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Despite Its Critics, jQuery Forges Ahead

Despite Its Critics, jQuery Forges Ahead

jQuery has made a huge impact on the web and is still useful today. We take a look back at the library’s past and what the future may hold.

As WordPress Changes, the Pressure to Adapt Rises

As WordPress Changes, the Pressure to Adapt Rises

WordPress is changing. How can we adapt to this evolutionary shift without falling behind? We’ll show you how to make the appropriate adjustments.

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.

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.

Why Web Design Is Never Simple

Why Web Design Is Never Simple

We take a look at ways to both understand and communicate to clients the true complexities of a building well-built website.

Proprietary vs. Open-Source: How to Choose the Right CMS

Proprietary vs. Open-Source: How to Choose the Right CMS

We explain the differences between the two types of systems. The goal is to give you the information you need to make the right choice.

Why Web Designers Should Learn Multiple Content Management Systems

Why Web Designers Should Learn Multiple Content Management Systems

We live in an era where web designers have become ultra-specialized. Many tend to have a narrow focus regarding the tools they use and types of projects they accept. It…

Create a Local WordPress Development Environment for Free with DevKinsta Sponsored

Create a Local WordPress Development Environment for Free with DevKinsta

Having a local development environment for WordPress websites is incredibly useful. It allows you to design, develop and experiment with projects – all on your own computer. This is both…

An Early Look at Full Site Editing in WordPress

An Early Look at Full Site Editing in 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

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.

How to Create a Simple Gutenberg Block Pattern in WordPress

How to Create a Simple Gutenberg Block Pattern in WordPress

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

WordPress Theme Showdown: Custom Built vs. Readymade

WordPress Theme Showdown: Custom Built vs. Readymade