Stop WordPress Comment Spam: Plugins, Settings and Server Rules
Block WordPress comment spam: discussion settings, Akismet or Antispam Bee, honeypots and Turnstile, disabling comments, WP-CLI cleanup, Nginx rate limits.
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WordPress themes, plugins, security, SEO and performance.
Schema Markup in WordPress: JSON-LD for Rich Results
Add structured data to WordPress: JSON-LD basics, SEO plugin schema, Article, Product, Breadcrumb and Organization types, custom JSON-LD, and testing tools.
WordPress Custom Fields (Post Meta): A Practical Developer Guide
Add, read, update and register WordPress post meta in code: meta boxes, register_post_meta for REST, sanitizing, meta queries and performance.
How to Customize the WordPress Login Page (and Make It Safer)
Brand the WordPress login page with your logo and colours, redirect users after login, and protect the form with 2FA and rate limiting.
WordPress Shortcodes: How to Use and Create Them
Use built-in WordPress shortcodes, create your own with attributes and enclosed content, load assets only when needed, or use blocks.
How to Automate Social Media Sharing from WordPress
Auto-share new WordPress posts to social networks: plugins, scheduling services, a self-hosted n8n workflow, and the Open Graph tags to set.
Squarespace vs WordPress: Which Should You Use for Your Website?
Squarespace vs self-hosted WordPress: cost, design, flexibility, e-commerce, SEO, maintenance and ownership — and who each one suits.
WordPress Forum Plugins Compared: bbPress, wpForo and More
How the main WordPress forum plugins differ, when a separate forum platform like Discourse is the better choice, and how to host an active community on a VPS.
Best WordPress Themes for Sports Clubs, Leagues and Sports Blogs
Pick a WordPress theme for a sports club, league or sports blog: five dependable themes, plugins for fixtures and tables, and hosting tips.
Best WordPress Themes and Plugins for Recipe and Food Blogs
What a food blog needs from a WordPress theme, themes that work well, the recipe plugin you need for rich results, and image speed tips.
10 Fast, Responsive and SEO-Friendly WordPress Themes
Ten well-maintained responsive WordPress themes, what each is best for, and how to test a theme for mobile speed and SEO before you switch.
Best WordPress Themes for Elementor: Fast and SEO-Friendly
Which WordPress themes work best with Elementor, how they differ, and how to keep an Elementor site fast on your own server.
How to Install a WordPress Theme: 4 Methods Explained
Install a WordPress theme from the directory, by ZIP upload, over SFTP or with WP-CLI, fix common upload errors, and use a child theme.
The Best WordPress SEO Plugins Compared
Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEOPress and specialist plugins for redirects, images and schema — what each does and which ones you need.
Sucuri vs Wordfence: Which WordPress Security Plugin Fits a VPS?
Sucuri filters attacks at the edge; Wordfence runs inside WordPress. How their firewall, scanning, performance and cost compare on a VPS.