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We love sharing WordPress knowledge and insight at Illustrate Digital, so we’ve compiled a list of common industry questions asked by clients and friends.

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WordPress Basics.

More than a CMS - how to use WordPress to its full potential

More than a CMS: how to use WordPress to its full potential

As the world’s leading CMS, WordPress is fast out of the box, and you want to use the platform to its fullest potential, as having an optimised website is a significant benefit to your business or ...

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Comparing the Drupal and WordPress content management systems

Drupal vs WordPress: which CMS is best for you?

Picking the right CMS platform or making a change is a big choice. A platform is the foundation of your website, so it’s a decision worth mulling over. With so much information out there, it’s d...

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Comparing the Umbraco and WordPress content management systems

Umbraco vs WordPress: which CMS is best for you?

WordPress and Umbraco certainly have similarities, but which one is better for you? Here, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of Umbraco and WordPress in terms of their software and avai...

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Comparing the Joomla and WordPress content management systems

Joomla vs WordPress: which CMS is best for you?

Joomla, which launched in 2005, is only two years younger than WordPress. Since then, Joomla has maintained the second-place crown behind WordPress, boasting a customisable, open-source framework. ...

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What is WordPress

What is WordPress?

Introduction to CMS Modern websites have become more and more complex over the years. Initially websites were built as “static” pages of content. Everything you saw was coded and built as...

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Updates & Security.

Updating the WordPress content management system

What are WordPress updates and why are they important?

How WordPress works in a changing digital environment WordPress, like any software, needs to adapt to a changing world. The technologies that make it function are changing on a regular ba...

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WordPress - a secure content management system

Is WordPress secure?

All software is subject to attack by malicious parties. Whenever a piece of software is created it needs to be able to withstand attacks of many kinds on a regular basis. No only are attacks an iss...

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WordPress Architecture.

How to Improve a WordPress Blog to Maximise Interactions

Improving Your WordPress Blog to Maximise Interactions

Running a WordPress blog is great fun, isn’t it? With so many customisable options, plugins and themes available, as well as an inclusive community of fellow bloggers and developers, it’s easy to f...

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Custom post types in WordPress

What is a custom post type (CPT)?

CPT stands for Custom Post Type. WordPress uses posts as a way of storing various pieces of content. This content can then be used in lots of different ways. Even though they are referred to as pos...

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Plugins.

When to use WordPress plugins

How and when to use WordPress Plugins.

Pre-built plugins are not one-size-fits-all solutions to WordPress-related issues. Using too many plugins can bloat websites and leave exploitable holes in your website. To avoid this and to get...

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Plugins to avoid when using WordPress

WordPress plugins that could be worth avoiding (and what to use instead).

An Introduction WordPress plugins can be a great addition to any site. They often bring bundled functions and features to your site that may have otherwise...

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Gutenberg.

What is the Gutenberg editor

What is the Gutenberg Editor in WordPress?

Gutenberg is the simply brilliant editor in WordPress. It promotes freedom over your content, to be able to create and edit more than you’ve ever been able to before. A bit...

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