The buzz in the air was palpable as soon as you entered the Town and Country Resort in San Diego. After almost three years apart, stepping into an in-person WordCamp US was nothing short of magical. Organizer Topher DeRosia likened the lobby to the arrivals area at an airport. People were hugging and laughing. It truly felt like coming home. The entire weekend was an electric and energized feel. It wasn’t just a conference, it was a family reunion. After being stuck online since March 2020, being in person to talk about WordPress was inspiring. The WordPress community is unlike […]
The Quote Block We Deserve Is Finally Here
It has been over a year since I published my displeasure with the Quote block. As a content producer, I frequently use and rely on this block but each time I use it, it becomes a battle that feels like David versus Goliath or me versus the block editor. Copying and pasting more than one paragraph into a block was impossible. Likewise, if the quoted text contained an ordered or unordered list, the block editor would turn everything into single paragraphs. Recently, Gutenberg 13.8 was released and among the patch notes was the following text that caught my eyes. After […]
Get Ready for WCUS 2022
When the world shut down in 2020, we had no idea when we would be able to get together again. Finally, after nearly three years, WordCamp US is back in person and better than ever. On September 9-11, WordPressers from all over the world will arrive in San Diego to learn, network, and connect in person. If you’ve never attended a WordCamp in person, it can be a little intimidating, but we are Torque are seasoned pros and have some tips and tricks to make sure you have the best experience possible. General WordCamp Advice First, let’s dive into some […]
Press This: Build Expert Business Solutions With Formidable Forms Featuring Victor Font
Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. .redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl. I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to […]
21 WordPress Block Themes for Full-Site Editing (Ready to Use)
If you’re unfamiliar with block themes for WordPress, the concept might seem a bit odd, especially if you are mainly using the classic editor. However, Full-Site Editing is very much a “thing” now and it’s probably high time you embrace it. That is, if you use WordPress in any capacity. The good news is that building a site with a block theme can save you a lot of time and help you get a handle on how full-site editing works. It’s very much a process of learning by doing. So with this in mind, we’ve put together a list of […]
Press This: What in the Heck Are the Engineers Behind Genesis Doing about FSE with Mike McAlister
Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. Powered by RedCircle David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl. I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you here every week on Press This. As a reminder, you can follow me on […]
Check Out This New Plugin That Converts Posts Published in the Classic Editor Into Blocks
If you’re wanting an easy way to quickly convert posts written in the Classic Editor into Blocks without having to edit each post and change them individually, check out this brand new WordPress plugin created by Marie Comet. Once installed and activated, you’ll find a Classic to Gutenberg link located in the Tools menu. This plugin adds a user interface that enables you to see a list of Posts or Pages that have been published in the Classic Editor, Gutenberg, or both. Simply check the box next to the post you want to Convert and click the Convert button. In […]
WordCamp US 2022: Speakers to Watch
After two long years, WordCamp US is back and in person! The biggest WordCamp event in the US is back and better than ever in sunny San Diego, California. On September 9-11, hundreds of eager WordPressers will descend on Southern California to learn, network, and connect. 44 speakers from around the world are lined up to talk about everything from accessibility to the WP-CLI. While each talk is going to be incredibly informative and fun, we wanted to highlight a few you definitely won’t want to miss. Can’t make it in person? The whole even will be livestreamed here. Development […]
Press This: How WP Engine is Making WooCommerce Faster with Josh Dailey of WP Engine
Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. Powered by RedCircle David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl. I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you here every week on Press This. As a reminder, you can follow me on […]
Press This: Why Troy Dean Just Quit as CEO of his Agency and Why You Should Quit Too
Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. Powered by RedCircle David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl. I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you here every week on Press This. As a reminder, you can follow me on […]
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