Tag: design
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A Beginner’s Guide to Image Optimization in WordPress
If your WordPress site feels sluggish, odds are your images are the main culprit. On most sites, pictures are the largest assets on the page, often outweighing scripts and styles by a wide margin. The good news: you can optimize images dramatically smaller without making them look crunched, smeared, or pixelated. In this guide, we’ll…
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How to Make a Mobile-Friendly WordPress Website That Converts
Mobile traffic isn’t “growing.” It already won. A recent analysis by Semrush found that, among their top 100 sites with the most visits, mobile traffic surpassed desktop traffic by 313%. The result of your mobile site not being up to par? Higher bounce rates, frustrated prospects, and lower return on every marketing dollar you spend…
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How to Fix WordPress Formatting Issues Effectively
Dealing with a messy layout is a real headache for designers, hurts conversion rates, makes people lose trust, and drowns support teams. For the last ten years, teams have consistently kicked the can down the road on formatting issues until they hit critical landing pages, then they just slap on quick fixes. Below is a…
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A Beginner’s Guide to WordPress Shortcodes
Looking to add some slick features to your WordPress site but don’t want to wrestle code? Good news! That’s where shortcodes come in, little gems like or [contact-form] tucked in square brackets. These simple bracketed commands enable site owners to add complex functionality. They’ve served millions of WordPress sites since version 2.5 by providing a…
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Editing Code Directly in WordPress: A Guide to HTML, CSS, and a Touch of PHP
Have you ever wanted to tweak your WordPress site just a bit, like change a button’s color or adjust a page’s layout? WordPress is great for building sites without coding, thanks to its easy dashboard and endless themes and plugins. But sometimes, to get things just right, you need to roll up your sleeves and…
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How to Captivate Visitors with a Calmer Color Palette on Your WordPress Site
Your website’s design is more than just a pretty face, it’s the handshake that greets every visitor. These days users decide in seconds whether to stay or bounce, good design isn’t optional. Calmer color palettes (soft pastels, muted earth tones, and gentle neutrals) have emerged as a refreshing trend. These hues evoke tranquility, like a…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Custom Gutenberg Block Development
Getting started with building Gutenberg blocks and Gutenberg apps can feel like climbing a steep hill — and you’re not alone in thinking that. One of the biggest challenges in Gutenberg development is setting up the development environment. From installing the right tools to configuring everything properly, the process can be overwhelming — especially if…
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Building Without the Bloat and Dependency: Should Your Agency Rethink Elementor Pro?
For the majority of agencies, Elementor Pro has long been the answer. It’s a speedy and visual way to build stunning WordPress sites with no code or little code, and it’s a simple sell to clients who want the advantages without technical frustration. But with the evolving market, agencies are now asking themselves: Is Elementor…
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5 Thumb Rules for Creating a Top-Working WordPress Site
Success in any field relies on time-tested rules of thumb. These simple yet powerful principles help us make smart decisions efficiently. In the world of WordPress, following proven guidelines can mean the difference between a slow, underperforming site and a fast, optimized, and user-friendly experience. At WDEVS, we’ve been sticking to some tried-and-true ones for…
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WordPress Forms: How to Create, Customize, and Optimize in 2025
Imagine losing 30% of potential customers just because your form loads too slowly or asks for too much information. Forms are more than just a way to collect data—they’re a powerful tool for conversions, engagement, and business growth when optimized correctly. Whether you’re running a business website, a membership site, or an eCommerce store, having…