Category: Web Development
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25 Free Website Testing Resources Every Web Developer Should Know
Modern web development extends far beyond writing functional code. Developers must ensure their websites are secure, accessible, fast, and compliant with modern search and usability standards. Fortunately, there are many powerful free tools available that help identify issues, validate markup, test accessibility, analyze performance, and improve overall site quality. Below is a curated list of…
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How to Implement Schema Markup in a WordPress Theme
Schema markup is one of the most effective ways to help search engines understand your website’s content. When implemented correctly, it can improve visibility in search results, enable rich results, and provide stronger semantic context for your pages. This guide walks through the best way to implement schema markup in a WordPress theme, with practical…
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How to add selectable font sizes in older WordPress block themes
For classic WordPress themes that do not use a theme.json file, the most effective way to add selectable font sizes to the editor is by using the functions.php file and a custom editor stylesheet or by using a plugin like Advanced Editor Tools. Method 1: Using Code (functions.php and CSS) This method involves adding custom…
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Missing emails? How to Fix Outlook 365 Email Delivery Issues with WP Mail SMTP
If your WordPress website has stopped sending email to Outlook 365 accounts, you’re not alone. Over the past year, Microsoft has tightened email security and authentication requirements, and many WordPress sites that relied on default email behavior have been affected. This guide outlines a clear, reliable process for configuring WordPress to send email through Outlook…
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What is the GDPR and what does it take to ensure my website is compliant?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data privacy law enacted by the European Union that came into effect in May 2018. It governs how organizations collect, process, store, and share personal data of individuals within the EU, regardless of where the organization itself is located. GDPR is important for websites because it…
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Why Backend Planning Is Crucial to Smart Site Architecture
While you can develop site architecture (the structure and organization of a website) without considering how it will be built on the backend, it’s generally not advisable for anything beyond the most basic, static websites. Here’s why: In essence, the front-end (what users see) and back-end (what powers the site) are interconnected. Ignoring the backend…
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Stay connected: Things to Remember When Changing Your Website’s Domain Name
Changing the domain name of your website is a significant transition that requires careful planning to avoid traffic loss, broken links, and SEO setbacks. Whether you’re rebranding or moving to a better domain, here are the essential steps to ensure a smooth transition. 1. Plan Ahead and Back Up Everything Before making any changes, create…
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5 ways to lessen the affect YouTube videos have on site performance scores
Embedded YouTube videos can slow down your page and hurt your Lighthouse performance score, especially in the Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) and Total Blocking Time (TBT) metrics. Here are some ways to improve it: 1. Lazy Load the YouTube Video (Best Option) Instead of embedding the YouTube iframe directly, replace it with a clickable thumbnail…
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Understanding the differences between web designers, front-end and back-end developers, and UI/UX designers.
Web Designer: A web designer primarily focuses on the visual aspects of a website, including layout, color schemes, typography, and overall aesthetics. They often use design software like Adobe Photoshop or Sketch to create mockups and wireframes of websites. Front-End Web Developer Front-end developers are responsible for implementing the visual elements of a website that…
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How to create a custom hook in a WordPress template
Creating a custom hook in a WordPress theme involves adding a function to your theme’s functions.php file. This function will serve as the custom hook. Here’s a simple example: In this example, we’ve created a custom hook called my_custom_hook. The function my_custom_hook contains the code that will be executed when the hook is triggered. By…