros and cons of each approach so that you can make the right decision.
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Transferring an email address to a new provider can feel overwhelming, especially with the risk of losing new emails during the move. You definitely don’t want to miss an exciting job offer, not to mention the latest from the world of spam. Okay, maybe that last one is a bit less important. But still, don’t worry, I’m here to help!
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Introduced into the WordPress theme directory a couple of hours ago, the “Delist” status gives the review team an option to temporarily hide a theme from search, while still keeping it available directly and also allowing updates to go through.
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Feeling overwhelmed trying to find the best web hosting as a beginner? I get it. When you’re just starting to build a website, all the tech jargon can be really confusing. You might just want something simple, but then you’re hit with terms like PHP versions or HTTP/2, and suddenly it feels way more complicated than it needs to be.
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Many people wonder how to make a WordPress website. They’ve heard about WordPress, its incredible popularity, excellent features and designs, and now they want to join the pack and build a WordPress website of their own. So, where does one get started? Regardless of how advanced you might be with the platform, we have a tailor-made resource for you here.
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Is this going to be the year you learn how to start an eCommerce business from scratch? You’re certainly in the right place! This guide will give you a roadmap to getting from 0 to a fully functional eCommerce business.
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Looking for the best Mac keyboard available? You're in the right place! In this roundup, I go through six of the best Mac keyboards that the market has to offer, and compare them in-depth. But wait, why listen to this guy (me) about anything having to do with Mac keyboards?
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