A few weekends ago I attended WordCamp Las Vegas. I had a great time, made new friends, learned some new things, and managed to keep my gambling losses to $50. In this article, I’d like to share a little bit about WordCamp Las Vegas — especially some of the unique things I’d like to see more of at other WordCamps. After the event, I spoke with organizer Russell Aaron about what motivated him to deviate from the traditional WordCamp format. WordCamp Las Vegas didn’t follow the traditional track styles most WordCamps adhere to, and, unlike most WordCamps, it also ended […]
Create A Job Board Using WordPress Job Board Plugin
The best thing about WordPress is that it can be used to power a wide variety of websites. Be it an e-commerce site, a portfolio, a blog, or magazine site — WordPress can handle it all. So, what if you wish to run a job board using WordPress? Is it possible? Of course it is! By using the right tools for the right job, you can run a job board directly via WordPress. In this post, I will be taking a look at one such tool: the WordPress Job Board plugin. Introduction WordPress Job Board plugin, as the name suggests, […]
What’s New In WordPress: 9/28/2015
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]. Rest In Peace, Alex King: “Alex was one of the original WordPress developers, and leaves a lasting legacy and impact on the WordPress community.” WordPress REST API Merge Proposal: After months of excitement and speculation, over the weekend the WordPress core team made a big announcement: It’s time to merge the REST API into the WordPress core. WordPress Trademark Case Settle Out of Court: Jeff Yablon originally fought the lawsuit, but it was announced on Monday that the […]
10 Of The Best WooCommerce Extensions
WooCommerce, as you probably know, is easily the most popular free eCommerce plugin for WordPress. It’s accrued nearly 10 million downloads (currently it sits at 988K downloads) and it boasts a 4.5-star rating on WordPress.org, with 1000+ reviews. The plugin was officially launched on September 27, 2011, which makes it just about four years old, to the day! Now, although the basic WooCommerce plugin is totally free (no strings attached), you do have the option to extend its functionality using one of the 350+ extensions. In fact, if your goal for your e-store is to reach enterprise levels, then it’s […]
5 Books Every Business Owner And Freelancer Should Read
A great book will teach you a new skill, inspire you, or expose you to opposing ideas. Even better: it will do all three at the same time. An important aspect of being a smart business owner or freelancer is educating yourself. And second to first hand experience is learning from other business owners. Below are five books that have inspired, educated, and challenged me to become a better business owner and freelancer. 1. The Goal: A Process Of Ongoing Improvement Admittedly, this is one of the most boring book covers ever. But remember, never judge a book by its cover. Within […]

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