Meta descriptions might not appear on the frontend of your site for your readers to see, but they play a significant role behind the scenes. These short blurbs can influence whether someone clicks through from search or scrolls right on past. In this post, we’ll break down what meta descriptions are, why they matter, and…
Did you know that 96.55% of webpages receive no traffic from Google? Don’t let your site suffer this fate. Here’s how to give your WordPress site search superpowers (no matter your level of technical knowledge—we’ll make you an expert). Tools You’ll Need Before we get started, there are a few things you’ll need to succeed…
Title tags play a crucial role in the SEO success of your WordPress posts and pages. While they’re not the only factor that influences rankings, they help search engines understand your content and encourage users to click. Let’s explore what title tags are and how to optimize them for better visibility and traffic. What Are…
You may have noticed things look a little different around here. Here’s how we redesigned our blog (and how you can redesign yours too). Why Did We Redesign Our Blog? A blog is your home on the Internet. Like all homes, they eventually need to be tidied up. That was certainly the case for this…
Since the dawn of time (or at least since the dawn of the Internet), business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs have been asking this question: Do I really need a website, especially if I’m already on social media? The answer is a resounding “yes.” Let us explain why (and how you can get started). 1. A…
How exactly do you increase your website traffic? It’s a more complex question than it might seem on the surface. With the advancement of AI in search results, shifting social media algorithms, and other factors that impact websites, attracting visitors is challenging. Fortunately, it’s not impossible. Whether you have a brand-new site or one that’s…
Want to make your blogging life easier with just one tool? Start using an editorial calendar. Let us show you how to create one. It takes discipline to run a successful blog. Without something to organize your publishing schedule, it’s easy to waste time wondering what you should write about, and hard to hold yourself…
Imagine you’re sitting in your favorite coffee shop. Your latte is hot, your laptop is open, and you’re ready to write your next brilliant blog post. Where others see a blank page, you see a limitless sea of possibility, waiting to be filled with your persuasive prose and captivating copy. You start tapping away at…
While there are no shortcuts to success, there are shortcuts to a more efficient workflow. We may not think about them much, but these keyboard shortcuts have helped millions of people make their daily—even hourly—workflows faster and more efficient. Some of our favorite shortcuts at WordPress.com help us bypass menus, create post drafts with a…