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With WordPress, we can build custom solutions to fit our needs. The vast ecosystem of themes and plugins is proof. That principle also applies to Gutenberg, which powers the Site and Block Editors. Custom blocks can serve both niche and…
User complaints are part of the computing experience. We talk about hardware that is too slow or expensive. Or software that is too buggy or is missing features. WordPress is no exception. All of us have pet peeves and a…
In the latest episode of the WordPress Briefing podcast, host Josepha Haden Chomphosy explored the new Interactivity API for WordPress. This long-awaited API aims to significantly improve front-end interactivity and user experiences in WordPress. What is the Interactivity API? As…
I think it’s one of the most important default themes WordPress has released in a while. Sure, the design is fairly opinionated, but with the mix of new patterns/blocks available, I think someone with a little WordPress know how (and…
There’s been much discussion about the contrasts between Gutenberg and page builders. It has once again become a hot topic within the WordPress community. However, it seems like we’re missing something. Block themes should also be a part of this…
Advanced Custom Fields is a popular WordPress plugin for developers. The free version has over 2 million active installations. The “PRO” version adds an untold number more. The plugin, owned by WP Engine, sees frequent updates. Most consist of adding…
To paraphrase WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, “Let the data be free!” His mention of a “Data Liberation” initiative was a highlight of the 2023 State of The Word address. What is data liberation? It’s all about portability. The idea is…
The WordPress Gutenberg project has elicited a variety of responses. Opinions about the technology powering the Block and Site editors run the gamut. It’s been this way from the beginning. Gutenberg’s relationship to page builder tools is among the hot-button…
WordPress 6.4 has been released, featuring updates to the Block Editor, including improvements to Blocks and Patterns, vertical text orientation, and new commands in the command palette. The release also introduces the new default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four, which aims to offer more flexibility and patterns for site builders. Overall, WordPress 6.4 is seen as a step towards the future of WordPress and the block-based era.
WordPress is gearing up to release their next default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four, this November. This highly anticipated theme aims to be more versatile and usable for a wider range of WordPress users compared to past default themes. What is the…
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