WordPress Articles
Practical guides and tips for building better WordPress websites, covering development, SEO, page speed and turning more visitors into customers.
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How I build local WordPress sites that rank
My process for local business WordPress sites: a lean plugin stack, a local SEO checklist, the pages every site needs and mobile speed fixes.
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8 WordPress plugins worth removing from your site
Eight types of WordPress plugins I often find in site audits that slow pages down, create security risks or confuse Google, and what to use instead.
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9 WordPress mistakes that hurt your Google rankings
Nine common WordPress setup mistakes that can hold back your search rankings, from permalinks to comment spam, and how to fix each one in minutes.
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How I structure WordPress pages that convert
The calm page structure I use on WordPress landing pages: a clear promise, real proof, well-placed buttons and answers to common questions.
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9 WordPress settings I change on every new site
The nine WordPress settings I change on every new install, from permalinks and media sizes to comments and the dashboard, and why each one matters.
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Why I build most client websites with WordPress
Why I usually recommend WordPress over other platforms: ownership, flexible content, room to grow, and the cases where another tool is the better fit.
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A practical guide to WordPress development
How I set up, extend and run WordPress sites: local setup, child themes, plugins and hooks, WooCommerce, speed, SEO, security and headless builds.
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Why I build small business sites with WordPress
Why WordPress works well for small business websites: flexible design, low cost, good SEO foundations, easy editing and a large community.
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