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Improve the WordPress Editor by Contributing to the Gutenberg Project

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March 1, 2017

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Earlier this year Matt Mullenweg emphasized three main focus points for WordPress 4.8: the Editor, Customizer, and the REST API. The WordPress REST API and the customizer have been extensively discussed over the last year, but that is not the case for the WordPress editor. The reality is that the WordPress editor is the most important part of your site, so it’s critical to understand the direction it is going and what you can do to make sure your feedback is heard. WordPress is used by more than 27 percent of the entire internet. The editor plays a huge role in […]

Data and the WordPress Community

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February 28, 2017

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Data is constantly being collected. Whether it’s through your email account, social media, or an online store. Companies are watching how users interact with their websites to improve their digital experience. However, collecting and using data isn’t something the WordPress community does. Vova Feldman, CEO and Founder of Freemius, is working to make data a bigger priority for developers with the company’s newest product, Freemius Insights. Freemius Insights aims to provide theme developers with data they may not have had access to in the past. See how many active sites are using your theme, how many have deactivated and how […]

4 Key Misconceptions About WordPress Development You Should Ignore

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February 27, 2017

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Powering nearly 27.5 percent of the web, WordPress is one of the most popular Content Management Systems (CMS) available. However, not everyone is familiar with the wide-range of functionality it offers. Worse yet, the internet is crawling with ‘alternative facts’ about its features and development that could stop you in your tracks. Fortunately, these myths and misconceptions don’t hold water. In reality, WordPress is a great fit for all manner of sites, and developing for the platform is a breeze. Debunking the misconceptions you come across, therefore, is key. Although there are plenty of WordPress development myths circulating online, in this post, we’ll debunk […]

Doc Pop’s News Drop: The Gutenberg Editor

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February 27, 2017

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Doc’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. Tired of only having two editing options in WordPress? This week we review the brand new “Gutenberg editor” for WordPress. This is an experimental new block-based editor that may work it’s way into a future version of WordPress. Try the prototype here and let us know which is your favorite version. Love WordPress News, but hate reading? This is Doc Pop’s News Drop. There are currently two editing options for creating […]

10 Reasons Website Performance Matters To Your Business

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February 24, 2017

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When you have a business or a product to sell, it would be easy to assume that all you have to do is get a website online to be able to yield the benefits. However, like anything, if your website doesn’t work in the right way, then it’s unlikely to fulfill its purpose. Many may not consider the performance of the website to be important, but nothing could be further from the truth. Although some people are more patient than others, if your website isn’t up to spec, then you could find that the benefits aren’t as forthcoming as you […]

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