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Website and WordPress how-tos
Step-by-step guides for running a WordPress site, and plain-language notes on new WordPress releases. Written by Chris Parsons and the ParsonsHosting team.
Get found in search and AI
- Why does SEO still matter in the age of AI search?
SEO still matters because AI search tools find web pages through search indexes and search crawlers. Google says a page must be indexed in Google…
WordPress how-tos
- How do I add a contact form to my WordPress site?
WordPress does not include a contact form on its own, so you install a form plugin, build a short form, and place it on your contact page with a block or…
- How do I make my WordPress site load faster?
Start with the changes that usually help small sites: shrink your images, remove plugins you do not use, use a lightweight theme, and keep WordPress and PHP…
- How do I keep my WordPress site secure and up to date?
Keep WordPress, your theme and your plugins updated, use strong unique passwords with two-factor login, remove anything you do not use, and keep recent…
- How do I use WooCommerce to sell a few products or services on WordPress?
Install the free WooCommerce plugin, run its setup steps, add your products with a price and photo, and turn on a payment method such as Stripe or PayPal.
- How do I make my Google Business Profile and WordPress website work together?
Add your website address to your Google Business Profile, and make sure your business name, phone number and service area match exactly on both.
- How do I write service pages that bring in customers?
Give each main service its own WordPress page, and write it to answer the questions a customer has before calling: what the service is, where you offer it,…
Website Builder how-tos
- How do I get started with the ParsonsHosting Website Builder?
You open the Website Builder from your hosting account: Client Area > your service > cPanel > the Website Builder button.
- How do I add a new page in the Website Builder?
Click Pages in the left sidebar, then click New page and give it a name.
- How do I make my Website Builder site look right on phones?
Templates in the Website Builder are built to adjust to phones and tablets already.
- How do I set up basic SEO in the Website Builder?
Click SEO in the left sidebar to set a site-wide title and description, then open Pages, click the cog icon next to each page, and give every page its own…
- How do I publish my Website Builder site so it goes live?
Click Publish in the top menu bar of the Website Builder.
- How can I get more out of the ParsonsHosting Website Builder?
Use the builder's time-savers: ready-made sections, saved contact details that update everywhere, linked copies of your header and footer, and saved…
Email and DNS
- How do I set up email and SSL when my domain's DNS is on Cloudflare?
If your domain uses Cloudflare's nameservers, we can't publish your email authentication records for you. Contact our support team for the exact records for…
WordPress news
- What's new in WordPress 7.1 "Mary Lou"?
WordPress 7.1, code-named "Mary Lou," was released on August 19, 2026.
- Which WordPress security updates came out in fall 2026, and what should I do?
WordPress released three security updates in quick succession: 7.1.1 on September 17, 2026, 7.1.2 on September 22, 2026, and 7.1.3 on October 6, 2026.
- What's coming in WordPress 7.2, and when is it due?
WordPress 7.2 is scheduled for release on December 8, 2026, with the first beta planned for October 20, 2026.