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Despite Its Critics, jQuery Forges Ahead

Despite Its Critics, jQuery Forges Ahead

JavaScript / WordPress

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

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?

WordPress

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

WordPress

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

Freelance / Web Design

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

Web Design

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

Web Design

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

WordPress

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

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

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.

How to Create a Simple Gutenberg Block Pattern in WordPress

How to Create a Simple Gutenberg Block Pattern in WordPress

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

WordPress

Aimed towards new(ish) WordPress users or developers, we break down the pros, cons and use cases of choosing either a custom or readymade WordPress theme.

Tips for Converting an Existing WordPress Website to Use the Gutenberg Block Editor

Tips for Converting an Existing WordPress Website to Use the Gutenberg Block Editor

WordPress

For new projects, going with Gutenberg is a great option. But what about existing websites? We take you through the conversion process and potential risks.

How to Create an Emergency Message UI in WordPress

How to Create an Emergency Message UI in WordPress

WordPress

Emergency situations can affect any organization. Whether it’s a weather-related closing, a sudden change in business hours or a leaky pipe in the basement – things happen. And one of…

Skyrocketing WordPress Speed: The Ultimate Guide To WP Fastest Cache

Skyrocketing WordPress Speed: The Ultimate Guide To WP Fastest Cache

WordPress

WP Fastest Cache is a versatile plugin that helps decrease the page load time of your website by creating quickly rendered HTML files that are stored and accessed by subsequent…

The 2019 WordPress Year in Review

The 2019 WordPress Year in Review

WordPress

The end of the year is always a good time to look back and take stock of how WordPress continues to evolve. Surely, 2019 can’t match the anticipation and controversy…

Using the WordPress Classic Editor on New Websites

Using the WordPress Classic Editor on New Websites

WordPress

As software evolves, we can find ourselves having to adapt to new ways of doing things. There’s a learning curve involved that, while frustrating at first, becomes second nature once…

How to Test Your WordPress Website for PHP 7.x Compatibility

How to Test Your WordPress Website for PHP 7.x Compatibility

WordPress
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