Tim O’Reilly, founder of the terms “open source software” and “Web 2.0,” once said, “We’re entering a new world in which data may be more important than software.” No matter how much I love WordPress, he’s right. Software gives us the power to do, but what good is all that “doing” if we don’t have […] View original post at …
Unit Testing WordPress Plugins with PHPUnit
When you’re working on plugins and you start introducing new functionality, it’s good practice to ensure the existing logic isn’t broken. Without proper testing, the chances are high that simple fixes may snowball into a spaghetti coding nightmare. So in today’s article, I’ll show you how to take advantage of unit testing for your WordPress […] View original post at …
Is Your Website Accessible? If Not, You Could Be Violating the ADA
Do you recognize the name Juan Carlos Gil? Well, if you’ve built a WordPress site that provides services or sells products to the general public, then you should probably take a moment or two to acquaint yourself with his story. On June 13, 2017, U.S. District Judge Robert Scola of Florida ruled in favor of […] View original post at …
7 CSS Image Filter Plugins for Instagram-ifying WordPress
If you spend as much time on social media as I do, then you know that people have a tendency to overuse image filters. I guess applying a classy black-and-white filter to a wedding photo could be a nice touch, but not when it’s a picture of a screaming child dancing with the groom. I’d […] View original post at …
Hustle’s Gettin’ Busy With All-New SendInBlue and HubSpot Integrations
We launched our Hustle plugin with big promises for growing your email marketing list on your favorite services and we’re putting out big. So we’re excited to fill you in on our latest integrations: SendInBlue and HubSpot. Hustle now includes a dozen integrations with some of the top email marketing services – and we’re just […] View original post at …
What is Packagist and Why You Need It for WordPress Development
If there’s one important lesson I’ve learned in my years of working with WordPress, it’s that if you can find a way to do less work, absolutely take it. Obviously, I’m not encouraging careless development work. What I am an advocate for, however, is employing a series of tools that cut out unnecessary, repetitive steps […] View original post at …
How to Get Around Ad Blockers (Without Annoying Your WordPress Visitors)
You want to monetize your WordPress website, but guess what? Consumers aren’t too keen to play along anymore. You tell yourself that won’t be the case on your website or that your visitors are different. But the statistics don’t lie. The Wall Street Journal reported that 26% of online users in the U.S. have ad-blocking […] View original post at …
How to Create a Client Onboarding Process and Set Expectations
What do you do when a conversation leads to a new client relationship? Is it a smooth process from one step to another, or are clients frequently confused, barraging you with questions about the next step in the process? Creating a client onboarding process can help ensure a positive customer experience that will set the […] View original post at …
3 Best Plugins for Customizing Contact Form 7 Forms in WordPress
Contact Form 7 is an incredibly popular plugin for building WordPress contact forms with over 3 million active installs. It supports the building of forms without HTML coding. Forms can include CAPTCHAs, file upload, and quiz fields. While Contact Form 7’s default markup and style are fine for most basic contact forms, often you’ll want […] View original post at …
The Best Music to Develop Websites to (What the Science Says)
Coffee is always awesome for getting going in the morning. A good night’s rest will ensure you start your day off on the right foot, too. But what do you do the rest of the day to keep your energy levels up, your creative juices flowing, and your focus on your work? According to some […] View original post at …

