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Instagram Reels Length: What Does The Data Say?

Are you unsure of how long Instagram reels should be? Instagram reels have a maximum length of three minutes, but should your reels really be that long? In this post,…

The Silent UX Killer: Micro Failures Are Wrecking Your Site

Your site might “work,” but it *feels* broken—and your users notice. Micro failures are the tiny, invisible UX screw-ups that slowly kill trust, tank conversions, and make people leave without saying a word. If you think they don’t matter, congratulations:… Continue Reading →

Requiring the README to be written in English

Every day, we review a significant number of plugins, and since last year, we have been receiving many more requests each week. In addition, our team is made up of a diverse group with different languages and alphabets. For this… Continue Reading →

The Death of the Click: How Scrolling Took Over the Web

Clicks are dead. Scrolling took over. What used to be a choice—navigation—is now a passive feed disguised as design. From infinite scroll to TikTokified portfolios, the web is turning into one big dopamine loop. Designers need to take back control before every… Continue Reading →

Pressable Review: Does It Outpace Its Competitors?

The post Pressable Review: Does It Outpace Its Competitors? is written by Brenda Barron and appeared first on WPKube. If you’re searching for managed WordPress hosting that offers top-tier performance, exceptional support, and a WordPress-first approach, chances are you’ve come… Continue Reading →

Dear Hamburger Menu: It’s Not the ’90s Anymore

The hamburger menu had its moment—but now it’s just a cryptic little sandwich hiding everything users actually need. This sarcastic love letter exposes how the once-innovative icon became the Houdini of UX, vanishing critical navigation with three innocent lines. If… Continue Reading →

The Power of Partial Migrations: Syncing Only What You Need

Managing WordPress sites across different environments often requires moving data and files. A partial migration involves selectively transferring only specific components of your WordPress installation. Instead of cloning an entire site, you might move just new database entries, an updated… Continue Reading →

WordPress Vulnerability Report — July 23, 2025 - iThemes

In this report, 167 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 125 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 →

#178 – Adam Silverstein Explores Transformative Browser Features Impacting WordPress Sites - WP Tavern

Transcript [00:00:19] 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 →

How Formatting Text in Web Design Increases Conversions - Web Designer Depot

Want to boost your website’s conversions? The secret might just be in how you format your text! From strategic bolding and short sentences to using images, videos, and whitespace, these simple design tweaks can transform user experience and drive real… Continue Reading →

X-post: Online monthly Docs Team Contributor Day August 26, 2025 - Make WordPress Core

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How to implement custom security measures in WordPress - Kinsta Blog

WordPress core updates, strong passwords, and trusted security plugins go a long way in protecting your site, but they’re not always enough. Vulnerabilities can still creep in, especially as your site scales or handles more sensitive data. And when it… Continue Reading →

X-post: First WordPress Quality Analysis Report - Make WordPress Core

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The Future of the Web Is Decentralized (Whether You Like It or Not) - Web Designer Depot

The internet’s breaking free from Big Tech’s grip—decentralization is taking over, giving power back to users. It’s messy, it’s wild, but from crypto to cloud storage, the future is clear: no more middlemen, no more gatekeepers, just a web that… Continue Reading →

ProfilePress Review (2025): How Does it Handle Memberships?

The post ProfilePress Review (2025): How Does it Handle Memberships? is written by Brenda Barron and appeared first on WPKube. If you’ve ever tried to build a WordPress site that goes beyond a basic blog or brochure, something with user… Continue Reading →

Merging WordPress Sites: Consolidating Multiple Installs into a Multisite Network - Delicious Brains

WordPress Multisite is a powerful tool, highly useful for things like client sites managed by an agency, school or university departments, or large corporate structures where many related sites are needed. However, moving existing standalone sites into that network can… Continue Reading →

What’s new in Gutenberg 21.2? (16 July) - Make WordPress Core

“What’s new in Gutenberg…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with… Continue Reading →

Non-Linear Web Design: Unlocking the Future of User Experience - Web Designer Depot

Non-linear web design offers users a dynamic and interactive experience by allowing them to explore content in various, personalized paths rather than following a rigid, linear flow. This approach enhances user engagement and fosters a more organic, exploratory web experience.

How to Align Performance Optimization with Your SEO Strategy in WordPress - Pagely Blog

In today’s online economy, speed and efficiency are crucial. It should come as no surprise to you that a page that loads slowly can drive visitors away from your WordPress website. A website’s traffic and profitability will suffer if it… Continue Reading →

How to build a SaaS business with WordPress multisite - Kinsta Blog

You don’t need to start from scratch to launch a SaaS (Software as a Service) product. With WordPress multisite, you can build powerful SaaS-style platforms using tools you’re already familiar with. Multisite lets you run multiple sites from a single… Continue Reading →

#177 – Charlotte Bax on Reducing Your Website’s Carbon Footprint - WP Tavern

Transcript [00:00:19] 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 — July 16, 2025 - iThemes

In this report, 109 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 65 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 →

The Decline of Stack Overflow: Where Are Developers Headed Next? - Web Designer Depot

Stack Overflow is dying, but developers aren’t leaving the community behind—they’re evolving. With AI tools, real-time chat platforms, and more dynamic spaces like GitHub and Reddit, the future of developer collaboration is shifting. Is Stack Overflow’s decline the death of… Continue Reading →

Managed Hosting for WordPress vs. Shared: What Really Changes? - Pagely Blog

Most WordPress site owners don’t wake up thinking about servers. You’re focused on launching campaigns, publishing content, and keeping revenue lines open. Yet the hosting plan running under the hood decides how fast pages load, how often incidents strike, and… Continue Reading →

Performance Chat Summary: 15 July 2025 - Make WordPress Core

The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. Performance Lab Plugin (and other performance plugins) @westonruter noted that View Transitions 1.1 is releasing soon. @flixos90 confirmed he will publish View Transitions 1.1.0 today and requested a another round… Continue Reading →

Custom styling for WordPress block themes using a child theme - Kinsta Blog

Block themes and theme.json give you a lot of flexibility, which might make it seem like child themes are obsolete. But they’re still essential in many cases. Using a child theme is still the right move if you want real control over your… Continue Reading →

WordPress 6.8.2 Maintenance Release - WordPress.org News

WordPress 6.8.2 is now available! This minor release includes fixes for 20 Core tickets and 15 Block Editor issues. For a full list of bug fixes, please refer to the release candidate announcement. WordPress 6.8.2 is a short-cycle maintenance release…. Continue Reading →

How To Use YouTube Shorts To Attract A New Audience

Are you posting to YouTube Shorts, yet? The short-form video trend took social media by storm when TikTok surged in popularity in 2020. Now, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook all have…

Why Consistency Beats Virality In Building A Loyal Social Media Following

Do you get discouraged by your follower and engagement counts on social media even though you’re posting consistently and working hard to achieve success? Many influencers plan and create content…

How To Increase Engagement On Facebook (Beginner’s Guide)

Do you struggle to increase Facebook engagement no matter how active you are on the platform? You might discredit it given that younger generations have moved onto newer platforms, but…

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