If you’ve been using WordPress and WooCommerce for a while, you may have heard about the REST API. This feature can open up a whole new world of possibilities for your eCommerce site, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Thankfully, with the help of a modern REST API client and some simple commands, it’s easy to start using your WooCommerce data in new and exciting ways. This includes creating a headless e-commerce setup or native mobile applications. In this article, we’ll share a practical guide to getting started with the REST API. We’ll walk you through […]
Managed WordPress Hosting vs VPS: 8 Factors to Consider (2021)
When looking for a place to host your website, you might weigh the decision of using managed WordPress hosting vs a VPS (Virtual Private Server) setup. On paper, both sound like good options, promising speed, security, privacy, and everything else you need. So, is there a big difference? Which of these is the best option for you? That’s something we want to find out in this article. In the following, we will pit managed WordPress hosting vs VPS, learn about their differences, pros and cons, and what’s most suitable for what kind of users. Let’s get going! Managed WordPress Hosting […]
How to Build a WordPress Web App With Frontity (In 4 Easy Steps)
A headless Content Management System (CMS) can give you greater control over your online presence. However, you’ll need to create a front end for it so users can interact with it. This is where a headless setup can quickly become far more complicated than a traditional website builder. Thankfully, there are frameworks that can help you create a beautiful front end for your headless WordPress configuration. This is where Frontity comes in. Designed specifically with WordPress in mind, this React framework has lots to offer your headless website or web app. In this article, we’ll explore what this framework is, […]
Headless WordPress Use Cases: Who Should Use It and for What?
Headless WordPress: If you haven’t heard of it yet, you will soon. The new and unique way of utilizing the ever-adaptive CMS is exploding in popularity, with a growing list of examples in the wild. You may be tempted to jump right on the bandwagon. However, the use cases for headless WordPress are not unlimited. So what is headless WordPress, and what about it has the WordPress community so interested? In short, WordPress is based on PHP and a bit of Javascript, which you were stuck with in the past. Its back end and front end are connected, and for […]
10 New CSS Features You Might Not Know About (2021 Edition)
The modern web would not be possible without CSS. The markup language is responsible for the fact that websites look good, have a pleasant layout, and that every element stays where it belongs. Yet, did you know that new CSS features come out all the time? Over the years, CSS has gone way beyond background colors, borders, text styling, margins, and the box model. Modern CSS is capable of a whole range of functionality that, in the past, you needed JavaScript or workarounds for. To celebrate how far it has come, in this post we want to look at some […]
Why WordPress Users Should Consider Headless
You’ve more than likely heard about Headless WordPress as this innovative new solution to a variety of common problems. It loads faster, is more secure, and it works with any web language or framework you can think of. But is Headless WordPress really all pros and no cons? The setup is definitely unique in that it detaches the front and back end of your site. This allows you to pair it with all sorts of new and interesting technologies, or push CMS content to multiple different sources. And it does have a lot of other benefits, but that doesn’t mean […]
How to Create a WordPress Image Map (And Why You Should)
When it comes to websites, it may be true that a picture is worth a thousand words. These days, many online consumers prefer visual content to large amounts of text. Eye-catching, interactive image maps can be a useful and engaging addition to your website. The good news is that you don’t have to be an expert web designer to create helpful, interactive visual elements. With a plugin such as WP Draw Attention and a few simple steps, you can be well on your way to crafting an impressive image map. In this post, we’ll give you an introduction to image […]
19 Gutenberg Features You Might Not Be Aware Of (But Should!)
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 […]
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