Search engines remain one of the best sources of online traffic. A high-ranking page can bring in thousands of visitors to any web presence. For that reason, pretty much every website owner is (ideally) concerned with SEO. We have talked about this topic in the past, for example how to do proper on-page SEO, technical SEO or keyword research. However, just using WordPress is already putting you ahead in the SEO game. In fact, some would argue that WordPress is the best CMS for SEO and there is merit to this view. In this article, we will have a look […]

Today internet users have an insatiable appetite for dynamic digital experiences. They want to engage with your site in new and creative ways. Fortunately, WordPress is extremely extensible, offering seamless integration with new technologies via plugins. Join last year’s Plugin Madness Winner Elliot Condon of Advanced Custom Fields, Zach Tirrell of Modern Tribe and others (TBA) to discuss how to build better web experiences with WordPress. WEBINAR: HOW TO BUILD INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES ON WORDPRESS The 60-minute webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at 3:00 pm CST. These business leaders will discuss: Top 3 keys to an incredible web experience […]

Earlier this year Matt Mullenweg emphasized three main focus points for WordPress 4.8: the Editor, Customizer, and the REST API. The WordPress REST API and the customizer have been extensively discussed over the last year, but that is not the case for the WordPress editor. The reality is that the WordPress editor is the most important part of your site, so it’s critical to understand the direction it is going and what you can do to make sure your feedback is heard. WordPress is used by more than 27 percent of the entire internet. The editor plays a huge role in […]

Data is constantly being collected. Whether it’s through your email account, social media, or an online store. Companies are watching how users interact with their websites to improve their digital experience. However, collecting and using data isn’t something the WordPress community does. Vova Feldman, CEO and Founder of Freemius, is working to make data a bigger priority for developers with the company’s newest product, Freemius Insights. Freemius Insights aims to provide theme developers with data they may not have had access to in the past. See how many active sites are using your theme, how many have deactivated and how […]

Powering nearly 27.5 percent of the web, WordPress is one of the most popular Content Management Systems (CMS) available. However, not everyone is familiar with the wide-range of functionality it offers. Worse yet, the internet is crawling with ‘alternative facts’ about its features and development that could stop you in your tracks. Fortunately, these myths and misconceptions don’t hold water. In reality, WordPress is a great fit for all manner of sites, and developing for the platform is a breeze. Debunking the misconceptions you come across, therefore, is key. Although there are plenty of WordPress development myths circulating online, in this post, we’ll debunk […]

Lately, we have been putting a lot of emphasis on WordPress and eCommerce. For example, with posts like 30 real-life examples of eCommerce websites built with WordPress and how to build a WordPress eCommerce site with Shopify. As it turns out, WordPress is an eCommerce powerhouse. Not just because the leading WordPress eCommerce plugin, WooCommerce, is powering almost 40 percent of all online shops. By now, WordPress offers many different ways to build an online store for all sorts of markets and types of products. For that reason, in this article, we want to take a closer look at the […]

When your career is entirely online, assessing security threats is an ongoing part of life. For WordPress users, there are ways to significantly mitigate security risks, however, the reality is that users still must understand the threat space and stay vigilant to keep their sites secure. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, WordPress security must evolve as well. We talked to three security experts about the state of WordPress security, and where things are going. How are Attacks Reaching WordPress? WordPress has become so much more than blogging software. It’s grown into a full-featured platform used to power incredible digital experiences. With each new feature, […]

In my last two articles, I covered the basics of the JavaScript framework VueJS and how to use it with the WordPress REST API. I discussed using the basics of VueJS and templating, as well as how to use components to make sections of the app reusable and modular. In this post, I will show you how to use the vue-router to move between states that use these components. VueJS is not strongly tied to the official router, and the official documentation even provides alternatives to it. That said, the vue-router, is very simple and clean, so let’s build a […]

I’ve written about WordPress for over a year now for Torque, but I’ve never built my own site. In fact, I would consider myself a beginner when it comes to creating something using the CMS. That’s why I’ve begun building an online portfolio and taking you along with me. I’ll go over the basics of getting set up writing your first post. Last week, I wrote about how to customize a theme, now I will tackle the thing that sets WordPress apart, plugins. Plugins give you the power to customize your site in any way you want. There is a […]

You know how it is. Day in, day out, the same old same old … all relationships grow stale, over time. If you’ve been with WordPress for a long time, you may have a hard time remember what made it special to you in the first place. Follow our strategies below to find the fun and fall in love with WordPress all over again. Improve Your WordPress Game It’s not much fun when you just don’t understand each other. While your relationship with WordPress will undoubtedly be somewhat one-sided in this regard, it’s still possible to deepen your understanding by […]