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How are WPBeginner and Awesome Motive Related? (Transparency Update)

One of our readers recently asked us about the relationship between WPBeginner and Awesome Motive. This question has come up several times in the past, and some of our competitors have even created a false narrative around this topic. We wanted to set the record… Read More »

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Does SEO Still Work in 2025? (My Expert Insights)

Many website owners I talk to are feeling a bit nervous about SEO right now. With AI search results getting all the attention, it’s easy to wonder if all that hard work is still paying off. You may be wondering if SEO is still worth… Read More »

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From Cleaning Hacked Sites to Melapress: How Robert Abela Built Security Plugins Trusted by Thousands of Users

From cleaning hacked WordPress sites to running a 7-person security plugin company, Robert Abela never planned to become an entrepreneur. But when he discovered a critical gap in WordPress security logging, everything changed. That led him to build WP Activity Log, which grew from a… Read More »

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BuddyBoss vs. Circle vs. Mighty Networks: My Top Pick

Choosing a platform for your online community is a big decision. Pick the wrong one and you could face a painful migration right when things start to grow. I’ve seen many creators struggle with this exact problem, and it’s one reason I decided to test… Read More »

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The OceanWP Creator Is Back: How Nicolas Lecocq Built 6 New WordPress Products With AI

If you’ve been part of the WordPress community for a while, then you’ve almost certainly heard of OceanWP. Launched as a free theme with premium-level features, it quickly became a staple for freelancers, agencies, and DIY site owners. The creator, Nicolas Lecocq, stepped away from… Read More »

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The LearnDash Story: How Justin Ferriman Grew a Multi-Million Dollar LMS

Justin Ferriman didn’t set out to build one of the most successful WordPress plugins of all time. In fact, he didn’t even consider himself a developer. But with a deep background in eLearning and a sharp eye for market opportunities, he turned a gap in… Read More »

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WordPress vs Laravel – Which Is Better? (Expert Comparison)

If you’re trying to choose between WordPress and Laravel for your next website, you’re not the only one. Both platforms are popular, but they serve very different purposes. WordPress is beginner-friendly and great for getting a site online quickly. On the other hand, Laravel offers… Read More »

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WordPress vs. Django CMS: Which Is Better for Your Website?

A friend recently asked me, “Should I use WordPress or Django for my new website?” It’s a great question, and a common one. Choosing the right content management system (CMS) can shape your entire online experience. While WordPress has always been my go-to for building… Read More »

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From Side Project to 700K+ Active WordPress Installs: Tobias Bäthge on the Organic Growth of TablePress

From a plugin built for a local baseball team to one of the most trusted tools in the WordPress ecosystem, TablePress is a story of steady growth, community focus, and user-first development. Its creator, Tobias Bäthge, didn’t start as a software engineer. He studied control… Read More »

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Shared Hosting vs. Cloud Hosting vs. Managed WordPress – What’s the Difference?

I started my first blog with a shared hosting plan because I just needed the cheapest way to get my content online. But as my blog grew and traffic picked up, I noticed things getting slower. Sometimes, my site would take forever to load, and… Read More »

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