The REST API came with big hopes for modernizing and improving WordPress performance. I’m a huge fan, but if you don’t understand how the API works, it can lead to mistakes that end in big security holes for your site, especially if you’re not a developer. In this post, I want to share some of […] View original post at …
Integrated Video Tutorials Joins the WordPress Gutenberg Party
The Integrated Video Tutorials plugin now has four new white label how-to videos for helping your clients quickly get up-to-speed with Gutenberg, the new block editor for WordPress. Integrated Video Tutorials 1.6 joins Hustle, Forminator, and Smush in our collection of plugins with special integrations for the new WordPress editor. API Connected Video Tutorials for […] View original post at …
Our WordPress Podcast “Hello,WP!” Available Now
Season 1 of our new podcast, “Hello, WP!”, about what it’s like to be new to WordPress, is now live at hellowp.world – go check it out! And let me tell you, your feedback and support has been more than special. Rave Reviews “I listened and was immediately blown away by its quality. I’m not […] View original post at …
Hustle Adds Hot New Marketing Opt-ins and reCAPTCHA for WordPress Blocks
Your favorite WordPress marketing plugin got another upgrade! Hustle’s new Gutenberg and reCAPTCHA integrations make it easier and less spammy to grab new users with pop-ups. Want to make a special offer, get more social followers, or grow your mailing list? Hustle handles all the technical-backend-code-jiberish so you can publish stunning campaigns quickly. Hustle adds […] View original post at …
8 Steps to Taking Over an Existing WordPress Website
As a WordPress freelancer or agency, you will have two types of clients: Those who need a new site, and those who have a site that needs management. It is this second type of client that needs a special type of attention. On the surface, an existing site in need of maintenance is a gift. […] View original post at …
Let Your Voice Be Heard! Q1 Roadmap Round-up
2017 ended with a survey, the launch of our roadmap and a commitment to producing quarterly reports. We’re celebrating a wildly successful 2018. So today we continue the tradition with our 2019 Q1 Roadmap Round-up! What exactly do we do with your feedback? A whole helluva lot! Your 2018 requests resulted in our most ambitious […] View original post at …
Forget Waking Up Early, Night Owls Have Better Super Powers
Waking up early is killing your productivity, creativity and social life. And for what? Developers don’t reach peak productivity until 2pm. No wonder this post on waking up early was so controversial. Circadian neurologist Russel Foster says there’s no evidence that waking up early increases your wealth, it just makes you “horribly smug.” His words, […] View original post at …
5 Must Join Slack Workspaces For WordPress Pros and Developers
Slack mimics the way large groups naturally communicate but with tide pod emojis, savage bots, magic 8 ball decision making and of course gifs! No wonder the WordPress community has started to use Slack to coordinate activity. Slack stands for Searchable Log of All Conversation and Knowledge (I say we just stick with Slack). It’s more than […] View original post at …
The WordPress Agency and Freelancer Guide To CRMs
Every business that provides a service needs a CRM – we learned this the hard way. Don’t be like us. If you take nothing else away from this post, the most important idea is that if you don’t separate ‘sales’ from the rest of your business, it will suffer. One-person freelancers, agencies, and other businesses […] View original post at …
How To Make Money Offering A WordPress Maintenance Service
How would you like an extra $100-$300+ per client every month? If your WordPress development, design or marketing business isn’t offering a WordPress site maintenance package you’re missing out on a huge opportunity. Give your clients peace of mind and spare them the horror they would suffer if left to their own devices, all while […] View original post at …