The WordPress REST API is a hot topic in the WordPress space, particularly among developers. But for some of us less technical WordPress users, understanding exactly why this API is so revolutionary is a challenge. WP Engine and Torque have teamed up to create a free white paper on the WordPress REST API geared toward non-developers. Just because you don’t know how to code, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on what the REST API has to offer. Download The WordPress REST API, An Untechnical Guide for Non-Developers. The paper answers questions like, what is an API, what does REST stand for, and what does […]
Sneak Peek At WordPress 4.4
WordPress 4.4 is scheduled for release towards the end of this year, and it will bring with it many exciting new changes and features. The beta version is already out so you can give WordPress 4.4 a spin right now using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin, however, the stable release is expected to arrive by Dec. So, what does WordPress 4.4 intend to bring to the table? In this post, I will be discussing what exactly we can expect from WordPress 4.4 First up, the developer stuff, or, as WordPress likes to call it, what’s “under the hood.” Under The […]
What’s New In WordPress: 11/16/2015
Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at [email protected]. WordPress Powers 25 Percent Of The Internet: The biggest news this past week is that fact that now, one in four websites is powered by WordPress. The CMS is the fastest growing out there, and we’re not ready to stop talking about it. Exceed Expectations With The WordPress REST API: Josh Pollock has created a four-part video series describing how and why you should use the WP REST API. The course will be available in Jan. […]
Four Of The Best eLearning Plugins For WordPress
To find more great plugins, check out Torque’s free eBook, The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Plugins. Download it here. The global eLearning market is on the rise. This is unsurprising considering if done correctly, it makes education and training more affordable and convenient. WordPress makes providing online education easier than ever through the use of eLearning plugins. So we’ve cultivated a list of five of the best eLearning plugins out there so you can make learning more accessible. These are perfect for teachers, educators, and students. Put online courses directly into your blog, add a grading feature, and send certificates […]
How To Set Up WordPress Multisite — A Beginner’s Guide
Even after working with WordPress for more than four years, I still discover new things about the platform. There are so many functions and features — some well known, others not so much — that it’s hard to try everything the platform has to offer. Plus, new stuff is added with every update, making it even more complicated to stay up to date. Luckily, my work as a WordPress blogger allows me to explore things in detail in order to tell others about it (that means you, dear reader). A feature that I haven been aware of for a long time […]

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