No one knows better than WordPressers, the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into a really groundbreaking website. WP Engine in collaboration with the Webby’s looked to highlight some of the most beautiful and well-made sites on WordPress in the second annual Crafted with Code. The project aims to look at the stories and people behind the websites. All of the sites showcased below are powered by WordPress. Nylon The iconic magazine Nylon got a facelift from agency Code and Theory. The magazine covers all things entertainment, fashion, and culture, and the website needed to reflect that. According to the […]
DE{CODE} 2022 Available to Stream Now
If you are kicking yourself because you missed WP Engine’s developer-focused conference DE{CODE} you are in luck! All 19 expert-led talks are available to stream now! If you already registered for the event, simply login to view all of the sessions. Attempting to reach even more people, this year’s conference took place in three different time zones. The day consisted of a variety of talks from industry experts that focused on topics ranging from headless WordPress to eCommerce. Each talk focused on how to make your site more powerful and reach more people. The Power of the WordPress Developer The […]
The State of Google AMP in 2022 (An Essential Update)
For years, many WordPress website owners have wondered if they need to use Google Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) to keep their sites running smoothly. Due to a lack of clear information, it has remained uncertain whether Google AMP can improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Fortunately, in 2021, Google released some definitive news about the state of AMP moving forward. With Google switching its focus to the Core Web Vitals, you likely don’t need to worry about using AMP in 2022. However, there are still some important caveats worth mentioning. In this post, we’ll cover what Google AMP is and how […]
Plugin Madness Round Up
Round 6 of Plugin Madness kicks off this week with just 2 plugins left in the most fierce plugin competition around. Check out the video below for an update on the plugins facing off this week. This is the final round of Plugin Madness 2022! In its seventh year, this bracket-style competition pits the best plugins from around the community against each other. VOTE HERE You nominated over 300 plugins and we narrowed them down to an impressive lineup of 64 strong competitors. Voting starts Monday of each week and goes until we crown the winner. Plugins are sorted into […]
Calling All Developers: DE{CODE} 2022 Registration Open Now
Springtime is a great time for refreshing your skillset and finding new ways to improve your development workflow. If you’re looking for some inspiration, DE{CODE} 2022, WP Engine’s all-virtual conference for developers, is just around the corner. Free registration is now open for the event, which will cover key topics including eCommerce, headless WordPress, managed WordPress hosting, and the builder experience. Live in Australia, London, or Toronto? No problem! DE{CODE}2022 will also feature the same insightful content across three regions on April 20-21st, depending on your time zone: Australia: 20th April 2022 10 am – 4 pm AEST North America: […]
Contribute2WP Brought the Community Together
Contribute2WP, a 48-hour contributor sprint led by the Torque team, wrapped up over the weekend with incredible participation and support from the WordPress community and beyond! Veteran and first-time contributors were among the more than 60 two-hour pledges submitted, and from Friday at 8 a.m. PDT through Sunday at 8 a.m. PDT, Contribute2WP livestreams and Twitter activity fueled contribution projects forward—from bug fixes to documentation to video transcriptions and more! Giving Back to WordPress WordPress now powers more than 42 percent of the web, due in large part to the many hours of volunteer efforts from a dedicated group of […]
WordCamp US 2021 Back and Better Than Ever
Last year, in the wake of a global pandemic, WordCamp US organizers made the painful decision to cancel the conference. Citing Zoom fatigue and organizer burn out, the team decided it was best to allow people a break at the end of the year. After a year of planning and perfecting virtual events, WordCamp US is back! The team will hold a one day all virtual, free event on October 1 starting at 8:45 am PDT and we couldn’t be more excited. Get ready for great speakers, sponsors, and even music! Get your free ticket! Back and Better Than Ever […]
WordPress Community Advocate, Brian Gardner, Joins WP Engine
StudioPress founder and one of the architects of the modern WordPress theme ecosystem, Brian Gardner, will join WP Engine as a Principal Developer Advocate. He will wear many different hats but will further enhance the developer experience at WP Engine by charting a course to advance WordPress and lead developer relations, specifically helping people with the transition to Gutenberg (block editor). When some were wary of the inclusion of Gutenberg, Gardner led the charge in not only making StudioPress compliant but designing specifically for StudioPress. Gutenberg is the future of content creation in WordPress. While the transition is still ongoing, […]
Don’t Miss Out on DE{CODE} APAC
Did you want to attend WP Engine’s developer-focused conference DE{CODE} earlier in the year but live in the Southern Hemisphere? Well you’re in luck. The hosting company is putting on a second conference for developers “down under” called DE{CODE} APAC. Look forward to great WordPress content that you don’t have to stay up all night for. The conference starts on September 8 at 11 am AEST, and registration is free. Learn Check out any of the expert-led talks that will take you through how to set up, build, launch, and optimize your site. You definitely won’t want to miss the […]
4 Editor Improvements in WordPress 5.8: What to Expect From the Update
With every WordPress update, the platform introduces new features and editing tools. These changes can feel overwhelming, especially if you have just familiarized yourself with the latest version. As the new WordPress 5.8 update approaches, you may be wondering what to expect from the upcoming editing overhaul. WordPress 5.8 will introduce Full Site Editing (FSE) features, new blocks, and different block placement options. Thankfully, these new elements look set to improve the usability of the current WordPress editor, and will enable greater control over your website’s appearance and functionality. This guide will take a detailed look at the four main […]
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