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March 25, 2025
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How to Skip the WooCommerce Cart Page & Redirect to the Checkout Page
When we are helping small business owners improve their online stores, one of the most common requests is to streamline the checkout process. After all, every extra step between “Add to Cart” and “Place Order” can lead to abandoned carts and lost sales. We discovered that skipping the WooCommerce cart page and redirecting customers straight to checkout is one of the easiest ways to boost sales. I
All I have to show from my college days is a questionably long Facebook album titled “For the Nights I’ll Never Remember, and the People I’ll Never Forget.” Meanwhile, when Alex Lieberman was in college, he launched a newsletter now valued at $75M. It’s okay… We all have our strengths. Meet the Master Alex Lieberman Co-founder and executive chairman, Morning Brew; co-founder of Storyarb Claim to
WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 1
The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 6.8 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development . Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC1 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase of the release cycle is an important milestone.
Content at Scale: How to Train AI to Create Great Content
Struggling to keep up with content creation? Want to create more content in less time while maintaining consistency? In this article, you’ll discover a practical strategy anyone can implement to create authentic content at scale with AI. Audra’s Background: Why Her Approach Matters With more than two decades of experience running a marketing agency since […]
Defender Pro v5.1 — Taking the “Weak” Out of WordPress Passwords
If you’re running a WordPress site, you already know security is a constant battle. And let’s face it—most users are terrible at choosing passwords. That’s why the latest version of Defender comes with powerful new tools to help you enforce stronger passwords across your entire site. Instead of hoping your users make good security choices (spoiler: they probably won’t), you can now take control a
Project ownership (equity and equity)
Since the days of Atari and Apple, the culture of Silicon Valley has been based on the idea of programmers and early employees owning equity in the startups they took a chance on. The media is always happy to write about folks who took a shot on stock options and did very well indeed. Too often, though, people who deserve an upside and need an upside the most are left out, because they don’t have
How To Extend Lifespan of Your HVAC System with Duct Repairs
The HVAC system is essential for ensuring your home is comfortable all year round. However, poor connections, leaks, and improper duct installation could affect that performance expectation. Such issues will likely lead to about 20-30% air and heat loss. Therefore, you must give it all the necessary care to ensure it lasts longer and performs effectively. So, how do you ensure your HVAC system la
11+ Real-World AI Agent Examples
AI agents are like the backstage crew at the concerts we attend: Operating independently on the backend to deliver a smooth experience on the user end. They power many of the tech we use – and have for a while – but haven’t gotten that visibility until recently. In this article, we’ll break down real-world examples of how AI agents are used across industries. AI Agent Examples in Real Life 1. Rec
How to Create a Nonprofit Website in WordPress (Step by Step)
In 2017, we built our non-profit organization, the Balkhi Foundation, to help make college education more attainable for talented young people. We quickly realized how important having the right website was for our mission. Like many nonprofit organizations, we had to figure out how to create an engaging website that would connect with donors and serve our community. Over the years, we’ve helped
One way to understand creative work is to think about the time and effort required to do something the first time versus doing it again. A novel might take five years to write. Retyping it takes a day. A company could easily expend 10,000 hours of effort before launching a new logo. Drawing the logo takes four minutes. The same is true for business plans, strategies and the layout of the factory
A picky customer is oppositional. Whatever you offer, they want something (slightly) different. A particular customer is easy to delight. They tell you what they want, and that’s what they want. We get to choose who we’re here for.
The plot of 2001: A Space Odyssey is pretty simple. You could write out a summary in three paragraphs. That’s not what made it one of the most revered movies of all time, and also one of the most difficult to make. Blurting out the plot of what we’re offering seems like the obvious thing to do. After all, if people simply heard what we hear, they’d eagerly join us on our journey. Maybe it’s not t
7 Best Cloudflare Alternatives Compared (Expert Pick in 2025)
Over the years, we’ve learned just how important a content delivery network (CDN) and security solution are for keeping our high-traffic websites running. While we use Cloudflare Enterprise on WPBeginner, we understand that not everyone can afford enterprise-level pricing. And sometimes, the Cloudflare free plan just isn’t the right fit. That’s why we’ve spent a lot of time thoroughly testing and
Simply say it. The first minute of a speech, the first paragraph of a novel or the tuning of the orchestra before they begin… The performance improves if we skip that part. Sometimes, our throat actually needs clearing. But most of the time, we’re hooked on a ritual that doesn’t benefit the audience. If you need to get settled, consider doing it before you go on stage.
How to Give a First Purchase Discount in WooCommerce
Offering a first-time purchase discount is one of the most effective ways to turn your site visitors into customers. It can help you: Turn hesitant browsers into happy customers. Build an email list of potential repeat buyers. Create a sense of urgency that drives sales. If you want to set up a first-purchase discount for your WooCommerce store, then you have several options. We have tried many o
Telling Stories That Convert: How to Increase Your Leads and Sales
Are you making it too hard for customers to understand what you do? Is unclear messaging hurting your conversions? In this article, you’ll discover how to align sales and marketing using a story framework and why many marketers get storytelling wrong. Why Marketers Need to Understand How to Tell a Good Story The term “Story” […]
Cutting Growing Grinding Pruning Irrigating Sanding Cultivating Grafting Pressuring Polishing Shifting Feeding Bending Welding Celebrating Melting Burning It works better when we choose with intent.
How to Add Search to a Static WordPress Site for Free Using Lunr
If you have a static WordPress site or you’re strongly considering launching one, then you’re probably already aware of its default limitations. One of the big ones is the inability to add a search function to your site. But with a little bit of creative thinking, you can use a free, open-source JavaScript library called Lunr (along with a few other tools) to get around that problem and build one
Fake Cloudflare Verification Results in LummaStealer Trojan Infections
Today’s blog post will be a follow up to a previous article we posted a few weeks ago: We continue to see new variants of this malware campaign emerge. WordPress websites continue to be used as staging grounds to trick website visitors into running malicious powershell commands on their Windows computers in order to infect their machines with LummaStealer trojan malware.
How to Setup Matomo Analytics in WordPress (The Easy Way)
If you want more control over your WordPress website’s analytics—and you’re not comfortable handing over your data to big tech companies—then you may want to use Matomo. Matomo is a powerful, privacy-focused analytics platform that provides the insights you need to grow your business while giving you full ownership of your data. It’s a great option if you’re concerned about data privacy regulatio
It’s easy to be distracted by the wave that’s crashing on the shore. On the other hand, the tide is inexorable. It’s the long-term trend, the one that is quietly happening, over time. Sometimes, a big wave comes along and we lose our focus. It’s urgent. But expecting and working with the tide pays off. Waves burn out.
is now ready for testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is under development . Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended you evaluate Beta 3 on a test server and site. You can test WordPress 6.8 Beta 3 in four ways: Plugin Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress i
How to Use AI for Customer Service (Tips for Small Businesses)
When we first started our WordPress plugin businesses, handling customer service was a major challenge. Our support team spent countless hours responding to the same questions over and over, often staying up late just to keep up with customer inquiries. Luckily, that’s where AI can help. ? AI tools can help you automate replies, offer 24/7 customer support, and personalize interactions, all
How to Create Inclusive Case Studies That Convert, According to an Inclusive Marketing Consultant
Welcome to Creator Columns , where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Let me share something I’ve had to explain countless times as an inclusive marketing consultant: inclusive marketing isn‘t about reinventing the wheel — it’s about making what you’re already doing work harder for you. Think about it. When potential customers are considerin
CF7 Google Sheet Connector Review
If you’re using Contact Form 7 on your WordPress site, you’re probably aware that it doesn’t store submissions anywhere except your inbox. That means every time you get a new lead, you have to manually sort and check emails to extract relevant data for your campaigns. Enter CF7 Google Sheet Connector, a plugin that automatically
AI-Driven Teams: How to Transform Your Workforce
Are you struggling to implement AI effectively in your business? Wondering how to overcome resistance from your team and leverage AI for optimal productivity? In this article, you’ll discover how to get your staff to embrace AI and use it to enhance their work rather than fear being replaced by it. Why AI Optimization Can […]
It’s not unusual to encounter conflicting weather reports. One site says it’s going to rain, the other insists it won’t. On the other hand, you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. It’s sunny, right now, you can tell. A weather service that said it was raining would deserve to lose all trust and respect. And yesterday’s weather? It’s really not up for debate. It’s easier than
How to Add Contact Forms to a Static WordPress Site for Free
Static WordPress sites have a lot of advantages over more traditional WordPress projects. In most cases they are cheaper, faster, and more secure. However, one big drawback is that you can’t use contact forms on your pages or posts by default. In this guide I’m going to show you a free solution to get around this problem.
What’s Coming in WordPress 6.8? (Features and Screenshots)
We’ve recently been testing WordPress 6.8 and are excited to share the upcoming changes with this release. Small tweaks make WordPress feel much smoother, while new features improve its performance and customization. For example, this upcoming release comes with a major security update, including new password hashing using bcrypt. In terms of performance, speculative loading will significantly im
Welcome to Creator Columns , where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Email marketing isn’t dead—it’s evolving. With an average ROI of $36 for every dollar spent, it remains a marketing powerhouse. But here’s the twist: making your emails more inclusive isn’t just good ethics — it’s good business. As an inclusive marketing strategist who’s a
If you’ve ever caught a ball, you’re a physicist. You might not be trained in it, but your intuitive sense of where the ball is going to land requires having a theory about gravity. And if you’ve ever taken aspirin for a headache, you’ve articulated a theory about medicine. Studying physics is unlikely to make you a better baseball player, but understanding economics will probably make you
How This Small Startup Outperformed a Stalling Industry
As liquor sales stagnated last year for nearly the first time in two decades, one segment of the market actually grew by a whopping 29% YoY: Pickle-flavored spirits. If you’re like me, your first question was, “What the ever-loving fffff-?” But your second question is, “What are they doing right?” So I sat down with the marketing director for the top-selling pickle liquor to find out how this
It hadn’t happened in such a long time that I hesitated to respond. As I was walking through town, a driver pulled up, rolled down his window and said, “is this the way to Irvington?” We now take for granted that we’re unlikely to ever again be in a car and not know where we are. It’s not just cars or GPS. Now that we have Perplexity and Claude, our need to ask a person for directions of any kind
Monetizing Your Blog with Cryptocurrency: A Beginner’s Guide
Cryptocurrency is transforming how bloggers earn money, offering a decentralized and borderless way to generate income. Whether you’re selling digital products, accepting donations, or leveraging crypto-based advertising, there are multiple ways to integrate cryptocurrency into your monetization strategy. If you’re new to the concept, this guide will walk you through practical methods to start
Bad design might simply be obsolete design
Perhaps you’ve encountered a sink with two taps, not one. One for hot, one for cold, without a chance to mix them before you scald or chill yourself. It seems absurd that the folks who figured out the technology to build sinks with running water couldn’t be bothered with the last step of making it useful. But this isn’t the case. Centuries ago, the hot water in a home was suspect. It might have b
Credit Card Skimmer and Backdoor on WordPress E-commerce Site
The battle against e-commerce malware continues to intensify, with attackers deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics. In a recent case at Sucuri, a customer reported suspicious files and unexpected behavior on their WordPress site. Upon deeper analysis, we discovered a complicated infection involving multiple components: a credit card skimmer, a hidden backdoor file manager, and a malicious
How to Launch and Maintain a WordPress Site for Only $10.44 a Year (Domain + Hosting Included)
I know what you’re probably thinking – there’s a catch. Well, there IS. But it’s not some special promo rate or a first-year deal. The catch is that this solution requires more effort to pull off compared to signing up for a shared hosting plan with pre-installed WordPress. What I’m going to teach you is how to build a WordPress site on your computer using Local by Flywheel. Then you’re going to
8 Questions to Help You Write a Compelling Marketing Brief
If you’re staring at a blank screen (we’ve all been there) trying to figure out how to develop a marketing brief, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to get to the heart of the problems and solutions your campaign will address. Use these guiding questions alongside our free marketing brief templates to help you create a brief that has just enough information — but not too much — to get
110+ Amazing Video Marketing Statistics You Need to Know in 2025
If there’s one video marketing statistic you should take away from this article, it’s this — You have just 30 seconds to grab your viewers’ attention before 33% of them click away. No pressure, right? At WPBeginner, we know this challenge well. Creating engaging video tutorials is a big part of what we do, and we’re always testing new ways to keep our viewers watching. We’re constantly digging in
Decoding the Knock Knock situation
Novels, movies, even consulting, are based on a knock knock business model. Tom Cruise made a movie, and you need to buy a ticket to see it. Jane Collins is an engineering professional and you need to pay to get their insight about how to fix your bridge. This 300-page autobiography is worth your time to read. The publication or offering creates tension (there’s something here, you might want it)
How to Stop WordPress Redirecting to Spam Websites (Quick Fix)
Imagine this: You’re trying to check your WordPress website when, suddenly, you’re taken away to a suspicious gambling site or a sketchy pharmaceutical page. Your heart sinks as you realize your site’s been hacked. ? We know exactly how terrifying and frustrating this situation can be. But first, take a deep breath. Your website can be saved, and we’re here to guide you through every step of the
How to Succeed in Influencer Marketing in 2025
Are you considering working with influencers but unsure how to get started? Wondering how to maximize your return on investment when collaborating with creators? In this article, you’ll discover proven strategies for influencer partnerships that deliver measurable results for your business. Why Marketers Should Work with Creators in 2025 Many marketers are hesitant to embrace […]
The phone book was a groundbreaking innovation. For the first time, you could actually look up the person you were seeking to reach. At about the same time, the department store arrived. You could actually have a shot at finding what you were hoping to buy. TV Guide was, at one time, the most valuable magazine in the US, worth more than any TV network. Directories transform consumption. Increment
GoDaddy Managed WordPress Hosting Review: Speed, Security, and AI-Powered Tools
GoDaddy has revamped its Managed WordPress Hosting, boasting faster speeds, robust security, and AI-driven tools for site optimization. But does it deliver? We break down its key features—performance,
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