What began as a blogging platform 14 years ago, has now grown to power everything from ecommerce to enterprise sites. 2017 was a huge year for WordPress, and its growth is in no way slowing down. Every quarter it ticks up powering more and more of the web, most recently at 29 percent according to a December 1, 2017, report from W3Techs. This week, WP Engine announced a $250 million investment from Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing. This is huge news for WordPress. Not only does the CMS power nearly a third of the entire Internet, an investment of this […]

Generation Z has never lived without the Internet. Born in 1996 or later, this generation is not only Internet savvy, it’s an integral part of their lives. If developers want to remain relevant for years to come, it’s important to understand what this generation wants from a website. A study of over 1,200 people in the U.S. ages 14 – 59 conducted by the Center for Generational Kinetics and commissioned by WP Engine, explores the mindset, preferences, and expectations of four generations of Americans (Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers) for their current and future digital experiences. “The […]

Historically, December brings the lowest traffic of the year. This means it’s the perfect time to try out new things on your site without risking the loss of customers. If something breaks, there are fewer eyes on it, giving you more freedom to experiment a little. Add some new plugins, fix something you’ve been putting off, or try out that design element you’ve been wanting to. Now is the time to make sure everything is running perfectly for the new year. To assist with these big changes, brands from around the WordPress community have come together to create Web Week. From Dec. […]

The web is getting more and more personal. Websites now know who you are and what you are there to look for. Ecommerce sites can save your sizes and preferences allows for a more efficient shopping trip. This trend shows no sign of slowing down, in fact, even more, measures are being taken to deliver the most customized experience possible. Those who grew up using the Internet value personalization over security. A study of over 1,200 people in the U.S. ages 14 – 59 conducted by the Center for Generational Kinetics for WP Engine, explores the mindset, preferences, and expectations […]

Security is of great concern for anyone who uses the Internet. Whether you’re creating sites or just visiting them, security is always top of mind. Large breaches can make you think twice before buying something online. However, the way people view online security changes with age. Every day we see another brand hurt by a security issue. A recent Ponemon study revealed brand reputation is hurt more by a security breach than even a scandal involving the company’s CEO. A study of over 1,200 people in the U.S. ages 14 – 59 conducted by the Center for Generational Kinetics for […]

As Matt Mullenweg said in his 2017 State of the Word speech, WordPress powers 29 percent of the Internet. This is undeniably an impressive statistic and one that will continue to increase, especially as more enterprise companies adopt the CMS. One way more companies are finding their way to WordPress is when looking for a secondary CMS. According to a new, international study jointly commissioned by WP Engine and Manifesto and conducted by Vanson Bourne, the practice of using multiple CMSs is on the rise. This opens WordPress up to even more opportunities to get involved in the space. The […]

According to Nelio Software, in 2017 WordPress now powers 54 of the top 100 sites on Inc. 5000. This shows a rapid increase in adoption among America’s fastest-growing private companies. The continuous and rapid growth points to the maturation of the CMS and highlights just how far it’s come from its humble beginning as a blogging platform. There are several things that can be attributed to this unstoppable growth, including mass-adoption of open source and breaking the ‘blog’ stereotype. WordPress as a Digital Experience By now, WordPress has grown into a dynamic and powerful application used to build incredible digital experiences. From ecommerce and apps to business websites, […]

WordCamp US 2017 in Nashville wound down as Matt Mullenweg walked on stage to deliver his annual State of the Word address. The speech delivered the latest WordPress news as well as what to expect for 2018. Gutenberg A huge focus of last year’s State of the Word was Gutenberg. This year was no different. Mullenweg said Gutenberg has been the longest feature development WordPress has ever had. It’s been 11 months since the kickoff. In that time it’s had over 4.302 commits. “It’s really drawn together the community in a really cool way,” said Mullenweg. It has gone through […]

What began as a blogging platform 14 years ago now powers 28 percent of the Internet, and even the world’s biggest superstars trust WordPress to run their websites. These are the biggest musicians using the CMS. Beyoncé Queen Bey herself uses WordPress, and honestly, I could stop this article right here. Beyoncé uses her site to house links to her music, tour, shop, and more. Jay Z We complete our music royalty with Jay Z. The famous rapper’s site is laid out like a museum for all things Jay Z. Look at his music, art, shop, and more, all in […]

Cyber Monday is coming up fast, and you need to be prepared. Whether it’s improving your security, utilizing your analytics, or getting on mobile, this free ebook will make sure your eCommerce site is ready for anything. More and more people are ditching the shopping malls for online stores, something that can be great for your business. But if your site is slow or feels insecure, customers won’t come back. Make sure you are ready for the onslaught of visitors. Download the free ebook here Cyber Monday eCommerce Survival Guide has everything you need to keep your site not only […]