WordPress Explained: From 2003 to Powering 43% of the Web

WordPress Explained: From 2003 to Powering 43% of the Web

WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system (CMS), powering millions of websites from personal blogs to major brands like NASA, Vogue, and the White House. Launched in 2003 by Matt Mullenweg, WordPress has evolved from a simple blogging tool into a powerful, open-source platform that supports eCommerce, membership sites, and more. With thousands …

How AI Reduces the Need for WordPress Plugins & Developers

How AI Reduces the Need for WordPress Plugins & Developers

In today’s digital landscape, artificial intelligence is transforming how websites are managed and optimized. At LELB Society, founded by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl, AI now plays a central role in automating tasks that previously required multiple WordPress plugins or even paid developers. This post explores how we’ve minimized plugin usage—currently relying on just three …

Add YouTube Video Schema in WordPress without Plugin

Adding YouTube Video Schema to your WordPress website can boost video visibility in search results, improve SEO, and increase click-through rates (CTR). While many rely on heavy SEO plugins, you can achieve the same results manually with a lightweight approach—no plugin required. In this guide, I’ll show you how to add YouTube VideoObject schema in …

Use a Custom Avatar for Guest Comments in WordPress

Use a Custom Avatar for Guest Comments in WordPress

By default, WordPress assigns a generic avatar to guest commenters, typically sourced from Gravatar. While this works for many sites, it introduces unnecessary external requests and limits customization. If you want to enhance your website’s branding, improve page speed, and maintain better control over guest avatars, hosting a custom default avatar locally is the best …

NASA’s Move from Drupal to WordPress: A Web Modernization Milestone

NASA's Move from Drupal to WordPress: A Web Modernization Milestone

NASA successfully migrated its flagship website from Drupal to WordPress on September 28, 2023. This transition was part of a broader web modernization effort aimed at improving content management and user experience. The migration involved moving a vast amount of content, rethinking navigation, and implementing a new design system known as the Horizon Design System. …

LELB Society’s Roadmap for 2025: Expanding Horizons

LELB Society's Roadmap for 2025: Expanding Horizons

As we embark on a new year, LELB Society is poised to broaden its horizons and pioneer innovative paths in education and research. In 2025, we aim to elevate our community’s learning experiences by incorporating cutting-edge technologies, expanding our course offerings, and fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment. Our roadmap for the coming year …

Google Forms vs WordPress Plugins: The Better Choice for Surveys

Google Forms vs WordPress Plugins: The Better Choice for Surveys

In the evolving landscape of digital tools, creating forms and surveys is essential for collecting data, gathering feedback, and enhancing user engagement. While WordPress plugins have traditionally been a go-to option for many website owners, Google Forms offers a compelling alternative. This article explores the benefits of using Google Forms over WordPress plugins for creating …

Gamifying Your Online Language School on WordPress

Gamifying Your Online Language School: A WordPress Guide

If you run an online language school on WordPress and you would like to gamify your educational website, we recommend you study this article closely as there are practical and actionable tips on implementing gamification in education. Video of gamification in online language schools Watch this video on YouTube What is gamification in online classes? …

6 PHP Tweaks for More Engaging WordPress Comments

6 PHP Tweaks for More Engaging WordPress Comments

Want to encourage more active participation and engagement on your WordPress website? One of the easiest ways to do this is by optimizing your comment forms. By implementing a few simple PHP code snippets, you can transform your comment section into a thriving community hub. In this post, we’ll share 6 effective tips to help …

Displaying Post Views in WordPress Without Plugins

Displaying Post Views in WordPress Without Plugins

In this article, we will show you how to display post views in WordPress without using any WordPress plugin to potentially increase user engagement by indicating the most popular posts or any other custom post type on your WordPress website. Video of displaying post views in WordPress The pros and cons of displaying post views …