[AMA] Ask Me Anything About WordPress 2021!

[thesamiam]

Honestly, I don't know, I am using many plugins and confused now which one I should remove coz my site is slow now?

I dont think he is asking you bro lol

 

[777Alabai]

Hello @Festinger

1- What is the best security plugin?
2- Best seo plugin
3- Fastest theme
4- Speed optimization plugin
5- Image compression plugin

Would like to know your bests on them.
Thanks!

What's your #1 recommended plugin?

Would love to see what Festinger has to say about these, too. Bump.

 

[Josh Saga]

If you were to setup an autoblogging website via Wordpress:

Which plugins will you use?

Thanks <3

 

[cosmo89]

Thanks for doing this, what are your best advice to keep the WordPress site size small and faster loading. In recent google updates, we see Core web vitals are important and how to achieve the perfect score.

 

[catwithhat]

What are your thoughts about The Divi Theme Builder?

 

[Gogol]

How Many Plugins should I use as a Beginner in 2021?

Can I hijack the thread for a moment?

The answer to this is, Zero. I know, people will shout at me for saying this. Except for a basic SEO plugin, you'll need nothing to be honest. You can code (copy/paste from others ) everything in your theme.
You will say, "but but but... I am new"... Well, learn it! Don't let being new an excuse to learn stuffs.

In general, avoid using plugins for WP. Even if a plugin is meant to be shown in the backend, it is still being loaded on every page view.

 

[pursuitoffreedomonline]

Can I hijack the thread for a moment?

The answer to this is, Zero. I know, people will shout at me for saying this. Except for a basic SEO plugin, you'll need nothing to be honest. You can code (copy/paste from others ) everything in your theme.
You will say, "but but but... I am new"... Well, learn it! Don't let being new an excuse to learn stuffs.

In general, avoid using plugins for WP. Even if a plugin is meant to be shown in the backend, it is still being loaded on every page view.

well, every day I can't say I am new, I agree that, but but but when it comes to " code" there is always the fear of losing data that i have in my blog. so can you tell me more about how can manage this issue.?

 

[adam11soccer]

Also looking for speed optimization

 

[IamKing]

Will you please address this Breadcrumbs issue:

Either "name" or "item.name" should be specified

 

[lentilmental]

No questions here- just wanted to say I love what you do and all you contribute to the community

 

[l3est]

How can I optimize Wordpress core for XYZ million posts/products (woocommerce products)?

 

[Davegnima]

Hi @Festinger,
In your opinion which are the best 5 plugins for woocommerce and e-commerce in general?
Which one gave you the highest increase in conversion rate?

thanks!

 

[G]

If u plan to launch a localleadgen site (with high conversion rate). which theme u choose?

 

[vishy]

@Festinger My Wordpress website has been hacked or hijacked by redirects. What do you suggest here - plugins or taking it down and start anew?

Thanks

 

[Gogol]

well, every day I can't say I am new, I agree that, but but but when it comes to " code" there is always the fear of losing data that i have in my blog. so can you tell me more about how can manage this issue.?

Code or the db?

Backing code up is super easy, and free. Get a bitbucket account and make a git repository in the account. In your server, add that repository url using git add remote command, and push all the files to bitbucket.

If anything ever happens with the files, you can pull from the bitbucket account. This will also streamline your localhost to production pushes. You won't need to worry about an FTP client anymore. Just having SSH access will do the job. I do agree that git has a certain learning curve, especially if you have a complicated project.

As for the db, git is not that much of a good option, if the db size is big. You could use cron jobs to take automatic backup for the db, and send those files to somewhere like dropbox, or AWS.

 

[pr3miere]

What's the best optimization tip for a blog that does duplicate content with a few keywords changed here and there?
What's the need for filler content?

If you'd like the URL, please shoot me a PM - also, thank you for your product, it really helps a lot

 

[cspro01]

Hey,
Google is showing wrong meta description of my site idk why First I thought it is some bug in the plugin so I switched to yoast, then I posted a new article and still facing the same issue, can you help me out? it's showing the text after the comment box http://prntscr.com/wd2p2e

 

[Sandie2018]

Hi Festinger,

Thank you for this thread.

Is there a WP plugin that can be used by a translation agency on their website to calculate the cost of translation based on the number of words and selected languages ?
Thank you

 

[pursuitoffreedomonline]

Code or the db?

Backing code up is super easy, and free. Get a bitbucket account and make a git repository in the account. In your server, add that repository url using git add remote command, and push all the files to bitbucket.

If anything ever happens with the files, you can pull from the bitbucket account. This will also streamline your localhost to production pushes. You won't need to worry about an FTP client anymore. Just having SSH access will do the job. I do agree that git has a certain learning curve, especially if you have a complicated project.

As for the db, git is not that much of a good option, if the db size is big. You could use cron jobs to take automatic backup for the db, and send those files to somewhere like dropbox, or AWS.

Great Thanks!!!

 

[Deleted member 752298]

Thank you all for your questions. And I also appreciate @Gogol his suggestions.

Favorite SEO plugin?

The Seo FrameWork at this moment, or SEOPress for clients who requires a little more control.

Hello @Festinger

1- What is the best security plugin?
2- Best seo plugin
3- Fastest theme
4- Speed optimization plugin
5- Image compression plugin

Would like to know your bests on them.
Thanks!

1. I prefer to have the security handled with my hosting solutions. Having security plugins enabled on your WP, will drastically bring down your website speed.
2. The Seo FrameWork at this moment, or SEOPress for clients who requires a little more control.
3. Astra Pro or GeneratePress.
4. Swift Performance Pro, or a Litespeed optimized server (with the LiteSpeed plugin activated and tweaked).
5. I prefer to use this one: https://wordpress.org/plugins/resmushit-image-optimizer/

Please, what is the best FREE comparison table for wordpress (for amazon affiliate)

I am using the Rehub theme for all my Amazon Affiliate websites. This theme has comparison tables integrated.

Let's ask again this year. thanks in advance.

- Is there a way to let pro plugins and pro themes being updated automatically? (I'm thinking about starting a freelancing service to build websites, and I guess automatic updates will be good for clients)

- What plugins I need to create a website like goodreads .com? Is it possible with Wordpress?

- About Woocommerce: is the additional information tab count in SEO? I mean if I write 200 words in description and 100 words in additional information, will google count it as 300 words? or only the description of the product?

- Woocommerce again: Is there a way to remove such features in order to make the site speed fast? I'm using Woocommerce for only affiliated products, so I don't need add to card for example!

- How can I create a website like Redbubble using only Wordpress? (weird question, but who knows, maybe it's possible)

and last question:

- Do normal people know about Wordpress? I would like to build websites for people using only wordpress, but not telling them that I use only Wordpress! just curious, because I see many people do this, and I thought maybe I could do it too.

Thanks a lot for your detailed questions.

1. There are a few service providers here at BHW who offers this solution. Check out the misc section of BHW to check out different service providers. One of them is @cnick79 - but I do not have personal experience with his service solutions.
2. This is not an out-of-the-box solution that is possible with the current plugins, build for WP.
3. Yes, it will be counted as 300 words. You can always check the source code of that particular page to see what information is indexed and which is not.
4. Yes, you can do that by using functions added to your functions.php. To give you an idea:
   https://stackoverflow.com/questions/29314168/how-to-disable-cart-functionality-from-woocommercePlease note that I recommend using custom code added to your functions.php rather than using plugins.
5. Not possible with the current plugins/themes. It's a custom build.
6. Yes, you can hide this by using this plugin: https://codecanyon.net/item/hide-my-wp-amazing-security-plugin-for-wordpress/4177158

1 more question : P

- How can I do this with Wordpress:
I want people who come from Facebook for example to see a certain page differently from people who come from Twitter for example. this is possible using PHP, but I wonder if it is possible using certain plugin.

Yes, you can create custom refer redirections using this plugin:
https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/redirection/

Best way to backup your WP site, i currently use updraft but i dunno about that. Plus someone told me to just save a backup to my PC, not 100% sure how to do that.

I am using BlogVault for this (@ mods, this is not related to my WP vault services )

Hi Festinger,

I'm currently using WebP Express, currently satisfied with it but wondering if there's better similar plugin.

Thanks.

I assume you're trying to WEBP images?
What issues are you experiencing?

1. How do I hide my WordPress theme and plugins on the source panel?
2. What are the best mobile WordPress themes? Only Mobile.
3. What is the best plugin for the valentine (For Valentine Background, Theme, ETC)

1. Use this plugin: https://codecanyon.net/item/hide-my-wp-amazing-security-plugin-for-wordpress/
2. I love Uncode for mobile websites: https://themeforest.net/item/uncode-creative-multiuse-wordpress-theme/13373220
3. There are a few valentine themes available for WordPress, but I do not have personal experience with them, sorry.

Im a victim of Japanese language hack and im trying to get rid of the malware but my sitemap keeps getting masked with a section of code in wp-config or htaacess, ive used a nulled plugin before which i regret and unfortunately now its being a big issue with my site:www.website.com results in google as i can never be found.
Recommend the best anti malware plugin for this type of a hack

I'd recommend to check out WordFence in order to have your malicious files scanned.

Where is op?

I'm here, where are you...?

How Many Plugins should I use as a Beginner in 2021?

As low as possible. The more (unused and less useful) plugins installed on your WP website, the better for your website speed.

What's your #1 recommended plugin?

Ah, WP Robot is one of my favorites. It generated me over $25k with this plugin.

Would love to see what Festinger has to say about these, too. Bump.

Here I am!

If you were to setup an autoblogging website via Wordpress:

Which plugins will you use?

Thanks <3

WP Robot for sure!

Thanks for doing this, what are your best advice to keep the WordPress site size small and faster loading. In recent google updates, we see Core web vitals are important and how to achieve the perfect score.

Yup, use a very lightweight theme and don't install unnecessary plugins.
For example, I use the GeneratePress or Astra Pro themes for almost all my websites, they are lightweight and easy to extend.

What are your thoughts about The Divi Theme Builder?

Nah, I don't like it. I do go with the OxyGen theme builder or Elementor Pro if you're looking for a more out-of-the-box solution.

Can I hijack the thread for a moment?

The answer to this is, Zero. I know, people will shout at me for saying this. Except for a basic SEO plugin, you'll need nothing to be honest. You can code (copy/paste from others ) everything in your theme.
You will say, "but but but... I am new"... Well, learn it! Don't let being new an excuse to learn stuffs.

In general, avoid using plugins for WP. Even if a plugin is meant to be shown in the backend, it is still being loaded on every page view.

Thanks a lot for your contributions broski.

Also looking for speed optimization

@FatBee recently created a thread on how to improve your speed optimization.

Will you please address this Breadcrumbs issue:

Either "name" or "item.name" should be specified

Sorry, I cannot see the screenshot?

No questions here- just wanted to say I love what you do and all you contribute to the community

<3

How can I optimize Wordpress core for XYZ million posts/products (woocommerce products)?

Use an optimized host such as ServeBolt or Cloudways (with Vultr servers), make use of MariaDB, Litespeed, servers.
Dont use any external API functions that use a lot of server CPU,.

Hi @Festinger,
In your opinion which are the best 5 plugins for woocommerce and e-commerce in general?
Which one gave you the highest increase in conversion rate?

thanks!

It's on its way; I'll upload the best 5 WooCommerce from my experience very soon here @ BHW, as a free download of course.

If u plan to launch a localleadgen site (with high conversion rate). which theme u choose?

Rehub Theme.

@Festinger My Wordpress website has been hacked or hijacked by redirects. What do you suggest here - plugins or taking it down and start anew?

Thanks

If you have an old backup, start from there and scan it with WordFence, or Malcare.
Place it on a staging domain and see if there are no malicious files created anymore. Change all passwords (and all the other security measures) and consider if you would like to start again or use this version.

I personally prefer to start over again and export/import all the data using WP All Export / WP All Import. Mostly, theme or plugin files are infected, not the content of posts itself (from my own experience).

What's the best optimization tip for a blog that does duplicate content with a few keywords changed here and there?
What's the need for filler content?

If you'd like the URL, please shoot me a PM - also, thank you for your product, it really helps a lot

Please shoot me a PM in order to give you a piece of solid advice on this.

Hey,
Google is showing wrong meta description of my site idk why First I thought it is some bug in the plugin so I switched to yoast, then I posted a new article and still facing the same issue, can you help me out? it's showing the text after the comment box http://prntscr.com/wd2p2e

What theme are you using, or maybe any other SEO plugin that generates the meta description automatically?

Hi Festinger,

Thank you for this thread.

Is there a WP plugin that can be used by a translation agency on their website to calculate the cost of translation based on the number of words and selected languages ?
Thank you

Yes sure, I'd personally use Gravity Forms with that.
https://docs.gravityforms.com/using-calculations/
@ others, replying to your questions is taking a lot of time. Please bear this in mind, it can take a while to receive a reply, but you can be assured you will get one. Just give me some time to reply to all of your questions.