WP Expert

09/06/2026

Job market is rough out there.

08/06/2026

REST API 404 or 403 Errors (Even Though It Should Work)

You’re building a block. Connecting a headless frontend. Or just trying to use the Site Editor. Everything seems correct. Then you hit the browser console and see it: GET /wp-json/wp/v2/posts → 404 Not Found Or worse: 403 Forbidden The WordPress REST API should work out of the box. But sometimes...

06/05/2026

Understanding HTTP Security Headers for Your WordPress Website

Your WordPress site can be secure in many ways, strong passwords, good hosting, updated plugins. But there’s a layer of protection that often gets overlooked: HTTP security headers.

These are small instructions your server sends to the browser. They tell the browser how to behave when loading your site. Implemented correctly, they can prevent attacks like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), clickjacking, and information disclosure.

The best part? They’re relatively easy to add to WordPress. This guide covers the most important headers, why they matter, and how to implement them.

Your WordPress site can be secure in many ways, strong passwords, good hosting, updated plugins. But there’s a layer of protection that often gets overlooked: HTTP security headers. These are small instructions your server sends to the browser. They tell the browser how to behave when loading your...

27/04/2026

🛑 Is WooCommerce broken? Fix stuck payments & empty carts!

Lost sales because of checkout bugs? You’re not alone. From the dreaded “empty cart” to payments that get stuck on “pending,” these issues cost store owners real money.

The good news? Most of these bugs have known fixes.

We just published a hands-on guide covering:
✅ Why caching destroys your cart data
✅ How to fix payment buttons that do nothing
✅ The block vs. shortcode checkout debate
✅ A debugging toolkit for non-developers

If you run a WooCommerce store, save this post. Your revenue pipeline depends on it.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://wp-expert.ch/en/2026/04/27/woocommerce-is-broken-fixing-stuck-payments-empty-carts-and-checkout-bugs/

You’ve set up your WooCommerce store. Products are uploaded. Payments are configured. Everything looks fine. Then the first customer tries to check out… and nothing works. The cart is empty. The payment button does nothing. The order gets stuck on “pending payment” forever. Or worse, custome...

31/03/2026

5 free API clients that are perfect alternatives to Postman

In every field, there is one software name that pops out any time you mention it. For image editing, that’s Photoshop. For API clients, that would be Postman. This tool is ubiquitous, which is deserved, as it helped democratizing API testing and development. It also packs a lot of features that were game-changing when it entered the scene.

However, it can be interesting to consider other options, as the tech landscape evolves so rapidly. “It’s what everyone uses” shouldn’t be your motto, instead you should focus on re-considering your workflow regularly and check out the current tools.

In every field, there is one software name that pops out any time you mention it. For image editing, that’s Photoshop. For API clients, that would be Postman. This tool is ubiquitous, which is deserved, as it helped democratizing API testing and development. It also packs a lot of features that we...

31/03/2026

The Uncategorized Category is Taking Over. Here’s How to Stop It.

You hit “Publish” on a brilliant new post. It goes live. You look at your carefully structured blog, and there it is, the tell-tale sign of an oversight. Your post is stamped with “Uncategorized.”

It feels sloppy. It hurts your site’s organization, your SEO, and your credibility. That default category is like a w**d in a manicured garden. It spreads when you’re not looking.

This isn’t just a cosmetic issue. It’s a workflow problem baked into WordPress. But with a few deliberate steps, you can eradicate it for good and prevent it from ever coming back.

You hit “Publish” on a brilliant new post. It goes live. You look at your carefully structured blog, and there it is, the tell-tale sign of an oversight. Your post is stamped with “Uncategorized.” It feels sloppy. It hurts your site’s organization, your SEO, and your credibility. That defa...

28/01/2026

Make your WordPress site accessible or it will be invisible to millions

Think about the last time a website frustrated you. A menu that wouldn’t open. Text that was too faint to read. A video that auto-played. Annoying, right? Now imagine that experience is your only way to use the web, every single day.

That’s the reality for over one billion people with disabilities. Accessibility (often shortened to a11y, “a” then 11 letters, then “y”) isn’t a niche concern or a legal checkbox. It’s the practice of building your website so everyone can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with it.

For WordPress site owners, this is a core responsibility. The good news? The platform is uniquely suited to help you build inclusively. Here’s why it’s crucial and a practical plan to get started.

Think about the last time a website frustrated you. A menu that wouldn’t open. Text that was too faint to read. A video that auto-played. Annoying, right? Now imagine that experience is your only way to use the web, every single day. That’s the reality for over one billion people with disabili...

28/01/2026

Big news for developers and WordPress enthusiasts! The AI Experiments project has a significant update.

The interface is now provider-agnostic, meaning you can more easily switch between different AI models (like OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.). We've also focused on key improvements:

🔧 Better prompt engineering for generating block-based content.
🛡️ Refined error handling for a smoother experience.

This work lays a more stable foundation for the future of AI within WordPress core. Curious to try it or learn more? Check out the link in the comments!

AI Experiments v0.2.0 brings AI closer to everyday publishing workflows in WordPress. With AI-powered excerpt generation and a new Abilities Explorer, this release emphasizes reviewable, transparen…

26/01/2026

🚀 The Future of Web Creation is Here!

Get ready to build websites with the power of AI. We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming collaboration between Sticklight AI and Elementor Labs.

The new Sticklight AI tool is designed to supercharge your Elementor workflow, making website creation smarter and faster.

👉 Beta access opens in about one week!

Want to be among the first to try it? Click the link below to learn more and get on the list.

🔗 https://sticklight.ai/

What's the first thing you'd build with an AI-powered web design tool? Let us know in the comments!

Sticklight empowers professionals to turn vision into production-ready websites, with full creative and technical control.

26/01/2026

Sticklight AI + Elementor Labs are launching a powerful new AI tool. Beta access opens in about a week!

Be first to try it:

Sticklight empowers professionals to turn vision into production-ready websites, with full creative and technical control.