jQuery has become ubiquitous on the web and in WordPress. Many of its components are in the WordPress core software, the admin uses it heavily, and it’s readily available for front-end use as well. We enqueue it without thought when we need it, but should we always do so? I tend to think not, and […] View original post at …
Are GIFs, Emojis or Memes a Good Idea for WordPress Sites?
Personally, I’m a fan of using humor and pop culture references in content marketing. I don’t necessarily think it fits for every occasion nor do I think every audience will understand it, but that’s why we do research before creating websites and launching our brand’s web presence into the social-sphere. Right? That being said, including […] View original post at …
10 Ways to Determine the Quality of a Free WordPress Plugin
Whether you’re a developer who loves to code or you’re an implementer looking to design high-quality sites without breaking too much of a sweat, at some point you’ll want to turn to WordPress plugins for help. Sometimes, it’s not worth it to try and figure out the manual way of adding popup messages to your […] View original post at …
Quiz: Should You Use WordPress.org or WordPress.com?
If you’ve taken the time to read our article WordPress.com and WordPress.org: What’s the Difference? then you know there are major differences between the two WordPress platforms. While both the hosted and self-hosted versions of WordPress are technically free to use (at least to start), that is pretty much where the similarities end. The major difference […] View original post at …
WordPress.com and WordPress.org: What’s the Difference?
Here at WPMU DEV, we use the word “WordPress” a lot (for obvious reasons!). And when we do mention “WordPress” (there I go again!), I think it’s safe to say that most readers understand that we’re talking about WordPress.org, the self-hosted content management system. If you’re brand spanking new to WordPress, however, you may not […] View original post at …
7 Actionable Ways to Get Consistent Freelance Development Work
With the tight competition in the freelance WordPress development space, you shouldn’t expect paid work to just fall in your lap. You need to go after it. But finding clients and sourcing consistent work is a challenge. Especially when you’re just starting out and you haven’t developed a network of connections you can tap into. […] View original post at …
How to Manage a Live WordPress Website Like a Pro
For many of us, our websites are our bread and butter, even our pet projects. And though they hold a significant position in our lives, unfortunately, mismanage them regularly. While this is okay for smaller sites, the problem persists when we start tackling larger projects. In this article, we’ll take a look at some tips, […] View original post at …
Designing Effective Websites for Different Age Groups
There are so many best practices in web design that it sometimes feels like you’re a short order cook checking off requirements before sending a dish to a customer’s table. Did I remember to make my site lightning fast? Check. Is it fully responsive in design? Check. How about the interface? Did I remember to […] View original post at …
Sell Tickets to Your Events with the Tickera Plugin for WordPress
Managing events online has quickly become the norm as more and more event organizers move away from sending paper invitations and handling RSVPs manually over email. Fortunately, online event management tools make it easy for small clubs and large organizations to handle their own events. But while there are many WordPress plugins that can help […] View original post at …
Google My Business: A Walkthrough of Google’s Tool for Businesses (and Plugins for WordPress)
Do you remember a tool that Google had a few years back called Google Places? How about Google+ Local? Both of these free business tools aimed at accomplishing a similar goal: empowering business owners and marketers to control their business’s identity online. Google Places provided businesses with a hub through which you could update your […] View original post at …

