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26 Jul 2018

12 Tips For Choosing the Right WordPress Theme

WordPress is the most popular CMS today, powering over 30 percent of the web. It is very easy to use and configure for anything from a small business to an enterprise site. One of the reasons so many people use the platform is the number of themes that are available. Instead of designing a website …

Design & UX

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25 Jul 2018

Doc Pop News Drop: The CCPA vs GDPR

Doc’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. In this week’s News Drop, we talk about the California Consumer Protection Act of 2018 and how it might affect WordPress users. We also talk about …

Security & PrivacyInterviews & FeaturesWordPress

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24 Jul 2018

Designing Compelling Site Experiences for SEO

We all know that using certain keywords and phrases can help boost your site’s SEO, but keyword optimization is just one part of the equation. It’s essential that site visitors find the relevant content they’re seeking. Otherwise, they’ll move on quickly. Attention to design and user experience (UX) are imperative when it comes to building …

Tutorials & GuidesDesign & UXMarketing & Business

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23 Jul 2018

4 Excellent Resources for Learning JavaScript ES6

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 …

DevelopmentJavaScript & Frontend

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20 Jul 2018

How Post Relationships Make it Easier to Build Advanced Websites

Post relationships are connections between different posts on a website. Using them means it is easier than ever to build advanced websites. That is because you can link different custom post types with each other, eliminating data duplication and ensuring you only need to edit each piece of information just once. Given how time is …

Community & Events

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20 Jul 2018

The 4 Best Google Analytics Plugins For WordPress

As a blogger, you probably employ several tactics to maximize the impact of each post. Without the proper measurement tools, however, it can be difficult to know which ones are most effective at engaging your audience. That’s why I’m a big fan of Google Analytics, Google’s free web analytics tool. The platform allows you to add tracking code …

Plugins

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19 Jul 2018

The Best WordPress Security Plugins Compared

Nowadays, if your WordPress security approach is passive you are inadvertently playing with fire. All your hard work could turn to dust in the blink of an eye with just one security attack. As a website development tool, WordPress plugins are popular for a great number of reasons. They extend a website’s functionality and flexibility. …

PluginsSecurity & Privacy

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19 Jul 2018

Video Interviews from WordCamp Europe

Did you miss this year’s WordCamp Europe in Belgrade, Serbia? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We had a great time talking to some of our favorite WordPressers, and we’ve complited them into a playlist of interviews. Along with a recap of Matt Mullenweg’s WCEU talk, we chatted with Joost de Valk, Libby Barker, Karim …

Interviews & FeaturesCommunity & Events

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18 Jul 2018

Torque Toons: How to tackle Gutenberg

I might have an overactive imagination, but this is what I visualize anytime I hear someone ask “but how are we going to tackle Gutenberg”. Don’t forget to check out our other editorial toons! Doc Pop Doctor Popular is an artist and musician living in San Francisco. As a full disclaimer, he is neither a …

Community & EventsGutenberg

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18 Jul 2018

WordPress Plugins That Use AI and Machine Learning

Over the last couple of months, a lot of discussions have been going on about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Besides the faceoff between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg on Twitter, there have been numerous instances where discussions and debates on AI took center stage. Eminent personalities like Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates and Eric Schmidt have been …

PluginsInterviews & Features

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17 Jul 2018

10 Highly Effective Web Design Tips Backed by Research

On the Internet, web design tips are a dime a dozen. Many people have opinions on what the perfect website looks like. That’s because, to a certain extent, design is subjective. What one person likes, another might find hideous. At the same time, web design is one of the most important factors for the success …

Tutorials & GuidesDevelopment

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17 Jul 2018

Doc Pop News Drop: WP&UP Promotes Mental Health in the WordPress Community

Doc’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. In this week’s video, we chat with Dan Maby from WPandUP.org about his mission to help WordPressers who suffer from depression. Doc Pop Doctor Popular is …

Community & EventsInterviews & FeaturesWordPress

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