The world of WordPress is incredibly rich in various sources of knowledge and it depends on us how we want to use them. Both beginners and advanced developers will find something for themselves. Below is a short guide.

7 sources of knowledge about WordPress

WordPress Codex – the official guide to WordPress and full documentation of this CMS. There we will find details about all aspects of the system, from basic settings to advanced topics such as creating elements yourself. This is the place where a WordPress lover should go first.

Documentation – plugins and themes. The vast majority of plugins or themes for WordPress have their own documentation. If we do not know how to configure a given plugin or theme or we are not sure about compatibility with other elements – let’s take a look at the documentation first.

Paid support – applies to situations when we buy a plugin or theme (of course from a legal source). We can then use the help of paid support from the creators of the plugin or theme. This is a useful option when we cannot find the answer to our question in the documentation or we need a custom solution.

Facebook groups – just type WordPress in the search engine to find groups related to CMS. The community in social media is extremely strong, and groups are a great place to ask a question and get help from other users and experienced programmers. However, remember to always verify the answers posted there yourself.

Internet blogs – one of the most popular blogs where we can find a lot of useful content is the Wpbeginner blog. It is worth browsing such sources, because they are often a real mine of ideas for non-standard solutions.

YouTube tutorials and online courses – on YouTube we can easily find videos and even entire online courses. We encourage you to regularly browse channels in search of new information. Independent exploration is often the best idea to expand your own knowledge.

WordCamps and WordUps – this is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge, establish contacts and learn about the latest trends. Smarthost has been supporting the WordPress community for years, so we cordially invite you to meetings regardless of your level of advancement.

Summary

There are many sources of knowledge about WordPress. Let’s choose those that best suit our needs and level of advancement. And if we feel ready to share our knowledge – nothing stands in the way of enriching the network with our own materials.