The loop is a central part of WordPress. Without it, you would not see content on any WordPress website. It’s responsible for making sure that articles appears on the blog page and in archives as well as static content on single pages. If you are a theme designer, you will not get around learning how to use it. However, as a casual WordPress user, you might not even be aware that it exists. In order to alleviate that, in this post, we will explain the WordPress loop in detail. We will go over what it is and how it works, […]
CSS Box Shadow Tutorial: A Step-By-Step Guide (+ Examples)
Why does the box-shadow CSS property deserve its own tutorial? Because, as you will see below, it is one of the more complex properties that takes a number of values at the same time. This might make especially challenging for beginners. If so far you have struggled with using box-shadow properly, you have come to the right place. In the guide below, we will go over everything there is to know about this CSS property. We will talk about what it does, how to use its syntax correctly, some cool CSS box-shadow examples, and finally some generator tools that make […]
How to Improve WordPress Search: 6 Effective Methods to Try
WordPress’ built-in search engine has definitely improved a lot over the years. And for the vast majority of smaller sites, it works well enough. But when your site starts to grow in sheer volume of posts and pages, or you start using plugins like WooCommerce and Advanced Custom Fields, you may find that the default search engine is no longer doing its job. The built-in system also struggles with very large sites and databases. Consequently, it might not be the fast and efficient search engine your visitors need. If you’ve found yourself dissatisfied with WordPress search, there are plenty of […]
7 Tax Deductions for Bloggers You Might Be Missing Out On
Tax season is approaching fast. But did you know that in the US (and many other countries) self-employed workers like bloggers can claim several tax deductions that can significantly lower your bill? That means full-time bloggers and small home business owners like you; if you pay taxes on your online profits, then you may be overpaying by not writing off business-related expenses. So what counts as a business expense? From simple office supplies to domain fees, the results may surprise you. Let’s go over a few common deductions to help you lower your tax bill this upcoming tax season. What […]
Find WordPress Plugins: 10 Best WordPress Directory Alternatives
WordPress’ official plugin repository is a great place to find free, easy-to-install plugins. However, it’s not the only place you can find them. In fact, thousands of plugins exist all over the Internet just waiting to be discovered. By sticking to the repository, you’re severely limiting yourself. Since paid plugins aren’t allowed in the repository, downloading premium WordPress plugins requires looking elsewhere. But they can often be hard to find unless you already know where to look. Luckily, there are quite a few reputable sources for paid WordPress plugins online. And even if you just want free plugins, there’s plenty […]
Twenty Twenty-Two Theme Review: A Full-Fledged Block Theme
WordPress has been releasing a new default theme each year since 2010. You can find review posts of several of them here on Torque: Twenty Fifteen, Twenty Twenty, Twenty Twenty-One, and now Twenty Twenty-Two. With each theme, the developers have showcased what’s possible with WordPress as well as set new standards for the WordPress design community. This year is no different. The new default theme will drop together with the upcoming WordPress 5.9 release. Like the other themes, Twenty Twenty-Two follows a minimalist design approach. However, that doesn’t mean it skimps out on the features. On the contrary, the theme is […]
How to Remove Unused CSS and JavaScript in WordPress
When you are looking for a way to remove unused CSS and JavaScript code from your WordPress website, you are most likely diving deep into improving site performance. After all, any code that the browser doesn’t have to load is code that doesn’t slow it down. However, it’s also generally a good idea to regularly check your WordPress site if you can remove any CSS or JavaScript that remains unused. This is especially true when changing your theme or installing new plugins. In this post, you will learn how to achieve this both manually and via plugin. What is Unused […]
CSS Pseudo Elements: A Detailed Beginner’s Guide (2022)
Pseudo elements are an interesting part of CSS. They allow you to make a lot of small tweaks to your design. Yet, especially beginners might be confused by them at first. For that reason, in this blog post, we want to talk about them in detail. In the following, we will give you a beginner’s guide to CSS pseudo elements. We will explain what they are, how they work, and what you can use them for. The post will conclude with examples of how to use the most common pseudo elements. In the end, we want you to feel empowered […]
How to Become an Expert in Anything (And Write About It)
Being a blogger can be an incredibly rewarding career. Not only do you get to write about things that interest you but you also continue learning and evolving while getting paid to do what you love. Basically, you become an expert in what you love and earn money to tech others. But if you want to write about something, you first have to become knowledgeable about it. Whether you want to start your own blog or provide content marketing services for other businesses, you need expertise. Otherwise, how will you provide value to your or your clients’ readers? For example, I […]
15 Web Design Trends for 2022: What to Expect in the New Year
In this post, we will have a look at the web design trends we can expect to see more of in 2022. Staying abreast of the latest trends helps to keep you up to date on what a modern website looks like. That way, you can make sure your site measures up and does not start looking outdated. This isn’t the first time we try to make some predictions about what websites will look like in the new year. If you are interested, check out our thoughts on web design trends 2020 and 2021. However, if you’d rather like to […]
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