Organic Themes released the Bulk Block Converter WordPress plugin last month and updated it in the past week. The plugin allows users to convert classic content, written in the old editor, to the new block format. Unless end-users have the Classic Editor plugin installed, their old content is placed into the classic block in the newer block editor. WordPress provides …
Gutenberg 7.4 Adds New Color Controls, Link UI, and Block Scaffolding for Developers
The Gutenberg development team launched version 7.4 of the plugin yesterday. The update includes a few user-facing features: a text color control for the group block, background-color control for the columns block, and a new link UI for rich text components. For developers, the team introduced a script for launching a block plugin from the command line. After a dramatic …
How to Add Google Search Console to WordPress
So, are you thinking of adding WordPress to Google Search Console (formerly Google Webmaster Tools)? If so, read on as we let you know how to do this using free plugins and get set up with Google, too. Google Search Console was made to help webmasters check indexing status and optimize visibility of their websites — which is definitely a …
Key Takeaways From the First ‘Future of Themes’ Meeting
There are few clear answers. As members of the core design, editor, and theme review teams joined for the inaugural biweekly meeting that may decide the fate, at least in part, of WordPress themes, it became clear that there is no structured game plan. There are many ideas. There are several moving pieces. There are components and teams and ideas …
Create Incredible Branding Initiatives Without Hiring Design Help
PixTeller PRO makes it easy to design campaigns without hiring outside help. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Make WordPress A Better CMS With These Plugins
If you’re developing a complex WordPress site for clients, need to deal with content policies and flows, want to make the user interface easier to work with, or add custom content without writing code, you may well need a CMS plugin. CMS plugins give WordPress additional Content Management System functionality and appearance. The way in which they do this varies …
Guteblock Joins the Block Collection Plugin Arena With an Initial 12 Custom Blocks
Last week, London-based digital marketing agency Sweans Technologies released Guteblock, its new block collection plugin. Currently, the plugin boasts 12 custom blocks. The company plans to add more and has big plans for the plugin’s future. While the team earns no points for originality in plugin naming, they are nevertheless throwing their hat into the ring of ever-growing block collection …
Ahmad Awais Launches Script to Automatically Deploy WordPress Plugin Updates
Today, Ahmad Awais launched WP Continuous Deployment, a continuous deployment pipeline for updating plugins hosted on WordPress.org via GitHub actions. It is a Node.js-based CLI script that simplifies the process of keeping plugins updated. Developers only need to type out a single line in their terminal or command prompt. Other than setting up a couple of secret keys on GitHub, …
How to Create an Online Course with WordPress and LMS Plugins
Creating online courses in WordPress is easier than ever with the help of some amazing LMS (Learning Management Systems) plugins. It’s a great business model, considering the low startup costs, profits, ability to share your knowledge, and flexibility. What’s that? I think I hear the school bell ringing. So, let’s get to it… Here’s a bit of what I’ll be …
Don't Lose Your Brand's Mojo
This CEO and president talks about how his dislike for playing by the rules helped him embrace his entrepreneurial spirit. View original post at Entrepreneur…