How to Deactivate & Delete a Theme in WordPress (4 Ways)

Deleting old and unused themes can boost your website’s performance and make it more secure. But you might not know how to remove inactive themes from WordPress.

Fortunately, there are many ways to deactivate and delete themes in WordPress. This means you can find an option that suits your skill level. Plus, it’s also easy to clean up all theme-related content so that your new theme runs smoothly.

In this post, we’ll look at when to consider deleting a WordPress theme. Then, we’ll explore some key considerations and show you four ways to deactivate and remove themes. 

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7 Common WordPress Login Errors and How to Fix Them

While WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems, you may encounter problems from time to time. For example, you might have issues logging into your WordPress dashboard.

Fortunately, whether it’s a 404 message, redirect loop, or something else, there are multiple ways to fix login errors. By doing so, you’ll make your site accessible again to all members of your content and development team. 

Below, you’ll learn about seven of the most common WordPress login errors. Then, we’ll share our best tips for fixing them. 

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WordPress REST API: How to Access, Use, & Secure It (Full Tutorial)

If you’re planning to become a WordPress developer, you’ll come across something called ‘REST API.’ This is an interface that expands the functionality of WordPress and enables you to connect the platform with other applications. Some developers find it really helpful as part of their process — especially if they’re looking to implement advanced functionality. 

Fortunately, you don’t need to be an experienced developer to gain expertise with the WordPress REST API. Once you have a solid understanding of the interface and how it works, you can easily implement it into your web-building projects.

In this post, we’ll provide an in-depth guide to the WordPress REST API. We’ll discuss what it is, how to use it, and how to protect it against threats. We’ll also show you how to fix common REST API errors, how to use the interface with other frameworks, and how it compares to other WordPress API solutions. Finally, we’ll cover some frequently asked questions.

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How to Add & Use jQuery Scripts in WordPress

Interactive page elements like dynamic search bars, advanced product filters, and sliders can make your site more user-friendly and engaging. But it’s impossible to create any of these features without using JavaScript or installing WordPress plugins.

Luckily, you can easily create JavaScript design elements by using jQuery in WordPress. You can do this manually or use a plugin to speed up the process.

In this post, we’ll introduce you to jQuery and discuss why you may want to use it. Then, we’ll show you two ways to add custom jQuery scripts to your WordPress site and cover some frequently asked questions. 

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How to Edit & Customize Your WooCommerce Shop Page

WooCommerce is a plugin that adds a store to your WordPress website. Owned by Automattic, the people behind WordPress.com, and supported by more than 300 employees, it’s considered the top option for aspiring ecommerce store owners and existing enterprise-level ecommerce operations alike. 

Building your site with WordPress and WooCommerce gives you complete ownership over your store, with a flexible framework for building a system and design that’s as unique as your dream. 

Today we’re going to talk about the WooCommerce Shop page, why you may want to build one, and how to customize it. 

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A Comprehensive Guide to the WordPress theme.json File

Making custom stylistic changes to your WordPress site generally means editing multiple files manually. Plus, if you switch themes, you’ll have to reconfigure all these settings from scratch. This can be a time-consuming process. 

Fortunately, when WordPress launched version 5.8, it introduced a new theme.json file. This is a dedicated space for styling the block editor (and individual blocks) on the front and back end. As a result, it’s much easier to manage styles for your website.

In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the theme.json file. Then, we’ll run through some key considerations before we show you how to edit your theme.json file. 

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12 Ways to Increase Sales on Your WooCommerce Store

Do you ever feel like you’re just waiting for the phone to ring? Or, these days, waiting for your next order notification? You hear stories about store owners who are so overwhelmed with orders that they can barely keep up. And… you want to be overwhelmed, too. 

Well, if you want to increase sales, revenue, and profits, it’s time to get moving. There are very specific, proven steps you can take to increase sales in your WooCommerce store, and we’re going to show you the 12 that will make the greatest impact.

Whether you sell physical products, digital products, or both, the ecommerce strategies in this article apply to almost every WooCommerce store. 

And the best news is, you can start working on all of these right now. Even better, since there are twelve, you’ve got a plan you can use as a roadmap for improvement over the next year. Focus on one strategy per month, and this time next year you might just be one of those store owners overwhelmed with orders. 

Let’s get to it.

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MainWP Partners with Jetpack for WordPress Security

Managing multiple WordPress sites can be stressful. With the average WordPress site running 22 plugins, it’s crucial that every vulnerability is accounted for. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with MainWP, bringing you two new Jetpack extensions in the MainWP marketplace. With this new agreement in place, managing multiple WordPress sites has never been easier.

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Jetpack 11.9 – Improvements for Social Sharing Buttons and Form Block

This month we have worked on several improvements to enhance your Jetpack experience, including further enhancements to the Social Sharing Buttons and Form Block.

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WordPress Search: How it Works & How to Enhance It

If you manage a site with lots of content or information, it’s crucial to organize it all in a way that makes sense to visitors. A well-thought-out navigation menu and intuitive design is a good start, but it’s not always enough. 

To go the extra mile, you can turn to the WordPress search function to increase your site’s user-friendliness and navigation. You can add this feature to almost any design, or create a dedicated page for it. Then, you can customize it to meet your unique needs, and use tools like Jetpack Search to enhance its functionality.

In this in-depth guide, we’ll talk more about WordPress search and discuss how you can add this vital function to your website. We’ll also explore some troubleshooting tips and frequently-asked questions. Let’s get started!

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