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The Edit is the magazine section of The Blog Edit, exploring blogging, independent publishing, and modern digital standards with clarity and intent.
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WordPress
Practical WordPress guides based on first-hand experience building, rebuilding and running independent websites. Explore hosting, themes, plugins, performance, migrations and editorial publishing.
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How to Plan a WordPress Website Before You Build It
Planning a WordPress website starts with its purpose, audience, content and search strategy—not its colours or homepage layout. AI can now…
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Why I Stopped Constantly Rebuilding WordPress Websites
I stopped rebuilding WordPress websites unnecessarily because it was delaying publishing and growth. Now, I only rebuild when there is a…
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Easy Guide: How to Start a WordPress Blog in 2026
Choose a clear subject, register a good domain, use reliable managed hosting, install WordPress and publish. You can improve almost everything…
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AI Tools
Practical guides, experiments and first-hand lessons from building and using AI tools for websites, content creation and independent digital publishing.
AI Tools
How I Keep an AI Influencer’s Face Consistent
AI influencer face consistency does not come from one perfect prompt. I use a strong reference image, controlled identity settings, consistent…
AI Tools
How I Built My Own AI Influencer Image Studio
I used ChatGPT, Replicate and a trained FLUX model to create a private AI influencer image studio. The finished browser-based tool…
AI Tools
AI Search Optimization: Can AI Read Your Website?
AI search optimization starts with making sure the AI-powered search systems you want visibility from can actually access your website. Check…
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