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14 Feb 2020

Torque News Drop: The Global Lead Of WordCamp Asia 2020

The Torque News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. In this week’s News Drop video we chat with Naoko Takano, the global lead organizer of WordCamp Asia and a globalizer at Automattic, about the recent cancellation of the inaugural WordCamp Asia event. The post Torque News Drop: The Global Lead …

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12 Feb 2020

How to Create a Video Marketing Strategy in 6 Simple Steps

It’s becoming harder and harder to reach customers with traditional methods of digital advertising. Companies need to constantly step up their game to stay relevant on the web. If you feel the same, creating a video marketing strategy for your business might just what you are looking for. Video marketing isn’t exactly new, but it …

Virtual Assistants

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12 Feb 2020

WordCamp Asia Canceled

The first WordCamp Asia, which was set to happen later this month, has been canceled. The announcement post cites the concerns around COVID-19, more commonly known as “Coronavirus.” Organizers will refund all tickets purchased, and work with hotels to ensure full refunds for anyone who booked. The team also provided a flight cancellation fee waiver …

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11 Feb 2020

How to Decide Which Programming Language to Learn Next

Given the demand for coding skills in today’s workforce, choosing a career in software or web development isn’t difficult. However, things can get tricky when it comes time to decide which programming language to learn after you have HTML and CSS down. No matter what stage you’re at as a developer, learning a new programming …

Development

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6 Feb 2020

Why Front-End Developers Should Consider a Modular Design Approach (And How to Get Started)

As a front-end developer, nailing the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is relatively easy. It’s learning how to write, architecture, and organize your code in a maintainable way that’s challenging. Using modular code for front-end development can make your experience significantly more enjoyable and efficient. In a nutshell, taking a modular design approach lets …

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5 Feb 2020

WPvivid Backup Plugin – A Review (Features, Usage, and More)

Having a backup solution on your site is one of the most basic ways to ensure WordPress security. The platform also offers many different solutions for it. A relatively new contender in this area is Migrate & Backup WordPress by WPvivid, which dubs itself as “the only free all-in-one backup, restore and migration WordPress plugin”. …

Plugins

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4 Feb 2020

Hourly vs. Fixed Project Billing: Which Is Best for Your Income?

Whether you’re starting your own business or considering a freelance career, one major decision you’ll be faced with is deciding how to charge your clients. As a developer, this can be particularly challenging. Hourly billing can protect the value of your time, but it could mean making less than you would with a flat fee. …

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31 Jan 2020

How to Create a Gutenberg Block with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

If you’re a new developer or DIY’ing your website because of budget constraints, this can easily feel outside of your abilities. However, thanks to the people over at Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), it doesn’t have to be. Since version 5.8, they have made it possible to build and customize your own blocks for the Gutenberg …

Development

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29 Jan 2020

5 Coding Bootcamps for Developers to Consider

Coding skills are in high demand at the moment. If you’re considering a career in development, now is the perfect time to jump in. Unfortunately, some assume that without a university degree, becoming a WordPress professional isn’t an option. On the contrary, a coding bootcamp can help put you on the fast-track to a rewarding …

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28 Jan 2020

Check Out WP Engine’s Virtual Conference DE{CODE}

In the grand tradition of WordCamps and community, WP Engine created DE{CODE}, a developer-focused conference held entirely online. Starting January 29 at 8 am CST, 27 developers from around the world will hold virtual talks. Hear from people like Joost de Valk, Carrie Dills, and Syed Balkhi about how to develop and run a successful …

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23 Jan 2020

12 (WordPress) Web Design Trends 2020 You Should Not Miss Out On

What will be the web design trends 2020? We actually asked ourselves similar questions several times this decade: 14 WordPress Web Design Trends in 2015 17 WordPress Web Design Trends We Can Expect in 2017 WordPress Web Design Trends 2018 – What to Expect in the New Year 5 WordPress Trends That Aren’t Going Away …

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22 Jan 2020

5 WordPress Development Trends for 2020 and Beyond

WordPress is the titan of Content Management Systems (CMSs). Among the many reasons WordPress is a preferred platform is that it’s constantly evolving to incorporate new technologies. However, with so much innovation, keeping up with the latest changes can take some effort. To best serve your clients, it helps to look ahead to understand what …

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