I’ve written about WordPress for over a year now for Torque, but I’ve never built my own site. In fact, I would consider myself a beginner when it comes to creating something using the CMS. If you are also a beginner, build your site along with me. Last week, I wrote about how to install a theme, now I will go through the customization process. You have that beautiful theme, it’s time to make it look just the way you want it. Remember, you can always go back and modify your site. Customize your theme You went through the stressful […]
Build a Site With Me: How to Install a WordPress Theme
Today everyone needs a website. Whether you’re a writer, musician, or dentist, WordPress is the best option to build your online empire. Though I’ve been a part of the WordPress community working for Torque for over a year, I’ve never actually built my own site. So, it’s time for me to learn the basics, and take you along on my journey. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to take you on a journey through the things you may be too afraid to ask. The things you never say out loud, but search regularly for on Google. Let’s start with selecting and […]
Don’t Miss the ‘State of WordPress in 2017’ Webinar on February 1
While WordPress is lauded for the tight-knit community, not much is said about the industry itself. Small and enterprise companies alike are building incredible digital experiences on WordPress. In December, we shared our survey results on the state of the WordPress industry, looking at the struggles WordPress professionals face and the strategies that help drive their businesses forward. The results revealed key insights into the state of the industry as it stands and where professionals are going in the coming year. If you would like to dig deeper into the results of this survey as well as where the industry is headed, don’t […]
WordPress.org Releases Plans For Customization In 2017
In his annual State of the Word, Matt Mullenweg laid out the release plan for WordPress in 2017. There will no longer be a strict release schedule, instead, updates will be announced only when they are completely ready. The editor will get a facelift, making it easier to create content. But perhaps the feature with the most buzz around it is the customizer. Mullenweg’s vision is for a user to see changes as soon as they are made. “WordPress was created for publishing and editing and we should have the best interface in the world for that,” Mullenweg said. The team […]
All You Need To Know About PHP 7 For WordPress
We all know 2016 was the year of learning JavaScript deeply, but in his annual State of the Word, Matt Mullenweg presented developers with a new challenge, PHP. Specifically PHP 7. WordPress is moving toward updating everything to 7, and you don’t want to be left behind. We’ve created a guide to get you on the right step with PHP 7 and the new year. Whether you’ve already adopted the update or have just started looking into it, these posts will help you stay current. An Introduction to PHP 7 in WordPress Still don’t understand the PHP 7 hype? This […]
5 Niche WordPress Events To Look Out For In 2017
Twenty-sixteen was a great year for WordCamps and WordPress meetups. According to Matt Mullenweg in his 2016 State of the Word, there were 115 total WordCamps and 3,193 meetups. That’s a lot of people coming together to celebrate WordPress. Apart from the traditional WordCamps, the year also saw a rise in niche conferences aimed at specific aspects of WordPress. Educators who use WordPress, eCommerce enthusiasts, marketers, and developers found their place at a variety of conferences. This year has even more niche conferences for users of all kinds to love. Here are six niche conferences you can’t miss this year. WP Campus When: […]
Top 5 Most Popular Articles On Torque In 2016
Twenty-sixteen was an important year in WordPress. Not only were there more community wins than ever before — with 115 total WordCamps in 41 countries — but the core software also saw some significant improvements in 2016, namely the inclusion of the REST API content endpoints, leaving it poised for incredible growth in 2017. On Torque, we’ve published nearly 600 articles and videos on everything from security and plugin and theme coverage, to industry news, dev-tutorials, beginner how-to articles and beyond. Today we look back on the year and share five of our most popular articles from 2016. 5. How to […]
Three Holiday Plugins To Brighten Your Site
This time of year it is fun to spruce up your site with a festive plugin. In his State of the Word speech, Matt Mullenweg admitted to loving a Winter themed plugin for his own blog. It’s an easy to way to bring your readers a bit of cheer and not completely switch up your theme for a few months out of the year. These three plugins are free, have been recently updated, are highly reviewed, and are just fun. Snow If you want to go the Mullenweg route, consider adding Snow to your website. Though we don’t know if […]
4 WordPress Themes For Food Blogs
WordPress was born for blogs. You can document your travels, teach people how to fish, or share your thoughts on global warming. If there is anything you are compelled to write, WordPress will support it. One of the most popular blog formats is the food blog. The food community is a big one, and WordPress lets you become a part of it. Whether you’re sharing your favorite recipes or writing reviews of restaurants, these themes will make your site look professional and modern. Foodland Foodland is designed for restaurants but can be used for anything you want. Easily format a menu for the […]
WordPress Will Be More Accessible In 2017
Every year, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg presents his State of the Word speech that goes over the highlights from the previous year, and what we have to look forward to in the coming year. Last week’s speech looked at JavaScript usage, HTTPS, and WordPress 4.7. However, a theme that ran through the entire conference and speech was accessibility. If the CMS wants to conquer the remaining 75 percent of the Internet, it will need to reach out to people that aren’t using it now. Mullenweg laid out ways WordPress will become more accessible in 2017 and reach even more people. Translations […]
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