WordPress blocks are a great way to add custom content to your website. In this article, we’ll show you how to convert certain types of block content from one form to another. This will allow you to add and mix different types of content in WordPress, regardless of the origin. Convert To Blocks Convert Classic Read More >
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Using the CoSchedule WordPress Plugin
The CoSchedule plugin offers a number of features that will help you keep track of your ongoing initiatives and organize content production workflows. In this article we will explore the features of the CoSchedule plugin and provide an example of the CoSchedule plugin in action. Topics Include Marketing Calendar This feature functions as a universal Read More >
Create an Email Account in Control Web Panel (CWP)
Control Web Panel (CWP) has email server capabilities for easy email account management. The Roundcube email client is included so that users aren’t required to download desktop software to begin email communications. Below we’ll cover how to set up a CWP mail server. We’ll also briefly discuss how to redirect email communications from the CWP Read More >
How to Use Patterns in the WordPress Editor
The simple definition of patterns is that they are a combination of WordPress blocks. Patterns result from the block system and block-based themes becoming more prevalent in WordPress editors. The patterns option in the visual editor gives you access to the pre-created block combinations for quick page creation. For example, you could use patterns to Read More >
How to Create Overlap Blocks in WordPress
Creating an overlap block is not offered by default in the Gutenberg editor. However, with some CSS code from the makers of the Gutenberg Pro plugin, you can achieve an overlapping effect using a Media & Text block to create an effect like the one you see below: Create Overlap Blocks With CSS Add Additional Read More >
Using “Experimental” Modules in The WordPress Performance Lab Plugin
In this article, we’ll take a look at some experimental modules in the performance lab plugin, and how they work. The purpose of the performance lab plugin is to help you identify potential bottlenecks in your site that can affect overall performance and these additional modules can help you do exactly that. We’ll also discuss Read More >
How to Create a Photo Gallery Using the Query Loop Block
The query loop block can be used to make a gallery, but be aware that its primary purpose is to sort posts, not images. The query loop block is one of the primary elements that the full site editing system is built on. Using the filter option of the query loop block can be used Read More >
Install Softaculous in Control Web Panel (CWP)
The Softaculous instant installer, one of the various integrations natively included in Control Web Panel (CWP) – both free and CWPpro – can install over 400 popular web applications (the premium version) with just a few clicks. The types of apps available in the Softaculous Instant Installer range from content management systems (CMSs), analytics programs, Read More >
How To Use a Shortcode In The WordPress Block Editor
The WordPress block editor lets you create rich content without having to know how to code. However, rich content is also static, but you can add dynamic elements to it using shortcodes. You can add shortcodes to the editor to introduce new functionality and dynamic content. In this article, we will show you how to Read More >
WordPress Releases the Performance Lab Plugin
On October 12, 2021, a group of WordPress Core contributors proposed the creation of a team at WordPress dedicated to alleviating the pain points when it came to WordPress websites and performance. The proposal highlights how WordPress is falling behind when focusing on performance compared to competitors and the importance of fast websites in the Read More >
Upgrade Control Web Panel to a CWPpro License
The free Control Web Panel (CWP) version is a great graphical control panel for most Linux system administrators. For serious resellers and medium sized businesses, a CWPpro license unleashes capabilities to better optimize website speed and secure data with automated security tools and other CWP plugins. Control Web Panel Free or CWPpro? In case you’re Read More >
How To Check If Your Site Needs Persistent Object Cache
In this article, you will learn about a special type of web storage system known as a persistent object cache. It’s a way to store frequently requested parts of your site as “objects” that can be quickly recalled from system memory to save on resource usage. Read on to learn more and how to find Read More >
Using the Query Loop Block in WordPress Full Site Editing
The Query Loop block lets you dynamically display posts in different visual styles. For example, you can create a page showing recent posts dynamically using the loop block. We will be demonstrating the use of the Query Loop Block in the Full Site Editor. This will require that you’re using WordPress 5.9 (or higher) and Read More >
Convert Jpeg Images to WebP With WordPress Performance Lab
The WebP image format is capable of creating images for your website that are much smaller (and thus load faster) than standard .jpeg or .png images. Even easier, with the WordPress performance lab plugin, you can have .jpeg images automatically converted into WebP format. Follow along below to learn how. Enabling WebP Uploads WebP image Read More >
How To Install the WordPress Performance Lab Plugin (And Why)
The WordPress Performance Plugin is more than an ordinary plugin. It is the first time the WordPress community has made a concerted effort – in the form of a plugin – to address key performance issues inherent in the WordPress system. In this article, you’ll learn about why you might want to try this plugin Read More >
Applying Additional CSS Class To WordPress Block
The Gutenberg block editor in WordPress puts a lot of stylistic controls at your fingertips. However, there may be certain effects you want to customize, but there are no controls or sliders to adjust them. In those situations, you will often need to add some additional CSS properties. WordPress makes it easy to add CSS Read More >
Working with Template Parts in the WordPress Full Site Editor
Template parts are patterns of blocks in a WordPress theme that can be used when building your site. For example, headers and footers and variations of them are considered template parts. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of creating and editing a template part in the WordPress full site editor. We will also Read More >
SP Project and Document Manager
While other plugins focused on team-based collaboration use milestones and task lists, SP Project and Document Manager focuses on easy-to-use file uploading and file sharing services. This specialized plugin makes uploading documents clearer and more organized than the standard file upload feature of WordPress. In this article, we will discuss the features of the SP Read More >
Using The WordPress Separator Block
It’s not surprising that many people will skim an article instead of reading it word for word. And yet there is important content that might get missed. If you are going to be writing long-form content, you will want to make the reading experience as pleasurable as possible for your reader, so they are less Read More >
Creating Image Galleries Using the WordPress Gallery Block
Creating a beautiful image gallery for a website used to be a difficult task that required extensive experience with CSS, or lots of slow-loading JavaScript. Now, you can easily create dynamic, mobile responsive image galleries in WordPress with a few clicks. How To Create a Gallery Block When finished selecting images, the gallery will appear Read More >
