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LoginID Releases Passwordless Biometric Login Plugin

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Emily Schiola

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May 19, 2021

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Security is a huge concern for any website builder. You need to ensure your data is protected at all times. The first defense to any attack is a good login, but coming up with one that is secure and memorable can be stressful. That’s where LoginID comes in. The team recently released a plugin that lets “users to register and authenticate through highly secure FIDO-certified public key cryptography instead of a password.” According to the press release, “With this capability, websites can offer their users a secure, compliant way to login, thereby eliminating the risks of account takeovers, phishing, SIM swaps and […]

Crafted With Code Celebrates the Power of WordPress

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Emily Schiola

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May 19, 2021

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The power of WordPress is undeniable. What started as a blogging platform is now used to create stunning, enterprise level websites. Using the hundreds of thousands of plugins and themes available, a site creator can make any vision come to life. WP Engine in collaboration with the Webby’s looked to highlight some of the most beautiful and well-made sites on WordPress in the second annual Crafted with Code. The project aims to look at the stories and people behind the websites. The New York Review of Books The New York Review of Books is an incredibly well renowned book review […]

How to Simplify PHP Development on Your WordPress Site

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Will Morris

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Development

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May 18, 2021

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As a developer – and especially if you’re a beginner – you’re likely familiar with how time-consuming and challenging compiling code can be. Although there are many editors and tools available that can help streamline your workflow and productivity, deciding which one to use can be tricky. However, one of the most essential and helpful products to take advantage of is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This type of tool can make it easier to prevent problems and can even speed up your coding projects. If you work with WordPress, you’ll likely want to look specifically for a PHP IDE. […]

How to Use Quizzes on Your WordPress Site

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Will Morris

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Design

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May 14, 2021

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Audience engagement can be one of the biggest challenges for website owners and marketers alike. Getting visitors to your site is one thing, but having them interact with and share your content is often much more difficult. Quizzes offer a fantastic solution to this problem, as they provide a fun way to engage your audience. They can also be used as an information-gathering tool to help inform business decisions. Best of all, you can easily implement them using WordPress plugins. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of adding quizzes to your website. Then we’ll explain three ways to use […]

Press This Podcast: April 2021 Word Around the Campfire

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Emily Schiola

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May 13, 2021

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Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This the WordPress community podcasts on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you hear every week on press this as a reminder, you can find me on Twitter @wpdavidv, […]

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