While WordPress is powerful, there are plenty of under-the-hood features that can help you maximize its efficiency. In fact, overlooking inherent functions such as wp_enqueue could even impact your site’s overall effectiveness. If you optimize your themes and plugins correctly, you can improve your site’s performance while enhancing user experience. The wp_enqueue function is a great place to start. This simple integration can prevent issues with your theme when used with other WordPress plugins. In this article, you’ll learn exactly what wp_enqueue is all about, and how it can be used to improve your WordPress projects. Let’s get started! Introducing WordPress’ […]

The future described in sci-fi movies and books is already here. We have all these flat and incredibly functional gadgets, we have smart virtual assistants, we are inventing amazing robots, and developing intuitive AI. Some things have remained more old-fashioned in the best kind of way, like schools. When we compare a modern classroom to the one that existed a half of century ago, there surely are some differences – but not as much as we could have expected. Teachers use gadgets and smart boards but the whole structure of the educational process remains pretty much the same. But will […]

Digital displays have entered a new era in the advertising arena. From static displays to dynamic displays, business owners today have so much to choose from as far as marketing their brands is concerned. Compared to simple advertisement solutions, digital displays guarantee more attraction. Post-2010, several industries have embraced digital signage as a marketing avenue. Today, you will find digital signboards in hotels, corporate offices, and many fast food outlets. The ability of digital signage to support several media formats such as text, video and high-res photos makes it an awesome choice for promoting one’s business. Without a perfect framework, […]

A few months ago I wrote on Quora, in response to a question if it’s better to learn Vue or React first. I said, “Learn VueJS first. I’d say that even if I knew there was a 100% chance you’d be using React in a year.” I’ve learned a lot more about React since then and I still stand by that. I’ve been using React more recently. Because WordPress is integrating a lot of React concepts as part of the new “Gutenberg” system, the question of which framework you should use with WordPress has changed. This is a topic that’s […]

Voice search optimization is something every WordPress website owner will need to deal with. It will be an important part of SEO in 2018 and beyond. The emergence of artificial intelligence and improvements in voice recognition are changing the way we interact with (mobile) devices. Speaking is more convenient than typing. For that reason, voice-controlled virtual assistants are rapidly becoming part of everyday life. As a consequence, a growing number of queries input into search engines are voiced rather than delivered via keyboard. This has far-reaching and surprising consequences for search engine optimization. In order to prepare you for these […]

Many people strive to launch their blog with WordPress platform. A huge part of creating an impactful digital experience is choosing a beautiful theme. Many new site owners can get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of themes in the repository. Especially when each of them looks better than other. When choosing the most appropriate theme, consider these five simple things: Aim At Simplicity Many WordPress themes are crammed with lots of colors, complex layouts, flashy animation, widgets, and more, which can distract from your content. Look for a theme that presents a clear layout with major emphasis on its usability and […]

I’ve written a lot about object-oriented PHP and more specifically dependency injection and using classes to encapsulate functionality with a simple public API. By using the object-oriented programming features of PHP this way, you can write unit and integration tests so that you whenever you make changes to the class, you know that given the same inputs, the output of the class is consistent. That all sounds great, but dealing with inputs is tricky. This is especially true when taking an object-oriented approach to working with WordPress. In this article, we’ll look at a common problem when writing WordPress code […]

It’s safe to assume that every new year will bring major advancements in web development. Not only that, but the various platforms, languages, and other cogs that make up the web are also constantly evolving. Keeping on top of these developments can be a potential time sink. For example, you may be wondering where WordPress is headed, as well as curious about the more global trends on the horizon. To anticipate these trends, you’ll need to consider factors such as how users browse the web today, what protocols are most popular, and the types of designs that are most appealing […]

What began as a blogging platform nearly 15 years ago is one step closer to taking control of the entire web. WordPress officially powers 30 percent of the web according to W3Techs. It is also the fastest growing CMS by far, with Squarespace and Wix barely coming close. These numbers are a huge victory for WordPress and the entire community. The CMS has outgrown its blogging roots and is now the most powerful CMS on the market. Not only does it power personal blogs, but it helps create digital experiences for enterprise companies. Let’s go over how we got here and […]

Let the madness begin! Voting for Torque’s 2018 Plugin Madness is now open. Modeled after the NCAA college basketball tournament March Madness, we use a bracket-based voting system to pit plugins against one another each week. This year we asked you to nominate your favorite plugins, and today we’re happy to kick things off with an impressive lineup of plugins. Head on over to pluginmadness.com to vote for your favorite plugins now. Vote for your favorite plugins here The voting schedule is as follows: March 5: The Enchanting 64 (Round 1) March 12:  The Thrilling 32 (Round 2) March 19: […]