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How to Use the REST API Safely (7 Tips)

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Security

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August 4, 2021

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The Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (REST API) is one of the most popular APIs you can use, but it isn’t without its risks. If you don’t understand how to protect your site and its data, you may leave yourself open to attacks and data leaks. Fortunately, you can use a few tips to protect your data when you use the REST API. Tools like the Disable WP REST API plugin and the REST API Toolbox plugin can be indispensable. In this guide, we discuss how to use the REST API safely. We explain the potential dangers of using […]

What Are Core Web Vitals? (Plus, WordPress Optimization Tips)

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Development

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August 3, 2021

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Page experience has become an increasingly important aspect of how Google ranks websites in the SERPs. Page experience constitutes several factors but there are a set of core web vitals that must be accounted for or else your site’s rank will suffer.  Understanding core web vitals will help you improve your site’s rank and its overall user experience. Today, we’ll be define what they are and propose ways to improve them on your website.  Defining Core Web Vitals  Everything we’ll be discussing here today relates directly to page speed and user interaction. That is, Google highly values page speed and […]

12 Best Mobile Testing Tools for WordPress (Free & Paid)

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Tools

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July 29, 2021

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It’s no secret that mobile traffic is a force to be reckoned with. Over the past several years, the number of mobile Internet users has surpassed that of people surfing on desktop machines. By now, more than half of Internet consumption happens via phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. This has also made using mobile testing tools for web development mandatory. Mobile capabilities of websites have become a ranking factor in Google. Consequently, as a WordPress developer or owner of a WordPress website, you will not get around optimizing your site for mobile devices. And that usually involves a lot […]

52 WordPress Development Tools to Simplify Your Projects

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Tools

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July 27, 2021

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Even though WordPress is loaded with features straight out of the box, it’s still often essential to source additional tools, plugins, and resources for the development of a fully functional website. Thankfully, tons of third-party tools exist for adding features to WordPress and streamlining workflow. Today, we’ll be showcasing 52 WordPress development tools that help with this endeavor. We’ll cover the full spectrum of what you need to develop a WordPress site, see it through launch, promote it, and maintain productivity. Let’s get to it! WordPress Development Tools You Need to Know About  What follows is a categorized list of […]

4 Editor Improvements in WordPress 5.8: What to Expect From the Update

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News, Tools

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July 23, 2021

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With every WordPress update, the platform introduces new features and editing tools. These changes can feel overwhelming, especially if you have just familiarized yourself with the latest version. As the new WordPress 5.8 update approaches, you may be wondering what to expect from the upcoming editing overhaul. WordPress 5.8 will introduce Full Site Editing (FSE) features, new blocks, and different block placement options. Thankfully, these new elements look set to improve the usability of the current WordPress editor, and will enable greater control over your website’s appearance and functionality. This guide will take a detailed look at the four main […]

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