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Why We Chose to Build Websites Using WordPress
Back in early 2009, we were happy creating basic brochure websites and Flash components. Then one of our clients asked us to build a website using WordPress as the Content Management System, CMS. Our response: “You mean that blogging software?” At that point, we...
Different WordPress Approaches
While cloud-based CMS’s offer a simple pre-defined path for building your site, WordPress offers several paths depending on your needs, skill level and budget. Free & Paid Themes There are many off-the-shelf themes for WordPress, both free and paid. They offer a...
Options for Creating a Website in 2026
Finding the right approach for your website can be a challenging process. Selecting the right combination of technologies is a critical decision that needs to balance design, cost, flexibility, ease of use, and your technical capability. This post will outline three...
Taming Your WordPress Emails Deliverability Issues
For many WordPress site owners, sending emails can feel like a constant battle. Whether it's contact form submissions vanishing into the ether or other critical notifications landing in spam, deliverability issues are a common headache. Often, the culprits are...
AI Web Crawlers in 2025
Growth of AI Crawler Bot Traffic According to a report by Akamai [1], there has been a 300% increase in AI crawler bot traffic in 2025. This is being driven by a demand for content to train models for generative AI, and includes bots run by Google, ByteDance (owner of...
The Advantages of Custom Built WordPress Themes
First, what do we mean by “custom” themes? We mean themes that are built by hand, or “from scratch”, without using an existing theme to start. This means no pre-built themes, no page builders, no starter themes, and no parent themes. When it comes to building a...
Why Web Accessibility is Important and Tools to Achieve Compliance
Ensuring that websites are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, has never been more crucial. Web accessibility focuses on making websites usable for everyone, regardless of their physical abilities. Below are several reasons why accessibility is...
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) with WordPress
Intro: AI in the WordPress Ecosystem In recent years, AI has made significant inroads across various sectors, and the web development landscape is no exception. WordPress, as one of the most widely used content management systems (CMS) globally, has embraced AI...
WP Engine’s Advanced Network
If your website is hosted on WP Engine, your hosting setup might need to be updated from the "Legacy" Network to the "Advanced" Network. The traditional method of pointing a domain at WP Engine is what is now called its "Legacy Network." WP Engine encourages all...
Updating an Existing WordPress Theme with a New Design: What’s Involved and Common Pitfalls
Giving an existing WordPress site a “facelift” with a new design can be a challenging task. A redesign might be necessary to refresh the look of a site to meet modern design trends, improve the user experience, and/or implement branding changes. It's important to...