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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.

The Quest for a Seamless WordPress Experience

The Quest for a Seamless WordPress Experience

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WordPress

I work with WordPress on a daily basis. Whether it’s design, theme development, customization or performing maintenance – the open-source CMS makes up the vast majority of my workload. Over…

Controlling WordPress Through the Command Line with WP-CLI

Controlling WordPress Through the Command Line with WP-CLI

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WordPress

For anyone looking for more control and the ability to carry out complex WordPress tasks, learning how to use WP-CLI could be just what you need.

Without User Consent: An Ethical Dilemma for WordPress Plugin Developers

Without User Consent: An Ethical Dilemma for WordPress Plugin Developers

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WordPress

I recently discovered that a popular WordPress plugin had enabled automatic updates without explicitly informing users. How did I find out? I received emails from each site where the plugin…

An Early Look at Full Site Editing in WordPress

An Early Look at Full Site Editing in WordPress

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WordPress

WordPress has traditionally stayed away from a full-blown site editor, but that is all about to change as you will soon be able to edit an entire website – theme and all.

The Challenge of Switching from a Page Builder to the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor

The Challenge of Switching from a Page Builder to the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor

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WordPress

The WordPress Gutenberg block editor has become reliable enough to power your existing website. You can now eschew that aged page builder plugin in favor of a native content editor.

20 Time-Saving WordPress SQL Query Snippets

20 Time-Saving WordPress SQL Query Snippets

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WordPress

WordPress stores every single scrap of information within a MySQL database. Posts, pages, comments, shortcodes, plugin settings… absolutely everything. The WordPress backend is fantastic and does allow you to manage…

The Grumpy Designer’s WordPress Plugin Pet Peeves

The Grumpy Designer’s WordPress Plugin Pet Peeves

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WordPress

There are a number of plugin behaviors that have become pet peeves over the years. Here are a few of the more egregious – in one grumpy designer’s mind, at least.

Get to Know Jeff Starr, WordPress Author and Entrepreneur

Get to Know Jeff Starr, WordPress Author and Entrepreneur

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WordPress

We had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff as we discussed his busy life, how he got started with WordPress and his thoughts on the software’s evolution.

Why Some Outdated WordPress Plugins & Themes Are Facing Extinction

Why Some Outdated WordPress Plugins & Themes Are Facing Extinction

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JavaScript / WordPress

If you manage a website that relies on any WordPress plugins or themes that haven’t seen an update for a while, your time with them may be running out. Recent…

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

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WordPress

For the past decade, much of my design and development work has been centered around WordPress. I’ve spent a good bit of time both building and maintaining websites that utilize…

How to Create a Simple Gutenberg Block Pattern in WordPress

How to Create a Simple Gutenberg Block Pattern in WordPress

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WordPress

We introduce you to the concept of Gutenberg block patterns and demonstrate how to create one of your own in WordPress.

Is the WordPress Comment System Still Relevant?

Is the WordPress Comment System Still Relevant?

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WordPress
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