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June 25, 2020

Joe Howard

Howdy! Glad you wanted to know who wrote this. It means a lot. I'm Joe, the founder and CEO of WP Buffs. We provide maintenance services for serious website owners and white-label site management for agencies and freelancers. Plus, we speed up websites alongside WP Engine! If you're a WordPress professional, I'd love for you to tune into the WPMRR WordPress podcast!

Where to Buy or Sell a WordPress Business, Website, or Side-Gig

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Business

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September 24, 2020

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Over time, a business may change ownership for a wide variety of reasons. You might decide you need a new challenge, or have to let your startup go due to increased personal responsibilities. Alternatively, perhaps you’re on the lookout for an established brand you can grow.  Regardless of which end of the transaction you’re on, buying or selling a WordPress business, website, or side-gig can be tricky. You’ll want to maximize your returns or get the best value for your money. Using the right intermediary can make the process more transparent and hassle-free. In this article, we’ll discuss where you […]

Full Site Editing in WordPress: Lowering Barriers to Entry or the End of Themes?

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Development

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August 19, 2020

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Full site editing is coming to WordPress. If you’re confused about what this means or how to feel about it, you’re certainly not alone.  The major paradigm shift has been in the works for some time now. The ability to customize every aspect of your site makes WordPress more beginner-friendly and lowers the barriers to entry. However, as with the initial introduction of Gutenberg, the discussion surrounding it seems divided into two camps. In this post, I’ll explain what full site editing in WordPress means and explore some key considerations on both sides of the argument. Then I’ll discuss how […]

How to Begin Your Journey Developing Headless WordPress Sites

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July 23, 2020

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As a WordPress developer, keeping up with the latest web technologies can be exhausting. While pivoting to headless WordPress development can alleviate many issues, figuring out how to get started may feel overwhelming.  At WP Buffs, we recognize the difference it can make to have comprehensive WordPress resources to guide you. Learning how to develop headless WordPress sites is a lot easier and ultimately more effective when you have the right tools and knowledge on hand.  After chatting with my friend Scott Bolinger over at AppPresser, I’ve gained some helpful insight that can make getting started with headless WordPress sites […]

Looking to Hire? How to Access a More Diverse Job Pool

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Community

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June 26, 2020

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Growing a business is hard. But it’s a little less hard when you have the right people on your team. A smart, humble and hungry team can make your business resilient, flexible and able to overcome challenge after challenge. But let’s be honest…most businesses suck at hiring. Finding the perfect fit when you’re hiring is so difficult, doing things like making sure you’re hiring from a diverse pool of candidates can get lost in the process. As we’ve scaled to 20+ folks at WP Buffs, we’ve found that prioritizing diversity early has made all the difference. A diverse team approaches […]

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