Headless WordPress gives you greater control over your content and the freedom to build a completely custom front end. However, the process of configuring and designing this presentation layer isn’t always easy.  That’s where having a solid development framework comes into play. A framework such as Next.js can help you create a beautiful, high-performing front end for your WordPress content, even if you have no previous web development experience.  In this article, we’ll introduce you to headless WordPress, and then explain what the Next.js framework is and its benefits. We’ll also show you how to use Next.js to run WordPress […]

As a developer – and especially if you’re a beginner – you’re likely familiar with how time-consuming and challenging compiling code can be. Although there are many editors and tools available that can help streamline your workflow and productivity, deciding which one to use can be tricky. However, one of the most essential and helpful products to take advantage of is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This type of tool can make it easier to prevent problems and can even speed up your coding projects. If you work with WordPress, you’ll likely want to look specifically for a PHP IDE. […]

The WordPress Block Editor (“Gutenberg”) provides a wide range of built-in blocks, but one size doesn’t always fit all. Out-of-the-box, Gutenberg may not have everything you need to build a beautiful block-based website. Fortunately, there are ways to expand on Gutenberg’s built-in library. By using a plugin such as Genesis Custom Blocks, you can build your very own elements using the familiar WordPress editor. This might include a related products block that you can use outside of WooCommerce’s regular product pages, or a coupon block that only appears to logged-in customers.  In this article, we’ll discuss why so many website […]