Mobile browsing has become the primary way most people use the internet. As such, any developer who’s not taking a mobile-first approach is likely going to let their clients down. Fortunately, if you’re new to mobile-first development, there are plenty of easy solutions you can put in place. One of the most important is Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP). We’ve talked about this subject previously on the blog, but three years down the line, it’s time to revisit the topic and look at how the technology has evolved. In this post, we’ll look at AMP and why it matters in more detail. […]
A New Developer’s Guide to Creating Blocks
If you keep up with the latest WordPress developments, you’ll know that the Block Editor has already landed. This packs a punch with its block-based system, but it’s still missing many options we’d like to see. As developers put out new block-based plugins, it should become easier to find the ones you need. For now, however, the landscape is a bit bare. In other words, if you want to add specific functionality to the Block Editor, you may need to learn how to create your own blocks. This isn’t too difficult, and you’ll be able to use those blocks to add bespoke […]
Welcome to the WordPress of Tomorrow!
As Noel Tock explained at WordCamp Europe 2018, we’ve potentially hit “peak WordPress”. With that in mind, some are now looking forward to the next evolution of the platform. While no one can say for sure what the future holds, a ‘Digital Experience Platform’ (DXP) looks to be the latest method of reaching fresh customers. This is a strategic way of taking preexisting techniques and finding a modern, cohesive framework for them to coexist in. Throughout this post, we’ll discuss WordPress’ evolution, and the roadblocks the platform faces. We’ll also talk about how DXPs and personalization are the future of WordPress. […]
Optimize Your Site With these Amazing Deals During Web Week 2018
Historically, the week between Christmas and New Years brings in the lowest traffic of the year. This makes it the perfect time to try out new things on your site without risking the loss of customers or upsetting readers. If something breaks, there are fewer eyes on it, giving you more freedom to experiment a little. Add some new plugins, fix something you’ve been putting off, or try out that design element you’ve been wanting to. Now is the time to make sure everything is running perfectly for the new year. To assist with these big changes, brands from around the WordPress […]
8 Great Interviews from WordCamp US 2018
WordCamp US has just wrapped up and we were very fortunate to have the chance to talk to many WordPress heroes during our stay in Nashville, TN. Considering the release of WordPress 5.0 was the day before WCUS, it’s no surprise that Gutenberg was a frequent topic, but we also noticed another topic that kept popping up: WordPress governance. We hope you enjoy these videos. Thanks to JJJ, Morton Rand-Hendriksen, Jenny Wong, Josh Pollock, Raitis Sevelis, Mark Maunder, Taeke Reijenga, and Micah Dailey for their time. You can watch the full playlist here.

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