Being a WordPress freelancer means wearing many hats. Success requires organization skills and an ability to multitask. Think about it: We work with clients, write code, create pretty graphics, test, troubleshoot, and keep track of finances. We also find time…
It’s a familiar scenario for WordPress freelancers: Your client wants a new feature on their website. It’s a complicated one with no easy solution. Perhaps there’s a plugin that can get you 50% toward your goal. You could customize it…
New Year’s resolutions are a popular way to create positive change. We often associate them with personal goals like exercising more or eating healthier. However, they’re great for your professional life as well. That’s good news for WordPress freelancers, as…
The exodus began shortly after the 2024 US election. WordPress community members left the swamps of Twitter/X and migrated to Bluesky. They weren’t the only ones. The social media platform has seen millions of new account signups. According to The…
WordPress’s beauty is that it remains familiar despite constant change. Sure, sometimes change can be frustrating. However, a linear path ensures that we’ll adapt. Freelancers often serve as a guide when it comes to these new tools and techniques. It…
There’s been a lot of talk about “thriving” in WordPress. It originates from Josepha Haden Chomphosy, the project’s former Executive Director. Her address at WordCamp US 2023 was a call to action to ensure a successful future. Yes, it seems…
The legal battle between Automattic and WP Engine has dominated the discourse in the WordPress community. Its many twists and turns seem to have us all talking – and perhaps a bit stressed. Freelancers and small agencies may feel it…
We’ve recently heard an earful about web hosts giving back (or lack thereof) to WordPress. Project co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg’s callout of WP Engine has made plenty of waves. The situation has escalated to a legal battle between…
The WordPress Block Editor comes with a wide selection of blocks. But its extensibility means you can also create your own. It’s another way to tailor the editing experience to match your needs. As you might expect, there are multiple…
Much has been made about the verbal and legal spat between Automattic/Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine. There are plenty of arguments to be made for each side. However, I’d like to examine what I see as a broader issue. And…
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