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WordPress Template Hierarchy Explained

WordPress Template Hierarchy

This post clears things up and explains how WordPress decides which file to load for a page, both in classic and block themes. I'll show where the templates go, what WordPress looks for first, and how it moves down the list when files are missing. If you're building or editing a theme, this is what you need to know first.

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Defer Offscreen Images: How to Fix This Google Lighthouse Opportunity

Measuring your site’s performance has often been a hit or miss job. This is because the available tools didn’t give us a proper insight into the experience of the user relative to that site performance. However, Google Lighthouse fixes a lot of these drawbacks, and makes it so you can fit it into your development workflow. One of the ‘opportunities’ within Lighthouse is to defer offscreen images in WordPress. The good news is this is simple to achieve.

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How to Stop a DDoS Attack and Save Your Website in the Process

how to stop a ddos attack

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is one of the best ways to take down a site fast. For a site owner, it’s devastating. For the attack, it can be a ‘cheap’ computational way to cause chaos to an unsuspecting site. We’d bet that you don’t want to be the malicious user in this case, so we’re going to teach you how to stop a DDoS attack.

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40+ Video Marketing Statistics That Will Blow Your Mind

Video Marketing Statistics

Video continues to dominate the digital landscape, and it's been like that for a couple of years now. From social media to blog and email campaigns, video is a powerful tool for engaging audiences and driving conversions. In this post, we'll explore a multitude of video marketing statistics that highlight its potential and offer insights into how you can make the most of this dynamic medium.

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How to Start a Photography Blog: From Zero to Launch

how to start a photography blog

A photography blog can be a great way to share your love of photography, build a community with other photographers, and promote your photography business. In this guide on how to start a photography blog, we’ll take you from zero to launch in the time that it takes your shutter to close during a long exposure shot. So get your tripod ready, set your aperture, and let's get started.

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Python vs Java: The Key Differences You Should Know

While it would be nice to flip open a laptop and begin to code, you have to think a lot about what language to use. This is true for both beginner and professional developers alike. For some projects, you won’t have this choice. However, if you have more freedom, you’ll want to compare Python vs Java. Both have power under the hood and intuitive syntax.

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6 Best HubSpot Alternatives for CRM and Marketing

hubspot alternatives

As someone who's in the market for HubSpot alternatives, you've probably had a taste of the platform and seen for yourself just how complex its architecture is. It features multiple advanced tool suites, all of which can be difficult to wrap your head around. In this article we'll introduce you to simpler (and cheaper!) sales and marketing solutions that might fit your needs better.

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