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How to build WordPress web apps using a microservices architecture
WordPress is a powerful Content Management System (CMS) that can lay the foundation for different types of sites and apps. This uses a typical ‘monolithic architecture,’ but as a site grows, this may not be the best fit. This is Continue reading How to build WordPress web apps using a microservices architecture
Staying Ahead of the SEO Game
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has remained a rare constant in an otherwise rapidly changing digital landscape. Emerging in the late 1990s as a niche marketing skill, SEO has transformed into an indispensable part of any digital strategy. Nonetheless, as technology Continue reading Staying Ahead of the SEO Game
Introducing Smart Query Monitor
We’re excited to announce the latest addition to our smart suite of eCommerce tools: Smart Query Monitor (SQM). This new feature, available with all Premium eCommerce plans, is designed to enhance your site’s performance by securely and continuously identifying and Continue reading Introducing Smart Query Monitor
A Smarter Way to Search, For All Things ACF
WordPress’ default search functionality has long been a sticking point for developers, especially when building dynamic, content-rich websites. The issues are multifaceted, but the antiquated nature of WordPress’s search algorithm, which prioritizes date over relevance, means users often receive inaccurate Continue reading A Smarter Way to Search, For All Things ACF
A step-by-step guide to connect your spreadsheets to a database in the cloud
Spreadsheets are valuable for organizing and managing customer data, especially for small-scale businesses handling small datasets with few complex relationships. As your data grows and becomes more complex, with more users needing to access it, managing data with spreadsheets becomes Continue reading A step-by-step guide to connect your spreadsheets to a database in the cloud
Meet Studio: Your New Favorite Way to Develop WordPress Locally
Say goodbye to manual tool configuration, slow site setup, and clunky local development workflows, and say hello to Studio by WordPress.com, our new, free, open source local WordPress development environment. We’ve built Studio to be the fastest and simplest way Continue reading Meet Studio: Your New Favorite Way to Develop WordPress Locally
WordPress Block Patterns Give You Superpowers
With the power of block patterns you’ll be a WordPress superstar in no time, whether you’re an establish pro or just starting out. Block patterns are professionally designed layouts that you can add your site in a single click. What Continue reading WordPress Block Patterns Give You Superpowers
WooCommerce access control: tailoring user roles for optimal store performance
In WooCommerce, user roles and permissions are essential to how you manage your ecommerce store — and how secure it is. With user roles, you can add team members or user accounts and assign them different roles and permissions. User Continue reading WooCommerce access control: tailoring user roles for optimal store performance
Choosing the right hosting solution for your headless WordPress
Headless WordPress strips away the front-end layer from the content management system (CMS), so developers can use any technology stack for the front end. At the same time, WordPress powers the content management in the backend. This separation of concerns boosts your site’s speed Continue reading Choosing the right hosting solution for your headless WordPress
10 Amazing WordPress Design Resouces
Designing a beautiful website from scratch can be difficult for developers of all skill levels. Luckily, in today’s Build and Beyond video, Jamie Marsland reveals his ten favorite WordPress design tools and websites to elevate your next build. Get inspiration Continue reading 10 Amazing WordPress Design Resouces
WP Engine Ireland is a Great Workplace for Health and Wellbeing
WP Engine is again leading the charge among top workplaces, securing placement on the Great Place to Work IrelandⓇ list of Best Workplaces for Health and Wellbeing™. The unranked list includes companies doing an exceptional job of ensuring their employees Continue reading WP Engine Ireland is a Great Workplace for Health and Wellbeing
The ultimate WooCommerce REST API handbook: practical examples included
Managing an online store is expensive, and owners often have to deal with many manual processes. The WooCommerce REST API simplifies this workflow, enabling you to control ecommerce platforms and manage and scale WooCommerce stores programmatically. Performing integrations, automation, and extending Continue reading The ultimate WooCommerce REST API handbook: practical examples included
Making 43% of the Web More Dynamic with the WordPress Interactivity API
Creating rich, engaging, and interactive website experiences is a simple way to surprise, delight, and attract attention from website readers and users. Dynamic interactivity like instant search, form handling, and client-side “app-like” navigation where elements can persist across routes, all Continue reading Making 43% of the Web More Dynamic with the WordPress Interactivity API
Striking the Right Balance with Community Slack
Effective April 30th, 2024, Pantheon’s Community Slack instance will operate as a single general channel. ShareTweetSharePostSharePin It!
WordPress Website Speed Build: The Masters Golf Tournament
Congratulations are in order for Scottie Scheffler, the winner of the 2024 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia! In today’s Build and Beyond video, Jamie Marsland takes on the slightly less intimidating task of re-creating the Masters website as quickly as Continue reading WordPress Website Speed Build: The Masters Golf Tournament
ACF Wins Plugin Madness 2024!
After weeks of close calls and stiff competition, the dust has settled in the final round between two of WordPress’ top plugins, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) has emerged victorious, securing the Plugin Madness crown for the second consecutive year. Continue reading ACF Wins Plugin Madness 2024!
How to optimize your WordPress site environment with Kinsta API
If you’ve been using Kinsta for a while now, you’re likely more than familiar with MyKinsta. This helpful dashboard is available to all Kinsta users and allows you to easily manage your websites, databases, and applications. Whether it’s clearing the Continue reading How to optimize your WordPress site environment with Kinsta API
Registering Custom Post Types in the WordPress Admin: Our CloudFest Hackathon Report
With WordPress today you need to use custom code or a plugin to create a custom post type like “Book” or “Member.” This is a popular need, and there are a variety of approaches; however, one challenge is that the Continue reading Registering Custom Post Types in the WordPress Admin: Our CloudFest Hackathon Report
How to install PHP dependencies and extensions with Docker
Docker is a popular open-source platform for developing, shipping, and running applications. It encapsulates applications and their dependencies in containers to promote consistency across different environments. This consistency helps prevent issues related to dependency conflicts and “it works on my machine” discrepancies. Continue reading How to install PHP dependencies and extensions with Docker