Learn how to develop a compelling brand identity to secure the official blue checkmark. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Stacking Up on Security: Defender Pro Now Works with Patchstack
Defender Pro has just stepped up its security game by teaming with Patchstack – a powerful security tool that automates WordPress security on every one of your sites. Defender Pro just started using Patchstack to get information about vulnerabilities in the WP core, plugins, and themes – ensuring solid protection for all your WordPress sites. Having Patchstack with Defender Pro is …
Awesome Motive Acquires Thrive Themes
Awesome Motive has acquired Thrive Themes, its second acquisition of 2023 following the Duplicator plugin deal that was announced earlier this month. Thrive’s premium plugin suite reports more than 200,000 users. This includes Thrive Architect, a visual drag and drop page builder, an LMS course builder, and other marketing-focused plugins for generating leads, creating quizzes and testimonials, and doing A/B …
Tried and Tested Tips on How to Negotiate a $3K-$5K Client Into a $20K-$30K One
Want to turn a $3K-$5K client into a $20K-$30K one? Luckily, as a WordPress developer, you can do so relatively easily. It’s about your approach, communication, and what to offer. This article covers some tips on negotiating a higher price for your services. We’ll cover how to ensure you get paid what you are worth when negotiating a price or …
WordPress Community Team Proposes Adopting GitHub to Improve Collaboration
Although GitHub is primarily used for code collaboration, WordPress’ Community team is considering adopting the platform to standardize their project management tools. Contributing to open source can already be challenging but when it requires signing up for multiple services in order to access the team’s many spreadsheets, trello boards, Slack groups, and other modes of communication, onboarding new contributors becomes …
WooCommerce Seeks to Improve Cart and Checkout Blocks Performance
WooCommerce Blocks maintainers are asking the developer community to share feedback on any performance issues they are experiencing with the Cart and Checkout blocks. “We’re aware there is work to be done in this area and we want to improve,” WooCommerce developer Alex Florisca said. “We’re specifically interested in any performance related issues that may be stopping merchants or developers …
WooCommerce Blocks 9.4.0 Adds Support for Local Pickup
WooCommerce Blocks version 9.4.0 was released with support for a new block-powered Local Pickup option under shipping settings. The feature plugin offers users early access to new blocks and improvements to existing blocks before they become available in WooCommerce core. Local Pickups introduces two new blocks: a shipping method toggle block that allows shoppers to select between regular shipping or …
10 Types of Terrifying Clients for Your WordPress Development Services
Most clients are great to work with. However, beware! Lurking in the shadows can sometimes emerge an unsavory client that is difficult, demanding, unreliable – downright scary. This article covers 10 different types of clients you may want to avoid. Don’t Be Scared… As a WordPress developer, new business is typically a good thing. After all, potential clients are what …
Jetpack Revamps Mobile App, WordPress.com Users Must Migrate to Keep Using Stats, Reader, and Notification Features
When Automattic launched a mobile app for Jetpack in June 2021, it was targeted mainly at users who were on a paid Jetpack plan, as it enables access to features like backups, restores, and security scanning. Most importantly, the app gave Automattic a more direct path for monetizing Jetpack, without adding more commercial interests into the official WordPress apps. This …
An Introvert's Guide to Building a Personal Brand
Uncovering your personal brand does not require extroverted personality traits. Here are a few tips for introverts who want to uncover theirs. View original post at Entrepreneur…