Kinsta Blog - WordPress, Web Development, & Tech Tools
Core concepts to understand in WordPress theme development
Discover the essential concepts of WordPress theme development, including classic and block themes, template hierarchy, and custom post types.
Why web hosting is crucial to WordPress site security
Examine the role web hosting plays in security, explore WordPress's unique security needs, and identify areas where hosting makes an impact.
Speed meets user experience: Improving search experience optimization (SXO) with Kinsta
Search experience optimization (SXO) is the next step in your SEO strategy. Learn why this focus on UX matters for future success.
Edit your WordPress site’s header without plugins
Whether your website uses a block theme or a classic theme, here's how to edit your WordPress header without using plugins.
How advanced SFTP and SSH security features can better secure your WordPress site
Discover the latest advanced security features introduced for WordPress sites to enhance your site's protection and control.
Unleashing the power of theme.json: customizing your WordPress theme like a pro
Developing themes with WordPress now uses the theme.json file. This post jumps into everything about this important configuration file!
How to create a classic WordPress theme: step-by-step guide
Learn how to create a classic WordPress theme from scratch by creating templates files and using WordPress functions.
From daily backups to disaster recovery: your guide to Kinsta backup features
Unsure if Kinsta backup features will suit your needs? Let's review all it has to offer from manual backups to the external backups add-on.
Mastering WordPress full site editing: a step-by-step tutorial
WordPress full site editing can be complex compared to other editors. Our comprehensive guide gives you the lowdown on how to tame the beast!
9 common WordPress user experience problems (and practical tips to fix them)
User experience (UX) is a critical component to your website's success. Here are some common UX problems and how to fix them on your WP site.
Supercharging WordPress with HTMX: how to enhance the platform without complex frameworks
JavaScript frameworks can be complex, which isn’t ideal for web design. Learn how the HTMX library could be the way to implement JavaScript!
Complete guide to WooCommerce shortcodes
Enhance your online store by displaying products, categories, shopping carts, and checkout pages with ease using shortcodes.