If you are not yet familiar with browser developer tools, they are one of the most useful things for anyone tinkering with websites – be it as an owner, enthusiast, ongoing developer, or else. Developer tools or dev tools can tell you a lot about any website, such as CSS markup and JavaScript errors. In addition, they allow you to test drive front-end changes, check you site’s responsive design, and even optimize its performance. Furthermore, they are completely free and built right into all major browsers. If you are ready to learn about their usefulness, this browser developer tools tutorial […]
4 New WordPress Features and Plugins to Help With Your Development Projects
Working in the WordPress community can be exciting, because there’s always a steady stream of new updates and features to look forward to. While it would be nice to have the time to read up on each one, you’re probably eager to learn which are most applicable to your development projects. In addition to the official release of WordPress 5.4, there are a handful of recently-released and upcoming plugins that might help to make your job easier. From block editor improvements to new core functionality, there are a variety of updates that developers of all types should know about. In […]
An Introduction to Assistant (And Why Developers Should Be Excited About It)
While the WordPress dashboard is fairly easy to use (especially if you’re a professional developer), it would be great if you could handle basic daily site management on the front end. This would be particularly useful for helping clients maintain their websites long-term. Thanks to Beaver Builder’s new plugin, Assistant, this is now a possibility. The recently-announced open-source project offers a new way to manage many day-to-day WordPress tasks on the front end, as well as crucial collaborative features. In this post, we’ll introduce you to this new plugin and what it can do. Then we’ll discuss some reasons that […]
How to Use Local (By Flywheel) for WordPress Development
Working with a local development environment makes a lot of things easier. We have written about this before, using XAMPP. In this post, we want to present you with an alternative: Local, formerly known as Local by Flywheel, and how to use it. Like other solutions, the program enables you to run WordPress on your computer instead of a server. It’s also free and very easy to use, making it more beginner friendly than more technical solutions. If you are looking for another way to work with WordPress locally, this tool might be the right thing for you. Let’s find […]
5 Best Practices for Maintaining Your WordPress Database
Your WordPress database is where all your site’s content is stored, so proper maintenance is key. However, this can become increasingly tricky over time as the necessary tasks begin to accumulate. Fortunately, there are several best practices in place to help you keep up with a growing WordPress database. Staying on top of your maintenance tasks will help you keep your site performing optimally. In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of performing regular database maintenance tasks. Then we’ll provide you with five best practices you can implement for your own site. Let’s get started! The Importance of Maintaining Your […]
10 WordPress Developer Skills You Should Invest In (2020 Edition)
As a WordPress developer, it’s important to keep up with all the new tools and skills emerging in your industry. WordPress is constantly evolving, with other developers releasing new plugins, frameworks, and build tools to make it even more robust. Learning these is necessary to staying relevant against growing competition. Below are a mix of ten tools to try and skills to invest in this year. Some are basic life skills and others growing technical niches. Learning to master these will help you become a better developer and find more work as you bring something new to the table. Version […]
Your Guide to Using WebP Images On WordPress Sites
We all love high-quality, crisp visuals. They’re a big part of what makes modern websites so enjoyable. The problem is, these files can weigh a lot. Depending on the formats you use and whether you optimize them or not, images can significantly impact your site’s performance. Most websites rely on common formats, such as JPEG or PNG. However, ‘next-gen’ image formats, such as WebP, enable you to offer higher-quality media at smaller sizes. Configuring WordPress to support such files is an excellent way to improve User Experience (UX). In this article, we’re going to talk about the WebP image format […]
How to Fix the Most Common WordPress HTTP Error Codes
When a page on your site, or your entire website, is unreachable due to HTTP error codes, it can be quite frustrating. Beyond causing general annoyance, it can also contribute to higher bounce rates and poor User Experience (UX). Fortunately, you can fix many of the most common HTTP error codes for WordPress users without advanced techniques. It just takes a little investigative work to determine the cause of the issue, then some troubleshooting. In this post, we’ll discuss the most common HTTP error codes, why they happen, and how to diagnose and fix them. Let’s get started! An Introduction […]
Headless WordPress: What It Is and How to Use It
“Headless WordPress” is a popular buzzword lately. Chances are, you have heard it thrown around the digital water cooler but aren’t quite sure what’s behind it. WordPress is an extensive, amazingly complex platform, but it does have its limitations. While it’s a fully-featured tool for bloggers and web developers that offers many possibilities, it doesn’t let you do everything. For example: Publishing content across multiple platforms Coding your website in languages other than PHP and Javascript Using WordPress as an editorial tool without the website attached Yet, all of that is possible with headless WordPress. It takes a little technical […]
A WordPress Developer’s Guide to Website Localization
WordPress powers more than one-third of the web. However, not all of its 60+ million users are native English speakers. So if your WordPress products aren’t translatable into other languages, you’re missing out on the chance to reach new audiences and potential customers. As a developer, taking advantage of website localization can help you (and your clients) drive more conversions and increase revenue. Even better, this isn’t something you have to be multilingual in order to accomplish. In this post, we’ll explain what website localization is and discuss its benefits. Then we’ll provide you with four tips for using it […]
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