The Block That Almost Did What I Wanted: WordPress to Astro
After years of accepting near-matches from the WordPress Site Editor, I rebuilt this site in Astro. It took a month and 220 commits.
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10 Types of Websites and What I’d Use to Build Them
When WordPress is enough, and when a specialized no-code tool actually makes more sense for your site.
Vibe Coding WordPress Blocks with Telex
Telex turns natural-language prompts into working WordPress blocks, bringing vibe coding directly into the Gutenberg editor world.
Top 5 Essential WordPress Plugins I Always Install (and Why)
These five WordPress plugins give you clean comments, SEO, analytics, security, and safe customization without bloating your site.
WooCommerce Related Products: What and How to Improve Them
Use attributes, filters, and smarter recommendations to turn WooCommerce related products into genuinely helpful upsell suggestions.
WooCommerce EU VAT Number: Set Up VAT for Your Store
Automatically validate EU VAT numbers at WooCommerce checkout with VIES so B2B orders stay compliant and error free.
Enhancing WordPress Content Protection: Beyond Blocking Right-Clicks
Blocking right-clicks harms real users more than thieves; protect WordPress content with smarter, accessible strategies instead.
Do You Trust Your Instincts? Making Smart WordPress Choices
Smart WordPress choices mix instincts with research, prioritizing real reviews, compatibility, and performance over shiny feature lists.