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5 Takeaways From Rachel Carden’s AMA

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November 12, 2015

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ManageWP secured web designer and developer, Rachel Carden. Carden works in higher education, as a web developer for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Alabama. She is also a self-proclaimed multisite lover and Netflix watcher. People sent in questions surrounding multisite, design, and what it’s like to work in higher education. Here are five takeaways. Multisite Can Be The Best And The Worst. Carden stated that she loves mulitisite, so naturally many people had questions. Multisite is great because you only have one code for everything you do however that means if one plugin starts having problems, […]

What’s Your Secret Superhero Identity As A Web Developer?

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November 11, 2015

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If I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that web developers come in all types. They all have different styles, different attitudes, and different ways of doing things. A lot of this has to do with what happens when you view a skill set through an individual’s eyes. The tools and techniques are the same, but the end result can be very different from person to person and site to site. Since I think so highly of the web dev lot, I thought it might be fun to see which common personality traits they share with some of the best-known […]

What’s New In WordPress: 11/9/2015

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November 9, 2015

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Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at [email protected]. How Not To Communicate Grievances With WordPress: To keep WordPress working as well as it does, it is important to talk openly about any problems you have with the CMS or the community. However, there is a right and wrong way to bring these issues up. Keeping Sight Of The Problem: Improving WordPress One Solution At A Time: Like anything, WordPress can be overwhelming. Here are some tips on how to break a big problem into smaller […]

Torque Talks: WordCamp NYC Edition

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November 6, 2015

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Last weekend, Torque attended WordCamp NYC. We had an opportunity to meet face-to-face with some awesome people in the WordPress community. Throughout the weekend, we were also able to chat with some of the speakers on their talks. We’ve shared a few of our favorites in this post, but you can view the full set here. Eric Andrew Lewis Eric Andrew Lewis is a web developer at The New York Times and a WordPress core contributor. Michelle Schulp Michelle Schulp is an independent visual communications designer, located in Minneapolis. Michelle also runs Marktime Media, and devotes a lot of time to […]

5 Takeaways From Chris Lema’s AMA

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November 5, 2015

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Chris Lema headed this week’s ManageWP AMA. Lema is the CTO and Chief Strategist at Crowd Favorite, public speaker, and voracious blogger. Having authored five ebooks about how to manage an online team, Lema knows a lot about teaching and working on the Internet. There were questions about how to make intelligent hires, why he chose to work with the WordPress community, and as always, the future of WordPress. Here are five takeaways. Hire Smart People Who Are Willing To Learn. While it may seem like common sense, Lema talked about how important it is to hire people who are […]

What’s New In WordPress: 11/2/2015

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November 2, 2015

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Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at [email protected]. How To Decide What Features In Your Plugin Should Be Free Or Premium: Well-known developers give advice on how to walk the fine line of offering premium features to your current customers and having enough free to entice new ones. What To Expect From WordPress 4.4: You know you’re just as excited about WordPress 4.4 as we are. This article will tied you over for the couple months until the release. WordPress And The GPL, Everything […]

28 Of The Best Free WordPress Plugins 2015 (So far)

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November 2, 2015

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WordPress is steadily evolving. Every year there are several major releases, not to mention hundreds of new themes and plugins. Sometimes it’s hard to believe how far WordPress and the entire community have come. I mean, the plugin directory alone by now houses more than 40,000 plugins. Forty freakin’ thousand, and no end in sight. However, this kind of overabundance can create its own type of problems. Because, let’s face it, who has the time to try them all out? Therefore, right now I want to take the opportunity to talk about some highlights currently found in the WordPress plugin […]

5 Takeaways From Jason Cohen’s AMA

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October 29, 2015

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ManageWP is at it again, with another influencer AMA. This week featured Jason Cohen, CTO and Founder of WP Engine and creator of A Smart Bear blog. Cohen has more than eight years of experience in the world of WordPress and has great industry insight to share. Many questions revolved around how to create and grow a business, including how to ask for money and the best city to start your company in. Here are five takeaways. At The End Of The Day, The Customer Needs To Come First. WP Engine has grown to more than 300 employees and has offices in […]

What’s New In WordPress: 10/26/2015

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October 26, 2015

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Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at [email protected]. Where To Get Awesome WordPress Themes: Don’t spend money on a lame theme you’ll want to change a week later. Make the right decision the first time. How To Use Git For WordPress Development: New to Git? Follow this easy beginner tutorial and start your easier life. 7 Methods For Preventing Client Problems Before They Arise: Let’s face it, you’re not going to get along with everyone. Nip client problems in the bud before they become an […]

A Casual Contributor’s Guide To Giving Back To WordPress

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October 23, 2015

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We should all contribute to WordPress. It’s personally rewarding, it helps you meet new people and develops new skills, and it also shows your commitment to the community and helps ensure that WordPress — the thing we use to make our livings in one way or another — continues to improve and grow. Don’t contribute to WordPress in a way that leads to burnout, or isn’t likely to benefit you. Instead, contribute by doing what you are good at. That way you’re giving your best effort, getting better at what you do, and getting recognized for it. Some people can […]

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