When WordPress updates its core, themes, or plugins, the site automatically enters maintenance mode. During this process, WordPress creates a file called .maintenance that alerts visitors that the site is being updated. Normally, this mode ends quickly, usually in a few seconds, after which the .maintenance file is automatically deleted and the site returns to normal. First, why this error? In the process of using WordPress, many use...

Our tutorial in this installment is still about child themes. We talked earlier about how to create a child theme. Now, let's look at how to edit a child theme's template files, how to add new features to a child theme and how to fix some WordPress child theme issues. How to Edit Template Files for Child Themes Most WordPress themes have templates, which are theme files that control the design and layout of specific areas within the theme. For example, the footer section is usually handled by the footer.php file, while the header is handled by the ...

The case we used inside the previous post was a classic theme, this tutorial uses a block theme to create it. If you are using a block theme, then WordPress provides an easy way to create a child theme using the Create Block Theme plugin. First, you need to install and activate the WordPress plugin. After that, go to Appearance and Create Block Theme. Here, simply select "Create a child theme of [current theme name]". Next, fill in the information about the child theme. In this example, we are using Twenty Tw...

One of the great things about WordPress is the ease of customization. However, there is a downside, and that is that when updating a theme, there is a high risk of losing some of the customization settings that have been changed. In this tutorial, we'll show how to easily update a WordPress theme without losing customizations. How Theme Updates Work in WordPress WordPress comes with a powerful system for installing updates not only for WordPress itself, but also for plugins and themes. WordP...

WordPress replaced the old classic editor with a new content editor called Gutenberg in 2019. This editor uses blocks to create content in WordPress, so it's often called the "block editor". What is the WordPress Block Editor? The WordPress Block Editor (or Gutenberg) is a content editor introduced in WordPress version 5.0. Since then, WordPress...

Adding custom sidebars to different pages or posts in WordPress can help improve the flexibility and user experience of your website. By configuring exclusive sidebars for different types of content, you can display more relevant information such as customized widgets, recommended content, advertisements, and more. Two methods of implementation will be described below: simplifying the operation through plugins, or using custom code to increase flexibility. Method 1: Using plug-ins (recommended) Using plug-ins is the most convenient way, especially for users who are not familiar with programming, plug-ins can provide...

If you're considering migrating from Shopify to WooCommerce, you can refer to this article to ensure that you retain critical data and maintain the proper functionality of your store throughout the transition. Why Migrate from Shopify to WooCommerce? Shopify is a hosted eCommerce platform that provides a one-stop solution for your business. However, if you want more control over customization, hosting, and pricing, then the WordPress-based W...

A third-party API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of protocols, routines, and tools provided by external services or platforms that enable your WordPress website to interact with these external systems. This functionality allows a website to access and utilize the functionality or data of an external service without having to build the corresponding functionality from scratch yourself. Why you need third-party APIs 1. Enhancements With third-party APIs, it is possible to add functionality to a WordPress website that is not available natively. For example, using an API...

Sometimes, a simple design can have more impact than a complex structure. This is why single page websites are becoming increasingly popular in WordPress development. With a simplified and centralized design, single-page websites not only provide a smoother user experience, but also communicate key information more effectively. In this article, we'll explore the advantages of single page websites, their uses, and how to create a successful single page website on WordPress. Next, we'll walk you through three simple steps with detailed instructions on how to...

Recently, I received a private message from a reader. He is just learning WordPress and asked us how to clear the cache in WordPress. All, today a tutorial dedicated to talk about "how to clear the cache in WordPress". What is caching in WordPress? Caching is storing the static pages of your website in a cache. This allows WordPress to skip running heavy PHP scripts every time the site loads. The caching process helps improve w...