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It is WordPress week on the Heart Internet blog so we thought we would look back at the some of the most popular WordPress articles we have posted over the past couple of years.<\/p>\n

Interview with wpbeginner.com\u2019s Syed Balkhi<\/h4>\n

\u201cWe recently had a chat with Syed Balkhi founder of WordPress support website wpbeginner.com about the strengths and weaknesses of WordPress, staying secure, plug-ins and themes he recommends, carving a niche in the WordPress community and what he is looking forward to in WordPress 3.0\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/interview-wpbeginner-coms-syed-balkhi\/<\/a><\/p>\n

12 alternate ways you can use WordPress beyond the blog<\/h4>\n

\u201cSince the 3.0 release there is no question that WordPress is in all but name a full blown CMS. There are countless sites built using it, many of them using the software to power standard websites, for example spotify.com and soapandglory.com. However, WordPress can do much more. Here are twelve other types of websites you can create using WordPress along with links to readymade themes to create your own.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/12-alternate-ways-you-can-use-wordpress-beyond-the-blog\/<\/a><\/p>\n

16 of the best WordPress on WordPress websites<\/h4>\n

\u201cThere are plenty of WordPress websites focusing on WordPress out there, so we\u2019ve picked a selection of the most useful and inspiring for you to reference.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/16-of-the-best-wordpress-on-wordpress-websites\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The complete guide to styling your WordPress comments<\/h4>\n

\u201cWordPress comment styling is often neglected, particularly with the increase of third-party theme installation. Whether you\u2019re modifying a pre-made theme, creating your own from scratch, or simply working with a default, comment styling and functionality offer a lot to a website design and user experience and can help increase visitor engagement and interaction. If you design WordPress themes for professional websites, then thoughtful comment design adds that finishing touch and shows attention to detail.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-styling-your-wordpress-comments\/<\/a><\/p>\n

6 handy WordPress snippets<\/h4>\n

\u201cAdding more and more plugins can bloat out your WordPress installation, so one alternative is to use straight coding. You can customise your WordPress blog and add new features without worrying about plugins, widgets and themes using these simple code snippets.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/6-handy-wordpress-code-snippets\/<\/a><\/p>\n

7 quick tips to instantly speed up your WordPress blog<\/h4>\n

\u201cWordPress can soon put a drain on any website\u2019s resources. With its multiple CSS, JavaScript and PHP files and a heavy reliance on calls to databases a WordPress site can easily become bloated and slow. Web masters who use WordPress need to look at how they can decrease their website\u2018s page load speeds. Here is how.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/7-quick-tips-to-instantly-speed-up-your-wordpress-site\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Essential WordPress plug-ins starter kit<\/h4>\n

\u201cThere are a select group of WordPress plug-ins & widgets I go about installing as soon as I have set up WordPress, sometimes even before I have activated my theme of choice. In no particular order, below are the plug-ins & widgets I install within the first 24 hours without fail and think you should too\u2026\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/essential-wordpress-plug-ins-widgets-starter-kit\/<\/a><\/p>\n

10 fantastic examples of websites using WordPress for much more than just a blog<\/h4>\n

\u201cWe have run a handful of blog posts WordPress over the past year covering topics such as top plug-ins and interviews with those who work within the burgeoning WordPress economy. One of the patterns we have seen has been the increasing use of WordPress as much more than just a blog and even beyond just a simple CMS. The sites below are great examples of how WordPress can be used imaginatively to create something new and original.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/10-great-examples-of-websites-using-wordpress-for-much-more-than-just-a-blog\/<\/a><\/p>\n

7 WordPress social media plug-ins & widgets<\/h4>\n

\u201cIn this blog post we are going to focus on the increasingly important online marketing channel of \u201csocial media\u201d. The following are the most effective, attractive and adaptable plug-ins and widgets I have come across as a WordPress user for encouraging readers to spread the word using social media.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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