jQuery has become ubiquitous on the web and in WordPress. Many of its components are in the WordPress core software, the admin uses it heavily, and it’s readily available for front-end use as well. We enqueue it without thought when we need it, but should we always do so? I tend to think not, and […] View original post at …
WordPress Core JavaScript Framework Debate Heats Up, Contributors Narrow Discussion to React vs. Vue
photo credit: oskay Small Parts – (license) WordPress core contributors met this morning to continue the discussion on selecting a new JavaScript framework for use with new core features. The discussion on the Make/Core post intensified over the weekend with more Vue.js proponents commenting to add their thoughts. Adam Silverstein and Andrew Duthie facilitated this morning’s meeting and began by …
Instagram Analytics: Which Metrics Really Matter?
These key figures can help you measure your reach and make smart moves that engage audiences to interact with your brand. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Are GIFs, Emojis or Memes a Good Idea for WordPress Sites?
Personally, I’m a fan of using humor and pop culture references in content marketing. I don’t necessarily think it fits for every occasion nor do I think every audience will understand it, but that’s why we do research before creating websites and launching our brand’s web presence into the social-sphere. Right? That being said, including […] View original post at …
10 Ways to Determine the Quality of a Free WordPress Plugin
Whether you’re a developer who loves to code or you’re an implementer looking to design high-quality sites without breaking too much of a sweat, at some point you’ll want to turn to WordPress plugins for help. Sometimes, it’s not worth it to try and figure out the manual way of adding popup messages to your […] View original post at …
5 Steps to Becoming a More Recognizable Brand
Grow your business with these simple tips. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Quiz: Should You Use WordPress.org or WordPress.com?
If you’ve taken the time to read our article WordPress.com and WordPress.org: What’s the Difference? then you know there are major differences between the two WordPress platforms. While both the hosted and self-hosted versions of WordPress are technically free to use (at least to start), that is pretty much where the similarities end. The major difference […] View original post at …
WordPress.com and WordPress.org: What’s the Difference?
Here at WPMU DEV, we use the word “WordPress” a lot (for obvious reasons!). And when we do mention “WordPress” (there I go again!), I think it’s safe to say that most readers understand that we’re talking about WordPress.org, the self-hosted content management system. If you’re brand spanking new to WordPress, however, you may not […] View original post at …
In Case You Missed It – Issue 20
photo credit: Night Moves – (license) There’s a lot of great WordPress content published in the community but not all of it is featured on the Tavern. This post is an assortment of items related to WordPress that caught my eye but didn’t make it into a full post. WordPress Turns 14 Years Old WordPress turns 14 years old tomorrow. …
7 Actionable Ways to Get Consistent Freelance Development Work
With the tight competition in the freelance WordPress development space, you shouldn’t expect paid work to just fall in your lap. You need to go after it. But finding clients and sourcing consistent work is a challenge. Especially when you’re just starting out and you haven’t developed a network of connections you can tap into. […] View original post at …