JavaScript has been in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. There’s a growing need for WordPress developers to “learn JavaScript deeply.” However, making the switch from PHP can seem overwhelming at first glance. In our opinion, even if PHP is your only programming language, you should find the switch to JavaScript comfortable enough to begin hacking away at a few scripts in no time. Once you understand how the basic building blocks of JavaScript are put together, you’ll have a solid grounding that will enable you to explore the more complex aspects of the language. In this […]

2018 has been dominated by the Gutenberg editor – WordPress’ attempt to overhaul the user’s writing experience. This (of course) brings change to the platform. Consequently, developers are just beginning to embark on an ‘arms race’ to see who will get the upper hand with early adopters. This may seem like an inconsequential battle to partake in. To many, however, being first means the entire market is available. This means there’s more business to win, and a greater cash supply to tap into. For a lot of WordPress developers, those reasons are plenty of motivation. This piece will briefly look […]

Given the growing connection between WordPress and JavaScript, there will likely be more and more JavaScript elements added to the platform over time. Therefore, the pressure to learn the language fluently is high. This can be somewhat challenging, since many older resources haven’t been revised in light of the most recent update. The answer, of course, is to focus on the resources that do look at the ES6 version of JavaScript, and ignore everything else. This may seem extreme, and there’s definite long-term value in starting from a solid foundation. For developers looking to code with the latest version of […]

A one-page website is an excellent way to communicate a specific purpose to your visitors, without overwhelming them through lots of clutter and information. However, if you only have one page with which to impress people, you’ll need to pull out all the stops. If you’re looking for a way to make your one-page site truly stand out, you may want to consider implementing a scrolling design. This divides your page into distinct sections and lets visitors navigate from one to the next by simply scrolling their mouse. There are a lot of benefits to using this particular feature – […]

The future for WordPress and JavaScript is looking bright. This is in large part due to projects like Gutenberg, which are leading to JavaScript usage blossoming. Many existing WordPress developers will, therefore, need to learn the language to design modern websites. However, to do so you’ll require a WordPress install full of content to work with, and you’ll almost certainly come across a myriad of files that could play havoc with your learning. Fortunately, there are a number of tools available that don’t require a full WordPress installation. These are essentially sandboxes that let you code snippets without having the other elements in […]

The standard way of installing WordPress is to do so through your full domain – the regular address that leads to your home page. However, there are some situations where that isn’t the most optimal way of presenting your content or site. In those situations, you’ll want to turn to ‘subdomains’ instead. We’ll go into more detail later, but a subdomain essentially lets you add a second installation of WordPress on your server, and associate it with the same domain you’re already using. For example, you could use this technique to create a blog and connect it to your existing […]

WordPress is huge, and so is its community. What’s more, WordPress was built on collaboration and has always been welcome to new developers contributing to the project. However, while you may want to help the platform grow even further, it can be hard to know where you could apply your skills. Fortunately, getting started with WordPress development is easy, regardless of how you’d like to take your first steps. There’s almost certainly a task that will suit you perfectly, whether that’s contributing directly to the WordPress core, testing for bugs, or helping out in one of many other ways. This […]

As practically everyone connected with WordPress knows, Gutenberg has been big news in 2018. While it hasn’t been met with universal adulation, the project is still moving forward. This means it needs the community to pull together, in order to ensure its success. There are plenty of ways to contribute to Gutenberg, including fixing bugs and implementing specific features. Gutenberg also interacts with various WordPress elements (specifically other plugins), and those all need to be assessed for compatibility. Fortunately, the Gutenberg Plugin Compatibility Database presents an easy way to do this. In this post, we’ll outline the history of the Gutenberg project […]

WordPress templates make it easier for developers to create dynamic content and apply a consistent style across multiple posts or pages. While this is a very useful feature, it’s been skipped over by many users due to the required degree of coding. However, this is no longer the case. Elementor Theme Builder includes the ability to create custom single post WordPress templates without doing any coding whatsoever. This opens up for new possibilities for every user, regardless of their coding expertise. In this article, we’ll introduce you to single post templates and show you how you can create a WordPress […]

These days, it’s normal to have part of your team working from an office while the rest pitches in from home or a coworking space. The problem is that, for this modern arrangement to work, you need to make sure your entire team is always on the same page. That’s where collaborative design tools come in. With the right solutions, it can almost feel like your entire team is in the same office, no matter where everyone is really located. Even if you don’t have any remote workers, these types of services can also help you keep better track of […]