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How many types of WordPress website creation are there? Why do the prices vary so much?

Many people who want to create a website with WordPress may have a question about why the development costs vary so much, from thousands to hundreds of thousands of baht or even higher. The difference in prices is due to the diverse website development processes, which result in varying costs and work duration. This article will explain the popular methods of WordPress website development and the reasons for the price differences. Creating a website with pre-made themes Using pre-made themes (Pre-made Themes) is the easiest and fastest way to create a WordPress website. Currently, there are many pre-made themes to choose from, both free themes from WordPress.org and paid themes from marketplaces like ThemeForest or local Thai developers like Seed Themes. Users can select a theme that fits their needs and install it immediately. Then, they can adjust the colors, styles, and content to suit their business or organization. The advantages of using pre-made themes for website creation are low costs, as most themes are priced around $30-100 or even free, making them suitable for those with limited budgets. It also requires less development time since the themes are already designed and developed, and users only need to customize the content and layout to fit their needs. Therefore, it is suitable for those who want a simple website without having to spend time on design and development. The disadvantages of using pre-made themes are the limited flexibility in customization, especially if the theme does not support the desired changes or customizations. Additionally, pre-made themes may not be suitable for websites that require special functions or highly specific and complex designs, as they may not be able to meet the needs in terms of aesthetics or specialized functionality. However, the advantages of price and development time are the lowest. Price range: Starts from thousands of baht - up to tens of thousands of baht ($)

CompressX: A free WordPress plugin to compress images, which every website should have.

Not long ago, I had the opportunity to create a personal brand website, and I came across a really great WordPress plugin. It has amazing capabilities that can help reduce the size of images uploaded to the website, convert them to WebP or AVIF formats, allow you to choose the library you want to use for image conversion, manage previously uploaded images, set maximum image size, and many more features. I thought it must be a paid plugin, but surprisingly, it's all free. Let's take a look at some of the interesting features. Choosing the image compression library: We can choose between two libraries to help compress the images: GD: This is a PHP extension that helps manage image resizing. The advantage is it's faster at handling large images, but it supports fewer file formats. Imagick: This is another option that supports more file formats and produces higher quality images. We can click a link to check if our hosting environment has these extensions enabled. Choosing image format: We can select between WebP and AVIF formats: WebP is suitable for general use as it's supported by major browsers and platforms, while still providing high quality with smaller file sizes than traditional formats (JPEG, PNG). AVIF [...] (rest of the translation omitted for brevity)

How to Use Gutenberg Without Breaking Your Website Using Overrides Pattern

Currently, Gutenberg has evolved to fully support Full Site Editing (FSE), allowing users to edit various parts of the website, from the header and footer to other components on the page, without needing extensive themes or additional coding. Furthermore, the blocks offer a variety of customization features, providing flexible design options. However, a common issue faced by developers and users is accidental errors during edits or customizations (e.g., unintentionally changing components or layouts), which can damage or “break” the website structure. To address this issue, WordPress, starting from version 6.6, has introduced a new feature called Overrides Pattern, which helps prevent edits that could affect the functionality of various components. What is a Pattern? A Pattern in WordPress is a set of multiple blocks grouped together to form a predefined structure or template, similar to […]

Why is Meta Box a recommended plugin for managing fields in WordPress?

Recently, the WordPress community has been shaken by a major conflict between WordPress and WP Engine, which has left many surprised and questioning the direction of these two giants. This conflict has not only impacted WP Engine’s hosting services but has also extended to the blocking of related ACF plugins and their ban from the WordPress.org directory. This means users within the WP Engine ecosystem may no longer have access to updates or support from WordPress. One promising alternative is the Meta Box plugin, which offers flexible and efficient field management. In this article, we’ll introduce you to Meta Box, explore its features, and explain why it has become a popular topic of discussion recently. Differences Between ACF and Meta Box The ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) plugin, in its pro version, comes with a wide range of basic capabilities, such as managing Options Pages, fields, and Post Types […]

Transform WordPress into a Backend with the Power of REST API

WordPress is not just a website creation system or content management tool, but also features an API that extends its capabilities for development and integration with other systems. Whether you want to build applications or connect with various services, WordPress API can help you. This article will introduce you to WordPress API and how to make the most of it.

Enhance Security: Add a Layer by Hiding wp-login for WordPress

Not hiding the wp-login.php page on a WordPress site in production is a critical security concern, even though it is just one of many security measures that should be implemented. Hiding the wp-login.php page can reduce the risk of brute force attacks, where attackers attempt to guess passwords to gain access. This not only increases the risk of being hacked but can also burden the server due to continuous password-guessing attacks. If you prefer to keep the wp-login.php page accessible, it’s advisable to configure login attempt limits. If the number of failed attempts exceeds the defined limit, the IP address can be blocked. This approach is better than leaving the page open without any restrictions, as bots often automatically search for wp-login.php and attempt to log in. Changing the login page URL can also slow down bots, making it harder for them to locate the login page, thus enhancing website security. WordPress Brute Force Protection Recommendations According to the official WordPress recommendations for brute force protection, the following methods are suggested: • Creating a .htpasswd file to restrict direct access to wp-login.php. • Hiding access to […]