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Jetpack 6.1 is available and is considered a general maintenance release. This version adds two improvements to the WordAds module. Users can now use the [wordads] shortcode to place an inline ad on any post or page. Support for the ads.txt file has also been added. A new filter is available that honors the Do Not Track feature. This filter …
Wouldn’t it be nice if a WordPress site could be something more than just the digital face of one’s brand? That’s why you develop websites in the first place–to help companies do more with their digital presence. In other words, to generate more leads and conversions for their business. But is that enough? Is the […]
In this episode, John James Jacoby recaps his trip to WordCamp Chicago and explains the thought process behind his presentation, The Fourth Wall of WordPress. We highlight a new project that gives developers a guided path to migrate functionality from the Classic editor to Gutenberg. We discuss the pros and cons of the trusted authors program launched by the WordPress …
If you’ve been around WordPress for a while you are also very much familiar with page builders. They are known for two things: Giving you the freedom to create a drag-and-drop site rather than having to script it from scratch They are heavy – creating a lot more load on your website (in terms of […]
If you can believe it, WordPress is about to turn 15! Where has the time gone? I wish I could say it seems like only yesterday when people were building websites and blogs with the likes of GeoCities, Blogger, and, of course, b2/cafelog… but it doesn’t feel that way. A lot has changed since the […]
After not having an event in 2017, WordSesh, a virtual WordPress conference, is returning July 25th. The event is being organized by Brian Richards, Founder of WPSessions and a collection of partners. The schedule is online and like previous events, there is a mixture of sessions and live podcasts. Based on the sessions, this year’s event leans towards consultants and developers. …
With Smush now active on 1 million+ sites it is clearly a crowd favorite for WordPress users. And as back-to-back champion of Torque’s Plugin Madness competition (2017, 2018) Smush has solidified itself as a MUST for any site owner. Torque’s Plugin Madness competition is a bracket-style competition that pits 64 of the most popular WordPress […]
The header of your site is the first thing that your visitors see, so it’s important to create a good impression. An eye-catching header will encourage people to explore further. Most website headers will include a combination of some of the following: Site title, site description and/or logo Navigation Social media icons Hero images In […]
In order to help developers learn how to migrate from the classic editor to Gutenberg, Daniel Bachhuber has launched a Gutenberg Migration Guide. Bachhuber is seeking the community’s help in identifying and filling a database to document all of the ways the classic editor can be customized. Take a look through the Gutenberg Migration Guide. For each action, filter, and …
Even the smallest and simplest of WordPress websites needs plugins. Akismet is a must if the site has a blog. A security plugin like Defender is non-negotiable. And a solid contact form is needed if you intend on collecting leads. For the most part, though, we know that these commonly used and referenced WordPress plugins […]
