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Free WordPress Themes: September 2015 Edition

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October 2, 2015

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As always, the month of September saw the release of several awesome free WordPress themes. While most eyes are fixed on the rapid pace at which Twenty Sixteen is being developed, there were several other theme releases this month as well. In fact, Automattic released a couple of new themes in September (apart from Twenty Sixteen). Also, the trend this month was in favor of child themes. So all said and done, let’s sum up the top WordPress themes from September 2015. Launch Released by WP Kube, Launch is a free WordPress theme meant for placeholder purposes. So if you […]

Habits, Skills, And Tools Of 10 World-Class WordPress Developers

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October 1, 2015

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WordPress has revolutionized the way we think about websites. These days, with a little bit of effort, anyone can learn to build a WordPress site and extend it to fit their needs. The tools are readily available in the form of the WordPress platform itself as well as themes and plugin. Many of us have probably thought about “going pro” at some point. To leave the realm of the WordPress aficionado, site builder, and hobbyist behind to write plugins, build themes, contribute to the WordPress core, be one of those people behind all the software us mortals use on a daily […]

What Happens At WordCamp Vegas, Hopefully Won’t Stay In Vegas

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September 30, 2015

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A few weekends ago I attended WordCamp Las Vegas. I had a great time, made new friends, learned some new things, and managed to keep my gambling losses to $50. In this article, I’d like to share a little bit about WordCamp Las Vegas — especially some of the unique things I’d like to see more of at other WordCamps. After the event, I spoke with organizer Russell Aaron about what motivated him to deviate from the traditional WordCamp format. WordCamp Las Vegas didn’t follow the traditional track styles most WordCamps adhere to, and, unlike most WordCamps, it also ended […]

Create A Job Board Using WordPress Job Board Plugin

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September 29, 2015

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The best thing about WordPress is that it can be used to power a wide variety of websites. Be it an e-commerce site, a portfolio, a blog, or magazine site — WordPress can handle it all. So, what if you wish to run a job board using WordPress? Is it possible? Of course it is! By using the right tools for the right job, you can run a job board directly via WordPress. In this post, I will be taking a look at one such tool: the WordPress Job Board plugin. Introduction WordPress Job Board plugin, as the name suggests, […]

What’s New In WordPress: 9/28/2015

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September 28, 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]. Rest In Peace, Alex King: “Alex was one of the original WordPress developers, and leaves a lasting legacy and impact on the WordPress community.” WordPress REST API Merge Proposal: After months of excitement and speculation, over the weekend the WordPress core team made a big announcement: It’s time to merge the REST API into the WordPress core. WordPress Trademark Case Settle Out of Court: Jeff Yablon originally fought the lawsuit, but it was announced on Monday that the […]

5 Books Every Business Owner And Freelancer Should Read

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September 25, 2015

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A great book will teach you a new skill, inspire you, or expose you to opposing ideas. Even better: it will do all three at the same time. An important aspect of being a smart business owner or freelancer is educating yourself. And second to first hand experience is learning from other business owners. Below are five books that have inspired, educated, and challenged me to become a better business owner and freelancer. 1. The Goal: A Process Of Ongoing Improvement Admittedly, this is one of the most boring book covers ever. But remember, never judge a book by its cover. Within […]

Campaign Tracking In Google Analytics (WordPress Edition)

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September 23, 2015

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Last week on Torque, we published an in-depth tutorial on Google Analytics. If you’re new to the world of analytics, this post will certainly get you aquatinted with the topic. Today I’d like to take it a step further, into the world of campaign tracking. If you listen to the Apply Filters podcast you may have heard Pippin and Brad talking about campaign tracking recently in one of their episodes. They were chatting about how they use it when promoting various WordPress plugin products. I’m going to give you an introduction that explains what it is, why you’d want to use it, […]

A Conversation With Joe Hoyle, Co-founder Of Human Made, On ‘A Day Of REST’

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September 22, 2015

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Early next year, on Jan. 28, WordPress development agency Human Made is hosting a conference focusing solely on the WordPress REST API — appropriately named A Day of REST. While niche WordPress conferences are on the rise — with LoopConf for developers, PressNomics and Prestige Conference for career development, and too many blogging-centric conferences to mention — A Day of Rest is the first of its kind. The WordPress REST API is an important new feature and faces the challenge of mass adoption. Educating both WordPress developers and those who are looking to integrate WordPress’s content management system with some […]

10 Free And Clean WordPress Themes

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September 21, 2015

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The best part about WordPress is the easy availability of awesome free themes. No matter what type of website you are running, you can get a free theme that is both well coded and well designed. In fact, the official WordPress repository is full of such amazing themes that don’t cost a dime. In this post, I’ll discuss 10 themes that feature clean layout, the right blend of minimalism, and above all, good typography. Now, picking 10 among hundreds is always a tough job, especially because new WordPress themes are released almost every other day; so I limited myself to […]

‘The Ultimate Guide To The WordPress REST API,’ An Ebook By Josh Pollock

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September 17, 2015

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Slated for inclusion in 4.4, the WordPress REST API makes development faster and easier by providing a new way to interact with WordPress posts, users, comments, and taxonomies using the popular RESTful API standard — which allows you to create, read, update, and delete the main WordPress objects and provides infrastructure for creating your own custom APIs. The Ultimate Guide To The WordPress REST API is a WP Engine-sponsored ebook, authored by WordPress developer and Torque contributor Josh Pollock, that provides an in-depth overview of website and application development using the WordPress REST API. You can download a free copy […]

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