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This page lists the WordPress resources and tools I use to build, measure, and maintain this site, in a short, current, and practical manner.

WordPress Resources and Tools:

WordPress Core: clean, minimal setup.
cPanel Hosting: SSL + file/db access.
Lightweight Theme: fast, accessible base.

SEO & Content:

Yoast SEO: titles, metas, sitemap.
Internal links to the Home, About, Blog, and Contact pages for findability

Performance:

LiteSpeed Cache: caching + minify (tested)
Optimized images: correct size + alt text
PageSpeed checks: after major edits

Security and Maintenance:

UpdraftPlus: regular backups (files + DB)
Login hardening: strong passwords/MFA
Safe updates: updates, clear cache, spot test

Forms & Consent:

WPForms: simple contact form
Cookie banner: clear, consistent, considerate

Analytics & Search:

GA4 via Site Kit: page views & engagement.
Search Console: indexing & basic query checks.

Summary:

I try to keep the plugin list simple, write scannable content with solid headings, and use focus key phrases, internal links, and meta descriptions to improve findability. GA4 helps validate changes; Yoast guides copy and on-page structure.

This page lists the core WordPress resources and tools I use (WordPress, Yoast SEO, GA4 via Site Kit, LiteSpeed Cache, UpdraftPlus) with links for reference.

Overall, I learned a lot while experimenting with WordPress. As I experimented, the process became more intuitive to me

SEO tweaks in Yoast changed how my titles read in search, Site Kit showed the immediate impact, and LiteSpeed Cache made the pages feel snappier.

That got me noticing the same ideas everywhere: how university sites surface content, how small businesses track visits, how blogs structure headings for clarity. Seeing these WordPress resources and tools in action around me made the concepts feel real, not theoretical.

Now, when I add or remove something, I think about audience, speed, and maintainability first, and keep refining the page as my toolkit and understanding grow. These are all things that I admittedly took for granted on the websites I browse daily, and this insight has given me a new and exciting perspective to surf the web with.