Alberto Medina, AMP and WordPress Developer Advocate at Google has announced the launch of official AMP plugin for WordPress. This AMP WordPress plugin provides essential tools and functionality for AMP content creation to the WordPress users. In future this plugin will help bloggers to offer a seamless AMP experience to their visitors. Talking about the features of this new plugin, Medina says, “Version 1.0 of the plugin integrates AMP content creation seamlessly with standard WordPress content creation workflows across both classic editing, or Gutenberg-based editing. In particular, a native... [...]

Those who use blogging as a marketing tool know how important video is when it comes to persuading more people to take an action. Video is one of the most used and effective tools that helps us convey the marketing message in an effective manner. There exist several WordPress video themes we can use for vlogging (video blogging). HubSpot columnist Kristen Baker has shared a list of 15 WordPress video themes for the coming year. Baker says, “There are video WordPress themes tailored to a variety of different needs. Whether you’re looking to add your videos to a multi-purpose WordPress theme,... [...]

When it comes to deeloping a WordPress site, it becomes difficult to decide on which theme to use. WooCommerce is a a good solution to these issues. It is an open-source e-commerce plugin built for WordPress websites. HubSpot columnist Kristen Baker has shared a list of fifteen WooCommerce WordPress themes for 2019. Baker says, “Each WooCommerce theme is different. Below, you’ll learn about their distinctive features and a few key takeaways from each to help you determine the best option for your website, business, and customers. 1. StudioPress Outfitter Pro Theme Outfitter Pro is... [...]

WordPress has become a powerhouse behind the success of hundreds of websites today. The unique themes and templates make the WordPress sites outstanding. HubSpot columnist Kristen Baker ha shared the list of nineteen best WordPress themes and templates in 2018. Baker says, “WordPress has an entire library of plugins and theme options available for you to install and use instantly. With these themes and templates, your business — no matter the size or industry — can have a website with a unique and visually pleasing appearance. Below, we’ve listed 19 of the best WordPress themes and... [...]

HubSpot’s Carly Stec has compiled a list of 25 of the best WordPress plugins for marketers. The list includes plugins like Jet Pack, The SEO Framework, Just Writing, Pretty Link, Google XML Sitemaps and more.  Stec says, “Did you know there are over 56,000 WordPress plugins available today? WordPress plugins allow you to enhance your website’s functionality by adding features and capabilities that don’t come standard with the system. From writing tools to SEO tips to analytics, WordPress plugins will help you arrive at any solution you’re seeking, all while keeping your... [...]

Backup remains at the heart of your WordPress site. Good plugins can help you keep your website safe and updated. Kinsta contributor Brian Jackson has shared a list of four useful incremental WordPress backup plugins. Jackson says, “As a reminder, incremental backups are the preferred way to obtain backups without losing disk space and site performance. You’ll find many positively reviewed plugins on the market, but we’re only recommending four of them, since they are the primary options that offer that coveted incremental backup feature. VaultPress WP Time Capsule ManageWP BlogVault Now... [...]

The Copyblogger team has published a guide to the best WordPress tools. The guide also covers information on WordPress hosting, themes, plugins, SEO, security, and more. Talking about the guide, the Copyblogger team says, “With this foundational expertise, Copyblogger knows WordPress as well as anyone. We know which hosts, themes, and plugins you should trust to power your website — and which ones you shouldn’t. This Buyer’s Guide answers questions like: What are the best options for WordPress hosting? Which WordPress themes can you trust? What kind of security tools will protect... [...]

WordPress has become a widely adopted environment and supports thousands of websites today. Your WordPress needs optimization to adjust with the changing search engine algorithms. Yoast contributor Michiel Heijmans  has shared a short guide on optimizing WordPress after using a page speed test. Heijmans says, “After running a page speed test, I am pretty sure that most website owners feel they should invest some time into optimizing that speed for their website. You will have a dozen recommendations. These recommendations differ from things you can do yourselves and some things that you... [...]

GoDaddy’s Maddy Osman has shared an useful article on connecting a WordPress blog to a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. The article offers in-depth information with a step-by-step procedure to connect the two. Osman says, “Before initiating any new points of contact, members of your team can consult your CRM to look at past interactions and determine the appropriate next step. The alternative is manually copying/pasting contact form information sent from your WordPress website to your CRM. This manual process can be fraught with errors and inefficiencies! As a busy business... [...]

It’s sad that we all are so rushed in our ives, but it’s a fact, and we can’t turn back the clock. Visitors to your website are under a lot of time-pressure every day, and if your site doesn’t meet their need for quick satisfaction, they will go elsewhere. How long does it take for your home page to load? That matters to your visitors and to your bottom line. Programmers have developed software that speeds up loading your site into a browser; it’s called cache software. It’s essential for building fast-loading sites. A Cache creates a browser-ready version of... [...]