WooCommerce is a popular and powerful plugin for creating online stores with WordPress. However, it is not the only option available. While WooCommerce excels at selling large collections of physical products, there are better choices for selling digital goods, personal services, subscriptions, and more. In fact, here at WPBeginner, we’ve used WooCommerce alternatives like Easy… Read More »

We use forms across all our WordPress websites and have seen how they can increase functionality and boost the user experience. Whether you’re collecting feedback, managing registrations, or generating leads, forms serve as a critical communication tool between you and your visitors. They can make it easy to gather information, allow users to share their… Read More »

October has been one of the most eventful months in the recent history of the WordPress ecosystem. There were many updates, new features, product launches, and some controversy, too. In this edition of WPBeginner Spotlight, we’ll cover everything from WPForms’ exciting new AI features to the latest developments in WordPress 6.7. We’ll also dive into… Read More »

Over the last few years, we have tried out several different eCommerce solutions for our online projects. While we like using Easy Digital Downloads to sell our plugins and other software, we also know that there are plenty of other options for online stores. That’s why we have done the research and investigated all the… Read More »

Sometimes, adding images and visuals alone isn’t enough to hook visitors’ attention. That’s where image hotspots can come to the rescue. These clickable areas can turn a simple picture into an engaging, informative experience for your visitors. We’ve experimented with them ourselves to showcase points on a map, tag team members in a photograph, and… Read More »

Lots of users think that WordPress experts rely heavily on custom code for their sites. In our experience, that’s not the case. Professional WordPress developers prefer to use existing tools rather than reinvent the wheel. Most have a WordPress toolkit — a collection of software and plugins — that they use to build a solid… Read More »

Many of our readers have asked us if we can recommend any WordPress form builders to simplify their workflows. After 15+ years of running WordPress sites, we understand the importance of having user-friendly form builders that allow you to make contact forms, payment forms, donation forms, and user surveys. For example, we have had a… Read More »

Creating a HIPAA-compliant form in WordPress might sound tough. But don’t worry – it’s totally doable, even if you don’t have any technical skills. At WPBeginner, our team has designed and tested a lot of different WordPress forms when writing tutorials and reviewing form plugins. So, we’re experts when it comes to customizing WordPress forms… Read More »

It’s weird to receive texts like “is this WordPress drama crazy or is it being blown out of proportion”. In the 15 years of running WPBeginner, I never thought I would have to write a blog post covering any WordPress industry drama. My focus with the blog has always been to provide high quality free… Read More »

HTML forms can be great additions to your WordPress website. They let visitors reach out to you, sign up for newsletters, provide feedback, and much more. While HTML forms help you connect better with your audience, creating them can be tricky. And, if you are not familiar with coding, then the thought of dealing with… Read More »