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10 of the Best Plugins for Extending the Block Editor

The Block Editor caused quite a stir when it was included in the release of WordPress 5.0. Despite the controversy, it’s opened doors for new kinds of development and helped to streamline editing and publishing for users.

That said, there are still many ways it can be improved. These block plugins include additional content elements that can make crafting posts and pages faster and easier than ever.

Will Morris April 7, 2020

8 Must-Have WordPress Plugins for Bloggers

Running a blog is a big responsibility. There are a lot of tasks to take care of in order to keep your site chugging along smoothly, and trying to juggle them all manually can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are several WordPress plugins that can help.

In this post, we take a look at seven tools that can help you manage your blog and take it to the next level. From creating content to post promotion, these plugins can help you save time and effort while checking all the most important items off your to-do list.

Will Morris January 5, 2021

Link Whisper: Improve Your Internal Linking Strategy

Internal linking may not seem all that important, but it can help your site grow significantly if you’re smart about it. That said, as you add content to your site it gets harder to remember the topics of each post you’ve published.

That’s where Link Whisper comes in. This plugin uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to suggest content for internal linking and take your site to new heights.

Will Morris November 5, 2019

WPML’s New String Translation Reduces Page Load Times by 50%

If you are looking to translate your WordPress website then the most popular way is by using WPML. One of its criticisms has been its slow load page times. However, WPML has now revamped its String Translation which will reduce load page times by more than 50% when you use the plugin.

Joe Lobo March 16, 2020

Comparing WordPress Backup Tools – Here’s What We Found!

On WooCommerce websites important transactions are happening all the time, but finding a good WooCommerce backup solution is not easy. Here are a few recommendations to help you make that decision.

Akshat Choudhary November 4, 2019

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5 of the Very Best WordPress Forum Plugins

Forums are a smart solution for increasing engagement on your WordPress site. In order to set one up, however, you’ll need a WordPress forum plugin. There are several to choose from, including both premium and free options. In this post, we’ll introduce you to the top five and help you decide which is best for you!

Will Morris October 15, 2019

An Introduction to the Mong9 Editor for Building WordPress Pages

The new WordPress Block Editor is intriguing, but very limiting. At the same time, traditional page builder tools can be overwhelmingly complex. If you’re looking to easily create better posts and pages, it can help to find a simple yet flexible alternative. That’s where the new Mong9 Editor plugin comes in – and in this post, we’ll show you how it works!

Will Morris September 18, 2019

How to Add a YouTube Video Gallery to Your WordPress Site

Incorporating videos into your website content strategy can help keep visitors on your pages and increase conversions, too. However, displaying videos can be tricky, since media files take up a lot of storage space and can slow your site down. With WP RSS Aggregator and the Templates add-on, though, those concerns can become a thing of the past.

Will Morris September 10, 2019

How to Add an Article Gallery to Your WordPress Site

Though not as popular as their image-based counterparts, WordPress article galleries are highly useful elements for engaging your readers. Displaying your posts in easy-to-scan tiles can encourage browsing and keep users on your site longer. Plus, you can also use them to highlight specific posts you want to promote. Fortunately, the WP RSS Aggregator Templates add-on makes creating article galleries simple.

Will Morris September 5, 2019

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How to Manage Online Bookings With Modern Events Calendar

Many WordPress sites benefit from enabling online event booking. Whether you want to enable patients to book medical appointments, sell tickets to performances, or something else entirely, you need a WordPress event scheduling plugin.

Modern Events Calendar incorporates a handy monthly calendar for displaying and managing your events. Sell tickets, inform users about your upcoming offers, and personalize each event using this all-in-one events plugin.

Will Morris July 31, 2019