On the surface, WordPress block patterns are simple. They’re a collection of blocks that can be reused throughout your website. That also makes them deceptively powerful. Why? Building reusable layouts used to require creating custom theme templates. A block pattern…
In this episode of the WP Minute+, Matt chats with Katie Keith, co-founder of Barn2 Plugins, about her decision to diversify her WordPress-focused business by introducing Shopify apps. Katie shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of the WordPress ecosystem,…
In life, some questions don’t have an easy answer. Even the simplest queries can have a variety of ifs and buts that qualify our response. For example, consider this: How much does a WordPress website cost? There’s no way to…
In this episode of The WP Minute+, Matt chats with Ariele Krantzow, the Marketing Lead at Pressable, a Managed WordPress Host. Ariele shares her journey from a design-focused background to a thriving career in content and marketing. She highlights her…
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…
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