Looking Back at WordCamp US 2023
WordCamp US 2023 is now behind us! I had high hopes coming into the event. And I’m happy to say that I wasn’t disappointed. It was my first “flagship” WordCamp. And it certainly had the look and feel of a…
Author: Eric Karkovack
Will There Ever Be a Market for Commercial Block Themes?
WordPress block themes have been around for a few years now. We often tout them as the future of theming. But they continue to make up a small portion of the market. And so we’re still waiting for the watershed…
Here’s What I Hope to Experience at WordCamp US
WordCamp US is right around the corner. The event takes place August 24-26 in National Harbor, MD. The conference will host visitors from around the globe. And it will mark my first time attending a “flagship” event. My previous WordCamp…
What Would It Take for a CMS to Catch Up to WordPress?
WordPress has been the content management system (CMS) market leader for over a decade. According to W3 Techs, the software has ranked #1 since at least 2012. As of this writing, WordPress powers over 43% of websites. To put that…
What Do Freelancers Need From WordPress?
WordPress has had a significant impact on freelancers. The open-source content management system (CMS) provides a path for designers, developers, and other entrepreneurs. Anyone can build a career around the app. We’ve seen the results over the past 20 years….
The WordPress Dashboard Needs Some Love
Let’s be honest: the WordPress dashboard is a mess. The world’s most popular content management system (CMS) is wonderful. But its back end is weighing it down. Where do I even begin? First, there’s clutter. Plugin and theme developers litter…
The Not-So-Nice Side of the WordPress Community
I like to think of the WordPress community as a family. The kind that you used to see on TV sitcoms. One where everyone is kind and misunderstandings are comical. Everything’s resolved within 30 minutes. Nice and tidy! You see…
A Closer Look at the WordPress Command Palette
WordPress offers plenty of customization opportunities. If you can dream it, you can likely achieve it. The software allows developers the freedom to experiment. And WordPress core has continued to evolve. It seems like every major release brings more features…
How Guildenberg Hopes To Improve the WordPress Ecosystem
The WordPress ecosystem is a powerful force. Themes and plugins offer endless possibilities. They help users kickstart businesses. And they play a role in democratizing publishing. But product founders face challenges. The ecosystem is anything but cohesive. Standards for code…
What Should WordPress AI Look Like?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be at the front of everyone’s mind. It’s hard to escape – even if you’re not a fan of the technology. Therefore, it’s no surprise that this talk has invaded the WordPress community. Developers are…
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