The WordPress Chicago blog

What do we write about?

We write about the decisions small business owners actually face with their websites. Every guide aims to answer one question well. These are the topics we cover:

• Platforms. When WordPress makes sense, and when a simpler builder is fine.
• Moving sites. How to change platforms without losing search traffic.
• Accessibility. What WCAG 2.1 AA means in practice, and how to fix common failures.
• Running a site. Hosting, updates, backups and security, without the jargon.

Who writes the guides?

Aaron VanSledright, the founder of 45Squared, writes and updates every guide. He has built WordPress sites for small businesses since 2015 and looks after the 30+ sites 45Squared hosts today. The advice comes from that daily work, not from theory. When a guide’s advice changes, we update it and change the date at the top.

Can I suggest a topic?

Yes. If there’s a website question you keep running into, send it through the form below and mark it “Blog idea.” The most useful questions become guides, and we’ll send you the link when one is published. You don’t need to be a client to ask.

How are the guides kept up to date?

Web advice ages fast. Platforms change their prices, WordPress ships new features, and accessibility guidance evolves. We review each guide when something it covers changes, and at least once a year. The “Updated” date at the top of every guide shows when it was last checked, so you know how current the advice is. If you spot something out of date, tell us through the form and we’ll check it the same week.