Now that the WordPress Gutenberg editor has become a viable option for building sites, agencies are starting to transition from page builders to get back to “plain WordPress.” We spoke with 15 agencies to understand the shift. After two years on the market, Gutenberg is overcoming its rough start and reputation as a half-baked product. Now, it’s proving itself as a solid foundation for building WordPress sites, and agencies are starting to notice. Who we interviewed Fifteen agencies reached out to help us understand what led them to transition from page builders to the Gutenberg block editor. All of the […]
Full Site Editing in WordPress 5.8
The next major WordPress release is due mid-July, and the first steps toward Full Site Editing will land along with it. Dubbed “Gutenberg Phase 2”, this new set of features will bring a entirely new ideas and workflows to the Gutenberg editor. How will these changes effect you? Let’s dive into the details. What Is Full Site Editing? What if, instead of using PHP templates, we were to build WordPress themes entirely out of blocks? This is the core idea behind Full Site Editing – a theme that includes everything from a Site Logo block, to an Author Meta block, […]
Press This Podcast: Driving Massive Growth By Treating Your CMS & CRM as One with Anthony Cassara
Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This the WordPress community podcasts on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you hear every week on press this as a reminder, you can find me on Twitter @wpdavidv, […]
WordPress Managed Hosting vs Unmanaged: 11 Key Differences
When setting up a website, picking a host is going to be at the top of your to-do list. Choosing the right company and hosting plan is important. And something you really need to sort out before you do anything else is determining if you go the managed vs the unmanaged WordPress hosting route. Today, we’ll be carefully weighing the pros and cons of both options so you can make an informed decision as to how it will affect your website and your business going forward. Let’s explore the finer points of both options right here. Definitions: Managed vs Unmanaged […]
LoginID Releases Passwordless Biometric Login Plugin
Security is a huge concern for any website builder. You need to ensure your data is protected at all times. The first defense to any attack is a good login, but coming up with one that is secure and memorable can be stressful. That’s where LoginID comes in. The team recently released a plugin that lets “users to register and authenticate through highly secure FIDO-certified public key cryptography instead of a password.” According to the press release, “With this capability, websites can offer their users a secure, compliant way to login, thereby eliminating the risks of account takeovers, phishing, SIM swaps and […]

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