Selecting the right theme transcends aesthetics and budget—it’s a strategic pivot point that can shape a site’s functionality, scalability, and long-term viability. The free vs. premium theme debate is not new, but its stakes are higher than ever. Clients demand… Continue Reading →
SEO often gets a bad rap. Clients think it’s too complex, too expensive, or just plain mysterious. But the truth is, SEO is straightforward and essential for any web project. You might hear clients say, “I’ve heard about SEO… but… Continue Reading →
WordPress membership sites can help universities and other schools manage online courses, control access to resources, and automate student enrollment. Instead of manually handling sign-ups or restricting content one piece at a time, institutions can set up structured learning paths… Continue Reading →
Ads vs paywalls: both have their perks, but neither is perfect. Ads flood your screen and slow things down, while paywalls lock up content and leave some users out in the cold. The real question is—can we have the best… Continue Reading →
Since WordPress 6.8 was released last week, contributors have kept a close eye on incoming reports to the WordPress.org Support Forums, Trac, and the Gutenberg repository on GitHub. The volume and severity of tickets mean that the maintenance release should be prepared perspicaciously. Schedule Date/TimeEventTuesday, April 22, 2025Continued… Continue Reading →
If you still use default drop-down menus for product variations, you’re missing a conversion improvement opportunity. In this Simple Variation Swatches for WooCommerce review, I’ll explore how those basic selectors turn into engaging visual options that can enhance your customer’s… Continue Reading →
In this report, 304 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 162 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 →
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 →
Many websites look good at first glance, but what truly makes them stand out? Great WordPress websites aren’t just beautifully designed—they’re also fast, user-friendly, and responsive. A well-built site gives visitors an enjoyable experience by helping them find what they… Continue Reading →
If you have a website, you are responsible for safeguarding your data and that of your users and customers. While passwords are a traditional first line of defense, they’re often inadequate on their own. With increasing reports of data breaches… Continue Reading →
The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets @spacedmonkey shared plans to land the following performance enhancements early in the cycle: #63021 #58001 – @flixos90 noted intent to review this. @spacedmonkey also proposed revisiting… Continue Reading →
Many WordPress site issues, like slow load times, security vulnerabilities, and database bloat, stem from neglecting routine maintenance. A well-maintained site runs faster, remains secure, and delivers a better user experience. But keeping up with all these tasks can take… Continue Reading →
Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi… Continue Reading →
Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi… Continue Reading →
We’re excited to share that Kinsta is sponsoring WordCamp Vienna 2025, which will be held April 25–26 at the University of Vienna’s Altes AKH campus. We’re proud to support WordPress communities worldwide, and Vienna has long been an important hub… Continue Reading →
Designers understand the importance of pushing boundaries while keeping user experience at the forefront. Yet, not every creative idea is easy to implement through a theme alone—or even with solid coding chops. That’s where the right plugins step in. They… Continue Reading →
We’re excited to share that Kinsta is an official sponsor of this year’s SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, Asia’s premier startup and innovation conference spotlighting sustainability and technology. The event takes place May 8–10, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight, and we’ll… Continue Reading →
As I said, we’re dropping all the human blocks. Community guidelines, directory guidelines, and such will need to be followed going forward, but whatever blocks were in place before are now cleared. It may take a few days, but any… Continue Reading →
3D web design has the power to pull users in, keep them engaged, and make experiences unforgettable—but only if it’s done right. When it’s smooth, intuitive, and actually *helps* users navigate or interact, it’s a game-changer. But if it slows… Continue Reading →
The Themes Team holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays every month. For this month, this is the second meeting and is set to take place on 22 April. Meeting Details: Date and Time: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 15:00 UTC… Continue Reading →
When you want to give your WordPress website a unique flair, CSS is the best tool. Many themes and page builders (like WordPress’s Site Editor or the Divi Theme) handle most styling for you. However, there are still instances where… Continue Reading →
Getting started with building Gutenberg blocks and Gutenberg apps can feel like climbing a steep hill — and you’re not alone in thinking that. One of the biggest challenges in Gutenberg development is setting up the development environment. From installing… Continue Reading →
CSS min() and max() are two versatile yet underutilized functions in responsive web design, and Divi 5 has full support for both since the Advanced Units update. While we’ve previously explored fluid typography with clamp() and dynamic calculations with calc(),… Continue Reading →
Every web designer cringes at their past work, realizing that what once seemed like a masterpiece has aged into an unrecognizable mess of bad typography and questionable UX choices. This inevitable shame is actually a sign of growth—proof that skills… Continue Reading →
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into the sessions now available from DE{CODE} 2025, discuss the release of ACF 6.4 and WordPress 6.8, and much more! DE{CODE} 2025 Sessions Now Available On Demand WP Engine’s annual DE{CODE}… Continue Reading →
WordPress makes it easy to manage online assignments, whether you’re running a school, a university, or an independent course platform. With the right plugins, you can create assignments, collect submissions, track progress, and provide feedback, all within a system that’s… Continue Reading →
Let’s be honest—there’s no shortage of WordPress themes that look good on the surface. But when it comes to keeping pace with evolving design standards, performance expectations, and user behavior, that list narrows quickly. A theme that dazzles today but… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.8.0 was released April 15,2025. Following this release, work will continue with regular, planned maintenance or minor releases. While the work of a major release team includes people filling approximately 16 different positions, maintenance release teams generally are considerably… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.8 includes some caching optimizations that may affect themes and plugins using the WP_Query::get() method and the WP_Query::$query_vars property. In #59516, WP_Query was optimized to improve cache hits for queries with equivalent arguments. This enhancement improves performance for sites… Continue Reading →
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