In this post, we will have a look at the web design trends we can expect to see more of in 2022. Staying abreast of the latest trends helps to keep you up to date on what a modern website looks like. That way, you can make sure your site measures up and does not start looking outdated. This isn’t the first time we try to make some predictions about what websites will look like in the new year. If you are interested, check out our thoughts on web design trends 2020 and 2021. However, if you’d rather like to […]

WordPress user roles are super useful when you have more than one person needing backend access to a website. In most cases you’re likely to have, at the very least, multiple contributors. Regardless, it’s not necessary that each person who has access to your site have the same permissions. And that’s where WordPress custom user roles come into play.  Here, we’ll be discussing how to add custom user roles in WordPress and both with plugin-based and code-based solutions. But first, let’s take a moment to discuss the default user roles that come with WordPress and why limiting permissions is something you […]

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, […]

For large enterprises, finding suitable WordPress plugins can seem like an impossible task. Many of the most popular options are designed for small businesses and bloggers. Furthermore, those that are made for big organizations are often not fully customizable to your exact needs. Fortunately, there are plenty of suitable options for large enterprises. Some plugins can increase your site’s security and rankings in the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs). Others can help you run your large company more efficiently. In this article, we’ll discuss the features to look for when choosing WordPress plugins for enterprises. After that, we’ll review five of the […]

The Torque Social Hour is a weekly livestream about WordPress news, events, and life. This week’s guest is Jeff Chandler, the Chief Engineer of WP Mainline. Jeff has been covering WordPress news in some form or another for the past 14 years, so we were eager to chat about his time in the space, why he left WP Tavern, and creative models for funding news projects. Join us each Wednesday from 3-4pm PST for the next episode of the Torque Social Hour.

Just about anyone can create a dynamic, visually appealing and functional website with the latest advancements in technology.  Website builders make constructing a viable site easy. One of the most popular builders is WordPress, which is used by thousands of companies to establish an online presence. WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) where just about anyone can create an appealing site. One of the most significant advantages of using WordPress is that it does not require extensive coding knowledge. Its interface is best for beginners, and as you learn the ins and outs of WordPress, you can […]

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, […]

To break into the highly competitive eCommerce space, it’s often not enough to use run-of-the-mill SEO tactics. While it’s still just as important to do keyword research, optimize your website’s performance, and take other general SEO measures, there’s far more you need to do if you want to compete with the thousands of other online stores. On top of essentials like on-page SEO, there are several eCommerce-specific SEO actions you can go for. Many of these are similar to what you are already doing, but specialized to get more eyes on your products. In this article, we’re going to dig […]

Today, WordPress is widely respected as a reliable, scalable, and secure platform that’s capable of powering business websites. However, many people question whether WordPress is the right platform for enterprises.  That’s why we’ve created this guide. By exploring the strengths and weaknesses of WordPress, you can decide whether the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS) is really ready for prime time. In this post, we’ll start by arguing that WordPress does have some serious limitations for enterprise users. We’ll then look at the benefits of using this CMS for your company website. Let’s get started!  The Drawbacks of Using WordPress […]