Major WordPress updates are always exciting, and WordPress 5.5 is no exception. There are usually only three major releases per year, and each one moves the Content Management System (CMS) in new and interesting directions. As is usually the case, we’ve known about some of WordPress 5.5’s new features for months now. Lazy loading, for example, has been a long time coming to core, and it’s a very welcome addition. In this article, we’re going to give you the full breakdown of everything you need to know about WordPress 5.5. We’ll go over all the changes this update brings to […]
Torque Toons: Open Call for Musicians at WordCamp Austin
Got talent? Our friends at WordCamp Austin have put out an open call for musicians for this year’s virtual event.
4 Ways to Create Better WooCommerce Product Pages
There are many moving parts involved when it comes to creating and maintaining a WooCommerce site. Product pages are a key element that is easy to overlook, but vital to the success of your online business. Fortunately, there are a few techniques you can implement to significantly improve your product pages. Since they’re a primary driving force behind most customers’ purchasing decisions, it’s wise to do all you can to enhance their effectiveness. In this post, we’ll discuss why product pages are so important to the success of your WooCommerce site. Then we’ll share four strategies you can use to […]
How to Turn Your Blog Into a Business
Virtual jobs have become more important than ever, but blogging has been a popular way for people to start a business and make extra money for quite some time. Blogs provide an endless amount of content on the internet. They’re where you find your new favorite recipe, the guide to changing your oil and the best travel tips for unique destinations. You might be curious about creating a blog, too. They’re a great way to express your creativity and talk about things you love, so why not see if you can make some money from it? These tips will teach […]
Torque’s Social Hour with Sarah Ricker
Continuing our weekly series of live conversations, we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Torque’s Social Hour. In this episode we’ll talk with WP Engine’s Sarah Ricker about upcoming accessibility changes coming to WordPress 5.6 and what’s new in the “a11y” community. Sarah is the accessibility lead for WordPress 5.6 Be sure to catch next week’s livestream by subscribing here.

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