For the most part, I think WordPress is a pretty solid platform. Of course, we complicate things when we drag third-party elements into it for the sake of improving performance or security, adding new design features, or opening up greater functionality. But the payoff is generally worth it. Without those integrations, you’d have to do […]
The Ultimate WordPress Backend Tutorial: A Guide to Customization
There’s a lot that goes into developing WordPress websites from the ground up, which is why I hope you’ve found the WordPress startup guide helpful. Having one cohesive guide that walks you through the process step-by-step can be an invaluable tool when you’re first starting work as a WordPress developer. Once you’ve mastered the WordPress […]
Yoast Launches Fund to Increase Speaker Diversity at Tech Conferences
In an effort to increase speaker diversity at conferences worldwide, the team at Yoast SEO has launched a diversity fund. The fund will pledge a minimum of €25,000 each year. Its purpose is to remove the financial burdens that can cause minorities or underrepresented groups to speak at conferences. “There are WordCamps throughout the world, these are conferences about, by …
Here's Why You Shouldn't Design Your Brand for Instagram — and What to Do Instead
Here are steps entrepreneurs need to take to build a strong brand that outlives the Instagram moment.
How Deliberate Practice Can Help You Become a WordPress Expert
I’m a keen advocate of the idea that anyone can learn a new skill, if they’re sufficiently motivated. And if, like me, you work in the world of web development, you’ll need to learn new skills all of the time. Ours is an industry that never sits still. Whether it’s a new tool, a major […]
WPWeekly Episode 307 – Thirty Percent of the Web
In this episode, John James Jacoby and I start with a continued discussion of AMP from last week. We cover the big releases of the week including Jetpack, Genesis, Yoast SEO, and Gutenberg. We discuss a new project that aims to determine Gutenberg compatible plugins, debate the terminology used to describe WordPress’ market share, and a new plugin that makes …
Disney's Punny Team Up With Solo Cup for the Next 'Star Wars' Movie Is a Good Reminder That George Lucas Made Millions on Licensing
The more experienced entity doesn’t always know best.
Help! I Need to Migrate a WordPress Multisite: A Step-by-Step Guide
WordPress Multisite has been a highly beneficial addition to web developers’ toolboxes since its introduction in WordPress 3.0. While the multi-site network management solution can’t be used for every new web development project, it has proven itself quite valuable when all the right variables are in place. In the Ultimate Guide to WordPress Multisite, Rachel […]
WordPress Now Used on 30% of the Top 10 Million Sites
W3Techs, a survey company that monitors usage of various web technologies, is reporting that WordPress has reached 30% usage or 60.2% market share of all the websites whose content management systems it knows about. This represents a 0.6% increase since February 1st and 13.1% over the last seven years. Just five days ago, Matt Mullenweg, co-creator of WordPress, brought attention …
13 Things Every eCommerce Product Page Needs for More Conversions
Estimates put 2017’s ecommerce sales total at $452 billion. With so much money being pumped into online retail, I think it’s time we take a look at how to design ecommerce websites for conversions. While some basic conversion tips for WordPress sites do apply here, an ecommerce site typically doesn’t play by the same rules […]