I tested nine GeneratePress alternatives on the same WordPress stack. Blocksy ranks first for its free features, clean UI and $199 lifetime option, and Kadence lands mid-list after its pricing changes.
Struggling to decide between GeneratePress Free and Premium? I’ve used both extensively. This in-depth comparison covers features, performance, customization options, and pricing. GeneratePress is already one of the fastest WordPress themes available. The question is whether the Premium version’s extra features justify the investment for your site.
Display most commented posts in WordPress five ways: WP Popular Posts plugin, the native Query Loop block, custom WP_Query, the wpp_query_args filter, and raw $wpdb SQL with transient caching. Tested on WordPress 6.9.4 in 2026.
Making money from blogging takes time, but micro-niche blogs can start earning in 2-3 months. I’ll walk you through choosing a profitable niche, setting up your site, creating targeted content, and monetizing effectively. The trick is focusing on a narrow topic where you can dominate search results without competing against massive authority sites.
WordPress 5.8 finally added native WebP support, but that doesn’t cover every scenario. I’ll show you how to upload WebP images in WordPress with and without plugins, handle browser compatibility, and convert your existing images. WebP files are 25-35% smaller than JPEG with comparable quality. Your site speed will thank you.
Choosing the wrong platform for your website can kill your blogging career before it starts. WordPress and Blogger are the most common starting points, but they serve very different needs. I’ve used both extensively since 2008 and know where each excels and fails. Here’s an honest comparison to help you choose the right platform for making real money from your blog.
Google stopped showing FAQ rich results on May 7, 2026. Here’s what FAQ schema in WordPress still does, 4 ways to handle FAQs (Rank Math first), how this site builds them without markup and how to validate.
Choosing the wrong blog niche is the number one reason new blogs fail. I’ve been blogging since 2008 and have tested multiple niches over the years. The sweet spot is where your expertise, audience demand, and monetization potential overlap. Here’s my practical framework for choosing a profitable blog niche that you can sustain for years without burning out.