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WordPress

Powering over 40% of all sites on the web, it’s safe to say that WordPress is the most popular CMS (Content Management System) for creating websites. Written in PHP, the CMS is open-source, versatile, powerful, and highly extendable.

It is the preferred system for many web designers and developers, and because it’s fairly easy to use, it’s very popular with beginners as well.

Will Full Site Editing Help WordPress Themes Finally Reach Their Potential?

Will Full Site Editing Help WordPress Themes Finally Reach Their Potential?

Full Site Editing (FSE) in WordPress could be the thing that makes multi-purpose themes more than just a positioning statement.

Things You Should Know Before Customizing WordPress

Things You Should Know Before Customizing WordPress

Customizing WordPress requires planning. So, before you fire up that code editor, here are some things you should know about the process.

The WordPress Widgets Screen Joins the Gutenberg Era

The WordPress Widgets Screen Joins the Gutenberg Era

The Widgets screen will soon take on the same look as the Gutenberg block editor. We take a quick look at the new block-based widgets.

The Ingredients of a Great WordPress Plugin

The Ingredients of a Great WordPress Plugin

What makes a WordPress plugin great? How do you quantify something so subjective? We attempt to answer these questions.

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

We take a look at those scenarios when it may be wiser to steer clear of WordPress – or any CMS, for that matter, and just use static HTML.

WordPress Plugin Acquisitions: What They Say About the Future

WordPress Plugin Acquisitions: What They Say About the Future

The WordPress plugin marketplace is seeing quite a bit of consolidation lately. And, even if you aren’t a close follower of the business side of things, it’s likely some of…

An Easy Way to Edit Block Visibility in the WordPress Gutenberg Editor

An Easy Way to Edit Block Visibility in the WordPress Gutenberg Editor

We share a collection of different ways you might utilize Block Visibility in the WordPress Gutenberg Editor.

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

This isn’t exactly a Coke vs Pepsi type of rivalry. In terms of market share, it’s more like an ant (Wix) flicking a spec of dirt on Godzilla (WordPress).

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

We take you through the fairly simple process of updating your WordPress website’s themes and plugins using only a ZIP file.

How a Custom WordPress Plugin Can Help You Manage a Website

How a Custom WordPress Plugin Can Help You Manage a Website

Whether you’re a WordPress user or build websites for a living, it’s likely you’ve relied on a few plugins along the way. These additional pieces of software enable the content…

The Future of Freelancing with WordPress

The Future of Freelancing with WordPress

Exploring the evolving landscape of WordPress freelancing and what the future holds for professionals in the field.

How to Deal With Outdated WordPress Plugins

How to Deal With Outdated WordPress Plugins