Category: Web Development
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From PHP 5.6 to 8.2: What Did I Miss?
As WordPress makes an effort to modernize, developers are going to begin seeing many of the new futures from latest PHP releases in their everyday lives. Maybe you have been working in a legacy project, or (like me) you took a job that didn’t code in PHP at all, and now you are coming into…
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Using Blocks (and Block-Based Forms) to Build Applications
A typical WordPress custom application is built by defining some Custom Post Types, adding custom meta fields (often with Advanced Custom Fields), and maybe an underlying plugin for membership management or commerce. It’s good stuff, but since Gutenberg arrived, it’s possible to create custom blocks that carry out functions like collecting data, displaying it, and…
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Becoming a Better Developer
WordPress is an awesome platform with a vibrant community of developers and a huge market share. Even though WordPress developers are a dime a dozen, it can still be difficult to find developers who really know their craft. Don’t be “just another WordPress developer”. Learn how to create a roadmap for growth, hone your craft,…
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Securing Your WordPress Website: Best practices and Tips for Beginners
Being a security enthusiast I always care about online security. I started to explore WordPress a year ago and was impressed with its ability and potential. It has got everything for an individual, business or organization to have their internet presence through own website. In fact, I created my own bio page using WordPress. After…
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Becoming a WordPress Developer
Starting in WordPress is addicting. So many people get stuck in the midst of wanting to go from customer service or design and want to get deeper into development. I will share my experience going from customer service to designer to developer to team lead. This will include resources I found helpful, bad mindsets I…
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One single reason why your Core Web Vitals are not passing
The problem with website performance is that it depends on loads of factors.It can be that your server resources are not enough for the website’s needs.Or enough, but not configured properly.It can be media on your website loading at the wrong time, or in the wrong size, or in the wrong format.It can be an…
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How to Scale WordPress/WooCommerce
Many things come together to speed up a website. Some people still use PHP 7 or no object cache at all. This talk will give you insights into how big sites do their scaling and what you need to know to improve the performance of your site yourself or what questions you need to ask…
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Shooting Hoops with WordPress’ New Site Editor: Tips and Tricks for Elevating Your Site-Building Game
Get ready to take your website-building skills to the next level and slam dunk your online presence with the new Site Editor of WordPress! Join us for a practice session as we review the latest features that are sure to elevate your game. We’ll cover key fundamentals for using the block editor, patterns, reusable blocks,…
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Building Custom Blocks. No JS Required!
The Gutenberg editor in WordPress is an absolute game changer. For users, it provides them an easy way to build out the content on their site in new and exciting ways. And, for developers, it’s a powerful tool that can be used to provide clients custom blocks to match their every need. I don’t know about…
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Migrating Your Workflow from ACF Flexible Content to ACF Blocks
ACF Flexible Content Rows have been the backend of choice for years for many web development agencies. But as the block editor reaches maturity, and our beloved ACF meta boxes get pushed further down the screen, it’s probably time to update your workflow. ACF Blocks can be a great first step towards bringing your content…