WordPress powers 27 percent of all websites on the internet. The open-source content management system (CMS) is used by an impressive collection of sites, from universities and nonprofits to large publications like the New York Times and massive enterprise companies like Sony and GM. WordPress’s versatility and ability to scale makes it the obvious choice for any website, regardless of the industry. Its open-source foundation has not only helped facilitate its adoption but has also enabled the explosion of an entire industry around the CMS. From security and hosting companies, to the robust plugin and theme marketplace, there’s an increasing […]
WordCamp US 2016: Day 1 In Tweets
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WordPress In Public Schools
WordPress is incredibly versatile. It is inexpensive, easy to learn, and safe. That makes it the perfect option for organizations that have a lot of time or money to dedicate to building and maintaining a site like nonprofits or schools. Back in July, we looked at how WordPress powers the Newark, New Jersey Public School District. That post centered around an interview with WebDevStudios and gave an excellent picture of just how much switching to WordPress changed the way the school district used the web. This weekend at WordCamp US in Philly, Cameron Barrett dug into the process of migrating and managing […]
Torque Toons: After-party at the Museum
WordCamp US is coming up and we can’t stop thinking about the after-party at the Academy of Natural Sciences. There will be live animals, butterflies, and karaoke! Don’t forget to check out our other editorial toons!
WordCamp US Attendee Guide: 2016 Edition
The second annual WordCamp kicks off this Friday at the Convention Center in the heart Philadelphia. The two-day event is jam-packed with incredible speakers, sessions, and swag. Since the Torque team went last year, we thought would pass along some advice to anyone going this year. General WordCamp Advice First, let’s dive in to some general advice that applies to any event. Bring a water bottle: You will be walking a lot and might not be able to get to a drinking fountain. Wear comfortable shoes: There is a lot of standing and walking, so wearing comfortable shoes will make all the difference. Introduce yourself […]

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