Search Engine Journal contributor Matt Southern has reported that WordPress 5.7 has been launched with one-click HTTP to HTTPS conversion. He says, “Named after musician Esperanza Spalding, the first WordPress release of 2021 offers features such as an easier to use editor and the ability to accomplish more without writing custom code. Here’s an overview of all the new features in WordPress 5.7. What’s New in WordPress 5.7? HTTP to HTTPS Conversion WordPress 5.7 promises to simplify the process of migrating a site from HTTP to HTTPS. Until now, converting a WordPress site from HTTP to... [...]
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Quick Sprout’s Lars Lofgren has published ‘WordPress Sitemap Beginners Guide’ to help you manage WordPress well. He says, “A sitemap is a file that contains all your website URLs. 5 Tools to Improve Your WordPress Sitemap You must’ve now understood why creating a sitemap is a priority for every website owner. There are several facets to this, which also means there’s lots of scope for improvement. I’ve compiled a list of tools that can help you improve your WordPress sitemap below. Let’s take a look. Sublime Text For creating a sitemap for your WordPress... [...]
Quick Sprout has published a guide on moving your WordPress to a new host or server. Lars Lofgren says, “In this guide, I’ll give you a run through the steps required to move your WordPress website to a new host or server. But before we proceed, you should know that many WordPress hosting companies offer free migration. So make sure you ask the hosting provider as it may not be listed on the website. What to Expect When Moving WordPress to a New Host or Server Migrating to another web host isn’t that difficult. All you need is the right guidance, which is exactly why I created this guide.... [...]
WordPress.com has started offering website development. Currently, it offers website designing and development in the following areas: Online Stores Educational Websites Professional Services. It’s custom websites plan starts at $4,900. WordPress.com – Custom Website Development WordPress.com [...]
Quick Sprout’s Lars Lofgren has published an in-depth guide called ‘How to Install WordPress’ to help you understand the process of installing WordPress. He says, “WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system (CMS). It powers more than one-third of all websites on the internet. One of the reasons why WordPress is so popular is because it’s easy to install. This CMS platform is extremely versatile and can accommodate websites of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re launching a personal blog, small business website, ecommerce site, or anything else,... [...]
Quick Sprout’s Lars Lofgren has published a list of seven best WordPress web hosts for 2020. He says, “We’ve gone through all the hosts and ranked the best options available for WordPress—including providers WordPress itself recommends. (If you need it, there’s more on how WordPress hosting works later in this post.) The Top 7 Best WordPress Web Hosts for 2020 Bluehost – Best for beginners Hostinger – Best low cost web host WP Engine – Best for pro users Liquid Web – Best for power users Siteground – Best features Flywheel – Best for freelancers and agencies Kinsta –... [...]
SEO-friendly WordPress URLs are highly useful in getting higher ranks in search engine results and get more traffic to your website or blog. Search Engine Journal contributor Corey Morris has shared four steps to help you make SEO-friendly WordPress URLs. He says, “In this article, you’ll learn four tips to ensure your WordPress URLs are SEO-friendly. They range from basic, global updates to strategic updates tied to content and the information architecture of your site. 1. Get to a Single Root Version of Your Domain By default, there are several variations of your root domain that can... [...]
Quick Sprout’s Lars Lofgren has published a list of best WordPress directory plugin for 2020. He says, “OUT OF 95 DIRECTORY PLUGINS, THERE ARE 5 TO CONSIDER ADDING TO YOUR WEBSITE Want to jump straight to the answer? We suggest Business Directory Plugin and GeoDirectory for the best WordPress directory plugin. The Internet is full of directories. In fact, your website might already be listed on some directories right now. Directories like Yelp help consumers find a restaurant or service in their area. While a directory like Angie’s List connects people with contractors for... [...]
Ahrefs has published a new video ‘How to Speed Up Your WordPress Website in 2020’ to help you improve your WordPress site speed. In this video, you’ll learn how to speed up your WordPress website in 3 simple steps. Watch the video here. Ahrefs [...]
QuickSprout’s Lars Lofgren has published a list of the best web hosting for WordPress. Lofgren says, “OUR TOP PICKS FOR THE BEST WORDPRESS HOSTING IN 2020 Want to jump straight to the answer? The best web hosting for most people is definitely Bluehost. So you’ve decided to build your site with WordPress. Great choice! Your next step is to find the best web hosting for your WordPress site. A WordPress-specific web hosting solution is absolutely worth it for the better service, performance, and support for WordPress installs. We’ve gone through all the hosts and ranked the best... [...]