As a content creator, you need a robust toolbox full of powerful tools to create the best content possible. Better content – as you know – is key to increasing your website traffic, collecting subscribers, building an audience, and ultimately growing your sales.  One of the main advantages of building a website with WordPress is the ability to extend your site’s functionality with plugins. With 54,000+ plugins available to download (many for free), there isn’t much your website can’t do. Each plugin is a potential tool that can help you serve better content to your audience.  But you don’t have […]

The world is on fire. At least, that’s what it seems like. Sometimes quite literally. Wherever you look, there are problems: A deadly global pandemic Wildfires on several continents Police brutality, escalating protests, and racial tensions Economic problems and huge unemployment numbers A growing social divide and political tensions Lack of effective political leadership and growing authoritarianism in several countries All of this is reason enough to despair and many of us do. Feelings of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation have increased considerably in recent months. However, what can we do about it? In this post, I hope to give […]

The Torque Social Hour is a weekly livestream about WordPress news, events, and life in quarantine. This week’s guests are Cate and Topher from Heropress, a site which publishes essays from WordPressers who feel marginalized as a result of culture, language, gender, or anything else. Join us next Wednesday from 3-4pm PST when our special guest will be Brad Williams.

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 Vogel Paul, 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 […]

The freelance life can be very attractive, especially if you’ve been stuck in the nine-to-five grind for a while. Of course, leaving a stable job comes with its risks. If you’re considering freelancing as a developer, you’ll want to be armed with some knowledge before taking the leap. In this article, we’ll discuss why you should care about the latest freelance statistics as a developer. Then, we’ll share 13 of them you’ll want to know about. Let’s get started! Why You Should Care About Freelance Statistics as a Developer If you’re considering freelancing, you’ll want to know as much as […]

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 Vogel Paul, 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 […]

Web hosting control panels are a key tool for managing your account and your website. Which ones your prospective hosts offer may even influence which company you choose to supply your server. Gaining a firm understanding of the most popular choices should make your decision a bit easier. Below, we’ll give you a quick introduction to web hosting control panels and why they’re so important. Then we’ll break down five of the most popular options for you. Let’s get to it! An Introduction to Web Hosting Control Panels (And Why They’re Important) Web hosting control panels provide you with an […]

If you’re struggling to generate and prove Return On Investment (ROI) with your social media campaigns, you’re not alone. Social media marketing is notoriously nebulous and time-consuming to implement. Social media management software can help. These are tools designed to bring all your accounts under one roof and streamline posting. They also typically provide advanced analytics that help track the success of your campaigns. In this article, we’ll cover what constitutes a successful social campaign and how a social media management app can help. Then we’ll cover some of the top solutions in this competitive space. Let’s dig in! Understanding […]

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. This month’s news includes an acquisition by Godaddy of a WooCommerce extension company, new product launches around the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg), new updates on the upcoming Twenty Twenty One theme, Gutenberg 9.0, and much more. If you’re too busy to keep up with all things WordPress, listen to this episode of PressThis to get all the major news in […]

Although the platform is generally speaking beginner-friendly, there are a few concepts new WordPress users may struggle with. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is one of them. Becoming acquainted with this process is key to solving many errors, as well as making certain customizations to your site. Fortunately, you don’t need to be an FTP expert to save the day when things go a bit sideways, or if you’re just looking for a faster way to accomplish a task. All you need is a decent FTP client and a basic understanding of when and how to use it. In this article, […]