WordPress 5.8 introduced an opt-in system for themes to configure block settings, styles, templates, and more. It is done through a new theme.json file that authors can put at the root of their theme folders. Anne McCarthy, the lead of the FSE Outreach Program, announced a survey earlier today to get feedback from developers on […]
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Debugging WordPress with Ray, Part 1
TL;DR: This post gives a high-level overview of what kind of app Ray is and how to set it up for use in WordPress. For as long as I’ve been involved with WordPress development, I’ve consistently seen developers – myself included – consistently use print_r and var_dump whenever they need to see what’s going on […]
Continue readingOrganize WordPress Media Library With Folders
If you’ve ever found yourself frantically scrolling through months’ worth of media content to find that one picture you swear you uploaded a while back, WP Media Folder may be the perfect plugin for you. Long considered to be one of the best WordPress media library plugins available, this multi-functional media management tool has recently […]
Continue readingFrom WordPress to Freedom – HeroPress
Hello there! Do you know that having a WordPress knowledge can change your life for good? Yes! It can. In the last half of 2020 which of course can be said as the pandemic year, I made more than $750 (₦300,000) creating websites with WordPress. Perhaps I could have made more even as a beginner, […]
Continue reading10 Best Event & Conference Themes for WordPress (+ Our Picks)
Would you like to attract potential customers and business partners to your next seminar so that you can do business together? Or perhaps you are setting up a meetup for the local hobby group and want to get as many like-minded people together as possible? Whatever your situation is, you need an interesting website that […]
Continue readingEnabling and Disabling WordPress 5.8 Features – WP Tavern
WordPress 5.8 was one of the most feature-packed updates that the community has seen in ages. There was just about a little something for everyone. And, there were plenty of things that some users would rather live without. Big releases on the CMS that powers 40% of the web mean that some users will want […]
Continue readingWeekly WordPress News: Introducing WordPress 5.8 “Tatum”
Hey, WordPress fans. We are checking in with your latest dose of weekly WordPress news. This week, WordPress 5.8 is officially released. This is a major release, so there’s no pressure to update right away. But give it a try and update when you feel ready. You can learn more about notable features from WP […]
Continue readingWordPress 5.8 “Tatum” Introduces Block Widgets, Duotone Media Filters, New Emoji Support, and More – WP Tavern
WordPress 5.8 “Tatum,” named in honor of jazz pianist Art Tatum, landed earlier today. It is the second major release in 2021. It includes duotone media filters, block-based widgets, theme-related blocks, template editing, and theme JSON file support. The release also ships tons of other notable features, such as support for new Emoji and an […]
Continue readingWP Engine vs SiteGround for WordPress Hosting: An Honest Comparison
Trying to choose between WP Engine vs SiteGround to host your WordPress site? WP Engine and SiteGround are two of the bigger names in the WordPress hosting space and both offer quality hosting products. However, they do so at different price points and with slightly different features, so you’ll want to make sure you’re picking […]
Continue readingWhat’s New in WordPress 5.8 • WPShout
Another version of WordPress, 5.8 is about to drop. Like literally it is scheduled to come out tomorrow. You’ve probably seen at least a few headlines about it if you follow WordPress news. And it’s a big one! What particular caught my eyes was this big (and maybe overwhelming) summary of the whole thing over […]
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