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So far in this series on writing WordPress plugins using object-oriented PHP, I’ve focused mainly on testing. This is because a key advantage of object-oriented PHP is that it can be written in a way that is both highly testable and highly reusable. Just using classes doesn’t magically give us this We’ve also not written …

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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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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 …

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9 Jul 2018

3 Ways to Learn and Experiment With JavaScript (Without a Local Install)

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 …

DevelopmentJavaScript & Frontend

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4 Jul 2018

How WordPress Can Lead the Web in Privacy-First Design

In May of 2018, WordPress 4.9.6 was released with new privacy-related features to aid in compliance with the new EU privacy regulations known as the GDPR. The GDPR grants EU citizens the right to request what data a website can collect, and request that it be erased. It also requires informed consent of how the …

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2 Jul 2018

How to Install WordPress on a Subdomain

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 …

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28 Jun 2018

5 Ways Responsive Web Design Benefits Your SEO

Creating a successful, well-optimized website is something like throwing your own, custom-made, wide net into the ocean in the hope that you’ll catch as many fish as possible. You need to consider all the different devices that people use to browse the internet and cover all the options with a responsive web design that adjusts …

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26 Jun 2018

The Google Mobile First Index and What It Means for Your WordPress Site

The Google mobile first index is upon us and it will further change the way we optimize our sites. Since mobile devices have surpassed desktop computers as the dominant Internet devices in 2016, the search giant has increasingly put emphasis on mobile friendliness. These days, if you don’t know how to make your WordPress website …

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25 Jun 2018

A First-Time Developer’s Guide for Contributing to WordPress

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 …

DevelopmentWordPress

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19 Jun 2018

How to Improve Organic CTR (Click-through Rate) in WordPress

Search engines remain one of the most important traffic sources for websites. Learning to improve organic CTR (click-through rate) is crucial for taking advantage of them. When it comes to SEO, many website owners simply focus on ranking. They think that as long as they make it to the first page of Google, traffic will …

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13 Jun 2018

Advanced OOP For WordPress Part 6: Continuous Integration For WordPress Plugins

This article is a part of a series on writing object-oriented PHP for WordPress development. So far, we’ve spent two articles on writing the code and now we will test the code and systems. It takes an enormous amount of tooling to write code and back in my day I walked uphill both ways, in …

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11 Jun 2018

How to Create a Custom Single Post Template (With and Without Coding)

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. The new Elementor Theme Builder includes …

DevelopmentPluginsDesign & UX

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Development

Advanced OOP For WordPress Part 7: Refactoring Is An Opportunity To Adopt Test-Driven Development

4 Excellent Resources for Learning JavaScript ES6

10 Highly Effective Web Design Tips Backed by Research

3 Ways to Learn and Experiment With JavaScript (Without a Local Install)

How WordPress Can Lead the Web in Privacy-First Design

How to Install WordPress on a Subdomain

5 Ways Responsive Web Design Benefits Your SEO

The Google Mobile First Index and What It Means for Your WordPress Site

A First-Time Developer’s Guide for Contributing to WordPress

How to Improve Organic CTR (Click-through Rate) in WordPress

Advanced OOP For WordPress Part 6: Continuous Integration For WordPress Plugins

How to Create a Custom Single Post Template (With and Without Coding)