Imagine setting up a lead capture or newsletter registration form, only to later find out that subscribers haven’t been receiving your emails. It’s very frustrating, and unfortunately, it’s one of the most common problems WordPress users face. 

This is why you need to set up SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). Without it, emails containing contact form submissions, password reset links, new user registration notices, and WooCommerce order confirmations will likely end up in spam folders — or won’t arrive at all.

Below, we’ll take a closer look at SMTP and how it improves email deliverability. We’ll then show you how to set it up in WordPress using a plugin and troubleshoot common SMTP issues. 

You’d rather be on stage playing than behind a computer trying to pull together the perfect website. But there’s no way around the need for a digital basecamp for your art — one that reflects your vision and works 24/7 to promote your latest releases, sell merch and tickets, and help you connect with fans.

That’s where WordPress comes in. With the right theme, you can launch a professional, feature-rich music website without touching a line of code. Many of these themes include audio players, support for tour date listings, ecommerce tools, and social media integrations .

In this guide, we’ll highlight the top WordPress themes for musicians and bands. Whether you’re a solo act, a jazz ensemble, or a rock group planning your next tour, you’ll find a theme here to match your style and goals. We’ll also share a few powerful plugins to take your site even further.

Let’s get started.

Adding a Facebook post or feed to your WordPress site is a great way to share updates, showcase reviews, or highlight your brand’s social activity.

This guide covers how to embed Facebook content in WordPress using built-in tools, manual embed codes, and plugins. You’ll also find tips for layout, privacy settings, and troubleshooting. Let’s dive in!

Managing the number of posts that show up on your blog page gives you more control over how visitors experience your site. Instead of being locked into the default settings, you can decide whether you want a shorter feed that highlights your latest updates or a longer list that encourages browsing.

In this guide, you’ll learn the different ways to change the number of posts displayed on your blog page, how those changes affect your site, and what you should consider before making adjustments. Whether you’re using the default settings, a plugin, or a custom theme, we’ll walk you through the options, step by step.

WordPress automatically creates multiple image sizes when you upload a file, including a featured image. This plays a key role in how your content is displayed in archives, blog listings, and search previews. However, the size can vary dramatically depending on your theme and settings, which can lead to inconsistent layouts or performance issues.

This guide covers how to change the featured image size in WordPress manually and automatically. You’ll also learn best practices for featured image dimensions, common mistakes to avoid, and how image size affects performance and design.