On this episode of Press This, we delve into the fascinating world of the Fediverse with our special guest, Matthias Pfefferle, the creator of the ActivityPub plugin. Learn how ActivityPub works and what makes federated websites different than traditional social media sites. Matthias walks us through the pros and cons of federated media and teaches us how WordPress users can connect their sites to the Fediverse to expand their audience and enable easy commenting. If you’ve been curious about IndieWeb and the decentralized web, this episode is for you!
HTTP/3 and WordPress: Understanding and Using HTTP/3
Are you ready to learn more about the new Internet protocol HTTP/3 and WordPress? Good, because that is exactly what we will talk about in this article. The new standard HTTP protocol will bring some changes and innovations to how data is transmitted online. Therefore, its widespread adaption will have consequences for everything connected to the Internet, including websites built with WordPress. To prepare you for the coming of HTTP/3, we will talk about what exactly it is, how it come to be, what is new and different about it, and HTTP/3’s benefits and downsides. After that, we examine how […]
40+ Best SEO Tools of 2023 (For WordPress and Beyond)
What are the best SEO tools to use with your WordPress website in 2023? Which utilities can help you achieve high rankings and attract quality search traffic? That’s exactly what we will try to answer in this post. SEO has become a lot more complex over time. By now, it consists of many different aspects and it can be difficult to cover them all by manually doing the work yourself. Thankfully, there are also loads of software solutions that can assist you. They can help you optimize your site more quickly and automate parts of your SEO efforts. To show […]
Press This: Are Your WordPress Plugins GPL-compatible?
In this episode of Press This, we explore the critical topic of GPL compatibility for WordPress plugins with Jeffrey Paul, Director of Open Source at 10up. Discover how a GitHub Action can ensure your plugins remain open-source compliant while streamlining your development process. If you’re a WordPress developer or contributor, this episode is a must-listen for staying in the GPL’s good graces and maintaining the spirit of open source.
12 Tactics for WordPress Speed Optimization Without Plugins
Why attempt speed optimization of your WordPress website without plugins? A sluggish website is more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s a significant roadblock when you’re trying to build online success. In fact, according to a 2022 study by Portent, in the first five seconds of loading a page, every additional second reduces website conversion rates by an average of 4.5%. While WordPress performance plugins might seem like the go-to solution to address this problem, they’re not always your best bet. Sure, they offer quick fixes, but they can also introduce a host of additional issues, from security vulnerabilities to code bloat. […]
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