With all the talk about Phase 2 of the Gutenberg Project (aka Full Site Editing) there hasn’t been enough talk about widgets. For what seems like an eternity, the widget screen has not change one iota. It has a reliable drag and drop UI where a widget (basically micro content) can be placed into set areas on a web page. No doubt, you’re familiar with this. But all of that is about to change. The widget screen is about to become “Gutenized.” Out with the old widgets and in with Gutenblocks. It will look something like this: As of this […]

The Torque Social Hour is a weekly livestream about WordPress news, events, and life in quarantine. In this week’s episode Doc with Francesca Marano and Taco Verdo from Yoast. We talked about the Yoast Diversity Fund, Yoast’s contributions to WordPress Core, the new Openverse project, and more. Join us next Wednesday from 3-4pm PST for the next episode of the Torque Social Hour with Matt and Devin from GiveWP.

Is managed WordPress hosting worth it? That’s likely a question on your mind when comparing prices of different hosting options for your site. First, what is managed WordPress hosting? In short, it means you’re handing your web server over to the company. They’ll take care of the setup, maintenance, and any errors that arise. Many managed hosts take a more hands-on approach as well, giving you direct support and optimizations on your website when needed. Meanwhile, unmanaged hosting is more like renting out a space. You’re more free to do as you like, but the setup and maintenance of all […]

If you’re promoting a website, you probably know that driving traffic is only half the battle. Obtaining conversions once users arrive is equally as important. However, directing visitors to a general home page might not produce the results you’re looking for. Fortunately, there’s a simple tool that can revolutionize your process: a dedicated landing page. By creating interfaces that are directly focused on your goals, you can efficiently generate valuable leads. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the power of landing pages. Then we’ll cover three convincing reasons to build dedicated landing pages for your website. Let’s dive in! […]

Did you know over 26 million Americans didn’t have health insurance in 2019? It’s not a secret that medical costs in the United States are expensive — and in various cases, people leave the hospital with substantial debt. That’s precisely why companies offer benefits to their workers. However, health insurance can be tricky to navigate as a business, especially when your employees are contractors. Should you give your blogging staff medical coverage? Here are some things to consider. Coverage Requirements for Small Businesses First, you’ll want to know whether you’re required to offer health care. If you employ more than […]

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, […]

Adding a membership system to your WordPress site can be a great way to create a community and provide value to members, whether in the form of premium content or access to exclusive products and services.  When redesigning a WordPress membership site, it’s important to take all the necessary steps to ease the transition for your community members. Without these steps, the redesign could easily cause challenges with membership renewals, support, and integrations. There are many WordPress membership plugins and paid platforms from MemberPress, WooCommerce membership to Paid Membership Pro (to name a few). But no matter which plugin you […]

The Torque Social Hour is a weekly livestream about WordPress news, events, and life in quarantine. In this week’s episode Doc with Luke Carbis, a WordPress Core contributor and WP Engine employee, about his new role as the Triage Lead on WordPress 5.8. We also talk about criticism of Google’s FLoC program and other WordPress news. Join us next Wednesday from 3-4pm PST for the next episode of the Torque Social Hour with Francesca Marano and Taco Verdo from Yoast.

Ecommerce UI design poses a specific set of challenges because it’s oriented towards one particular goal: selling products. Leading visitors to that destination is more complex and a lot less linear than, say, on a landing page. Customers can get to the end point in many different fashions. They might arrive on a product page directly from a search engine or via your product categories, navigation menu, related products, or filter functions. There are also more steps involved: from customizing products to their needs (colors, size, etc.) to going to the checkout (if they don’t abandon their shopping cart), entering […]

As an online store owner, there are many different ways to drive sales. However, when it comes to page loading times, even a few seconds delay is enough to undermine all your hard work. Thankfully, there are ways to improve the technical performance of your eCommerce store. With access to the right tools and techniques, you can slash your store’s page loading times and drive conversions. In this article, we’ll help you achieve eCommerce success by optimizing your website. We’ll discuss why page speed is critical for any online store owner, and then share four easy ways to supercharge your […]