Thread by @wpbeginner

Do you want to take your #WordPress website to the next level?

Our "Ultimate WordPress Checklist" Twitter Space is starting in a few minutes & we'll be adding all the tips/links we mention to this thread, in real-time ✅

Like, Retweet, & feel free to add your own tips +

You can get started early by downloading our Checklist here ➡️ wpbeg.in/3fCoNZ5

Or by asking questions using the hashtag #AskWPB ⁉️

During the space we will be inviting some of the attendees who ask questions to speak 🎉 +

1. Have You Started a Newsletter? 📧

When visitors come to your website for the first time, many will leave & never come back! A newsletter is a great way to remind those visitors about your site

Learn how to create one here: wpbeg.in/2HmB4jk

2. Is Your Website on Google?

Be sure your site can be found in a search engine! 🖥

#SEO is something you’ll need to continue to work on but be sure you understand the basics & have them in place!

Here's our Ultimate WordPress SEO Guide for Beginners: wpbeg.in/2LErIDa

3. Do You Know Who Your Visitors Are? 👤

Tracking analytics helps you know what is useful on your site so you can focus on that kind of content. It also helps you spot problems in order to fix them.

Here's how to Install Google Analytics in #WordPress: wpbeg.in/2tQFMyh

4. How Does Your Site Look on a Phone?

A large portion of your website visitors is using a phone, which means mobile-friendly design isn’t optional anymore!

Otherwise, you’re potentially missing some users right away.

Best responsive themes here: wpbeg.in/2U8yuBv

5. Is Your Text Easy to Read?

Make sure your font is big enough and clear enough to be read easily. You’ll also want to be sure to check it on a mobile device and not only on your computer.

You can learn how to change your font size with this guide: wpbeg.in/2vnmUam

6. Have You Fixed Spelling & Grammar Mistakes?

You can reduce how many typos you have by using a browser extension! 🖥

This tool will work right inside #WordPress so you can catch mistakes while you’re creating new posts ✅

Learn more here: wpbeg.in/2V5DtTf

7. Are Your Color Choices Good?

If the color contrast is too low, it may be hard to read some of your text & which might cause users to give up on your site!

Use the Contrast Checker tool to be sure your site can be used by the widest audience! +

Here's a guide on how to pick the best color scheme for your #WordPress site: wpbeg.in/3vWIVh9

‼️ Bonus tip ‼️

More on accessibility here: wpbeg.in/2n0tEHu

8. Is Your Menu Easy to Use?

Adding a menu is a must so visitors can easily navigate your site. It also helps point out what’s important and helps users reach those pages quickly 🖥

If you’re not sure how to do that, check out our tutorial here: wpbeg.in/2Vrkogi

9. Have You Optimized Your Graphics?

Make sure your images aren’t any larger than they need to be, both in pixels and in file size, to help keep your site fast.

Want to learn how to optimize them? Check our guide here: wpbeg.in/2N8YCKe

10. Do You have the Necessary Pages on Your Site?

From an about page to give users confidence in you or your company, to legally required pages like a Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, make sure you have everything you need: wpbeg.in/3wDjnUh

11. Have You Created a Way for Visitors to Contact You?

Having a contact form will let your users get in touch with you and make you look like the professional you are.

Learn more about how to create one here: wpbeg.in/2V4mEee

12. Have You Tested Your Forms?

This is important to do right after setting up your form. Many site owners never get the emails their visitors fill out.

Here's why this happens & how to fix it:
wpbeg.in/2PfVhdg

13. Have You Monetized Your Site?

Whether you want to include affiliate marketing, ads, create a store, sell an ebook, or something else, there are lots of ways in #WordPress to make your site make money for you 💰

We list 30+ methods here: wpbeg.in/2LL9IGz

14. Are You Using SSL?

No one wants to visit a site that looks suspicious, and adding SSL will help your site look legitimate.

You can learn what is SSL and how to get one using this guide: wpbeg.in/2z2YtEe

15. Have You Made Your Site Secure?

There are really simple things you can do to keep your #WordPress site more secure, like choosing a strong password and keeping WordPress up to date 🔐

Check out our full list of security tips: wpbeg.in/2EOT6cq

16. Does Your Website Load Fast?

If your site doesn’t load fast, you might lose your audience before your site even has a chance! 👤

To make sure your site is blazing fast follow our Ultimate Guide to Boost WordPress Speed and Performance:

wpbeg.in/2KcQXqo

17. Can Your Visitors Spread the Word About Your Site?

No one wants to stop someone from sharing their website with a new audience, so make it easy for your website visitors with social sharing buttons 🖥 📱

Here's how to add them to your site: wpbeg.in/2sT0eOg

18. Have You Set up Open Graph Images?

If you’ve ever shared your site on Facebook and the wrong image popped up, or no image at all, that’s an easy problem to fix. Just set up Open Graph data using your #SEO plugin! 🏞

Here's how to do that: wpbeg.in/3gUHGF1

19. Are You Repurposing Your Best Content? 📹

From videos to ebooks to so much more, there are dozens of ways you can repurpose your content so you can have a bigger return for the hard work you put in!

Here are 35 AWESOME ones: wpbeg.in/3MI8f0h

20. Is Your Site Ready to Go Global? 🌎

With just a little bit of work, you can open up your site to having a global audience. Using a CDN will help your site load fast everywhere & not just for the people that live close to your server!

Learn more here: wpbeg.in/2mV9kaq

Our Ultimate #WordPress Checklist Twitter Space is over. Thank you to all of those who joined us in this conversation!

Let us know your thoughts and what you would like to see next 😄 #AskWPB

Here's a link to the recording in case you missed it:

twitter.com/i/spaces/1dRKZ…