In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Developer Advocate, Principal, Brian Gardner looks at WordPress theme design trends for 2023, including candy pastels, creative typography, and radiant gradients. Check out the full episode for more on the role of page builders, content accessibility, and the future of Site Editing as we head into the new year.
The WordPress Site Editor had some major updates with version 6.1. In this episode of Press This, we talk with Anne McCarthy about what’s new in 6.1 and what to expect in WordPress version 6.2. We talk about Style Variations, block themes, and the FSE Outreach Program.
User privacy has become an increasing concern for WordPress website owners and their visitors. Users want to ensure their private information is safe. In addition, many laws have recently come into effect that require the disclosure of the data collected on websites as well as what happens with it. Among other things, visitors are now required to “opt-in” to your use of cookies thanks to GDPR. Though it is extra work for site owners, prioritizing user privacy is possible and necessary. By limiting the data your site collects, using HTTPS, IP masking, and other tactics, you can protect your visitor’s […]
As a WordPress developer, it’s important to keep up with all the new tools and skills emerging in your industry. WordPress is constantly evolving, with other developers releasing new plugins, frameworks, and build tools to make it even more robust. Learning these is necessary to staying relevant against growing competition. Below are a mix of ten tools to try and skills to invest in this year. Some are basic life skills and others growing technical niches. Learning to master these will help you become a better developer and find more work as you bring something new to the table. Version […]
Video is a powerful communication tool, and one of the most effective types of content when it comes to grabbing visitors’ attention. However, if you want to get the most out of video on your WordPress site, don’t overlook some best practices. Here are seven trends you should follow when adding video to your WordPress site. 1. Embed Your Videos, Don’t Upload Them When you embed a video, you first host it somewhere else — like on YouTube — then embed the video player into your WordPress site. Uploading a video directly will cost you in bandwidth and limit the audience […]
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