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If you’re like me, you know your site’s bounce rate off the top of your head because you have Google Analytics always open in another tab. You give yourself a high five whenever your bounce rate goes down, but with every increase, you’re scrambling for ways to increase user engagement. Here’s a thought: have you […]
Picture this: You’re working away on your WordPress site and then bam! You see this puzzling and face contorting error: “How is this even a thing?” you quietly shout. “I am allowed to access this page. I’m the admin!” The frustration continues when you realize the fix isn’t so cut and dry since there are multiple […]
From security updates and feature releases to new themes and best practices, WordPress is constantly changing. And when you work with WordPress every day, staying in the know is essential for keeping your site competitive. So how do you keep up? After following dozens of blogs, influencers, and newsletters, I’ve discovered a handful of standout resources that […]
The Gutenberg plugin is moving fast with version 0.2.0 now available. This is the first release since the plugin was added to the directory last week. It includes two new block types, along with other new features, improvements, and fixes for many bugs that previously severely impaired the editor’s usability. A new Custom HTML block allows users to add HTML …
In a changing internet environment, new generic top level domains are on the rise. Here’s how to snag one that’ll make an impression.
Marketers, developers, site admins—whoever you are, you got to love the person who created the A/B test. I like to imagine them sitting at their desk one day, frustrated with how much time they were spending revising a client’s website, but with little payoff to show for it in the end. Then a literal lightbulb […]
One of the featured sessions at WordCamp Europe 2017 was Om Malik’s interview with Matt Mullenweg, followed by a 20-minute Q&A from the audience. After showing a preview of the new Gutenberg editor with dynamic blocks replacing widgets, Mullenweg announced that it is now available as a plugin on WordPress.org. Gutenberg has been in development for six months and is …
photo credit: Lukasz Kowalewski WordPress’ Marketing Team has launched a set of surveys to gather case studies and usage data from agencies, clients, and enterprises, with the goal of providing more resources for adoption. The Usage Survey was created to capture feedback on the factors that influenced an organization to select WordPress as well as any barriers to using the …
So, you’ve been approached by a client to help with rebranding their WordPress site. That can be a tricky request. When you’re the one initiating a redesign, you’re prepared for the conversation. You’ve assessed the “suckage” of their website and understand why it’s a fixer-upper.When they come to you wanting a rebrand, it isn’t as […]
Belgrade, Serbia will host the sixth edition of WordCamp Europe, June 14-16, 2018. Prior host cities include Leiden, Sofia, Seville, Vienna, and Paris. Attendees and the massive 221-person volunteer crew gave their enthusiastic approval when organizers announced the event would be returning to Eastern Europe next year. WordCamp Europe 2018 will be in Belgrade, Serbia, June 14-16! <3 #wceu A …
