WordPress
WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that enables users to create, manage, and publish digital content without needing to code. Initially launched in 2003 as a blogging platform, WordPress has evolved into a versatile CMS that powers many websites, from small personal blogs to large corporate sites. Its core features include:
- User-friendly Interface: WordPress is designed with a focus on usability, making it accessible for users with any level of technical skill. The dashboard allows for easy navigation, content creation, and site management.
- Themes and Customization: Users can change the look and feel of their website using themes. Thousands of free and premium themes are available, many of which are customizable to meet specific design requirements.
- Plugins: WordPress extends its functionality with plugins, allowing users to add features such as contact forms, SEO tools, social media integration, etc. The plugin repository offers over 58,000 free plugins, with thousands more premium options.
- Responsive Themes: WordPress themes are generally responsive, meaning they automatically adjust to look good on any device, from desktops to smartphones.
- Multilingual Support: WordPress supports multilingual sites either natively or through plugins, enabling the creation of websites in multiple languages.
- Media Management: Users can easily upload and manage media files (images, videos, etc.) using the drag-and-drop media uploader. WordPress also offers basic image editing features.
- Content Management: It provides tools for creating and managing content, including posts, pages, and custom post types, along with categories and tags for organizing content.
- User and Role Management: WordPress includes a built-in system for managing users, allowing site owners to assign roles and permissions to control access to different parts of the site.
- Security and Updates: Regular updates are released to enhance security and introduce new features. WordPress also supports SSL certificates for encrypted connections and various security plugins to protect against common threats.
WordPress’s flexibility, scalability, and extensive community support have made it a go-to choice for creating and managing websites. WordPress offers comprehensive tools to build and maintain a professional online presence, whether for a small personal project or a large enterprise solution.
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- Content Marketing
WordPress: How to 301 Redirect Pagination Pages to the Parent URL
It may be anecdotal, but I’m finding that Google Search Console is becoming more comprehensive in its reporting. So much so that I’ve begun to lean on it more and more… especially to identify pages not found on the site that might negatively impact search rankings. My site’s theme incorporates an approach where visitors can click load more if they’d…
- Content Marketing
WordPress: Build a Modal To Dynamically Populate From A Custom Post Type Using Ajax
One of the major projects that I’ve worked on in the last year is building out an acronym library using a custom post type (CPT) on Martech Zone. I’ve defined over 1,000 marketing, sales, and technology-related acronyms on the site! It’s been quite popular and drives much engagement with readers and search engine referrals. While I’m happy with the engagement,…
- Content Marketing
WordPress: How to Add Custom Content After the First Post on a WordPress Homepage
There are several strategic reasons why someone might want to add content directly after the first post on the home page of a WordPress site or blog. Here are some examples: Advertising: Partner with ad networks to display relevant ads after the first post. This can generate income while potentially offering personalized content to readers. Call-To-Action: After presenting the first…
- E-commerce and Retail
Fomo: Enhancing Your Online Store’s Trust and Conversion Rates with Social Proof
E-commerce businesses face the constant challenge of capturing and maintaining the attention of potential customers. With the vast ocean of options available, standing out and building trust with your audience has never been more crucial. Companies are looking for innovative ways to engage visitors and convert them into loyal customers while fostering an environment of authenticity and reliability. Watching potential…
- Martech Zone Apps
App: What’s My IP Address
If you ever need to know your IP address as viewed from an online source, here you go! I’ve updated the logic on this app to attempt to find the user’s true IP address. The challenges are found in the article below. Your IP Address Is IP is a standard defining how devices on a network communicate with each other…
- Content Marketing
WordPress: Add a Shortcode To Display Today With Optional Formatting and Calculations
The power to dynamically display content allows WordPress users to create more engaging, up-to-date, and relevant user experiences. One handy application of this dynamic capability is using shortcodes to insert custom content into posts, pages, and widgets. This article introduces a custom shortcode to display the current date and time and even calculate date adjustments, all formatted according to your…
- Email Marketing & Automation
Mailchimp: Building A Custom Feed In WordPress For Your RSS-to-Email Campaign
As resources continue to get tighter for companies, it’s becoming a necessity that they stop wasting time and fully incorporate automation and integrations that can shave hours of effort off of their workload every week. Companies often have marketing departments that are siloed by their work channels. A great example is a content team producing fantastic content and an email…
- Content Marketing
Is Your Regional Site, Blog, or Feed Tagged With Location Metadata?
For regional businesses, being found online and discoverable in a geographical context is paramount. Incorporating location metadata into your website, blog, or RSS feed can significantly enhance your business’s online presence, making it easier for local customers to find you. This practice is not just beneficial; it’s essential for staying competitive in a local market. Search engines prioritize relevance in…
- Content Marketing
WordPress: How To Overwrite a Shortcode From a Parent Theme in Your Child Theme or Custom Plugin
Many of our clients have buttons implemented through parent theme shortcodes. One of our partners asked if we could do some event tracking on the buttons since they were great call-to-actions (CTA) throughout the sites. The button shortcode we use automatically outputs a nice button by adding classes to the output HTML. Here’s the shortcode to produce a button to…
- Content Marketing
WordPress: Stop Updating Years On Your With This Shortcode To Calculate Years Since
One of the best features of WordPress as a content management system (CMS) is Shortcodes. The flexibility to program dynamic content using shortcodes can help you deploy robust and incredible sites. Shortcodes are substitution strings you can insert into your content that renders dynamic content. I’m helping a client this week where they’re taking one of their products and rolling…
