Some people get a dopamine kick every time someone likes or shares their Facebook posts. Some get it from the number of ️hearts they get on their Instagram photos. And others – myself included – get a rush from Google Analytics. Yes, I like watching the number bouncing up and down on the real-time page. […] View original post at …
How to Convert Any Responsive WordPress Site into Mobile First
Responsive websites and responsive themes are more than a passing fashion. With more and more people using a mobile device to access the internet, responsiveness is now an essential feature of any good website or WordPress theme. If you check out the WordPress theme repository, you’ll find that the majority or recent themes are responsive. And […] View original post at …
Introducing the Best Value Backup Storage Plans for WordPress (and Multisite!)
Today we’re announcing all-new managed backup plans to help our super users who manage large websites and heavy duty Multisite networks. All WPMU DEV members already get 10GB of cloud storage space included in their membership, which can be used to backup unlimited websites. We’re now offering four new storage plans, which are not only […] View original post at …
9 Fine WordPress Typography Plugins for Creating Beautiful Websites
James Felici literally wrote the book on good typography. And do you know what he said? “Typography is the use of type to advocate, communicate, celebrate, educate, elaborate, illuminate, and disseminate. Along the way, the words and pages become art.” If there’s anything standing between your visitors and the content on your site—including typography—you’re going to […] View original post at …
How to Get Started Learning WordPress Development
So you’ve been using WordPress for a while, maybe even for years. You’ve implemented themes for your own projects and for a few paying clients. But now you’re feeling stuck, unable to get from advanced WordPress user to WordPress developer. Many WordPress developers were once upon a time right where you are right now — […] View original post at …
How to Fake It as a Developer (and Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb for Good)
Despite the fact I’ve been developing websites for the past 15 years and writing professionally about WordPress for three years, I’m a total fake. Yes, I pretend I’m great at WordPress development. Can you tell? Yet I know that I’m not really a fake. After all, I’ve got years of experience to back up what […] View original post at …
5 Best Plugins for Improving WordPress Comments Reviewed and Compared
A bustling comments section on your blog posts can help bring people together around your product and create a sense of community, bringing your website to life. And, of course, give blog authors warm fuzzies since people are actually reading their posts! But if you’ve ever used WordPress’s built-in commenting system, you know there’s a […] View original post at …
39 Best Free WordPress Themes Worth Checking Out in 2017
Finding the perfect WordPress theme at WordPress.org can be a real challenge. There are thousands of options to choose from, and sifting through that avalanche of choices to find the hidden gems is easier said than done. Unfortunately, not every WordPress theme at WordPress.org is created equal. Some themes are filled to the brim with […] View original post at …
Top 10 WordPress Podcasts You Should Tune Into Right Now
With 21% of U.S. adults now listening to podcasts at least once a month, podcasts have become a popular way for people to stay up-to-date on their favorite topics. Think of podcasts like the audiobook version of articles. You get all the same information you would by reading the original source, except that it’s delivered […] View original post at …
How to Fix the “Warning: File_Get_Contents” Error in WordPress
There’s a WordPress error that’s frustrating to no end because if you’ve come across it, you probably didn’t actually do anything wrong. Still, plastered across your site will be these words: Warning: file_get_contents(path/to/wordpress/file): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /path/to/another/wordpress/file.php on line # The error message itself is almost misleading because […] View original post at …