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How Gmail’s UX Reflects Your Habits (and Exposes Your Flaws) - Web Designer Depot

Gmail’s UX is powerful but overwhelming, balancing endless flexibility with a cluttered, default experience. It reflects users’ habits more than it guides them—efficient if you’re organized, chaotic if you’re not.

Apple Releases New “Exhausted” Emoji – It’s All of Us, Always! - Web Designer Depot

Apple’s new “Face with Bags Under Eyes” emoji perfectly captures the universally relatable feeling of chronic exhaustion. It’s already being hailed as the official symbol of adulthood, burnout, and too many late-night scroll sessions.

WordPress Vulnerability Report — April 2, 2025 - iThemes

In this report, 542 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 267 of these plugins and themes are available now, so run those updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool… Continue Reading →

163 – Birgit Pauli-Haack on the Magic of the WordPress Playground - WP Tavern

Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in… Continue Reading →

New Subscription Options for Expert Services: Always-On Protection and Performance - WPMU Dev

We’re excited to announce a significant upgrade to our Expert Services offerings! Our popular Malware Removal and Site Speed Optimization services are now available as ongoing subscriptions, giving you consistent protection and performance without the hassle of repeated one-time purchases…. Continue Reading →

Why You Should Consider NordProtect for Your Identity - Web Designer Depot

NordProtect is an identity theft protection service that monitors your personal data, including dark web activity and credit changes, to keep you safe from cybercrime. With real-time alerts and recovery assistance, it provides peace of mind by helping you catch… Continue Reading →

29 Social Commerce Statistics & Trends For 2025 - Blogging Wizard

Do you want to lean more into social commerce but aren’t quite sure of how much of an influence it has in the ecommerce industry as a whole? Social commerce…

How To Increase Engagement On Instagram (18+ Proven Tips) - Blogging Wizard

Have you been posting on Instagram for a while now but still aren’t sure how to increase your engagement on the platform? Increasing Instagram engagement is difficult, especially when the…

How To Sell Digital Products On Social Media - Blogging Wizard

Do you promote your digital products on social media only to wind up losing a few leads somewhere in the sales funnel? What if you could convert a few of…

Making block content hide or appear in WordPress - Kinsta Blog

Having control over what content is seen and under what conditions is a valuable tool for any WordPress developer or designer. Fortunately, there are many plugins to choose from in the WordPress ecosystem that can help. Here, we discuss four plugins that… Continue Reading →

WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 2 - WordPress.org News

The second Release Candidate (“RC2”) for WordPress 6.8 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead,… Continue Reading →

Adobe Announces Monthly Subscription for the Undo Button - Web Designer Depot

Adobe’s decision to lock unlimited undos behind a paid subscription has sparked outrage, leading to mass protests outside its headquarters with designers chanting “Ctrl+Z is a human right.” As frustration mounts, creatives threaten to make their biggest undo yet—ditching Adobe… Continue Reading →

5 Thumb Rules for Creating a Top-Working WordPress Site - Pagely Blog

Success in any field relies on time-tested rules of thumb. These simple yet powerful principles help us make smart decisions efficiently. In the world of WordPress, following proven guidelines can mean the difference between a slow, underperforming site and a… Continue Reading →

NextGEN Gallery Review: Is Imagely Worth It? (ALL Features) - Imagely

As the go-to WordPress solution for photographers, we’ve helped countless users enhance their websites with professional gallery displays. If you’re looking for the perfect WordPress gallery plugin to showcase your photography portfolio, Imagely offers powerful features that can transform your… Continue Reading →

Do Ugly Websites Sell Better? A Contrarian Look at Web Design and Conversion Rates - Web Designer Depot

The idea that ugly websites can sell better challenges traditional design principles, suggesting that authenticity and imperfection sometimes drive higher conversions.

Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: April 02, 2025 - Make WordPress Accessible

This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on Wednesday, April 02, 2025, 15:00 UTC. Accessibility Improvements in WordPress 6.8 Accessibility Improvements planning for the next major release Revisions to the theme accessibility guidelines Updates from working… Continue Reading →

17 Best Social Media Scheduling Tools (2025 Comparison) - Blogging Wizard

What are the best social media scheduling tools on the market? We wanted to find out, so we tested out all of the leading social media schedulers to see what…

Extraordinary Things: Where AI Meets Surreal Design - Web Designer Depot

“Extraordinary Things” is a creative project by Yashas Mitta that blends AI-generated surreal designs with human collaboration to turn wild digital concepts into reality. With a sleek website and a focus on creativity, it invites artists and makers to bring… Continue Reading →

Don’t Let a Hacked Site Derail Your WordPress Journey: Discover Solid Fix - iThemes

If you’re a WordPress site owner, you know the platform’s power and flexibility. But with great power comes great responsibility. And sometimes, unexpected challenges. One of the most frustrating and potentially devastating issues is discovering your site has been hacked…. Continue Reading →

How to extend core WordPress blocks with Blocks API - Kinsta Blog

In 2018, WordPress introduced the Gutenberg editor with version 5.0, bringing a new way to build pages and posts using “blocks.” At first, these blocks were pretty basic, but over the years, they’ve evolved to offer more flexibility and a better editing… Continue Reading →

Vibe Coding: Revolution or Recipe for Disaster in App and Game Development? - Web Designer Depot

Vibe coding is a new concept where developers use AI tools to generate code through simple text prompts, bypassing traditional coding methods. While it offers quick prototyping and democratizes development, it comes with limitations in terms of code quality, scalability,… Continue Reading →

Designing Distraction-Free WordPress Sites - Pagely Blog

The internet is a double-edged sword—while it streamlines countless aspects of our lives, the sheer volume of time we spend online can take a toll. Recent data from eMarketer revealed U.S. adults now average over eight hours online daily, a… Continue Reading →

#162 – Jo Minney on Website Usability Testing for WordPress Projects - WP Tavern

Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress, the people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in… Continue Reading →

WordPress Vulnerability Report — March 26, 2025 - iThemes

In this report, 240 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 51 of these plugins and themes are available now, so run those updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool… Continue Reading →

Themes team meeting notes for March 25, 2025 - Make WordPress Themes

The meeting notes are from the themes team discussion. Date: March 25, 2024 Time: 15:00 UTC Location: #themes channel Agenda: Themes team meeting agenda Agenda Prepared by: @kafleg Meeting facilitator – @kafleg Full transcript –  #themes channel Attendees: Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting.  @bijayyadav… Continue Reading →

DE{CODE} 2025: The Virtual Event for Developers, Agencies, and Marketers in WordPress - Delicious Brains

Picture this: A single day where the brightest minds in WordPress development converge to crack the code on AI-driven workflows, headless architectures, and performance magic. That’s DE{CODE} 2025, WP Engine’s flagship virtual event. Taking place on April 15, 2025, it’s… Continue Reading →

WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 1 - WordPress.org News

The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 6.8 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development.  Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites.  Instead,… Continue Reading →

40+ best WordPress plugins for educational institutions and universities - Kinsta Blog

If you’re using WordPress for your educational institution’s website, there are some excellent plugins that can help you create a great experience for your students and alumni while also streamlining your own administrative processes. In this post, we’ve categorized 40+… Continue Reading →

Korean Air Takes Off with a Fresh New Look - Web Designer Depot

Korean Air’s rebranding features a modernized Taegeuk symbol in a deeper blue, paired with a new typeface that’s cleaner and more streamlined. The updated logo and symbol, combined with a metallic look on the aircraft livery, create a sleek, contemporary… Continue Reading →

Tame WordPress plugins and themes with Kinsta Automatic Updates - Kinsta Blog

It’s a familiar sight for those who manage WordPress websites: those red dots with the white numbers in the admin dashboard that remind us how many plugins and themes are due for an update. We dutifully attend to those updates,… Continue Reading →

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