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Google Releases AI Overviews (SGE): 6 Tips for WordPress Users

Google AI overviews use AI to generate short answers to search queries. Here's how you can prepare your WordPress website for Google AI overviews.

Christopher Brown • August 18, 2025 • 14 min read

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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

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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

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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

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How to Make a Classified Ads Website with WordPress (Step by Step)

Are you looking to create a classified ads website in WordPress? Follow our step-by-step guide to easily make a classified ads website without any coding.

Emily Rodriguez • August 18, 2025 • 20 min read

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How to Make a WordPress Disaster Recovery Plan (Expert Tips)

Looking for a WordPress disaster recovery plan? Start by finding weaknesses, regular backups, strengthening security, monitoring uptime, & hiring an expert.

Christopher Brown • August 18, 2025 • 10 min read

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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

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16 SSH Commands that Every WordPress User Should Know

Want to use SSH to work on your website? We've listed some of the most common SSH commands that every WordPress user should know.

David Thompson • August 18, 2025 • 14 min read

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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

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How Long Does WordPress Maintenance Take? (Beginner’s Guide)

Want to know how long WordPress maintenance takes? We've broken down each task and the time it will take. Plus, see tips to reduce WordPress maintenance time.

Robert Martinez • August 18, 2025 • 8 min read

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WordPress Maintenance – Ultimate Guide for Beginners (2025)

WordPress is a fantastic platform for building websites and blogs. It's easy to use, customizable, and free. However, like any other piece of software, WordPress websites require regular maintenance to function properly. Just setting up your WordPress site isn't enough. To keep it secure and fast, you'll need to perform some basic maintenance tasks on

James Anderson • August 18, 2025 • 15 min read

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Ecommerce Security Tips: How to Secure Your WordPress Store

Do you want to make sure your WordPress online store is secure? Follow our expert tips to create a completely secure eCommerce site without using any coding.

Michael Chen • August 18, 2025 • 11 min read

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