Intro
If you want a site that loads fast, is easy to manage, and stays reliable over time, you’re in the right place. WordPress Bricks focuses on planning a clear, scalable site; installing and managing WordPress via DirectAdmin and Softaculous; building with pure Bricks Builder (no third-party add-ons); writing content that ranks and converts with Squirrly SEO; and keeping performance high with practical maintenance routines. Clear guides, checklists, and real-world workflows get you from plan to launch — and keep your site fast afterward.
Browse by category
- WordPress Website Plan- Start with decisions that prevent rework: goals, sitemap, content types, naming, and high performance.
- CTA: Open the Planning Guide
- Install WordPress and Setup- Custom installs, Softaculous WP Toolsets, WP Manage for installs and initial security, plus essential settings.
- CTA: See the Install & Setup Steps
- Bricks Builder- Learn structure-first: global styles, templates, components, and page patterns—no add-ons needed. Apply design by layout: organization placement, images & backgrounds, color templates.
- CTA: Explore Bricks Templates & Components
- Content Strategy- Editorial plans, Squirrly SEO workflows, keyword mapping, and publish cycles that build trust and traffic.
- CTA: Build Your Content Plan
- WordPress Maintenance and Operations- Updates, backups, uptime checks, PSI targets, and routine audits that keep things fast and stable.
- CTA: Follow the Maintenance Checklist
- WordPress Tools and Resources- Curated picks for plugins, monitoring, security, backups, and performance that work well with Bricks.
- CTA: View Recommended Tools
Featured guides
- Step-by-step custom install guides — A clean WordPress install using DirectAdmin + Softaculous, with WP Toolsets and WP Manage for baseline security and settings.- CTA: Start the Custom Install
- WordPress Manager guides — Practical use of Softaculous WP Manage for installs, security presets, and safe updates.- CTA: Use WP Manage Safely
- Bricks templates & components — Build global headers, footers, page/post templates, and reusable components without extensions.- CTA: See Bricks Templates
- Clear, concise checklists — From planning to publish to maintenance—checklists that reduce mistakes and save time.- CTA: Download the Checklists
- Performance-based recommendations — Target high 90s and 100s in PSI with solid structure, smart assets, caching, and content practices.- CTA: Improve Your PSI Scores
How this site helps you
- Beginner-friendly paths — Straightforward tutorials and plain, simple explanations so you can launch confidently.
- Intermediate-ready structure — Templates, component libraries, and workflows to speed up builds and keep things maintainable.
- No add-ons required — Pure Bricks. Less complexity, fewer conflicts, faster pages.
- SEO with Squirrly — Practical keyword mapping and on-page optimization that fits real editorial workflows.
- Real-world expert advice — Built from hands-on web operations and performance tuning.
Popular starting points
- Website Planning Checklist — Map goals, content types, and structure before you touch the builder. CTA: Open the Planning Checklist
- Bricks Global Styles Setup — Typography, spacing, color system, and container rules that make everything consistent. CTA: Set Global Styles
- Essential WordPress Settings — Permalinks, discussion, media, timezone, privacy, and base security presets via WP Manage. CTA: Configure Essentials
- Content Strategy with Squirrly — Choose keywords, outline posts, optimize content, and track improvements. CTA: Build a Content Calendar
Trust & transparency
- Editorial independence — Guides are written from hands-on experience. Tested over 100 tools & resources for 3 years.
- Monetization — This site may include ads and affiliate links to support free content. Recommendations are performance-driven and tested.
- Privacy — See our Privacy Policy for how data is handled and how ads/affiliates are disclosed.