Every business needs a website. That much is obvious. But choosing what content management system to use isn’t always so clear. When it comes to WordPress vs. Squarespace, which option is the right choice for your website? Before we answer that question, we need to look at each platform’s benefits and limitations, as well as… Continue reading WordPress vs. Squarespace
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Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 7
In this episode, Corey Maass, a freelance web developer, joins Cory Miller to discuss the intricacies of creating an impactful, user-appreciated product that makes a positive impact on customers and stands apart in a saturated industry. Estimated reading time: 45 minutes Transcript ↓ Learn from Corey Maass, the go-to on WordPress product design topics, and… Continue reading Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 7
WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy” • Gutenberg Phase 3 • Test Plugin Dependencies
This Week at WordPress.org (March 27, 2023) WordPress 6.2 is now available! If you haven’t started testing yet, now is the time. Gutenberg is a 4 phase approach to nearly all areas of WordPress. Phase 1 was Posts and Pages. Phase 2 included Themes. Matias Ventura shares what we could see in Phase 3. Andy… Continue reading WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy” • Gutenberg Phase 3 • Test Plugin Dependencies
Community Roundup Week Ending March 24
It’s Not About Luck “If you’re going to tell me about all the good luck I’ve had to get to where I am, then are you also going to talk about the bad luck I had to overcome to get here?” ~Michelle Frechette to Allie Nimmons on the Underrepresented in Tech podcast A few weeks… Continue reading Community Roundup Week Ending March 24
Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 6
Transcript ↓ Learn from Corey Maass, a master of WordPress plugins and apps, and Cory Miller, a marketing, business, and WordPress experience guru. The two discuss the intimacies of partnering on a product and how solopreneurs can benefit from support. Top Takeaways: Mentioned in the show: You can follow Post Status and our… Estimated reading… Continue reading Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 6
WordPress 6.2 RC3 • Code Generators and GPL
This Week at WordPress.org (March 20, 2023) We’re just one week away from WordPress 6.2. Have you tested it and read the field guide yet? If you write code for a plugin that is in the WordPress Plugins Repo, you’ll want to ensure the code is GPL compatible. WP 6.2 RC 3, Code Generators WordPress… Continue reading WordPress 6.2 RC3 • Code Generators and GPL
Member Spotlight: Marcus Burnette
For the better part of the last 10 years, Marcus has been a WordPress designer and developer, focusing on small- to medium-sized businesses that wanted to sell their products online. He worked for a small marketing agency in Orlando, Florida, for a majority of that time, but also on his own as a freelance digital… Continue reading Member Spotlight: Marcus Burnette
Community Roundup Week Ending March 17
Events are Back WordCamps, summits, and other conferences are back! In the last few years the roster of WordCamps on WordCamp.org have been sparse, to say the least. As of today there are eighteen upcoming WordCamps on the schedule, and more are in the beginning planning stages. And other events like YoastCon offer in-person events,… Continue reading Community Roundup Week Ending March 17
WordPress 6.2 RC2 • Plugin Review Team Retirement News • WP20 Giveaway
This Week at WordPress.org (March 13, 2023) Discover WordPress 6.2’s new features, accessibility enhancements, and developer updates. Contribute to the community by joining the Contributor Working Group. Explore new block theme template. Engage in discussions on mentorship programs. Celebrate WP20 and participate in the Wapuu Coloring Giveaway. WP 6.2 RC2 • Plugin Review Team Announces… Continue reading WordPress 6.2 RC2 • Plugin Review Team Retirement News • WP20 Giveaway
Post Status Live – The Right Approach to WordPress Accessibility
If you’re a leader, a developer, or a designer about to start a major website project, this webinar will help you navigate the important topic of accessibility. Cory Miller is joined by the team at Modern Tribe – Chris Kindred, Director of Backend Development, Sarah Gless, Creative Director, and Mike Klanac, Director of Business Development,… Continue reading Post Status Live – The Right Approach to WordPress Accessibility