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WordPress, which is perhaps the most widely-recognized open source project in the world, now powers more than 42 percent of the web due in no small part to the mostly-volunteer work of its community members. Without its thriving community, WordPress would not be what it is today. But just as the pandemic has affected so many things around the globe, WordPress too has been hampered by more than a year and a half of widespread challenges and restrictions.We haven’t been able to hold in-person events or get together with our online friends, Unfortunately, WordPress contributions have been on the decline […]

Open source projects greatly depend on the contributions of those in the community. Contributors catch bugs, suggest improvements, and overall make the experience better. WordPress now powers over 42 percent of the web, which wouldn’t be possible without all of the mostly-volunteer work from its thriving community,. In 2020, the world was rocked by a global pandemic. WordPress was no different. We couldn’t have in person events and get together with our online friends. Many people had less time outside of work to volunteer. For all those reasons, contributions to WordPress core were significantly low in 2020 and have yet […]

CSS specificity is an important tool in the arsenal of web designers and developers and anyone who changes the design of their site by playing around with cascading style sheets. If you have ever been in the situation that you just couldn’t get an element to behave or a look the way you wanted it to, you have likely felt its power. But, wouldn’t it be great to harness CSS specificity for your own gains rather than feel at the mercy of it? If you just nodded empathetically, then you have come to the right place. Right here, right now, […]

Starting an online business is no walk in the park — it requires diligent planning, understanding your market and competition, and basic knowledge of standard business practices. Ecommerce is growing at an exponential rate, and there’s no sign of it slowing down.  Some startups and nascent businesses believe that operating online means there’s no need to purchase office space. It may even be a driving factor when deciding to open an eCommerce company.  Here are some reasons why physical location matters for your online business. Why Have a Physical Location? Regardless of what industry you serve, having a physical location […]

Since the GDPR came into effect in 2018, website owners have been scrambling to get their site up to par and avoid hefty fines. While the race to GDPR-proof the Internet has calmed somewhat, it’s important for new sites and existing ones that skipped out to start taking steps to protect user data. Three years later, GDPR fines are continuing to be issued, and small businesses are certainly not immune. While you’re likely to receive a warning before being fined, there’s no reason to take chances. If you haven’t taken steps to protect your site yet, you need to do […]