We think our security plugin, Defender, is pretty darn good, but we’d never tell you to put all your eggs in one basket. Even with a super-reliable and robust security plugin, you should still carry out extra checks on your site’s security… Gone are the days where the only way to infiltrate someone’s computer or accounts was to send them …
MapLibre Launches as Official Open Source Successor to Mapbox GL JS
In December, Mapbox shocked its open source contributor community with the news that Mapbox GL JS version 2.0 would be released under a proprietary license. The JavaScript library powers interactive, customizable vector maps on many high profile websites like CNN, The New York Times, Ancestry, Strava, Shopify, Facebook, and more. Older versions remain open source but Mapbox will only be …
Why You Should Be Obsessing Over Every Tiny Detail of Your Brand
Knowing when to correct things will help you create a consistent brand that will establish your value in the market. View original post at Entrepreneur…
New Local Blueprint Enables One-Click Setup for Testing Full Site Editing
If you haven’t yet tested the Gutenberg team’s progress on the full site editing (FSE) project, WordPress developer Carrie Dils has created a blueprint for Local that makes it easy to jump right in. Full site editing is phase 2 on the Gutenberg roadmap and is one of the main focuses for WordPress core development in 2021. (Check out What …
4 Simple Ways Your Ecommerce Brand Can Better Serve Customers In 2021
Improving customer experience is one of the most valuable ways you can stand out. View original post at Entrepreneur…
WordPress Proposal To Align Release Cycle With Industry Standard
Yesterday, Francesca Marano opened a proposal for changing the phases of the core WordPress release cycle. It was a recap of a discussion the began in October 2020. The goal is to align the platform’s phases with the larger development industry standard. Aside from naming, WordPress has mostly followed the software industry in how it tackles its release cycle. Following …
9 Steps to Craft a Perfect Business Name
Customer perception is a major part of any success, and getting your business name right is the first step to building a solid brand to attract customers and increase revenues. View original post at Entrepreneur…
5 Essential Steps to Naming Your New Business
A name needs a story for people to connect with. Otherwise, it’s just a word. View original post at Entrepreneur…
The 16-Step Checklist for Securing Your WordPress Site
We can’t stress enough the importance of having robust site security. When you’re rushing to meet a deadline, properly securing your WordPress site might not be your biggest priority, so we’ve put together a checklist to make sure you don’t miss any of the essentials. In a sea of over 2 billion websites, it’s understandable why many people don’t think …
Gutenberg’s Faster Performance Is Eroding Page Builders’ Dominance
WordPress’ block editor, colloquially still widely known as Gutenberg, is making inroads into the segment of users who have heavily relied on page builders for years. For the most part, page builder plugins have either declined in growth or stagnated in 2020, with the exception of Elementor. In contrast, block collections with page builder features are gaining more users. Performance …





