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How to Use Tools Section in The WordPress Dashboard

Updated: October 4th, 2023 Be the first to comment Category: WordPress

Besides WordPress settings which contain practically all options for a site, there are a few more features to be found in WordPress’s tools belt. As these WordPress tools are a bit different than the rest of the settings, they have a special place in the admin menu. WordPress tools section contains scripts that are needed […] Read the full story

How to Create a Custom 404 Error Page in WordPress

Updated: October 4th, 2023 Be the first to comment Category: WordPress

No matter how hard you try to keep your WordPress website perfect, you are probably already aware of the fact that it is simply not possible. While you keep posting new content, publishing new pages, and changing the structure of your site, problems will arise. Without exceptions. But don’t worry about that! It wasn’t your […] Read the full story

16 Practical Tips That Guarantee More Blog Subscribers

Updated: October 4th, 2023 3 Comments Category: Blogging

A lot of people who run a blog often get so caught up in writing regular blog posts that they forget about the heart of their blog – their subscribers. Your subscribers are one of the keys to making your blog successful and reaching out to more people. You can have amazing content, but it […] Read the full story

How to Customize Your WordPress Website Header

Updated: October 4th, 2023 Be the first to comment Category: WordPress

WordPress header is the topmost section, and unquestionably the most important visual element of a WordPress blog. As it is the first thing visitors will see after loading your site, it is crucial that you pay some extra attention when customizing the header. Usually, the WordPress header displays a picture or a video that is […] Read the full story

73 Top Blogging Tips For Beginners (2025)- The Complete List

Updated: January 10th, 2025 2 Comments Category: Blogging

Ready to Start Blogging? Here’s Your Roadmap!” Blogging tips can transform your journey into an exciting way to share ideas, connect with others, and even build a personal brand. While it may seem simple at first, creating a successful blog takes a blend of creativity, strategy, and consistency. Whether you’re ready to dive deep into […] Read the full story

WordPress Comments: How to Manage It?

Updated: November 12th, 2024 Comments Off on WordPress Comments: How to Manage It? Category: WordPress

Did you know that an active comments section helps users to engage and interact with your blog posts and one another? Blog comments have been recognized as an essential part of the WordPress core service. It is a perfect way for WordPress users to know whether their content is useful for their readers or not. […] Read the full story

How Do I Name My Blog? (50+ Blog Name Ideas)

Updated: October 4th, 2023 Be the first to comment Category: Blogging

If you want your blog to be counted among the best, one of the most important things to consider as you set it up is selecting a name. There are more than 570 million blogs on the internet, but only a few million get the traction and traffic that all others wish for. While people […] Read the full story

What is Page in WordPress and How to Create Pages?

Updated: October 4th, 2023 Be the first to comment Category: WordPress

WordPress pages are the standard built-in post type that allows you to publish content onto your WordPress blog. However, the option of using pages wasn’t previously an option until WordPress released version 1.5 in 2005. Before that time, WordPress primarily functioned as a blogging tool that only let users write and publish posts. Eventually, users […] Read the full story

The Difference Between Posts vs. Pages in WordPress

Updated: October 4th, 2023 Be the first to comment Category: WordPress

When you create a new blog and open the WordPress dashboard for the first time and decide to start writing your first article, you might get confused. Should you create a new post or a new page? Are there any differences between the two? The short answer is – yes, there are differences. Posts and […] Read the full story

How to Find and Validate Your Niche As a Blogger

Updated: October 4th, 2023 15 Comments Category: Blogging

This article is a part of our in-depth guide on How to Start a Blog. Before you start a blog and find your way to blogging stardom, consider the following nugget of ancient Greek wisdom: “The meaning of life is in attaining the highest form of knowledge.” Incidentally, this is also all you need to […] Read the full story

12 Blogging Mistakes That You Should Definitely Avoid

Updated: February 24th, 2024 2 Comments Category: Blogging

At this point, even your grandmother knows that “you need a blog”, but not everyone knows how to be successful at blogging. You might know how to start a blog, but you have no idea how to make it productive and prosperous. We see a lot of people jump right in with little preparation and […] Read the full story

How To Use WordPress Media Library and Add Images

Updated: September 8th, 2024 2 Comments Category: WordPress

When your blog is well written enough to engage your audience, why do you need to add media files to your WordPress articles? Media files are something you shouldn’t miss including on your site. Pairing information with pictures and videos helps your audience to understand written words quickly and without any ambiguity or confusion. Consider […] Read the full story

Why Do People Blog? – 15 Benefits of Blogging

Updated: November 12th, 2024 4 Comments Category: Blogging

When blogs and blogging began, the original purpose was for individuals to share their personal lives online, similar to an online journal. Over the last decade, blogging has evolved from having more personal to more professional goals. Instead of individuals solely blogging for their friends and family, blogging began to encompass professionals blogging for the […] Read the full story

50+ Best Examples of Popular Blogs in 2024

Updated: November 12th, 2024 41 Comments Category: Blogging

We’ve created this article with a simple mission, to share with new bloggers some examples of successful and popular blogs on the web.  Hopefully, these niche blog examples will motivate you to start your own blog.   However, the quality of the content itself is sometimes not enough, meaning that most popular blogs also pay attention […] Read the full story

How to Use Categories in WordPress

Updated: October 4th, 2023 Be the first to comment Category: WordPress

WordPress categories are a way of grouping posts on your WordPress blog. They are just one of the taxonomies that WordPress uses to organize content on the website. Since we are talking about taxonomies, this is the perfect time to get acquainted with the term, before you get scared of it. Basically, that’s all you […] Read the full story

8 Types of Blogs and Bloggers. What Type is Yours?

Updated: November 12th, 2024 4 Comments Category: Blogging

In the blogging world, there are different kinds of blogs and bloggers who blog to reach specific goals. If you decided to start a blog, but you’re not sure what your blog is going to tackle, then identifying the type of blogger you want to become can help. In this post, we’re going to look […] Read the full story

20 Reasons Why You Should Start a Blog (for Business and Pleasure)

Updated: November 12th, 2024 Be the first to comment Category: Blogging

What is a blog and why start one? There are many reasons why you should have your blog. This article will look at twenty ways why everyone should have his or her blog. For some of us, there is nothing more satisfying than having the job of a dream. Whether it’s engineering, art, biology, or […] Read the full story

How to Update WordPress Website, Themes, and Plugins

Updated: October 4th, 2023 Be the first to comment Category: WordPress

Once every few weeks, when you log into your WordPress blog and go to the dashboard, you will notice that there are updates available for your site. Although it is easy to just click the button to upgrade your WordPress core, themes, and plugins to a newer version, you should take an extra step and […] Read the full story

The WordPress Dashboard: Admin Area and Panel

Updated: October 4th, 2023 3 Comments Category: WordPress

The WordPress Dashboard displays a quick overview of the blog/website when a user logs in to the admin area. The Dashboard allows you to post articles, add plugins to enhance the website’s functionality, add categories, customize themes, and much more. Often known as WP Admin, the Dashboard is the control center of your entire blog/website. […] Read the full story

How to Find and Login to WordPress Admin URL

Updated: October 14th, 2024 3 Comments Category: WordPress

If you are creating a blog or making a website, after installing WordPress, you’ll need to log into your WordPress admin dashboard. Without access to the admin page, you won’t be able to customize your blog or site. Admin is the place where “everything happens”, where you write posts and manage the website. In order […] Read the full story