WordPress Maintenance Mode Plugin: Free, Lightweight & Works with Any Theme
Performing scheduled maintenance on your WordPress website shouldn't mean losing your SEO rankings or frustrating visitors with error messages
Author: Krasen
WordPress plugin developer | Built 17 products, 196K+ downloads | Teaching automation at wpclimastery.com | Owner at developry.com
How to Extend WordPress Session Length for Multisite Super Admins
If you're a super admin managing a WordPress multisite network with different domain names, you know the frustration: logging in repeatedly as you move between sites. Unlike subdomain-based multisites, separate domains can't share authentication cookies, forcing you to authenticate each time
Building a Modern API Server with Slim 4 and WordPress
In this comprehensive tutorial, I'll show you how to build a modern, production-ready REST API server using Slim Framework 4 with WordPress authentication. We'll leverage PHP 8.1+ features, implement modern security practices, and follow current best practices for API development in 2025
The Day I Lost My Place in the Community I Loved
I've been part of the WordPress community for 20 years. A decade of that was spent actively contributing to the plugin directory—building free tools, supporting users, answering support threads at midnight, fixing bugs on weekends. And in one careless moment, I lost all of it
How to Hide WordPress Plugins Without Deleting Them
Managing a WordPress site with dozens of plugins can quickly become overwhelming. Your plugins list grows cluttered with inactive plugins you might need later, making it difficult to find and manage the ones you're actively using
From Solo Developer to WordPress Ecosystem Builder
Three years ago, I was a freelance WordPress developer frustrated by repetitive tasks. Setting up new sites took days. ACF configuration was tedious. Clients lost media files during migrations. Backups failed silently. Internal linking was an afterthought
Build an Automated Newsletter System with Google Sheets (No Third-Party Tools)
Managing a newsletter doesn't have to involve expensive third-party services like Mailchimp or SendGrid. If you're running a small to medium-sized mailing list (under 2,000 contacts), you can build a powerful automated newsletter system using just Google Sheets and Apps Script
How to Export All WordPress URLs Easily with a Custom PHP Tool
How to Export All WordPress URLs Easily If you manage a WordPress website, there are times when you need a full list of URLs for migrations, SEO audits, or redirects. While plugins can help, sometimes a simple PHP snippet is faster and lighter
How to Translate WordPress Plugins Using Claude AI & Python
Are you looking to translate WordPress plugins for international audiences. Manual translation can be time-consuming and error-prone. Fortunately, with modern AI tools like Claude and Python automation, you can streamline the entire translation workflow
Boost Your Git Productivity with 15 Essential Git Macros (Cross-Platform Installer)
Introduction If you use Git daily, you know how repetitive some commands can get. Typing git add ., git commit, and git push Doing dozens of times a day slows you down
How to Add a Resizable Sidebar to the WordPress Customizer (Persistent Width + Drag Resize)
By default, the WordPress Customizer sidebar has a fixed width, which can make previewing responsive designs or large screens cumbersome. If you’ve ever wanted to resize the Customizer sidebar — just like a draggable panel in a modern design app — you’re in luck
How to Use the TinyMCE WYSIWYG Editor in WordPress Customizer (Step-by-Step)
The WordPress Customizer is a powerful tool for allowing users to preview theme changes in real time — but its default controls are fairly limited
From Function to Focus: The New krasenslavov.com Design
Over the years, krasenslavov.com has evolved from a simple collection of WordPress experiments into a platform that helps thousands of developers, creators, and site owners build better, faster, and smarter
How to Add Export and Import Functionality for WordPress Customizer Settings (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you’ve ever customized a WordPress theme only to lose your settings after switching environments or themes, you know how frustrating it can be
Advanced SEO for WordPress – What You Need to Know Now | Part 2
The second part of Unlocking Advanced SEO Techniques takes you beyond basics and into how search engines and social networks see your content. It’s all about giving them context—and keeping your SEO in top shape. What is Structured Data & Schema Markup
How to Get Cited by AI Systems Like ChatGPT
In the evolving landscape of digital information retrieval, AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini are increasingly becoming primary sources for users seeking quick, reliable answers
Advanced SEO for WordPress – What You Need to Know Now | Part 1
Search Engine Optimization isn’t just about keywords anymore. As Google and others become smarter, you’ve got to stay ahead of the game. In Unlocking Advanced SEO Techniques: Part 1, Learn.WordPress shows us how
How to Optimize for AI Visibility in 2025
AI visibility means ensuring that your content is discoverable, understandable, and citable by generative AI tools such as Google SGE, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini
How to Add a Secure Account Deletion Feature to Your WooCommerce Store
Why Your WooCommerce Store Needs an Account Deletion Feature In today's digital landscape, giving users control over their personal data isn't just good practice—it's increasingly becoming a legal requirement
How to Customize WordPress Comment Forms with Filters
Are you looking to enhance your WordPress comment system for better user engagement. This comprehensive guide explains how to customize your WordPress comment forms using filters—specifically the powerful comment_form_defaults filter—to create a more personalized commenting experience for your visitors
How to Create a Dynamic Autocomplete Search Bar for Your Website
An interactive autocomplete search bar is a powerful feature that enhances user experience by providing real-time suggestions while users type. This blog post will guide you through creating a fully functional, reusable autocomplete search bar using JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
AI Assistant for Elementor
MENTOR – Your AI-powered Elementor Visual Editor Assistant Meet MENTOR, your intelligent AI assistant designed to make Elementor page-building effortless