Sometimes, it’s the unexpected features that make WordPress so powerful. Those little things that you didn’t know you need can end up having a big impact. WordPress 6.1 has brought about one of these hidden gems: the ability to use block template parts within a classic theme. It takes the capabilities of block themes and […]
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WordPress has been around since 2003. And the content management system (CMS) has undergone massive changes throughout its life. Today, it might well be unrecognizable when compared to its earliest versions. Signs of that evolution are everywhere. The block editor means we no longer need a page builder plugin to craft custom layouts. And thanks
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Building a website with WordPress means a nearly-endless array of possibilities. You can use the content management system (CMS) to create virtually any look and functionality imaginable. This flexibility is one reason why it has become a market leader. But power can be a double-edged sword. On the flip side, WordPress does have a learning
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When WordPress block themes started making waves in 2021, it marked a significant shift in how we build websites. The promise of a no-code experience and Full Site Editing (FSE) was finally here to shake up the status quo. It was also decided during this time to refer to non-block-based themes as “classic.” In essence,
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There’s more to redesigning a website than creating a new look. Within just about every site are quirks and customizations that require attention. And then there’s the task of adding new functionality and making it work with what’s already there. It’s a challenge – even for experienced web designers. And as the complexity of the
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Free, open-source software powers much of the web. And it’s part of what makes the web design industry so unique. Could you imagine a traditional line of work that relies so heavily on no-cost tools? The concept would likely be unfathomable to anyone from an accountant to a zoologist. Yet it’s something web designers have
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Incredible as it sounds, WordPress was initially released back in 2003. And it has evolved quite a bit during that time. It has become a mature, if ever-changing, platform for building websites. Its massive theme and plugin ecosystem have also seen its share of changes. We’ve witnessed solo entrepreneurs launching products, nurturing their growth, and
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WordPress Full Site Editing (FSE) allows us to edit various aspects of a website without the need for code. It has placed previously-hidden portions of a theme within reach of non-designers. And perhaps made a web professional’s job a bit easier in the process. But that’s only scratching the surface of FSE’s potential. More advanced
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It’s safe to say that Full Site Editing (FSE) is one of the most important features to come to WordPress in some time. You may even compare it to the advent of themes themselves, which were added back in version 1.5 of the content management system. The premise of FSE is that it allows anyone
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Sustainability should be a goal for every website. It’s critical that what we build today can thrive during its useful life. In practice, it means being able to evolve and grow without being overly burdensome to maintain. That’s always a challenge. But throw in the constant change of a content management system (CMS) such as
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