Beginners Guide

WordPress guides for beginners

153 posts

Other categories

All Posts Beginners Guide (153) Hosting – VPS – Server (2) WordPress News (85) WordPress Tutorials (142) Web Development (2) Web Design (0)
What Is theme.json File in WordPress and How to Use It
Beginners Guide

What Is theme.json File in WordPress and How to Use It

Wondering what a theme.json file is in your WordPress block theme? In this guide, we'll explain what a theme.json file is, what it does, and how to edit it.

Jessica Lee • August 18, 2025 • 17 min read
78
How to Repair WordPress Database (6 Easy Methods)
Beginners Guide

How to Repair WordPress Database (6 Easy Methods)

Over the years, many users have reached out to us and our partner companies to ask about fixing broken WordPress databases. Keeping your WordPress website running smoothly requires a healthy database. If your database gets corrupted, then it can lead to many problems, including error messages, white screens, and even a complete loss of functionality.

Lisa Taylor • August 18, 2025 • 10 min read
74
How to Contact WordPress Support (Complete Beginner’s Guide)
Beginners Guide

How to Contact WordPress Support (Complete Beginner’s Guide)

Running into WordPress problems? It can feel overwhelming, especially when you have no idea where to get help. Most beginners expect a support hotline or live chat. But WordPress doesn’t work like that. There’s no official support number you can call. At WPBeginner, we’ve helped thousands of users fix everything from plugin errors to broken

David Thompson • August 18, 2025 • 9 min read
84
How to Fix the WordPress .htaccess File (Beginner’s Guide)
Beginners Guide

How to Fix the WordPress .htaccess File (Beginner’s Guide)

One of the most confusing things about WordPress errors is when they’re caused by something you can’t even see. The .htaccess file is hidden by default, but it quietly controls important parts of your website like redirects, permalinks, and access rules. We’ve seen users struggle with strange issues like broken links, blank pages, or login

Emily Rodriguez • August 18, 2025 • 10 min read
65
WordPress Maintenance Costs – How Much Should You Pay?
Beginners Guide

WordPress Maintenance Costs – How Much Should You Pay?

One of the most common WordPress beginner mistakes? Trying to handle everything alone. We've had overly independent readers who told us they thought they could do it themselves, but ended up accidentally skipping routine maintenance like updates and backups. Unfortunately, many of them end up facing the consequences. This can lead to less-than-ideal situations, like

Michael Chen • August 18, 2025 • 9 min read
79