When mobile first started out, websites had to create separate mobile websites which had less content than their desktop versions. That meant twice the maintenance for a not-so-quality product. We then entered the era of responsive web design, which still has its limitations. While native apps are still prevalent and certainly aren’t going away anytime soon, they present challenges for developers and customers alike. Over the past couple of years, progressive web apps have been on the rise, and they seem to be solving the problems that responsive web design and native apps have. What the heck is a Progressive […]
Where to Find WordPress Themes and Plugins (35+ Directory Alternatives)
Extendability and flexibility are two of the main reasons for the success of WordPress. Because you can find WordPress themes and plugins en masse in the official directory, the CMS lets you build pretty much any type of website you want. No doubt about it, the WordPress directory is a central part of the WordPress ecosystem. However, it is far from the only place where you can find WordPress components. By now there are many other places that offer themes and plugins. To give you a better understanding of who they are, in this blog post we have compiled a […]
Rethinking What I Know About Medium, As A WordPress Developer
One of the many ways we’ve talked about Gutenberg is comparing its usability to CMS’s like Medium. This comparison assumes that the primary reason that Medium is often a go-to for blogs is the quality of the interface. With this in mind, it’s logical to assume the reason people sometimes choose Medium over WordPress is the quality of their writing experience. I’m not arguing that Medium’s writing experience isn’t excellent. It is, and I enjoy reading the site lot. At the same time, people seem to be employing tweetstorms more and more. I know plenty, from personal experience, about how […]
Preparing Your Site for PHP 7.2.0
PHP has announced the availability of a third Release Candidate (RC3) for PHP 7.2.0. Currently, PHP 7.2.0 is in a development preview stage but is set to be released on November 30, 2017. With the prospect of a new PHP version on the horizon, you may be one of the many users who is wondering: Should I update? What benefits does this version offer? Is my site ready for the update? Before reading too much further, it’s important to note that 7.2.0 is a minor PHP release, which offers smaller tweaks and improvements. Larger releases include PHP 7.0, which is […]
Survive Cyber Monday with this Free ebook
Cyber Monday is coming up fast, and you need to be prepared. Whether it’s improving your security, utilizing your analytics, or getting on mobile, this free ebook will make sure your eCommerce site is ready for anything. More and more people are ditching the shopping malls for online stores, something that can be great for your business. But if your site is slow or feels insecure, customers won’t come back. Make sure you are ready for the onslaught of visitors. Download the free ebook here Cyber Monday eCommerce Survival Guide has everything you need to keep your site not only […]

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