What I learned at WordCamp DFW 2019
WordCamps are a great place to learn. And did I ever learn at WordCamp DFW 2019. Here are some of the top things I walked away with after two great days of talks.
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A review of the new Twenty Twenty WordPress default theme
WordPress 5.3 will debut a new default theme: Twenty Twenty. So what might you be able to expect from this theme?
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What’s ahead with WordPress 5.3
WordPress 5.3 is roughly a month away from release. But testing has already begun, and we have an idea of what will be in the last major release of 2019. So let's look at what you can expect come Nov. 12.
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Best ecommerce themes on ThemeForest
ThemeForest is one of the biggest places to buy a theme for your website. I'm not the biggest fan of the themes there just because of code quality, but there are some really good ecommerce themes there. Here's a look at a few of them.
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Being careful with your blocks
It's almost been a year since the new Gutenberg editor was rolled into WordPress core. It's led to an explosion of cool blocks. But you need to be careful when installing them.
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Always stay up to date with WordPress Core
I'm always baffled when I run across a website that has a really old version of WordPress running. I know some people still aren't on version 5.0 because of Gutenberg, but you still should stay updated for security and the newest features.
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My favorite ecommerce StudioPress themes for small businesses
If you're looking to start an ecommerce website for your business, but aren't ready for a completely custom theme, StudioPress offers great themes that you can customize. Here are a few of my favorites.
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Understanding the difference between WordPress.org and .com
So you want to create a website with WordPress. But you see both a .org and a .com domain. Which one are you supposed to use? So glad you asked.
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How to manage a WordPress website
So your website is up and running. You don't need to worry about maintaining and managing the site? Wrong. Here's how you can maintain your new WordPress website.
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Navigating the WordPress theme landscape
The WordPress theme landscape is just as cluttered as plugins. But a theme is arguably more important to your site than a plugin. So how do you wade through the themes to find the right one.
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How to navigate the WordPress plugin landscape
A situation with Pipdig showed the importance of selecting the right plugins and components for your website. So here's how you can navigate the WordPress plugin landscape.
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Staying informed about web security
A couple of WordPress plugin-related security issues are not super uncommon in this landscape. But they serve a reminder that you have to stay on top of web security news to protect your site and users.
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