The answer is a resounding “Yes” because we already know of great sites that are doing it, like WP101 that creates training videos for people and that partners with the likes of Page.ly and other companies to provide their service to them. This is an obvious use of video and as WP101 expands internationally it’s going to be a sustainable and valuable resource for thousands of people (if not many, many more). But what I’m talking about is not just a video-centric educational system or business – what I’m talking about is a videocast-ish commentary business where you sit around […]
Realtime Monitoring Solution for Your WP Site
Need an open source alternative to your existing monitoring system or interested in trying out an MIT licensed one because you love using OS-solutions? Why not try this one on for size?
Feel the Power of OMNISEARCH via Jetpack
Jetpack is continuing to release products updates and millions of people got the notification yesterday that they should probably update to version 2.3. But did most of them update without taking a second look at what they were adding to their experience? Perhaps, perhaps not, which would be too bad because this release see the introduction of Omnisearch, a powerful global search feature that has a lot of potential:
DIYThemes: Thesis 2.1 Beta Now Available
Thesis, what’s that…?! No, seriously. Thesis has had some “interesting” coverage over the years but Chris Pearson is still going strong and the business is still here, providing a lot of value for a lot of people. And they just announced their 2.1 Beta that comes with an all-new “Classic Responsive Skin.” If you’re a developer and have a license then you already have access to it.
Open Weather Map: Free Weather Data and API
I’m not sure about you but I’m one that totally ignores the morning news and forecast and just assumes that I’ll do ok with whatever shows up via the skies that day. If you’re not like me then you’re probably a far more intelligent person and one that actually does check the weather so that you can be more prepared to stay dry! Shame on me for trying to outsmart the weather gods.
A Great Example That Showcases 3.6's New Heartbeat API
Have you ever heard about the new Heartbeat API that’s being released with WordPress 3.6? It’s coming and it’s going to be a neat addition. For those that do not know, this is what it is among other things: This will do polling or long-polling so the server is able to send data and notifications to the browser. The primary use will be for setting, monitoring or taking over a post lock. Additionally it will be used to send autosave data to the server. It looks like we won’t need long-polling for now as post locks are not that time sensitive. Well […]
2 Reminders in Light of The Stupidity of MySpace
Is MySpace like the butt of most jokes in terms of the startup technology world? Yes. The question is whether it continues to deserve that irreverent position – and the answer is also a resounding yes. In a recent move MySpace blew away all of their users blogs without notice and without a plan for exporting or backup. It’s hard for me to even write that sentence without my jaw slightly dropping in disbelief:
Sylius: A Strong OS eCommerce Alternative
With the growing industry of eCommerce and WordPress it’s always good to keep in mind many of the solutions that have not only come before us but also the growing open source community around it as a whole. There are just as many new players entering the space as any other industry and keeping tabs on what’s being done right (and wrong) is a good idea for all of us in WordPress land. For example, take a look at this full stack open source solution:
IT Jobs: Growth and Pay [Infographic]
Information technology. I cringe at times when I hear this because for a time “IT” was once considered the global umbrella term for all of web design, web development, and anything internet-related. I suppose in some cultures it still does. *Shudder* But for many of us we have a solid background coming right out of the IT-realm and it’s how we first interfaced with WordPress and how we found a love and passion for online publishing. I know many of my friends who are still stuck in cubefarms all across the US who love WordPress as much as their IT-job. Ok, […]
Macaw: Code-Savvy Web Design Tool
Stop writing code. Start drawing it. You get stopped for a moment when you first read it. Huh? Really? That’s what Macaw is trying to do with their app and tool that hopes to close the gap between what you see and what happens underneath the hood, so to speak.
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