Tutorials to Help You Design with Confidence

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  • How to Add A Page

    2 min
    Page Editing

    Imagine a dynamic webpage for your youth sports team that’s as easy to build as playing with building blocks. With...

Curated Topics and Tutorials, All in One Place

Explore our curated collection of concise guides covering Best Practices, Dashboard, Media Library, Page Editing, Plugins, Posts, SEO, and Users. Each section includes clear, step-by-step tutorials and expert tips to help you work more efficiently in WordPress and Beaver Builder.

Recent Tutorials

Understanding the Design Shop Website Process: How to Start Strong

5 min
Best Practices, Getting Started, Website Basics

Learn how to begin your Design Shop website build, including the assets you must submit, why Sections One and Two...

Understanding WordPress User Roles and Permissions

4 min
Best Practices, Users, Website Basics

Learn about WordPress user roles, what each level of access allows, and best practices for managing users on your website.

Plugin Safety: Best Practices for Managing WordPress Plugins

4 min
Best Practices, Plugins, Troubleshooting, Website Basics

Learn how to safely install, update, and manage approved plugins to keep your WordPress website secure and running smoothly.

Switching from Smash Balloon to SnapWidget

3 min
Plugins, Troubleshooting

Experiencing issues with your Instagram feed? Learn how we can replace Smash Balloon with SnapWidget at no cost to you.

How to Reset Your WordPress User Password

2 min
Troubleshooting, Users

Learn how to reset your WordPress password from the login screen or dashboard and keep your account secure.

How to Use Ninja Tables (and Import from TablePress)

5 min
Content Management, Optimization & Workflow, Plugins

Learn how to use Ninja Tables to create, import, and manage tables, plus how to replace old TablePress shortcodes and...

The Importance of Website Security (and How to Protect Your Site)

5 min
Best Practices, Plugins, Troubleshooting, Website Basics

Learn why security matters, how one Partner faced a costly attack, and how to protect your WordPress site with backups...

How to Edit Ticker Text in the Ditty Plugin

1 min
Content Management, Plugins

Learn how to update scrolling ticker text on your site using the Ditty plugin, including how to edit, add, and...

Learn how to add and customize single buttons or groups of buttons in BeaverBuilder to create clear calls-to-action.

How to Edit for Mobile Responsiveness in BeaverBuilder

4 min
Design, Optimization & Workflow, Page Editing

Learn how to adjust rows, columns, text, and images in BeaverBuilder so your site looks great on phones and tablets.

Learn how to connect your Instagram business account to WordPress with Smash Balloon and display a live feed on your...

How to Use Saved Rows, Modules, and Page Templates in BeaverBuilder

4 min
Content Management, Design, Page Editing

Learn how to save and reuse rows, modules, and page templates in BeaverBuilder to keep your site consistent and easy...

Understand the difference between LeagueApps (registration platform) and WordPress (marketing website) and how they work together.

How to Embed a YouTube or Vimeo Video on a Page

3 min
Page Editing, Website Basics

Learn how to embed YouTube or Vimeo videos on your WordPress site using BeaverBuilder.

Use this step-by-step checklist to update your website before a new season begins—ensuring players and families find the right info...

Site Kit by Google is a free WordPress plugin that connects your site directly to Google tools like Analytics, Search...

How to Add Call-to-Action Buttons

4 min
Design, Page Editing

Learn how to create and style call-to-action buttons in BeaverBuilder that guide visitors to register, donate, or contact you.

Learn what Beaver Themer layouts are, how to edit your site’s header and footer, and why they matter for branding...

Learn how to fix contact form issues on your site, whether it uses WPForms, Forminator Pro, Gravity Forms, or the...

Popups (also called modals) are useful for displaying announcements, forms, or quick information without sending visitors to a new page....

How to Upload and Link PDFs (Schedules, Forms, Guides)

4 min
Content Management, Media Library

Convert Word files to PDFs and upload them to your site. Link them to buttons or text so visitors can...

Learn how custom post types work on your site and how we use them to manage players, coaches, commitments, and...

Learn the difference between hosting, domains, and forwarding, and how each works together to keep your website running.

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