CAPTCHAs, those annoying little tests that ask you to prove you’re not a robot, have become a ubiquitous part of the internet landscape. After all, no website owner wants to have to wade through hundreds of spam comments or try to spot genuine form submissions among a sea of spam, so they turn to a CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) to try and stop the robots.

But is asking your visitors to prove they’re not a robot really the best way to prevent spam on your WordPress website? Read on to find all you need about adding CAPTCHAs to your WordPress site and discover a better way to protect your site from spam. 

Everything in life requires maintenance. From the structures we use for work or housing to the toys and electronics we use for entertainment. For things to last and continue to provide value, they need to be cared for on a regular basis. 

Your WordPress site is no different. Technology continues to evolve (at a faster clip all the time) and competitors advance, too. 

While it may not require your full-time attention, you need to be sure to periodically dedicate time to review your site for performance and security issues. You also need to update it to remain effective as a tool for whatever purpose it may serve. 

In this post, we’ll discuss WordPress maintenance — what it is, when to do it, and tools that can make it more efficient. 

If you run a large or complex website, you likely have lots of pages for visitors to sort through. At times, it may be frustrating and time-consuming for them to find what they’re looking for.

A search bar is a great way to combat this problem, and adding one to WordPress is simple. If you’re a beginner, you can use the Search Block feature or install a plugin. If you’re looking for something a little more advanced, you can add a search icon to your navigation menu, or edit your theme files to include whatever customizations you’d like.

In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the role a search bar plays on your website. Then, we’ll show you five methods to add one in WordPress. 

The WordPress database stores all the information for your site and enables you to make changes to your content. And if you’re new to WordPress, you might not know how to access and use this database. 

Fortunately, it’s not as complicated as you might think. Once you learn the basics, you can secure your database, resolve errors, and perform vital tasks when you don’t have access to the dashboard. 

In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the WordPress database. Then, we’ll show you how to access, create, and secure it. Plus, we’ll cover some common database issues and their fixes.