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Latest October 2024

What's going on between WordPress and WP Engine?

The disagreement between WordPress and WP Engine has sparked considerable debate within the WordPress community and could have important implications for users of the WordPress content management system (CMS). WP Engine, a prominent managed hosting provider specialising in WordPress sites, has been known...

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September 2024

Combining Laravel with WordPress

Combining Laravel with WordPress offers a unique and powerful approach to web development, blending the strengths of both platforms to create highly efficient, flexible, and...

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September 2024

Switching from WordPress to ClassicPress

Switching a WordPress website over to ClassicPress can be done smoothly with minimal impact if approached carefully. The process involves a few key steps to...

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July 2024

Bitnami WordPress on AWS Lightsail

The Bitnami package for WordPress provides a quick one-click install solution for WordPress. Once installed you’ll most likely need to replace the default install with...

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April 2024

ClassicPress vs. WordPress

ClassicPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that originated as a fork of WordPress in 2018. It was developed as a response to the...

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November 2023

Creating a brand-promoting brochure website with WordPress

In today's digital age, establishing an online presence is crucial for businesses looking to promote their brand effectively. One powerful tool for achieving this is...

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November 2023

WordPress for charities and donation websites

In an era where digital presence is paramount, charities are increasingly turning to online platforms to raise awareness and funds for their causes. WordPress, with...

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July 2023

How to secure WordPress in 2023?

Securing a WordPress website involves a combination of practices, including using secure hosting configurations, regularly updating WordPress and its plugins/themes, and implementing strong security measures....

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February 2023

Why is WordPress still so popular?

WordPress WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) in the world, and there are several reasons why it is so widely...

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September 2022

WordPress - WebP and AVIF image formats

An introduction to image optimisation in WordPress Northern Ireland Image Optimisation is an increasingly important step improve page speed and search engine performance of your...

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July 2022

WordPress CLI commands

WP-CLI is the official command line tool for interacting with and managing your WordPress Northern Ireland installation in command line. WP-CLI is the command-line interface...

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July 2022

Why WordPress?

WordPress is currently used by over seventy-five million websites worldwide. This is primarily thanks to its flexible, customisable and user-centred admin panel making it the...

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January 2022

WordPress development Belfast, Northern Ireland

If you are a business in Belfast or Northern Ireland who is looking to expand your presence online, WordPress Northern Ireland is a great platform...

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March 2021

Upgrading WordPress

Keeping your WordPress website updated is crucial for maintaining its performance, security, and functionality. Whether you’re managing a personal blog, a business site, or an...

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Archived Posts

These posts were posted before 2021, they will not have been updated and the information provided may be out of date. Extra care should be taken with any code provided.