In last month’s Builder Basics article, we explored block patterns: what they are and how you can use them. We learned that a block pattern is simply a predefined collection of blocks that forms a specific layout. We showcased the power of patterns and discussed how they are a cornerstone of modern WordPress theme development. Today we will learn how to design, share, and register our own patterns! Please note that this article uses the Twenty Twenty-Two theme in all its examples. This block-based theme was released alongside WordPress 5.9 and is a fantastic resource featuring over 60 block patterns. […]

In 2021, at StrategiQ, a full stack digital agency based in the UK, we made it a target of ours to start developing each and every website we develop and launch to pass Google’s Core Web Vitals (CWV) and PageSpeed Insights (PSI) performance report. Core Web Vitals show how your website performs in a variety of ways. This includes the speed of loading the first content on a page (First and Largest Contentful Paint), the speed of how long a user has to wait before they can interact with it (Time to Interactive), and layout shifts (Cumulative Layout Shift). Testing […]

Most websites live and die by search engine traffic. The better you are at Search Engine Optimization (SEO), the more potential traffic you can get. However, there’s a big difference between optimizing for regular searches and local ones. If you run a business with a local presence, you’ll need to learn how to target specific areas through SEO. Local SEO will enable you to get more targeted traffic, and help your site appear in front of nearby users. The closer a user is, the easier it can be to convert them into a customer. In this article, we’ll discuss the […]

Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. Powered by RedCircle David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This the WordPress community podcasts on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you hear every week on press this as a reminder, you can find me on […]

WordPress’ built-in search engine has definitely improved a lot over the years. And for the vast majority of smaller sites, it works well enough. But when your site starts to grow in sheer volume of posts and pages, or you start using plugins like WooCommerce and Advanced Custom Fields, you may find that the default search engine is no longer doing its job. The built-in system also struggles with very large sites and databases. Consequently, it might not be the fast and efficient search engine your visitors need. If you’ve found yourself dissatisfied with WordPress search, there are plenty of […]

We can’t help falling in love with WordPress year after year. Not only is it the most popular CMS on the market, it is supported by a passionate community of amazing people.  WordPress allows you to build the website of your dreams, and oftentimes, that’s thanks to the wide ecosystem of WordPress plugins that exist for just about anything you could imagine. Plugin developers see a need and fill it. Whether you’re trying to add options for contactless delivery to your website, or spooky spiderwebs for a seasonal promotion, plugins are there to make it happen. This spring, we’re sharing […]

Tax season is approaching fast. But did you know that in the US (and many other countries) self-employed workers like bloggers can claim several tax deductions that can significantly lower your bill? That means full-time bloggers and small home business owners like you; if you pay taxes on your online profits, then you may be overpaying by not writing off business-related expenses. So what counts as a business expense? From simple office supplies to domain fees, the results may surprise you. Let’s go over a few common deductions to help you lower your tax bill this upcoming tax season. What […]

Have you ever read a positive or negative comment about your brand and wondered why customers felt the way they did?  By capturing subjective information, you can gain insight into how customers feel about you and use that information to improve their experience.  This process is called customer sentiment analysis.  Let’s look at customer sentiment analysis and how brands use it to improve customer experience.  What is customer sentiment analysis?  Customer sentiment analysis is an automated process. It analyzes conversational English in online communications to see how customers feel about a brand, service, or product.  By analyzing customer social media […]

Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This the WordPress community podcasts on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you hear every week on press this as a reminder, you can find me on Twitter @wpdavidv, or […]

Headless WordPress has taken the digital world by storm. This flexible system has proven to be an excellent way to manage content – especially for eCommerce websites. However, knowing how to use it effectively can be a little challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of examples that can help. By understanding how certain brands leverage the headless WordPress system, you can start learning how to apply it to your own site. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the basics of headless WordPress eCommerce sites. We’ll then cover four different examples to help you understand how each brand benefits from this […]