One of the most frustrating things about WordPress is that parts of the WP Admin are difficult to find – if not outright hidden. That makes getting things done not so easy or intuitive. But as with any application, some elements of the User Interface need to be hidden or obscure for various reasons. Usually, it is because a function or feature is not frequently needed until it is. That’s when the hair pulling begins. Don’t end up hunting around for that WP Admin element as if you’re looking for lost treasure. Here are the most common hidden gems of […]
REST API Custom Fields Revisited
I’ve covered adding custom fields to REST API responses before. While my original post from a few years ago is still largely valid, there are new improvements. I’d like to share what’s changed. When I wrote that post, the only way to add a custom field to a response was using register_rest_field and adding your own read, write and schema handlers. That method still works. But, you can also use register_meta(), which handles the callbacks for you. If your custom fields are stored using the WordPress object’s standard meta API, for example, user meta for users, then this new method […]
Is WordPress Set For a Bright 2018 and Beyond?
With the State of the Word now complete for 2017, we have a good idea of what WordPress will look to achieve in the new year. However, does this roadmap represent an evolution of the platform, or simply a sideways shift? Actually, the signs are all positive – WordPress is taking a number of steps to modernize an already stellar platform. However, 2018’s WordPress will still have to compete with the likes of Wix, Medium, and Squarespace if it wants to dominate the landscape even further. In this piece, we’ll look at some of the most important upcoming WordPress additions […]
WordPress Usage Survey- How We Can Move Forward in 2018
In 2016 at WordCamp US, the Marketing Team for Core decided to put out the WordPress usage survey. The survey aims to act as a resource for freelancers and agencies and to take the temperature of the platform. At his State of the Word address, Mullenweg announced that WordPress now powers 29 percent of the Internet. That’s a huge number and the CMS shows no signs of slowing down, however, it’s important to understand what that number really means. In November, the Marketing Team released the 2017 results, and they provide valuable insight on where the platform is going in […]
Doc Pop’s News Drop: WordPress Predictions for 2018
Doc’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. In this week’s News Drop, Doc breaks down some of the big things we can expect to see in WordPress in 2018 as well as his predictions. Love WordPress but hate reading? My name is Doc and this is Doc Pop’s News Drop! Happy New Year! 2017 was a great year for WordPress, with a few BIG Core releases and an even larger market share of sites that use it a […]

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