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Tom Zsomborgi Interview – “One of the Strongest Sources of Acquiring New Customers Is Still by Good Old Word of Mouth”

Hello and welcome to another Themeisle interview! In this one, you’ll meet Tom Zsomborgi, co-founder of Kinsta – one of the most popular web hosting companies for WordPress.
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10 Mar 2022

Read the 2021 WordPress Vulnerability Annual Report

As a WordPress user or developer, you already know that one of the biggest challenges you face is fully securing your site from vulnerabilities and the threat of malicious attacks. In an uncertain world where website and online security is under constant attack, all WordPress site owners need to take their security protocols more seriously […]
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26 Jan 2022

WordPress Vulnerability Report – January 26, 2022

Vulnerable plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress websites get hacked. The weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report powered by WPScan covers recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities, and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. Each vulnerability will have a severity rating of Low, Medium, High, or Critical. Responsible disclosure and […]
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26 Jan 2022

How to Fix The ‘503 Error’ in WordPress (Step-by-Step)

Have you encountered the 503 error on your WordPress site? It’s a common WordPress error that can be fixed by following the steps we have covered in today’s tutorial. Some of these steps may look technical, but they actually don’t require any deep tech...

26 Jan 2022

How to Preview and Test Your WooCommerce Emails (The Easy Way)

Do you need to preview and test your WooCommerce emails? When you’re customizing your WooCommerce emails, it’s nice to be able to preview their layout to see how they’ll look to your customers. It’s also smart to test their deliverability to make sure they will… Read More »
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26 Jan 2022

WordPress 5.9 Josephine

WordPress 5.9 is available thanks over 600 contributors who helped make it happen.

25 Jan 2022

An Overview of Required Elements for Your Divi Product Page Template

Every eCommerce product page needs some basic elements to work properly. Excellent product page design includes both essential and non-essential elements. In this article, we’ll see an overview of the required elements for your Divi product page template to help you understand what you must include. We’ll also see the supporting elements and how to […]
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25 Jan 2022

6 Best Practices for Optimizing WordPress Image SEO

You may already know how Search Engine Optimization (SEO) works and why it’s important. However, it’s not enough just to use keywords in your posts and write eye-catching meta descriptions. For optimal website performance, you’ll also need to work on your image SEO. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at image SEO and […]
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25 Jan 2022

How to Create a Giveaway to Grow Your Email List by 150%

Do you want to start a giveaway and get more email subscribers? Giveaways are one of the fastest ways to grow your email list, increase traffic, and boost sales. They help you reach new audiences and boost user engagement on your website. In this article,… Read More »
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25 Jan 2022

WordPress 5.9: Top 20 New Features & Improvements

WordPress 5.9 is slated for release on January 25, 2022, as the first major WordPress core release of the year. The biggest thing to know about WordPress 5.9 is simply this: Full Site Editing (FSE) using the WordPress block editor is here (well, if you want to use it or your theme supports it). WordPress […]
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24 Jan 2022

Get a FREE Software Layout Pack for Divi

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative; where each week, we give away a brand new, free Divi Layout Pack from our design team to you. For this week, our design team has created a brand new Software Layout Pack. This layout pack contains unique […]
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24 Jan 2022

How to Write the Perfect Meta Description for SEO

When users see your pages in the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs), they only get a brief glimpse into their content. Therefore, readers need to decide which results to click on based on article titles, website names, and meta descriptions. In particular, meta descriptions are essential to Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Without compelling meta text, […]
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24 Jan 2022

What Are WooCommerce Blocks? How to Use Them Effectively

There are many components that make up a successful eCommerce store, from product catalogs and customer reviews to user-friendly search and filtering functions. While WooCommerce blocks enable you to add all of these features (and more), putting those ...

24 Jan 2022

How to Track Video Analytics in WordPress (Step by Step)

Do you want to know which videos your visitors watch the most on your WordPress website? Videos are a great way to bring life to your website and boost engagement. By tracking video analytics, you can see how your videos are performing with metrics like… Read More »
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24 Jan 2022

Download a FREE Header and Footer Template for Divi’s Nursing Home Layout Pack

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new freebies. This Monday, we shared a brand new Nursing Home Layout Pack. To help you get your website up and running as soon as possible, we’re sharing a global header […]
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23 Jan 2022

How to Craft the Perfect SEO Page Title

If you use a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) plugin such as Yoast SEO or Rank Math, you may already be familiar with the “SEO page title”. This element shows readers what to expect from the page in search results, and helps Google understand and index your content. Therefore, creating the perfect SEO page title is […]
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23 Jan 2022

What’s New in WordPress 5.9 (Features and Screenshots)

WordPress 5.9 was released earlier today, and it is the first major release of 2022. This new release contains significant updates, which include a whole new way to build websites. In this article, we’ll show you what’s new in WordPress 5.9, and which features you… Read More »
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22 Jan 2022

15+ Amazing Blog Post Template Tutorials for Divi

There are many ways to design and customize your Divi blog post templates. Fortunately, there are lots of Divi blog post template tutorials on the Elegant Themes blog to get you started. In this article, we’ll look at over 15 amazing blog post template tutorials that you can use with the Divi Theme Builder. All […]
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22 Jan 2022

How Do Permalinks Affect SEO?

Your chosen permalink structure can impact your website’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO). WordPress enables you to select from multiple URL formats, but not all of them are very SEO or user-friendly. Therefore, understanding how permalinks work in WordPress and their impact on SEO is essential. That’s why we’re going to introduce you to permalinks and […]
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22 Jan 2022

How to Easily Create a Custom WordPress Theme (Without Any Code)

Do you want to create a custom WordPress theme from scratch? In the past, you had to follow complicated WordPress tutorials and have decent coding knowledge to build a custom WordPress theme. But thanks to new WordPress theme builders, now you can easily make one… Read More »
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22 Jan 2022

Connect With Your Audience: Integrate Social Media With Your WordPress.com Website

Integrating your social media presence with your website is essential to finding and growing your audience. WordPress.com offers many options and tools that can help you optimize your website and social platforms.

21 Jan 2022

Download a FREE Category Page Template for Divi’s Blogger Layout Pack

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new freebies. This time around we’re building upon the Blogger Layout Pack with a brand new Category Page Template that matches the rest of the pack perfectly. Hope you enjoy it! […]
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21 Jan 2022

How to Compress an Animated GIF

Optimizing your website for faster performance is more important than ever. Website users expect a seamless user experience and SERPs favor sites that load quickly. As a result, you need to optimize your images, including GIFs, for site performance. If you’re the kind of person who uses GIFs to communicate your points and make jokes, […]
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21 Jan 2022

7 Best Identity Theft Protection Services for Small Business (2022)

Identity theft protection is a topic of huge importance for every small business owner. Every 7 seconds there’s a victim of identity theft, and the number of identity theft cases have increased over 2x. There were 4.7 million identity theft and credit card fraud reported… Read More »
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21 Jan 2022

How & Where to Include Post Navigation in Your Divi Blog Post Template

Post Navigation is a set of links, usually at the bottom of a blog post, that can take you to the previous or next post. Fortunately, post navigation is easy to add to your blog post templates in the Divi Theme Builder. In this article, we’ll see how and where to include post navigation in […]
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20 Jan 2022

How to Submit Your XML Sitemap to Google Search Console

After all of that work you put into your website and its content, imagine if Google never even knew it existed? How could you expect to get many—or any—visitors? Having your sitemap in your Google Search Console account is necessary to have the best performance in search rankings. Without it, Google will have a much […]
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20 Jan 2022

How to Do a Full Site Redirect in WordPress (Beginner’s Guide)

Do you want to redirect your website to a new location? A full site redirect allows you to easily move your website to a new domain without losing search engine rankings. It helps prevent broken links and provides a smooth user experience. In this article,… Read More »
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20 Jan 2022

7 Best Document Management Software Tools to Try Out

Documents play an important role in every business’s lifespan and day-to-day operations. It is incredibly important to store and protect them properly. This is where some of the best document management software can come into play to help you get a gra...

20 Jan 2022

Download a FREE Category Page Template for Divi’s Fashion Designer Layout Pack

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new freebies. This time around we’re building upon the Fashion Designer Layout Pack with a brand new Category Page Template that matches the rest of the pack perfectly. Hope you enjoy […]
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19 Jan 2022

WordPress Vulnerability Report – January 19, 2022

Vulnerable plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress websites get hacked. The weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report powered by WPScan covers recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities, and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. Each vulnerability will have a severity rating of Low, Medium, High, or Critical. Responsible disclosure and […]
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19 Jan 2022

A Guide to Google’s Squoosh.App

Need to compress and optimize the images on your website for improved site performance? Google’s image compression tool Squoosh.App could be a great option for you. In this article, we’re going to go over what Squoosh is, how to use it, and how it could help website owners optimize their websites to provide the best […]
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19 Jan 2022

How to Fix This Error: The Uploaded File Exceeds the upload_max_filesize Directive in PHP.ini

Did you just try to upload a file to your WordPress site only to be met by an error message saying “the uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in PHP.ini”? The error occurs when you are trying to upload a large file which can be an ima...

19 Jan 2022

How to Add Tooltips in Your WordPress Posts and Pages

Do you want to add tooltips in your WordPress posts and pages? Tooltips are additional pieces of information that show when your mouse hovers over certain words. It’s a helpful way to clarify your content. In this article, we’ll show you how to add WordPress… Read More »
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19 Jan 2022

What is the .htaccess File?

The .htaccess file is a powerful website file that controls high-level configuration of your website. On servers that run Apache (a web server software), the .htaccess file allows you to make changes to your website’s configuration without having to edit server configuration files. In this guide to the .htacess file, we answer what the .htaccess file […]
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18 Jan 2022

WordPress 5.9 RC3

Download to test the third Release Candidate (RC3) for WordPress 5.9.

18 Jan 2022

How to Add PDF Indexing and Searching in WordPress

Do you want to make the PDFs on your WordPress website searchable? WordPress allows you to upload PDF files to your media library, but doesn’t include their contents in search results. In this article, we’ll show you how to add PDF indexing and searching in… Read More »
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18 Jan 2022

Get Early Access to Full Site Editing!

A big change is coming to WordPress to make it easier than ever to create websites called Full-Site Editing. You can be one of the first to try it exclusively on WordPress.com, before it gets merged into core open source WordPress with the upcoming release of WordPress version 5.9. What …

17 Jan 2022

Web Design Inspiration for 2022: Top 10 Trends to Watch

One of your goals this year may be to refresh the way your website looks. As a savvy website builder, you’re likely always looking for ways to stay current and keep your website looking like something that people will actually click on. You might be wondering what sort of design aesthetic and features are going […]
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17 Jan 2022

Get a FREE Nursing Home Layout Pack for Divi

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new, free Divi Layout Packs from our design team to you. This time around, the design team has created a beautiful Nursing Home Layout Pack that’ll help you get your next […]
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17 Jan 2022

WP Briefing: Episode 23: A letter from WordPress’ Executive Director

As we greet a new year, WordPress’ Executive Director writes a letter to the project and community that speaks to the hopes of the year ahead. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording. Credits Editor: Dustin Hartzler Logo: Beatriz Fialho Production: Chloé Bringmann Song: Fearless First […]

17 Jan 2022

E-A-T SEO and YMYL: Everything You Need to Know

Google considers many factors when ranking content in its search results. Some of these”signals” affect rankings directly, while others indirectly impact them. E-A-T or Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness are Search Engine Optimization (SEO) elements that Google values. Still, they’re also tough to measure. In a nutshell, E-A-T SEO is essential for content that falls under […]
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17 Jan 2022

How to Save Changes Without Publishing in WordPress

Do you want to save changes on a WordPress post or page without publishing? Sometimes you may need to edit a post or page that’s been published already, but you don’t want to publish those changes right away. In this article, we’ll show you how… Read More »
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17 Jan 2022

Download a FREE 404 Page Template for Divi’s Blogger Layout Pack

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new freebies. This time around we’re building upon the Blogger Layout Pack with a brand new 404 page template that matches the rest of the pack perfectly. Hope you enjoy it! […]
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16 Jan 2022

How to Display Related Posts in WordPress (Step by Step)

Do you want to show related articles on your WordPress website? By adding related posts in WordPress, you can help your visitors find new content, keep them engaged, decrease your bounce rate, and increase the pageviews. In this article, we will show you how you… Read More »
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16 Jan 2022

What SEO Skills Do You Need to Improve Your Website?

A lot of work goes into building and designing a professional, functional, and accessible website. However, if you want your site to rank well in organic search results, it’s essential to focus on optimizing your site for SEO. Doing so takes time, and you will need to learn many SEO skills that you can use […]
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16 Jan 2022

How to Add a Fullscreen Hero to Your Divi Blog Post Template

Fullscreen hero sections look great on any web page, but they’re especially interesting on blog posts. Even though the featured image is fullscreen, there are lots of design options for placing the title and meta text. This is easy to do with the Divi Theme Builder. In this article, we’ll see several ways to add […]
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15 Jan 2022

Do 301 Redirects Impact SEO?

There are several ways to redirect users and search engines from one URL to another. 301 redirects, in particular, tell browsers that a page moved permanently. That means the old URL isn’t in service anymore and that the browser can send users to the page’s new location. This setup can come in handy in multiple […]
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15 Jan 2022

Download a FREE Product Page Template for Divi’s Clothing Store Layout Pack

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new freebies. This time around we’re building upon the Clothing Store Layout Pack with a brand new Product Page template that matches the rest of the pack perfectly. Hope you enjoy […]
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14 Jan 2022

How to Submit Your XML Sitemap to Yandex Webmaster Tools

Webmaster tools offer various ways to boost your Search Engine Optimization (SEO). They’re available through platforms such as Google Search Console, Bing, and Yandex. We recommend submitting your sitemap to Yandex Webmaster tools if you haven’t already. Doing so can help you optimize your website and gain worldwide visibility you may not get otherwise. The […]
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14 Jan 2022

New! An Easy and Free Way to Sell Premium Content with WordPress

Many people are still surprised by the limited options WordPress offers for restricting content. By default, WordPress doesn’t offer an easy way to do content restriction except for password-protected pages. Password-protect pages simply won’t do for most websites, so you need a more robust content-restriction utility, especially if you want to sell access to content. With the new, […]
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13 Jan 2022

20+ Helpful Footer Tutorials for Divi

There are lots of great Divi tutorials on the Elegant Themes blog. You can learn to do just about anything with Divi with these tutorials. This includes how to design a great footer. In this article, we’ll look at over 20 helpful Divi footer tutorials that you can use with the Divi Theme Builder. All […]
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13 Jan 2022

TLS vs SSL: Which Protocol Should You Use?

If you’re a website owner, you probably want to know how to make your site as secure as possible. Securing your website and converting it to HTTPS should be a priority. You have likely heard two terms floating around that are essential to getting you there: TLS vs SSL. What do they mean? Is one […]
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13 Jan 2022

How to Do Lead Generation in WordPress Like a Pro

Do you want to generate leads and increase sales from your website? Lead generation should be a top priority for all businesses because converting visitors into subscribers and customers is how you make money online. In this article, we’ll show you how to do lead… Read More »
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13 Jan 2022

Download a FREE Header and Footer Template for Divi’s Flooring Layout Pack

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new freebies. This Monday, we shared a brand new Flooring Layout Pack. To help you get your website up and running as soon as possible, we’re sharing a global header & […]
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12 Jan 2022

WordPress Vulnerability Report: January 2022, Part 2

Vulnerable plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress websites get hacked. The weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report powered by WPScan covers recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities, and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. Each vulnerability will have a severity rating of Low, Medium, High, or Critical. Responsible disclosure and […]
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12 Jan 2022

Kartra Pricing Explained: Which Plan to Get?

Even the simplest successful business relies on a variety of tools to run. Choosing those tools, learning how to use them all, and getting them to work together can be its own full-time job. Kartra claims to provide all the tools you need to succeed in...

12 Jan 2022

Do Internal Links Help SEO? Yes! Here’s How and Why

Imagine going to Amazon’s homepage and finding a bunch of products listed but no way to get to any of them. Or using Google to search for an item you want to buy and finding…nothing. Internal links are the highways of a website. Without them, it’s nearly impossible for a visitor to get around—or for […]
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12 Jan 2022

What Are Web Push Notifications and How Do They Work? (Explained)

Our readers often ask, what are web push notifications and how do they work? Web push notifications are messages that you can send to people’s web browsers after they subscribe and give permission. Push notifications are a powerful marketing tactic that can help you bring… Read More »
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12 Jan 2022

WordPress 5.9 RC 2

The second Release Candidate (RC2) for WordPress 5.9 is available! The final release is slated for January 25, 2022.

11 Jan 2022

Understanding TLS for WordPress Users

As a site owner, you’re probably always looking for the best way to secure your WordPress website. There are a few options available to help you out, and one of them is a TLS certificate. In addition to letting search engines and users know your WordPress website is secure, TLS can help protect information and […]
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11 Jan 2022

10 Clever Ways How to Promote Your Blog and Grow Traffic in 2022

As a blogger, you'll want to drive as much traffic to your website as possible. However, with evidence suggesting that millions of blogs are being published every day, you'll need to think outside of the box when it comes to how you promote your blog.
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11 Jan 2022

How to Change the WooCommerce Shop Page Title (Quick & Easy)

Do you want to change the shop page title in WooCommerce? By default, your main shop page is simply called ‘Shop’. You may want to change the default title to be more descriptive and engaging, and better reflect your brand. In this article, we’ll show… Read More »
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11 Jan 2022

Get a FREE Flooring Layout Pack for Divi

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative; where each week, we give away a brand new, free Divi Layout Pack from our design team to you. For this week, our design team has created a brand new Flooring Layout Pack for Divi. This handy layout […]
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10 Jan 2022