Fit images into a frame with CSS without distortion Forcing width and height independently can stretch faces and objects. The object-fit property controls how an image sits inside its frame. For a test, create a full-width frame with a height of 240px. Apply width:100%, height:100%, and object-fit:cover to the image. Cover fills the frame but […]

Regenerate old thumbnails after changing a theme A theme change may require image sizes that were never generated for older uploads. reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced can recreate the required image sizes. Back up both files and the database before running the process. Install and activate the plugin only from its official WordPress page. Review the available […]

Build a readable comparison with the WordPress Table block Use a table for comparable data, not as a layout tool for every page section. Start a new line in the editor, type /table, and select the Table block. Create only as many rows and columns as the real information requires. Enable a header row so […]

Write an excerpt that invites readers into the article A post excerpt is the short text that may appear in archives, search results, or article cards. If you leave it empty, WordPress usually generates one from the beginning of the post. For more control, open the post and find the Excerpt field in the post […]

Keep WordPress columns readable on mobile Columns help place services or features side by side, but they must remain manageable on mobile. Create a test page in WordPress and add a Columns block. Begin with two or three columns and place short content in each one. Keep headings at the same level and avoid filling […]

Test your mobile layout with browser tools Narrowing a window gives an initial clue, but browser device tools offer more controlled testing. Open the page in Chrome and launch DevTools from the developer tools menu. Enable the device toolbar and select a typical phone width. Scan from top to bottom for text or images overflowing […]

Reduce motion for visitors sensitive to animation Heavy animation can be uncomfortable or confusing for some visitors. Operating systems provide a setting that communicates a preference for reduced motion. CSS can detect this preference with prefers-reduced-motion. First list decorative effects such as moving backgrounds or repeated zooming. In reduce mode, remove unnecessary motion or duration […]

Organize your site menu with the Navigation block A good menu shows the most important routes without becoming crowded. Before editing, list five or six primary destinations on paper. Open the header in the Site Editor and select the Navigation block. Add links to the main pages and use the movement controls to arrange them. […]

Organized headings: a map for reading a page Headings do more than enlarge text; they describe the structure of a page. A page needs one clear main topic, usually introduced by its primary heading. Use H2 for major sections and H3 for genuine subsections within them. Do not choose a heading level only for its […]

Simple WordPress caching with WP Super Cache Caching can serve a prepared page and reduce repeated processing for visitors. Back up the site before technical changes and begin on a staging site. Install and activate WP Super Cache only from its official WordPress page. Open its settings, enable the simple or recommended mode, and save […]