Gutenberg has been out for quite a while, but you’ll find that there are still plenty of new skills to learn and features to discover. Plus, the editor receives updates pretty frequently, which means there might be an abundance of details you aren’t even aware of. Though Gutenberg promotes itself as an easier way to build websites than the classic WordPress editor, there’s still a learning curve to it. Discover all these hidden features, though, and you’ll be well on your way to mastering the tool. Let’s lift the veil on the mysteries of Gutenberg. Here are 10 Gutenberg features […]
7 Inspiring Headless WordPress Examples Out in the Wild (2021)
It seems like everyone in the WordPress sphere is talking about headless WordPress (we are as well). Decoupling the back end from the front end is poised to be a big part of the future of WordPress and headless CMS in general are something that we will see more of. In last few years WordPress has built the foundation for this development, especially with the adoption of the WP REST API. However, with all the hype, what can you actually accomplish with headless WordPress and, more importantly, what are people already using it for? To answer these questions, in this […]
How to Build a Resource Center for Your WordPress Website
In business, one of your responsibilities is answering questions from those who use or are interested in your products or services. Customers and prospects visit your website looking for (and expecting to find) information and solutions. However, keeping up with emails, phone calls, or other support requests can put a strain on your time. By creating a digital resource center on your website, users can easily locate the answers they need on their own. This saves them from having to wait for your response and frees up your team to handle other tasks. An online resource center can also boost […]
6 Important WordPress Gutenberg Updates to Be Aware Of
Since the feature’s release in 2018, WordPress has continued to work on its divisive Block Editor. Today, it’s available as both a separate plugin and built into WordPress core. However, even if you’ve been following its development closely, it can be difficult to stay apprised of Gutenberg updates. WordPress 5.6 merged several features of the Gutenberg plugin into WordPress core. With the two versions of the Block Editor now (mostly) in harmony, this is the perfect time to take stock of its latest modifications. In this post, we’ll share six recent changes to the Block Editor. We’ll also be looking […]
How to Create Powerful Interfaces Using React
Developing a website or application from the ground up is a monumental task. Coding, testing, and launching are not cut-and-dry processes, especially when users expect an intuitive, well-designed interface. Thus, implementing a well-developed library for your chosen language – such as React for JavaScript – makes good sense. JavaScript frameworks such as React provide pre-written code to help you develop front-end user interactions. This leaves you more time to focus on the unique parts of your site or app. As such, building powerful interfaces and themes becomes much simpler than you might have thought. In this article, we’ll explore what […]
5 WordPress Developer Tips for Using Prefixes and Namespaces
If you’re a WordPress developer, you may have run into a problem where your code won’t run because more than one function shares the same name. This is known as a ‘naming collision,’ and it can be a difficult problem to work around. Prefixes and namespaces could be the answer. Prefixes and namespaces help avoid conflicts when two different classes or functions share the same name. Considering how many developers contribute to plugins, themes, and WordPress core, this issue is an important one for which to have a solution on hand. In this article, we’ll introduce the concepts of namespaces […]
ARIA: 5 Best Practices for Screen Readers and Other Assistive Devices
This is the third in a series I’m writing on accessible web experiences. In the first article, “The ADA and Universal Design: Why Do We Develop Accessible Web Experiences?” I discussed the “why” of accessible digital design. In “The ADA and Universal Design: Building a Better Blueprint,” I discussed how to create personas, user journeys, sitemaps, and wireframes consistent with the principles of universal design. In this article, I’ll discuss techniques for making web experiences accessible for screen readers and other assistive devices. Imagine this experience: You go to a website to search for critical information you need to do […]
How (and When) to Use WordPress Multisite for Client Projects
As a WordPress developer, you’re no stranger to the chaos and challenges that come with managing multiple websites. Even if you know WordPress like the back of your hand, tending to the various tasks required to keep your clients’ sites afloat can be both time-consuming and tedious. Fortunately, WordPress multisite offers a way to handle all of your projects from a single dashboard. You can use this feature to create a network of multiple sites from one installation. Then you can streamline all of your maintenance and management tasks, in order to create a more efficient workflow. In this post, […]
What Is Rapid Application Development (RAD)?
For a software to be efficient and functional from design to launch, you need a good development model. Well, this is where RAD or Rapid Application Development comes in. It gives you the ability to develop prototypes rapidly for the purpose of testing functions and features. Best of all, there’s no need to be concerned about how the end product will be impacted. Of course, before you can really adopt RAD for your software, you do need to understand more about it, including the benefits associated with it. In this case, the information below, will provide you with all the […]
5 Developer Tools to Look for in a WordPress Hosting Provider
There are a lot of options when it comes to WordPress hosting providers. Some cater to users on a budget, and others to agencies and freelancers. However, few options provide the features that you might need to make your work as a WordPress developer easier. As a developer, it’s smart to use hosting solutions that provide you and your clients with the tools needed for your projects. One example is staging functionality, which lets you approach updates and deployments more safely. In this article, we’ll discuss five features that you should look out for in your WordPress hosting provider, and […]
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