PageLines, a software and extension company, has released Platform 5 — a tool that allows you to add instant editing, drag-and-drop design, and more to any WordPress based website. The software marries the ease of a drag-and-drop web creation model with the customization of a WordPress theme. The idea for the software comes from the trap that many devs fall into, which occurs when their clients don’t know enough about web design to really help with the creation and maintenance of their site. Devs end up taking on more than they should. Platform 5 solves this problem by making it easier than ever for […]
What’s New In WordPress: 2/29/2016
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 4.5 Beta 1 Now Available: Your help is needed to test 4.5 Beta 1. Test the full version with WordPress Beta Tester plugin or just download it directly. Plugin Directory V3: The Plugin Directory is finally getting a makeover. Of course, the whole process will be open source and you can get involved. Introducing Torque’s 2016 Plugin Madness Competition: Get involved in this March Madness-style competition that pits the most downloaded plugins against each other to crown […]
Recurring Payments 2.4 Update Released From Easy Digital Downloads
Since its inception, the Recurring Payments extension in Easy Digital Downloads has been a success, and today the company announced a big update. “Recurring revenue is predictable and allows businesses to properly forecast their future revenue, making risk and growth management significantly easier to manage,” Founder Pippin Williamson said in the announcement. The update, Recurring Payments 2.4, addresses many things — one of the most requested, however, was the ability to manage multiple subscriptions. If this is something you’ve been after, your prayers have been answered. Instead of being confined to one subscription per person, you can now register as many as […]
Unsurprisingly WordPress Is Great For Small Business
WordPress is the most trusted software for small business according to Alignable’s SMB Index. The study chose 25 national companies and judged them based on the Net Promoter scale. The scale asks one question “how likely is that you would recommend our company/product/services to a friend or colleague?” This is the first time the company has released its findings to the public. WordPress Is Great For Small Business The study included other CMSs as well. Each business was given a number between 0-100, with WordPress receiving a 73, Wix a negative 7, and SquareSpace 11. This study doesn’t come as much of […]
What’s New In WordPress: 2/22/2016
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]. Wait! Don’t Download That Plugin: A great beginner’s guide to downloading themes and plugins that will work every time. Read this before making your site. Experiment: WordPress Incubator: Ever wonder what it’s like to organize your own WordCamp? WordPress is starting an experiment to teach people in smaller cities how to set everything up. JavaScript And WordPress: A Brave New World: A look at the rise of JavaScript and what it holds for the future. Will you […]
5 Takeaways From This Week’s AMA With James Farmer
ManageWP’s AMAs are back after a long absence for season two. The long-awaited series returns with James Farmer, an Australian entrepreneur who co-founded the business side of WPMU DEV and edublogs.com. “(He) has had a crack at (and often failed) pretty much every WP business under the sun,” Farmer said in his intro. He was asked questions about starting a company, his problems with the community, and as always, the future of WordPress. Here are five takeaways. Farmer Hasn’t Been Invited To Any WP AU Events Lately. In July, 2015, Farmer wrote a blog post describing the events and actions […]
What’s New In WordPress: 2/15/2016
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]. WP REST API Will Not Be Included In 4.5: After a contentious week, it as announced the REST API will not be included in 4.5. Looks like we’ll have to wait until 4.6. Rescue Themes Is For Sale: The niche theme shop decided to sell after only two years in business. ManageWP AMA Is Back With James Farmer: If you were a fan of the ManageWP AMA’s be sure to tune in to the beginning of Season […]
WP REST API Will Not Be Included In 4.5
The REST API will not be included in WordPress 4.5, according to an update posted by Adam Silverstein, Senior Web Engineer at 10UP. “The REST API team’s proposal is to merge the four main endpoints when they are ready, and they are not ready for 4.5,” the post said. “As such, no endpoints are targeted for WordPress 4.5.” This news comes after last week’s conversation during which Matt Mullenweg said he was uncomfortable merging the REST API until the endpoints were complete. He was referring to the fact that the four default endpoints aren’t ready, even though they are available in the plugin. […]
What’s New In WordPress: 2/10/2016
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.org Has Fewer Than 20 Plugins Using The WP REST API In Core: Only about 20 plugins are using the REST API. What does it mean for the API? Deep JavaScript: WordPress REST API And JavaScript Promises: An easy guide JavaScript Promises and how you can use it. Publishing A Plugin To The WordPless Plugin Directory: Have a dream to publish your own plugin? This is exactly how you can do it. WordPress 4.4.2 Security And Maintenance […]
WP REST API Version 2.0 Beta 12 Released Despite Project’s Uncertain Future
With the readiness of the WP REST API still in question, developer Daniel Bachhuber yesterday announced the release of REST API Version 2.0 Beta 12, called Canyonero. You can download it from the plugin repository or GitHub. The most notable changes include removing meta endpoints from the primary plugin. “If your project depends on post meta endpoints, please install WP REST API Meta Endpoints,” Bachhuber wrote in the post. Other changes include returning original resource when deleting PTCU, moving to consistent use of context throughout controllers, and more. You can read the full list of changes here. The update comes on the heels of a contentious Slack […]
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