WordPress Playground: a fun way to learn WordPress
WordPress Playground offers a fun way to learn WordPress in the browser and test features
Stephanie O'Hanley
My WordPress Origin Story
I was a journalist when I started my first WordPress blog. I didn’t want to start a blog but it was a condition for freelance contributors at OpenFile Montreal. I knew about WordPress because I’d attended Montreal Girl Geek events where WordPress was mentioned. I attended my first WordCamp Montreal (WordPress conference) in 2011. That …
A WordPress 20th birthday crossword
This year, WordPress celebrates its 20th birthday (May 27, 2023). The crossword puzzle I created for this milestone features some silly clues about WordPress. Visit my 404 page to put your WordPress trivia abilities to the test.
Block Patterns in GenerateBlocks Free
Updated May 1, 2024 This tutorial is for anyone who wants to learn how to create patterns using PHP. This blog post was first written in 2023 but the approach to registering patterns remains the same. For the latest information on WordPress and patterns, check the Theme Developer Handbook in the WordPress docs (Codex). The …
Debug and Resolve WordPress Bug Issues Fast
Tricks for Debugging Common WordPress Errors For me, the trick to debug and resolve WordPress website issues is to act a bit like a detective. You look for clues as to why a site isn’t working. Some WordPress problems have obvious solutions. For instance, an error message in WordPress may mention a particular plugin, so …
The Whys of WP Offsite Backups
You should never lose access to your WordPress website or blog or have your site suddenly go offline. But if this happens, an offsite backup can save the day. How site owners lose access to their WordPress websites What You Can Do You should regularly back up your data somewhere else. Options, including Dropbox, Google …
