WordPress 4.7.5 was released today with fixes for six security issues. If you manage multiple sites, you may have seen automatic update notices landing in your inbox this evening. The security release is for all previous versions and WordPress is recommending an immediate update. Sites running versions older than 3.7 will require a manual update. The vulnerabilities patched in 4.7.5 …
30+ Free High Quality WordPress Themes Worth Checking Out in 2017
When I first started working with WordPress many years ago, themes in the WordPress Theme Directory were “okay.” That is to say, they weren’t great but they did the job well until it was time to get serious and buy a premium theme. But times, they are a-changin’. Theme shops have changed the game, lifting […] View original post at …
WordPress Is Now on HackerOne, Launches Bug Bounties
WordPress now has its own official HackerOne account where security researchers can responsibly disclose vulnerabilities to the security team. The project’s page was previously listed under Automattic’s profile before HackerOne launched its free community edition for open source projects. WordPress has now transitioned to its own account, which also includes sister projects BuddyPress, bbPress, GlotPress, and WP-CLI, along with all …
3 Ways to Use Images to Elevate Your Business
Photos are an important part of building a brand, but picking the right photos can pose a consistent challenge. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Making Money From Your Blog: Site Configuration and Preparation
In the first post in this series about blogging with WordPress (and making money from it!), I looked at how you can find a niche for your blog if you want to make money from it. In this second part, I’ll walk you through the process of getting your blog ready to go. You may […] View original post at …
17 Best Text Editors for WordPress Development in 2017
When it comes to WordPress development, it’s essential to use tools that make your life easier, but not all tools are created equal, especially when it comes to text editors. There are many popular word processors that add their own formatting, which means any code you add won’t actually work when you upload the file […] View original post at …
9 Reasons Why WordPress Freelancers Need a Daily Schedule (and How to Make One)
Life as a WordPress freelancer is pretty awesome. You work with (what we all know to be) the best content management system. You set your own prices. You pick the clients you want to work with. And you get to flex your creative muscles all day. What’s not to love? I think that if there […] View original post at …
How Microinteractions Make Boring Websites Larger Than Life (and How to Add Them to WordPress)
Microinteractions are single-case interactions that revolve around the use of a product or technology. They are everywhere in the real world and online. Maybe you’ve noticed them, maybe you haven’t. But one thing’s for sure: their proper use (or misuse) can make or break a product. In this articles, we’ll take a closer look at microinteractions […] View original post at …
WPWeekly Episode 272 – Interview With James Farmer, Co-Founder and CEO of Incsub
On this episode of WordPress Weekly, I’m joined by James Farmer, co-founder and CEO of Incsub. Farmer has been involved in the WordPress community for 11 years and in that time, he and I have butted heads, mildly speaking. Last year, Farmer looked back at the last 10 years of being a WordPress entrepreneur. In that post, he shares emails and conversations he …
Don't Obsess Over the Competition
Valeria Basso, owner of Symphonic Communications, says that you always need to do work that you believe in because it can reflect who you are. View original post at Entrepreneur…