Beginners Guide

The GDPR, short for General Data Protection Regulation, is a European Union law that protects users’ privacy when using websites. We’ve received dozens of emails from users asking us to explain the GDPR in plain English and share tips on how to make your WordPress… Read More »

Do you want to add an image to a sidebar widget in WordPress? By default, WordPress makes it easy to upload and add images anywhere on your website. You can add them to sidebar widgets just as easily as you can to pages or blog… Read More »

At WPBeginner, we’re often asked by users whether they should install a WordPress plugin or add code to their theme’s functions.php file. On one hand, plugins offer a quick and easy solution, often without writing a single line of code. However, installing dozens of single-use… Read More »

Do you want to know how to start affiliate marketing as a beginner? Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular ways to make money online. It allows you to add a steady income stream to your blog’s monetization strategy. In this affiliate marketing guide… Read More »

When starting a blog, some of the most common questions you might ask are: which are the most popular types of blogs, and what kind of blog should I start? There are many different types of WordPress blogs covering a wide range of topics, interests,… Read More »

If you recently started a blog, then you might be wondering what the most important pages are to have on your blog. While your blog posts are the star of your website, you also need other pages to give readers more information about you. You… Read More »

Do you want to use the WordPress desktop app for your self-hosted WordPress.org blog? The WordPress desktop app allows you to easily write and edit blog posts without being distracted by other browser tabs. In this article, we will show you how to use the… Read More »

Protecting your blog’s name and logo is essential for your brand. Trademarking and copyrighting help shield you from unauthorized use and legal issues. In this guide, we’ll show you how to trademark and copyright your blog’s name and logo. Securing these protections ensures your brand… Read More »

One of the most common questions beginners ask after signing up with Google AdSense is which are the highest performing Google AdSense banner sizes? Some Google AdSense ad formats are more noticeable, which means they get more clicks and bring more revenue. In this article,… Read More »

Do you want to add a site-specific plugin to your WordPress website? A site-specific plugin allows you to easily add code snippets to your WordPress website without relying on your theme. In this article, we will explain how to create a site-specific WordPress plugin and… Read More »