Buried on page 2 of Google search results? Hard pass. In fact, nobody wants that. The Holy Grail is to be in 1st position, to attract the maximum number of clicks and traffic to your site. For that, there’s work…
“Simple,” “powerful,” and “user-friendly” for beginners. That’s how the designers of this SEO plugin describe their creation. Who do you think this describes? Are you putting bets on Yoast SEO? Lost. Oh, of course, it must be Rank Math, you…
$1,000 on your left. $4,300 on your right. And do you remember that one day you came across an offer to create a site for $7,500 not including tax?! With all these widely differing prices presented online, it’s very difficult…
. This figure represents the number of WordPress plugins available on the official directory. And I’m not even talking about those on dedicated platforms, such as Code Canyon or independent shops. Do you have a specific need? I’m convinced that…
A grayed out field. The impossibility of clicking in this famous field to try to write something. And this message that appears, an outright dismissal: “Logins cannot be changed.” If you’ve ever tried to change your WordPress login, you’ve probably…
Which plugin should you choose to manage the SEO of your WordPress site? The time when you had the choice between Yoast SEO and… Yoast SEO seems to be over. The directory dedicated to SEO plugins of your favorite CMS…
It’s password or bust. This is what the visitor of your WordPress site will experience when he lands on a password-protected page. In short: if he enters a password, he will be able to access your content. However, no password,…
Like WordPress, SEO has its own technical jargon. In the course of articles or videos, you may have read or heard the following terms: backlinks, crawl, long tail, black hat, etc. Even this intimidating expression: cannibalism. And no, I reassure…
Too ugly. Too old. Too few options. Too infrequently updated. In short, too tired of it. Too many different reasons can make you want to delete a WordPress theme. This theme that had seemed attractive to you for a while….
By default, the WordPress administration login page lacks charm. It’s cold, impersonal, and rather austere. Yet it has no shortage of flatterers eager to coax it into opening the doors to your admin interface. On a daily basis, without you…
Yippee! You’ve finally found the theme of your dreams. To celebrate, you activate the theme on your French website, then start browsing it. But then, you’re in shock. A good old-fashioned “Leave a comment ” appears in the comments area….
By default, WordPress is highly logical. When you install it, it assigns the prefix _wp to all the tables in your database. WP as in… WordPress, yes. I mean, it wasn’t going to make the prefix _wix or _shopify. Can…
Sometimes, managing a WordPress site can be a breeze compared to static HTML and other prehistoric content managers. Common tasks are so easy to implement that you tend to welcome requests for improvement with a smile. There are, however, certain…
When we browse a website, sometimes we feel like Hansel and Gretel in the woods: completely lost. We arrive on a page from a search engine or a social network and it’s impossible to understand where we are in the…
A beautiful photo often makes a lasting impression. On an ecommerce site, for example, it’s an essential element for presenting your product, making it look appealing, and encouraging a purchase. However, a beautiful photo can also be a false friend….
Do you know what tends to accumulate on a WordPress site after many years or many theme tests? Media files! The older your site is and the more redesigns you’ve done, the more likely it is that your media library…
A quick look in the rearview mirror: no one. Clear road. At the head of the CMS race, WordPress dominates without competition. At the end of the line, far, far behind, some competitors are fighting for the places of honor….
Today, we are all used to surfing on different types of websites: stores, social networks, newspapers, blogs, forums… For each of these categories of websites, we have the same reflex: to check the menu. The menu forms an important aspect…
Dozens and dozens of widgets. Hundreds and hundreds of templates. Options galore. If you use the Elementor page builder, you know that it’s hard to fault its lack of features. But if you’re the kind of person who always goes…
Full Site Editing is here since the WordPress 5.9 update, released on the 25th of January, 2022. If you missed it, the goal of Full Site Editing (FSE) is to manage your website global styles and structure (header, footer, etc.)…
Elementor or Beaver Builder? Divi Builder or Thrive Architect? Oh wait, why not opt for the good old Page Builder by SiteOrigin? Choosing a page builder isn’t easy, especially because there are dozens of them on the market, each one…
It’s well known that every self-respecting handyman has his toolbox. Do you have a rod to be installed? Lickety-split: here’s the box opened with a hammer, a level, some dowels, and a screwdriver to complete your mission (don’t forget your…
No, you’re not dreaming. This provocative questioning is very serious. Isn’t it time to remove the “blog” feature from the WordPress core? The idea came to me while reading this article by Jack Kitterhing on WordPress user experience. Let me…
Well… The little blog that was launched in 2011 has grown up quite a bit! That’s what I tell myself every time I write these anniversary posts and annual reviews. And like every other time, I have 10,000 things to…
In case of heavy rain, Rihanna recommended, a few years ago, to take refuge under an umbrella. Well, rather under her “umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh”. Hey, I can see you singing behind your screen. Today, I suggest you…
There are some things we really don’t like to hear. A few examples come to mind: “The price of gas is going up 20 cents.” “Your rent has been raised.” “Your vacation request was not accepted.” Or, “Your WordPress site…
All bloggers have a common dream: to build a community of followers and attract thousands â or rather, millions â of readers to their site each month. Chances are, you’re dreaming of that, too, aren’t you? While there’s no magic…
Emporia. Dodge City. Garden City. You’ve probably never heard the names of these three little Kansas towns. What do they have in common, apart from being located in the Sunflower State? They all have about 30,000 inhabitants. Now, imagine that…
So here we are in 2023! Like last year, I want to take the time to share with you how the last 12 months of WPMarmite have gone. Whatever project you’re working on, I invite you to do the same….
It’s done: you’ve designed a great WordPress site. But you realize that the offer you’re making is hardly visible to your visitors on your “About” page or in your blog posts. How can you highlight this great offer, and encourage…
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