Are you wondering what’s the best programming language to learn in 2022? Which first or additional technology can you pick up that will help you get a well-paying job? It’s not as simple of a choice as it seems. Some languages are popular and oversaturated, while others are trendy but obscure among recruiters. Either way it can be hard to find a job with them. Other coding languages are very old and it can be hard to break into an industry with developers who possess 20+ years of experience. Some are high in demand and low in supply, but very […]
12 Content Elements to Add to Your Website Footer (+Examples)
The footer is one website area that many people neglect in lieu of optimizing the content of their header or navigation, but this is a huge mistake. One of the most common web design blunders is underestimating the power of the site footer. It’s true that your header, nav menu, and main design are more important. Yet, the footer plays a very important role in keeping people on your site longer, as well as improving UX and making it easier to contact you or navigate your site. Ready to overhaul your footer and give it the attention it deserves? Here […]
5 Social Media Trends to Definitely Pay Attention to in 2022
Staying on top of social media trends in 2022 is a good idea for anyone who is trying to build traffic from social networks. Social media is constantly changing and keeping on top of what’s hot and what’s not will make you a better marketer. It’s the same as web design trends for web developers and designers. Below, we will take a look at the trends we can expect from social media in 2022. We will go over examples and how you can knock it out of the park if you decide to jump on the bandwagon. That way, you […]
WordPress Block Patterns In-Depth: Why and How to Use Them
WordPress block patterns are an often-overlooked feature of Gutenberg despite their versatility and usefulness. You can save yourself a lot of time and effort by utilizing block patterns or even making your own. But since it’s just one small feature, and making patterns does require coding knowledge, many people don’t even know about them. Or maybe don’t fully realize just how useful they are. Whether you want to download block patterns from other users or make them for yourself, here’s how to make the most of this Gutenberg functionality. What Are WordPress Block Patterns? If you’re not familiar with how […]
The WordPress Loop Explained: What It is and How It Works
The loop is a central part of WordPress. Without it, you would not see content on any WordPress website. It’s responsible for making sure that articles appears on the blog page and in archives as well as static content on single pages. If you are a theme designer, you will not get around learning how to use it. However, as a casual WordPress user, you might not even be aware that it exists. In order to alleviate that, in this post, we will explain the WordPress loop in detail. We will go over what it is and how it works, […]
CSS Box Shadow Tutorial: A Step-By-Step Guide (+ Examples)
Why does the box-shadow CSS property deserve its own tutorial? Because, as you will see below, it is one of the more complex properties that takes a number of values at the same time. This might make especially challenging for beginners. If so far you have struggled with using box-shadow properly, you have come to the right place. In the guide below, we will go over everything there is to know about this CSS property. We will talk about what it does, how to use its syntax correctly, some cool CSS box-shadow examples, and finally some generator tools that make […]
How to Improve WordPress Search: 6 Effective Methods to Try
WordPress’ built-in search engine has definitely improved a lot over the years. And for the vast majority of smaller sites, it works well enough. But when your site starts to grow in sheer volume of posts and pages, or you start using plugins like WooCommerce and Advanced Custom Fields, you may find that the default search engine is no longer doing its job. The built-in system also struggles with very large sites and databases. Consequently, it might not be the fast and efficient search engine your visitors need. If you’ve found yourself dissatisfied with WordPress search, there are plenty of […]
7 Tax Deductions for Bloggers You Might Be Missing Out On
Tax season is approaching fast. But did you know that in the US (and many other countries) self-employed workers like bloggers can claim several tax deductions that can significantly lower your bill? That means full-time bloggers and small home business owners like you; if you pay taxes on your online profits, then you may be overpaying by not writing off business-related expenses. So what counts as a business expense? From simple office supplies to domain fees, the results may surprise you. Let’s go over a few common deductions to help you lower your tax bill this upcoming tax season. What […]
Find WordPress Plugins: 10 Best WordPress Directory Alternatives
WordPress’ official plugin repository is a great place to find free, easy-to-install plugins. However, it’s not the only place you can find them. In fact, thousands of plugins exist all over the Internet just waiting to be discovered. By sticking to the repository, you’re severely limiting yourself. Since paid plugins aren’t allowed in the repository, downloading premium WordPress plugins requires looking elsewhere. But they can often be hard to find unless you already know where to look. Luckily, there are quite a few reputable sources for paid WordPress plugins online. And even if you just want free plugins, there’s plenty […]
Twenty Twenty-Two Theme Review: A Full-Fledged Block Theme
WordPress has been releasing a new default theme each year since 2010. You can find review posts of several of them here on Torque: Twenty Fifteen, Twenty Twenty, Twenty Twenty-One, and now Twenty Twenty-Two. With each theme, the developers have showcased what’s possible with WordPress as well as set new standards for the WordPress design community. This year is no different. The new default theme will drop together with the upcoming WordPress 5.9 release. Like the other themes, Twenty Twenty-Two follows a minimalist design approach. However, that doesn’t mean it skimps out on the features. On the contrary, the theme is […]
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