We Planned Not to Build Another New Theme Ever Again – Transparency Report #45
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Welcome to the 45th edition of the monthly transparency report (for October 2018). In this series, I go through everything that’s been going on in the business – especially the behind-the-scenes stuff – that you might be interested in.
(read more)How to Start a Web Design Business (Ultimate Guide)
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The prospect of starting a web design business can be a bit overwhelming. However, at the same time, if you're stuck in a job that you don't 100% like, the prospect of using your skills to build a web design business that operates based on flexibility and freedom is hard to deny. Would you rather toil away as you are, continuously bogged down by stress? Or are you willing to take a risk for a chance at something better?
(read more)How to Submit WordPress Posts from the Frontend
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If your looking to make adding new posts without having to log into the WordPress dashboard, or maybe to allow your visitors a way to submit some kind of content of their own, then here's a way you can create a new post form and display it on a custom page template.
(read more)Adding Functionality with functions.php, a Heart of WordPress Theme Development
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The functions.php file is one of the most useful files in your theme. If you're developing lots of themes, the chances are you've got some sort of framework either that you use yourself or is published by a third party. This is a collection of snippets you can put in your functions.php file and they'll perform a number of handy functions which makes your life running WordPress just that bit easier.
(read more)WordPress 5.0 Beta Available, Gutenberg Not Accessible, New Default Theme Almost Here 🗞️ November 2018 WordPress News w/ CodeinWP
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Hello friends, welcome to our November 2018 WordPress news roundup! Now that I think about it, I can't believe we're nearing this year's end...which kind of frightens me because I realize once again how fast time is flying.
(read more)Best Blogging Platforms: Top Sites to Launch Your Blog
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Choosing between the best blogging platforms in the market can be tough for those just getting started with blogging. There is a huge number of options out there, with each providing a set of not-so-different features.
(read more)Things Are Not Always What You Think They Are – Transparency Report #44
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Welcome to the 44th edition of the monthly transparency report (for September 2018). In this series, I discuss the interesting things that have been going on in the business, plus add a handful of personal lessons and thoughts throughout.
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How to Dropship: Here’s How to Start a Dropshipping Business
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Here's a guide on how to start a dropshipping business. We cover how to do research, find providers, and show you how to dropship based on industry success stories.
(read more)Does Serverless WordPress Make Sense? Shifter vs HardyPress – Top “Headless WordPress Hosting” Options Compared
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When I first saw the terms, “headless WordPress hosting” and “WordPress to static,” I didn’t know what to make of it. I was like those poor Westworld hosts saying, “doesn’t look like anything to me.” Nevertheless, the idea – also known as serverless WordPress – is quickly catching on, and we now have two exciting companies aiming to bring serverless WordPress to the masses.
(read more)How to Get Client Testimonials: Your Ultimate Guide
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Client testimonials are the lifeblood of any business. If you want to attract bigger and better clients, first you need to show that you're good at what you do. And no matter how comfortable you are at selling yourself, praise is more believable when it comes from someone else. Knowing how to get client testimonials is an essential skill for every entrepreneur.
(read more)Gutenberg Gets Closer, AMP Plugin Gets Better, Pirate Forms Joins WPForms 🗞️ October 2018 WordPress News w/ CodeinWP
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Hey everyone, we have plenty of WordPress news to share with you this month. First up, Gutenberg is entering the final development phase and is almost ready for its first release candidate version. Beyond that, the official AMP plugin was upgraded and optimized towards a more user-friendly interface, while our own Pirate Forms moved on to become part of WPForms. And if you like dark interfaces, “dark mode” might be coming to WordPress!
(read more)How to Make Your Plugin Compatible With Gutenberg: Part 2 (Sidebar API)
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If you’re trying to make your plugin compatible with Gutenberg, you have a couple of paths that you can/should take – depending on what your plugin does and how it delivers its features to the user. In the first part of this mini-series, we explored Gutenberg’s Block API – which is what most plugins need in terms of Gutenberg-compatibility. This time, we will be exploring another piece of the Gutenberg puzzle – Gutenberg’s Sidebar API.
(read more)5 “Best” Domain Name Generators, Plus How to Use Them
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Finding a good domain name is like playing darts; throw words into some of the best domain name generators and your catchy name pops out, right? Sadly, this isn’t true. If you’re building a new site or starting a blog then you’ve already heard how important the domain name is.
(read more)Themeisle Blog Redesigned, Delivers Results on Day One – Transparency Report #43
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Welcome to the 43rd edition of the monthly transparency report (for August 2018). This series is all about bringing you up to speed with what’s been going on in the company, the exciting new projects we’ve been taking part in, plus thoughts and learnings from the world of WordPress business.
(read more)10 Best Free Shopify Themes – Beautiful & Responsive
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In this roundup, we’re going to introduce you to the 10 best free Shopify themes of 2020. There are minimalist themes, multipurpose themes, and more.
(read more)Imagify vs Smush vs ShortPixel vs Optimole: Which Is Best for Optimizing WordPress Images? Head-to-Head Comparison
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Keeping your website's performance in top shape is one of the keys to its success. This includes optimizing your images so they aren't a drain on your site's resources. However, it can be hard to choose among the top tools for doing so - such as deciding between Imagify vs Smush vs ShortPixel vs Optimole.
(read more)How to Optimize Post-Purchase Behavior in WooCommerce (Data Says)
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It's most cost-effective to keep current customers happy rather than only be chasing new customers. Learn how to optimize post-purchase behavior in WooCommerce for greater loyalty & lifetime value.
(read more)Will Gutenberg Replace Page Builders Like Elementor, Divi or Beaver Builder?
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As we keep rolling towards WordPress 5.0, a lot of people are wondering if we'll see Gutenberg replace page builders like Elementor, Divi or Beaver Builder once it's officially merged into the core. In this post, I'll shed some light on this topic and analyze what's likely to come next for page builders in the "Gutenberg age".
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Gutenberg Downvoted, New WordPress Without Gutenberg Released, Sandy Hook Blogs Removed 🗞️ September 2018 WordPress News w/ CodeinWP
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Hi everyone, welcome to a fresh edition of our monthly WordPress news series! As has often been the case these past few months, much of the biggest WordPress news focused on the upcoming Gutenberg editor. But it’s not all Gutenberg – there were also some other noteworthy news items like WordPress.com’s Sandy Hook conspiracy dilemma, Yoast SEO 8.0, takeaways from the most recent WordCamps, and another WordPress.com partnership made by Automattic.
(read more)What Are the Best Fonts for Logos? 10 Steps to Find the Perfect One + 23 Cool Fonts to Start With
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Figuring out which are the best fonts for logos might not be the easiest of tasks. For instance, even the directory at DaFont.com alone lists a staggering 36,000+ total fonts. And that's surely not all that's available out there. You can probably find just as many fonts in other places, or even more.
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