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Articles by Salman Ravoof

Salman Ravoof is a self-taught web developer, writer, creator, and a huge admirer of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Besides tech, he's excited by science, philosophy, photography, arts, cats, and food. Learn more about him on his website, and connect with Salman on Twitter.

What’s New in PHP 8.1: Features, Changes, Improvements, and More

Explore what's new in PHP 8.1. From PHP 8.1's new features and performance enhancements to changes and deprecations, we cover them all!
Reading time
38 min read
Updated date
September 8, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
PHP Updates

Website Security Check: Secure Your Website Against Malware and Spam

Improving website security check doesn't have to be an all-consuming task when you have the right tools on hand. Here, we show you how.
Reading time
17 min read
Updated date
August 11, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Security Tips
Topic
WordPress Security

How to Fix a 406 Error and Find the Source of the Problem

Learn what to do when you see a 406 error. The 406 error not acceptable message has several options for troubleshooting and fixing the issue.
Reading time
18 min read
Updated date
December 14, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
HTTP Status Codes
Topic
Website Errors

How to Become a Web Developer From Scratch and Find a Job

Becoming a web developer is a goal for many, and here we break down how you can achieve that goal, step by step.
Reading time
15 min read
Updated date
December 14, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Web Development Languages
Topic
WordPress Development

Discourage Search Engines from Indexing This Site: What It Means and How to Use It

If you want to learn how to discourage search engines from indexing this site, you've come to the right place. Let's explore it together.
Reading time
13 min read
Updated date
August 14, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
SEO Strategy
Topic
WordPress SEO

Diving Deep Into the Latest Gutenberg WordPress Editor

Learn everything about the latest Gutenberg WordPress editor, aka the block editor. See why its Full Site Editing is the future of WordPress.
Reading time
29 min read
Updated date
September 28, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development

What Is Cache? Learn This Common and Complex Technology

Learn what is cache and understand this common web technology. We'll also show you many ways to implement caching on your site.
Reading time
17 min read
Updated date
January 4, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Website Cache

3 Easy Ways To Quickly Set Up a WordPress Staging Site

Learn three simple methods for setting up a WordPress staging site, including hosting providers' features, plugins, and manual staging.
Reading time
18 min read
Updated date
August 14, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development

5 Best Markdown Editors for WordPress Power Users

Explore the five best markdown editors to accelerate your content creation efforts. These markdown editors work perfectly with WordPress.
Reading time
10 min read
Updated date
September 28, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Web Development Tools
Topic
WordPress Development

Types of SSL Certificates: Which One Is Right for Your Site?

Explore the various types of SSL certificates. Learn how to choose between these SSL certificate types and go with the best one for you.
Reading time
11 min read
Updated date
June 16, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Security Tips
Topic
WordPress Security

How to Use Your Browser’s Inspect Element Tool to Edit Webpages

Learn how to use your browser's inspect element tool to check a webpage's HTML code. Also, edit and troubleshoot webpages locally with it.
Reading time
18 min read
Updated date
November 23, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Online Marketing Tips
Topic
Web Development Tools

How To Use WebP Images on WordPress (Shrink Image File Sizes up to 35%)

Need to cut down on image file sizes? Learn more about the WebP image format and how you can start using it on your WordPress site.
Reading time
12 min read
Updated date
March 4, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Image Optimization
Topic
Web Design
Topic
WordPress Website Design