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Articles by Rachel McCollin

Rachel McCollin has been helping people build websites with WordPress since 2010. She's a huge fan of self-hosted WordPress and wants to help as many people as possible create an awesome website with it.

How to Do a WordPress Migration on Your Own (With No Downtime)

Moving your WordPress site to a new host? Check this in-depth guide on how to migrate a WordPress site yourself (step-by-step + plugins).
Reading time
34 min read
Updated date
August 2, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Move to WordPress
Topic
WordPress Development

The Complete Guide to WordPress Widgets: How to Use, Add, and Implement Them to Customize Your Site

Use WordPress widgets to enhance your site: add a login on sidebar, a cta button, a gallery. Learn how to add, use, and code them from scratch.
Reading time
33 min read
Updated date
November 25, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development

DDoS Attacks Explained: Causes, Effects, and How to Protect Your Site

DDoS protection is a necessity for all sites. But what's a DDoS attack? How can you stop attacks to your site? Learn more in this guide about DDoS…
Reading time
17 min read
Updated date
May 30, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Security Tips
Topic
WordPress Security

WooCommerce and SSL: Why You Need It and How to Set It up for Your Ecommerce

WooCommerce SSL is essential to keep your store secure and protect your customers' data. Here's how to set it up.
Reading time
12 min read
Updated date
July 4, 2024
Post type
Knowledge Base
Topic
WooCommerce
Topic
WordPress Security

The Complete Guide to WordPress REST API Basics

The WordPress REST API is set to change the future of WordPress. Learn about the possibilities it offers and how to access it.
Reading time
16 min read
Updated date
September 24, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
API
Topic
WordPress Development

How to Add Google AdSense to WordPress (With Plugins and Manually)

Want to start displaying ads on your WordPress site?Learn how to add Google AdSense to WordPress using a plugin or by manually adding code to your…
Reading time
27 min read
Updated date
September 24, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Paid Advertising
Topic
WordPress Plugins

How to Customize Your WordPress Theme (5 Step-by-Step Ways)

Need to change the look of your WordPress theme? Learn how to customize WordPress themes properly using one of the best methods (tutorial).
Reading time
17 min read
Updated date
September 13, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development
Topic
WordPress Themes

WordPress Maintenance 101 (+ 22 Premium WordPress Services to Get Help From)

WordPress maintenance is crucial for any type of website. Learn how to take care of your WordPress site or hire WordPress professionals who can hel…
Reading time
24 min read
Updated date
September 24, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development

How to Change Fonts in WordPress (And Change Size, Color, Optimize)

Learn everything you need on how to change fonts in WordPress, how to change font size, font colors, and learn how to optimize them for faster pages.
Reading time
31 min read
Updated date
August 6, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Fonts
Topic
WordPress Website Design

How to Delete a WordPress Theme (3 Effective Ways)

Need to delete a WordPress theme? Learn three different methods to delete properly all theme files and data to keep your site secure and fast.
Reading time
16 min read
Updated date
September 18, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development
Topic
WordPress Themes

WordPress for Nonprofits: Best Themes, Plugins, and Tools to Empower Your Project

Need to launch a new site for your nonprofit organization? We've put together all the best WordPress themes, plugins, and tips to run your nonprofits!
Reading time
23 min read
Updated date
September 24, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Plugins
Topic
WordPress Themes

WordPress Hacked: What to Do When Your Site Is in Trouble

Learn how and why WordPress sites get hacked, the most common signs of hacks, and how to fully clean up your hacked WordPress site!
Reading time
18 min read
Updated date
June 25, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Security