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Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

It’s worth asking whether full stack web development is a realistic option in modern times. Can one person really do it all effectively?

Should Market Share Matter When Choosing a CMS?

Should Market Share Matter When Choosing a CMS?

When choosing a CMS, should market share factor into the decision? Should it matter at all? We attempt to answer those questions and more.

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

The line between custom and DIY is becoming increasingly blurred. What does “custom” even mean these days?

Exploring the WordPress Block Pattern Directory

Exploring the WordPress Block Pattern Directory

We take you on a tour of the new Block Pattern Directory for WordPress and show you how to take advantage of it.

An Early Look at the WordPress Photo Directory

An Early Look at the WordPress Photo Directory

The new WordPress Photo Directory is a place where users can download CC0 photos. We take an early look and discuss its potential.

Scenarios Where the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor Replaces Custom Code

Scenarios Where the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor Replaces Custom Code

A look at some of the scenarios where WordPress Gutenberg blocks can replace custom coding and speed up the development process.

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