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Tom Rankin

Tom Rankin is a key member of WordCandy, a musician, photographer, vegan, beard owner, and (very) amateur coder. When he's not doing any of these things, he's likely sleeping.

What’s New in WordPress 5.4

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News

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May 12, 2020

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As you probably know, WordPress regularly updates its platform to incorporate new features and functionality. While using the latest version is recommended, you may feel reluctant to change. Whether you embraced Gutenberg from the get-go or still prefer the Classic Editor, it’s smart to familiarize yourself with the next version of WordPress’ Block Editor. Not only can it help streamline your workflow, but it can also take your web design and development projects to the next level. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the features introduced in WordPress 5.4 and what to expect from WordPress’ new Block Editor. Let’s […]

How to Prevent Your Clients From Accidentally Deactivating Plugins

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Security

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May 7, 2020

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You spend a lot of time and effort creating beautiful, powerful websites for your WordPress clients. It can be incredibly frustrating when a well-meaning customer accidentally messes with something critical to their site’s functionality. Fortunately, there is a way you can reduce the risk of this happening. Hiding the relevant link in WordPress can prevent clients from deactivating plugins that are vital to their sites. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the issues that can arise when your clients deactivate plugins they shouldn’t. Then we’ll provide you with two methods you can use to prevent this scenario. Let’s get […]

A WordPress Developer’s Guide to Website Localization

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Development

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May 5, 2020

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WordPress powers more than one-third of the web. However, not all of its 60+ million users are native English speakers. So if your WordPress products aren’t translatable into other languages, you’re missing out on the chance to reach new audiences and potential customers. As a developer, taking advantage of website localization can help you (and your clients) drive more conversions and increase revenue. Even better, this isn’t something you have to be multilingual in order to accomplish. In this post, we’ll explain what website localization is and discuss its benefits. Then we’ll provide you with four tips for using it […]

4 Accessibility Implementations Your Design Agency Should Make to Stop ADA Compliance Lawsuits

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Agency, Design

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April 28, 2020

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In a nutshell, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance is mandatory for any reputable web designer. After all, if your clients suffer a lawsuit because they don’t meet ADA regulations, it’s your responsibility. When enough of your clients suffer, you may experience complaints and get a bad reputation that could cost you future income. Fortunately, there is a simple solution to see your websites become ADA compliant within 48 hours. With a few tweaks, such as color contrasting, adding legible text, and additional navigability, you can ensure your designs are accessible. There are even companies that can help you […]

How to Create and Customize a WordPress Child Theme

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Development

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April 21, 2020

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With everyone around the world self-isolating, it’s important to make sure your site is as optimized as possible. Now more than ever, you want people to come to the site and stick around. With WordPress, you can easily customize any aspect of your website, including the theme you use. However, tweaking its code directly can be risky, and you may lose your changes when you update it. Using a child theme, you run none of those risks. A child theme is basically a copy of its ‘parent’. You can set one up rather quickly and with this approach, you can […]

The Beginner’s Guide to BracketSpace

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Development

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April 16, 2020

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As a WordPress developer, establishing a balance between efficiency and quality can sometimes be challenging. Creating products from scratch – whether they be themes, plugins, or entire websites or apps – can become tedious and time-consuming. However, you don’t have to sacrifice coding standards to streamline your workflow. Incorporating reusable libraries and open-source repositories such as those offered by BracketSpace can help reduce development time while also making it easier to produce modular code. In this post, we’ll explain what BracketSpace is. Then we’ll explain how its library of reusable code, including five specific micropackages, can benefit your WordPress development […]

5 Tips for Moving Your Business Online

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Business

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April 14, 2020

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If recent events have taught us anything, it’s how quickly the world can change. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought major disruptions to people and businesses across the globe. If you’re concerned about these unpredictable times crippling your company, you’re not alone. To prevent unforeseen circumstances and market changes – initiated by a pandemic or otherwise – from devastating your bottom line, you might look into moving your business online. Fortunately, with the right strategy in place, the digitization of your company is possible. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the benefits of running a remote operation. Then we’ll provide […]

4 Ways Google Site Kit Can Benefit Developers

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Plugins

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April 7, 2020

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From page speed testing to analytics, Google tools play a pivotal role in the management, maintenance, and optimization of WordPress sites. However, one pitfall of using third-party services is that they cause minor delays in an otherwise efficient workflow. Fortunately, Google just made integrating its products with WordPress easier. Its new Site Kit plugin lets you access essential metrics and insights directly from your website’s back end. In this post, we’ll discuss what Google Site Kit is and how it works. Then we’ll explain four ways it can benefit you as a developer when working on client projects. Let’s get […]

3 Types of Hosting for Any Website Budget

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Beginners

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March 30, 2020

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One of the most challenging aspects of setting up a new website is choosing the right web host. If you’ve never done so before, the sheer range of hosting providers and plans available can be both intimidating and hard to navigate. The good news is that there’s a perfect hosting plan out there for you, no matter what your budget is. If you take a little time to determine what your site needs, you can get amazing performance and plenty of extras even with a budget web hosting plan. In this article, we’re going to break down the three most […]

How to Create a Strong Landing Page With WordPress (In 5 Steps)

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Development

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March 24, 2020

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When it comes to online marketing, landing pages are a great way to drive your campaign goals. However, creating a successful landing page is different than other types of pages and posts on your site. A powerful landing page is one that is carefully crafted with a few select (yet essential) elements. Whether you’re building one to generate leads, boost sales, or promote a product, there are certain features and techniques you can use to maximize their effectiveness. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the important elements of landing pages. Then we’ll walk you through the process of creating […]

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