WordPress Insights and Innovations:
The Red Jet Blog

Brining you the latest WordPress trends, tips, and news.

How We Help NZ Businesses Convert Old Sites to WordPress (Without Downtime)

Running your business on an outdated or inflexible website platform? You’re not alone. Many New Zealand businesses are still stuck with clunky CMSs, custom-coded sites, or builders like Wix, Squarespace, or Joomla - and struggling to keep up with today’s web standards.

Why Your WordPress Website Needs WebP Images (And How to Switch)

If your WordPress website is still using JPEG or PNG images, you’re missing out on faster load times, better SEO rankings, and improved user experience. WebP - a modern image format developed by Google - offers superior compression without sacrificing quality

Switching from Wix to WordPress: A Complete Guide for NZ Businesses

If you're running a business in New Zealand and built your website on Wix, you might be feeling limited by its design constraints, slow loading speeds, or lack of advanced features. Many NZ businesses start with Wix but eventually switch to WordPress for greater flexibility, better SEO, and full control over their site.

GDPR, New Zealand Privacy Law & WordPress: What You Need to Know

If your WordPress website collects any personal data - names, emails, form submissions, or online orders, you’re responsible for keeping that data safe and handling it properly.

DNS & SSL: Why Proper Configuration Matters for Speed and Security

When it comes to WordPress hosting, most people focus on themes, plugins, and page speed tools. But behind every fast and secure website lies two essential and often overlooked pillars: DNS configuration and SSL setup.

Future-Proofing Your WordPress Site for AI-Driven Search in 2025

Search is changing fast. With the rise of AI-powered algorithms like Google’s MUM (Multitask Unified Model) and Search Generative Experience (SGE), traditional SEO alone isn’t enough. These systems are designed to understand context, intent, and entities - not just keywords.

Why We Don’t Host Email – And Why That’s Good for Your WordPress Site

At WP Hosting NZ, we’re all about doing one thing - and doing it really well: Fast, secure, and expertly supported WordPress hosting for NZ businesses. That’s why we don’t offer email hosting.

WordPress vs Wix vs Squarespace: Which One Is Best for Your Website in 2025?

Choosing the right platform for your website isn’t easy - especially when Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress all claim to be the best. But the truth is, each platform suits different needs, and what works for a hobby blog may not cut it for a growing business.

How to Optimise Your WooCommerce Checkout for Mobile Buyers

More than 70% of online shopping in New Zealand now happens on mobile devices - yet many WooCommerce checkouts still cater to desktop users first. If your mobile checkout is clunky, slow, or confusing, you’re leaving revenue on the table.

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