Even in 2025, AI texts will be of little use without a technical SEO basis. These include fast loading times (Core Web Vitals), clean permalinks, XML sitemap, HTTPS, mobile design and a clear information architecture with meaningful categories and internal linking. AI tools and SEO plugins (e.g. with integrated AI assistants) should build on this foundation and not try to conceal structural problems with “more content”.
Autoloaded options are configuration settings for plugins and themes that are automatically loaded with every page on WordPress. Each plugin and theme defines its own options and which options are automatically loaded. Too many autoloaded options can slow down a website. In general, a website’s autoloaded options should be under 800kb in size. Here are our step-by-step instructions on how to view and change autoloaded options.
WPML is a blessing for many WordPress projects – and at the same time one of the most common sources of error in the everyday life of agencies and website operators. Multilingualism always brings with it additional complexity: content must be managed in a structured way, synchronization must be planned cleanly and technical features must be understood. This is exactly where typical “WPML problems” arise, but they can usually be traced back to recurring causes.
WordPress will have come of age in 2025 – away from the “simple blog system” to a flexible platform for brands, shops, web apps and content hubs. Many of the most exciting trends are no longer just about design, but about how WordPress is used as a strategic foundation for performance, security, AI workflows, and headless architectures.
Many companies start with a website builder – and after a few years realize that they are reaching their limits with it. The step to a professional WordPress site is often less a technical decision than a strategic one: This article leads in detail through the most important considerations, pitfalls and success factors when switching from a website builder to a professional WordPress website.
Troubleshooting after PHP 8.5 upgrade in WooCommerce: After a PHP 8.5 upgrade in WooCommerce, error messages, malfunctions and even failures such as the “white screen of death” often occur. The most important solutions are systematic debugging, targeted plugin checks and the adaptation of outdated code.
How do I check plugins and themes for PHP 8.5 compatibility: Checking WordPress plugins and themes for compatibility with PHP 8.5 is a mix of clean preparation, automatic scans and targeted manual tests. This guide shows you step by step how to proceed in a practical and risk-minimized way – ideally first in a staging environment, not on the live side.
Test in staging before upgrading to PHP 8.5 – Concrete test steps in staging before upgrading to PHP 8.5: A professional PHP upgrade to version 8.5 should always be tested in staging first. Here you will find a tried and tested procedure for the relevant test steps, with a focus on WordPress projects and current best practices.
Latest PHP version 8.5: What WordPress admins should know and consider now: PHP 8.5 was released on November 20, 2025 and brings numerous technical and security-related innovations to the WordPress world. An upgrade is not only worthwhile from a performance point of view, but is also indispensable in the future for reasons of security and compatibility. In this blog post you will find a practical overview of what WordPress users need to pay attention to now.
