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Save Time and Money With Kinsta WordPress Hosting

Speed up and secure your site, improve your SEO and increase your conversion rates with Kinsta’s performance-driven WordPress Hosting.

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How to Fix WooCommerce Performance Issues Using Kinsta APM (Real-World Examples)

Need to improve the speed of WooCommerce? APM tools are your best friends! Learn how to use Kinsta APM to fix your store's performance issues.

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Why Trying to Be a Sysadmin to Save $20/Month Is a Bad Idea

Being your own sysadmin isn't always the most cost-effective solution when you calculate in your time and third-party tools. Check out how Kinsta c…

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Top 9 Reasons to Choose Managed WordPress Hosting

Check out these 9 very important reasons why your best option is a managed WordPress hosting provider vs that of a shared host or DIY VPS.

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How to Migrate From Squarespace to WordPress (7 Steps)

Learn how to quickly and easily migrate from Squarespace to WordPress with this easy to follow, detailed guide.

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How to Buy a Domain Name: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn how to buy a domain name with this easy-to-follow guide. You'll also find the most recommended domain registrars to buy domains from.

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A Definitive Guide to Handling Errors in JavaScript

Getting tripped up by errors in your JavaScript? We'll show you how to tame those errors so you can get back to developing your project.

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MongoDB vs MySQL: Which Is the Better Database Management System?

When it comes to database management, there are many options to choose from. Here, we compare two of the top choices: MongoDB and MySQL.

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The Best in Open Source Database Software: Top 10 Picks

A dynamic website needs to store data. In this post, we'll round up ten of the best open source database software around!

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Looking Back at 2021 — Kinsta Year in Review

2021 was the busiest year yet here at Kinsta. Check out our year in review to see what we accomplished and what we're planning for 2022.

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How to Migrate Your Website From Joomla to WordPress (in 9 Steps)

This easy to follow, detailed guide provides all the steps you need to take to properly migrate from Joomla to WordPress.

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Lossy vs Lossless Compression: A Beginner’s Guide to Both Formats

Images need to look their best. Compression methods — like lossy vs lossless — are one way to keep quality high and file sizes low.

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15 Best WordPress Photo Gallery Plugins (Compared With Examples)

Discover the best WordPress photo gallery plugins to present your photos well without hurting site performance.

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An Introduction to IP Spoofing (and How to Prevent It)

Your IP address is your home address on the web. Here, we discuss how to spot IP spoofing and how to stop others from stealing your IPs.

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What’s New in WordPress 5.9 — Full Site Editing, Global Styles, Blocks, Patterns, APIs, UI Enhancements, and Much More

Check out our in-depth review of WordPress 5.9 and discover all the major features introduced with the first WordPress release of 2022!