Development

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]