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Various resources for learning about WordPress, including tutorials, articles, and plugins. These resources can help you better understand how to use WordPress, customize your sites, and improve functionality.

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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?

How to Use the WordPress Custom Fields Plugin

How to Use the WordPress Custom Fields Plugin

We explore some ideas of how you can use WordPress custom fields to create powerful enhancements to the appearance of your site.

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.

Usability Tips for Content-Heavy WordPress Sites

Usability Tips for Content-Heavy WordPress Sites

There are a number of options for improving content-heavy WordPress sites. We share some techniques and link to plugins that will help get the job done.

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.

An Introduction to WordPress Block Themes

An Introduction to WordPress Block Themes

An introduction into the basics of WordPress block themes, and discussion on how they compare and contrast to traditional themes.

The Power of Automating WordPress

The Power of Automating WordPress

We introduce you to some WordPress automation tools, and using some basic examples, we demonstrate what they can do for you.

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.

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

theme.json is a simple document for styling the WordPress block editor, and we show you how it can help theme developers.

For Casual Users, Information on New WordPress Features Can Be Hard to Find

For Casual Users, Information on New WordPress Features Can Be Hard to Find