Give table headers real meaning Headers explain how table data relates. Making an ordinary cell bold does not create header meaning. Use th for headers in HTML. Use td for ordinary data. In simple tables, scope col identifies the relevant column. For row headers, consider scope row. Header names should explain their columns. Avoid vague […]

Explain the next step in an empty list A screen without results should not leave users uncertain. Explain why nothing appears in one sentence. Distinguish first-use emptiness from an unsuccessful search. For example: “You have not created a project yet”. Offer a relevant action such as Create Project. The button name should explain that action. […]

Warn users before opening a new tab An unexpected new tab can confuse users. First consider whether a new tab is necessary. If needed, announce this behavior before activation. Add “Opens in a new tab” beside the link name. An icon alone may not be clear to everyone. Screen readers should receive the warning too. […]

Test an earlier plugin version with WP Rollback WP Rollback simplifies version selection for WordPress repository plugins and themes. Install the official WordPress.org version. Back up files and the database before use. Run the test on a staging copy. Choose Rollback for the intended plugin in the plugin list. Select the required version number carefully. […]

Keep selected text readable Selecting text should not make it harder to read. The ::selection pseudo-element changes selected text appearance. Set foreground and background colors together. For example, try dark text on a pale yellow background. Similar colors can obscure the text. Select several article words with the mouse. Also check links within the selection. […]

Export WordPress content to a file The Export tool saves WordPress content in an XML file. Open Tools, then Export in the admin area. Choose all content or the intended content type. For posts, review the available filters. Click the export-file download button. Keep the file securely with a clear name. This export does not […]

Choose precise tags for a post Tags connect posts sharing specific details. Choose a few precise topics for an article. Open Tags in the post settings. Select a relevant existing tag. Enter a new name if necessary. Avoid creating several spellings for one concept. Not every word in the article needs a tag. A tag […]

Temporarily hide extra tools while writing Distraction Free mode simplifies the editing workspace. Open a post in the block editor. Open the editor’s top three-dot menu. Enable Distraction Free. Toolbars and panels hide while you write. Write and focus on the content of your sentences. Move the pointer to the editor’s top to reveal tools. […]

Highlight a key sentence with a Pullquote Use a Pullquote to highlight one important sentence from the article within its flow. Type /pullquote at the right location and select the Pullquote block. Choose a short, self-contained sentence that accurately represents the section. Do not replace the main explanation with it; the full text should remain […]

Check a page simply with PageSpeed Insights PageSpeed Insights checks a public URL and reports technical and user-experience suggestions. Enter the full URL of an important page, not only the home page. Read mobile and desktop results separately because their conditions differ. Open high-impact or red findings first and read each explanation. Choose one small […]