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November 18, 2015

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The WordPress REST API is a hot topic in the WordPress space, particularly among developers. But for some of us less technical WordPress users, understanding exactly why this API is so revolutionary is a challenge. WP Engine and Torque have teamed up to create a free white paper on the WordPress REST API geared toward non-developers. Just because you don’t know how to code, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on what the REST API has to offer. Download The WordPress REST API, An Untechnical Guide for Non-Developers. The paper answers questions like, what is an API, what does REST stand for, and what does […]

Sneak Peek At WordPress 4.4

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Sufyan bin Uzayr

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November 17, 2015

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WordPress 4.4 is scheduled for release towards the end of this year, and it will bring with it many exciting new changes and features. The beta version is already out so you can give WordPress 4.4 a spin right now using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin, however, the stable release is expected to arrive by Dec. So, what does WordPress 4.4 intend to bring to the table? In this post, I will be discussing what exactly we can expect from WordPress 4.4 First up, the developer stuff, or, as WordPress likes to call it, what’s “under the hood.” Under The […]

Four Of The Best eLearning Plugins For WordPress

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November 13, 2015

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To find more great plugins, check out Torque’s free eBook, The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Plugins. Download it here. The global eLearning market is on the rise. This is unsurprising considering if done correctly, it makes education and training more affordable and convenient. WordPress makes providing online education easier than ever through the use of eLearning plugins. So we’ve cultivated a list of five of the best eLearning plugins out there so you can make learning more accessible. These are perfect for teachers, educators, and students. Put online courses directly into your blog, add a grading feature, and send certificates […]

How To Set Up WordPress Multisite — A Beginner’s Guide

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Nick Schäferhoff

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November 12, 2015

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Even after working with WordPress for more than four years, I still discover new things about the platform. There are so many functions and features — some well known, others not so much — that it’s hard to try everything the platform has to offer. Plus, new stuff is added with every update, making it even more complicated to stay up to date. Luckily, my work as a WordPress blogger allows me to explore things in detail in order to tell others about it (that means you, dear reader). A feature that I haven been aware of for a long time […]

What’s Your Secret Superhero Identity As A Web Developer?

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Brenda Barron

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November 11, 2015

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If I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that web developers come in all types. They all have different styles, different attitudes, and different ways of doing things. A lot of this has to do with what happens when you view a skill set through an individual’s eyes. The tools and techniques are the same, but the end result can be very different from person to person and site to site. Since I think so highly of the web dev lot, I thought it might be fun to see which common personality traits they share with some of the best-known […]

How To Get Traffic From Alternative Search Engines (Other Than Google)

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Nick Schäferhoff

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November 10, 2015

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When it comes to SEO and getting traffic, the majority of people automatically think of Google. No wonder when the official word for “searching something on the Internet” contains its very name. With more than 50,000 searches per second, Google is definitely the king of search engines. So, from an SEO perspective it makes total sense to set up your site to please them. However, that doesn’t mean it is the only traffic source worth optimizing for. Believe it or not, there are alternative search engines that can also bring masses of visitors to your site. And I am talking […]

WordPress Now Powers 25 Percent Of The Internet

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November 9, 2015

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Yesterday, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg broke monumental news that WordPress now manages 25 percent of the Internet. Seventy-Five to Go https://t.co/h1dANXtQLs — Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) November 8, 2015 W3Tech broke down the Internet by popular content management systems, and WordPress far exceeded number two on the list, Joomla, at 2.8 percent. The site also shows WordPress as the fastest growing content management system since Oct. 2015. WordPress appears to be growing significantly and steadily since 2011. In fact, it has grown 1.7 percent since Jan., which is substantial compared to the competition. Mullenweg mentioned in his blog post that these […]

How WordPress Is Contributing To The eCommerce Industry

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Ahmad Awais

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November 6, 2015

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The intricacies of WordPress are on the rise, and each day those who say WordPress is merely a blogging platform are getting ruled out. The ‘Content is king!’ philosophy, which tagged WordPress as a content management system, is now ready to rule the eCommerce world as well. With an influx of eCommerce themes and plugins, it’s now possible for business owners to sell their products and services easily by turning their websites into efficient online stores. WordPress has made this process so simple so that even if you’re not a programmer, you can still manage and own an online store. […]

Keeping Sight Of The Problem: Improving WordPress One Solution At A Time

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November 5, 2015

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I recently had the privilege to attend a Q&A session with Techstars founder David Cohen at the Florida State University School of Social Entrepreneurship. Techstars is a startup network, accelerator, and venture capital firm, dedicated to helping startups succeed and proving that you don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to create a successful tech startup. With a portfolio that includes Uber, Twilio, and DigitalOcean, Techstars model has experienced overwhelming success. Techstars is based in Boulder, Colorado and has expanded into cities all over the world. Techstars operates on a “give first” ethos, which means they help others whenever possible, create […]

RESTful WP-CLI Kickstarter Fully Funded In 12 Hours

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