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 starts when we build a site for a client. We choose an approach that best…
I sat down with Brian Coords to dive into WordPress 6.7 and specifically the new Twenty Twenty-Five default theme. While 6.7 might not seem like a groundbreaking release at first glance, it’s laying important groundwork with features like block bindings and improvements to the block editor. Brian and I had an interesting discussion about the…
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 like eons ago, given the current tumult within the project. However, we all want to…
In this episode, I sat down with Raquel Manriquez, Community Manager at Elegant Themes, to discuss her exciting new venture – PressConf. This event is a spiritual successor to the legendary Pressnomics conference, which was a cornerstone event for WordPress business professionals. Raquel shares her journey of launching her own business, Wonderland Curious, and how…
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 more than most. Many of us depend on WordPress and some have built their businesses…
On the latest episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Roger Williams from Kinsta. Roger shared his journey into the WordPress space, starting from his early days building websites for clients to his current role heading up content at Kinsta. We discussed the evolution of video and audio content…
In this episode of The WP Minute, Brian Coords and I unpacked Matt Mullenweg’s recent interview at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 with Connie Loizos. What struck me most was how this wasn’t just another tech conference appearance – it was a deep dive into the ongoing controversy between Automattic and WP Engine. The interview revealed several…
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 Automattic and WP Engine. As always, The WP Minute has you covered with the latest…
In this episode of WP Minute+, I sat down with Laura Elizabeth, founder of Client Portal, a WordPress plugin that helps freelancers and agencies manage client communications and deliverables. Laura’s journey from freelance web designer to successful product creator offers valuable insights for WordPress professionals considering a similar transition. Laura shared how Client Portal emerged…
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 ways to build custom blocks. The native solution involves using React. Native blocks are a…
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