Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News

institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

WPBeginner image

News from WPBeginner

Top WPBeginner News

What Is llms.txt? How to Add llms.txt in WordPress

Google · United States

What Is llms.txt? How to Add llms.txt in WordPress

Last month, I noticed crawlers from companies like OpenAI and Google in my website analytics. My first reaction was concern: Was my content being scraped without my permission? I also worried that too many requests from AI or search crawlers might slow down my site for visitors. But then I started thinking: What if I could actually turn this into an opportunity? What if I could guide AI tools—like ChatGPT—to the content I want them to see? That’…Read Article

How Justin Ferriman Grew a Multi-Million Dollar LMS

United States · United States

How Justin Ferriman Grew a Multi-Million Dollar LMS

Justin Ferriman didn’t set out to build one of the most successful WordPress plugins of all time. In fact, he didn’t even consider himself a developer. But with a deep background in eLearning and a sharp eye for market opportunities, he turned a gap in the WordPress ecosystem into a multi-million-dollar business. LearnDash, the popular learning management system (LMS) plugin for WordPress, wasn’t born in a startup environment. Instead, it came f…Read Article

WordPress: Why The JSON API User Endpoint Is A Risk And How To Secure Your Site

United States · United States

WordPress: Why The JSON API User Endpoint Is A Risk And How To Secure Your Site

WordPress has long prioritized extensibility and openness, which is why it introduced the REST API (also referred to as the JSON API). This feature makes it easier for developers to build applications that interact with WordPress content in a standardized way, whether to fetch posts, update settings, or integrate with other platforms. However, not all of these capabilities are ideal for public consumption, especially when it comes to exposing se…See the Story

Breaking News Topics Related to WPBeginner

How to Create a Do Not Sell My Info Page in WordPress

Creating a website that people trust starts with protecting their personal information. Privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA are designed to help with that, but they can feel confusing when you’re just trying to do the right thing. Many of these rules ask you to add a ‘Do Not Sell My Info’ page to your site, and it’s not always clear where to start. I’ve been there myself. After trying several different approaches, I found a step-by-step method that …California, United States · California Read Article

WPBeginner Turns 16 Years Old – Reflections, Updates, and a Giveaway

Today, WPBeginner officially turns 16 years old! If WPBeginner was a kid, it would be old enough to drive in Florida. Crazy how time flies. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that what started as a simple WordPress resource site has grown into such an incredible community of website owners, bloggers, developers, and entrepreneurs from all around the world. YOU continue to be the heart and soul of WPBeginner! Like every year, I want to take a few…Florida, United States · Florida Read Article

How to Enlarge Images Upon Click in WordPress (3 Easy Methods)

Have you ever clicked on an image on a website expecting it to zoom in, only to realize it doesn’t? It’s a small thing, but it can be surprisingly frustrating for your visitors. When people can click to enlarge an image—whether it’s a product photo, a blog image, or part of a portfolio—they tend to stay on your website longer and engage more. I’ve set up this feature on several WordPress sites, and it’s always a quick win. In this guide, I’ll sh…Read Article

Tobias Bäthge on the Organic Growth of TablePress

From a plugin built for a local baseball team to one of the most trusted tools in the WordPress ecosystem, TablePress is a story of steady growth, community focus, and user-first development. Its creator, Tobias Bäthge, didn’t start as a software engineer. He studied control engineering and stumbled into plugin development while helping his sports team with their website. What began as a side project has grown into a full-time business now used …Baseball · Germany Read Article

How to Improve User Experience in WordPress (13 Practical Tips)

A few months ago, my friend asked me to look at her WordPress website. Her online store looked great, but she was frustrated because visitors weren’t buying anything. After spending just 30 minutes on her site, I could see exactly why—the user experience was all over the place. I’ve seen this same problem a lot of times. Small business owners focus so much on making their sites look pretty that they forget about making them easy to use. The resu…Read Article

How to Host WordPress on Google Cloud Platform (3 Ways)

When I first looked into hosting WordPress on Google Cloud, I thought, “This could be the upgrade I’ve been waiting for.” The idea of running my site on the same infrastructure powering Google Search and YouTube? That was exciting. But it also raised a lot of questions. There’s no question that Google Cloud offers serious speed and reliability. But I quickly realized that it’s not built with beginners in mind. Between managing virtual machines, …YouTube · Mountain View Read Article

How to Spot Scam Tech Sites: What We Learned the Hard Way

A little while ago, we almost got burned by a website selling wireless earbuds at crazy low prices. The checkout looked legit, but after we ordered, the shipping info never updated. We tried contacting them-no luck. Turns out, the site wasn’t even properly registered. Since then, we’ve gotten a lot smarter about shopping online and want to share what we’ve learned. Here’s what we do now before buying any tech stuff online: 1. Make Sure There’s R…United States · United States See the Story

How to Add WordPress Analytics Without Cookies (2 Easy Methods)

When I first started building WordPress websites, tracking visitor data just meant installing Google Analytics and calling it a day. But times have changed. With new privacy regulations, using cookies to collect personal information without user consent can lead to legal headaches and lost visitors. I’ve helped several WordPress site owners transition to cookie-free analytics solutions that still provide powerful insights. After testing numerous…Read Article