In last month’s Builder Basics article, we explored block patterns: what they are and how you can use them. We learned that a block pattern is simply a predefined collection of blocks that forms a specific layout. We showcased the power of patterns and discussed how they are a cornerstone of modern WordPress theme development.…
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Have you ever updated a WordPress plugin only to have the new version break your site? This can be extremely frustrating and is one of the main reasons why many beginners don’t always update plugins. In this article, we will show you how to rollback WordPress plugins like a version control system for beginners. When…
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Automattic’s Skatepark landed in the WordPress.org theme directory on Monday. It was designed for modern events and organizations, but it should work well for many sites with a small amount of customization. For those keeping count, it is number 52 on the long path toward the 3,000 themes project lead Matt Mullenweg hopes for before…
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The third edition of WordFest Live is coming up on March 4, 2022. The online event will feature more than 60 sessions over the course of 24 hours, as well as workshops, socials, and celebrations. Sessions will be focused on WordPress, remote working, and mental wellbeing. Topics include leadership, freelancing, website performance, podcasting, WooCommerce, dealing…
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On the podcast today we have Morten Rand-Hendriksen. Morten has a long history of working with WordPress, but that’s not the main focus of the podcast today. Today we talk about the way that open source as a whole is governed and managed, and his thoughts on the changes he thinks are needed. When open…
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