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WordPress 5.5.2 is now available! This security and maintenance release features 14 bug fixes in addition to 10 security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. All versions since WordPress 3.7 have also been updated. WordPress 5.5.2 is a short-cycle security and maintenance release. The next …

Not a data scientist? No problem! See which metrics are the most important to gauge your store’s health. Plus learn how to use them for revenue growth!

Last week, WP Busters released its first plugin titled Passwordless WP. It is a project from full-stack developer Ilya Zolotov … Continue reading Log Into WordPress By Touch or Face ID Via the Passwordless WP Plugin →

You need to accurately calculate shipping costs to keep margins fair and customers happy, but do you know the four factors that impact shipping expenses?

In what seems to be a never-ending onslaught of new features, Munir Kamal has released some major new features to … Continue reading EditorPlus Introduces Its First Blocks and Adds a Custom Block Creator →

Block patterns were one of the most exciting and transformative features introduced in WordPress. 5.5, giving users a giant head … Continue reading WordPress Contributors Discuss Launching an Official Block Pattern Directory →

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new freebies. In the past, we shared the beautiful Italian Restaurant Layout Pack. To help you get your website up and running as soon as possible, we’re sharing a blog post template …

Happy Harvest Divi Nation! 🎃🍁🥮 Yes, after an extended summer, cooler weather is here! Not to mention the usual Q4 uptick in business. How did your Q4 start? On track and as expected? Dry and 50% down from this time last year? Super busy and you’re needing extra help? Not sure any of us are …

The 2020 WordPress survey is open! Take the survey to share your WordPress experience with those who build the software. Also, the 2019 survey results are now available – check them out!

WordPress 5.6 beta 2 is now available for testing! This software is still in development, so we recommend that you run this version on a test site. You can test the WordPress 5.6 beta in two ways: Try the WordPress Beta Tester plugin (choose the “bleeding edge nightlies” option). Or download the beta here (zip). WordPress 5.6 is slated for …

On October 27, 2020 at approximately 4:50pm Mountain Time, Donald Trump’s campaign website, www.donaldjtrump.com, was defaced. The attackers left a message claiming they had compromising information on President Trump. The defacement page contained two Monero cryptocurrency wallet IDs encouraging visitors to “vote” by sending cryptocurrency to the wallets, indicating that if the first wallet received …Read More

Themify themes come with Gzip version of all CSS and Javascripts to reduce file size. You can enable Gzip scripts at Themify > Settings > Performance. If you are using Nginx server and the Gzip option is greyed out, follow the steps below to enable Gzip on Nginx. Step 1) IMPORTANT: Before you start, please …

WebP is an image format developed by Google that can optimize image file size by 60-80% without losing the image quality. All Themify themes come with the WebP image feature. To enable WebP image, go to Themify > Settings > Performance. If you are using Nginx server, the WebP image option might be greyed out. …

If you are someone who sees coding as gibberish but still wants to design their own site, then you need to get yourself a website builder! Our website builder comparison chart will help you with that.
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It is no secret that I think the future of theming with WordPress is bright, that the Gutenberg project will … Continue reading Carrd-Like Theme Experiment Provides a Glimpse Into the Future of Theming →

Last year, we introduced Wordfence Central and today thousands of WordPress site owners are using this free tool to manage their WordPress sites. Whether you’re using Wordfence Premium or still on the free plugin, Wordfence Central makes it possible for you to manage your sites’ security settings, tune your security alerts, and quickly assess security …Read More

Some people (including me) appreciate a little heads up on the length of a blog post or, more importantly, how much time is it going to take to read. A great way to do this is to display an estimated reading time and/or word count at the top of your blog posts. You see this …

Not everyone has the luxury of sitting down beside their podcast co-host or interviewee when it’s time to record. While it’s fantastic to be in a studio and being able to react to and with them side-by-side, unless you’re one of a very lucky few, you need to find a way to talk to your …

If you have been testing the latest development version of WordPress in the past week or so, you may have … Continue reading Dragging and Dropping Meta Boxes Might Not Be So Simple in WordPress 5.6 →

WordPress 5.6 is set to include a new default theme, Twenty Twenty-One, designed to give users a blank canvas for … Continue reading WordPress Contributors Explore Adding Dark Mode Support to Upcoming Twenty Twenty-One Theme via a Plugin →

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative; where each week, we give away a brand new, free Divi Layout Pack from our design team to you. For this week, Kenny and his team have created a new Acupuncture Layout Pack. This Acupuncture Layout Pack will …

As social media platforms become more crowded, organic reach typically decreases. Paid social media advertising helps you reach your target audience directly. Paying for ads also means you’ll reach your audience more quickly. Social media advertising serves to: Increase your brand’s reach Build brand awareness Drive traffic directly to your website Boost engagement Help you …

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new freebies. Recently, we shared a brand new Italian Restaurant Layout Pack. To help you get your website up and running as soon as possible, we’re sharing a global header & …

Having an idea for an online boutique is just the first step of the process – albeit a crucial and exciting one. Knowing what you want to sell is only the beginning. There’s so much to consider after that when it comes to how to start an online boutique, and if you don’t keep it …

Before and After sliders are a great way to let visitors compare two images. As the name suggests, they can be images before and after something is changed, such as weight loss, an image that’s retouched, a room that’s decorated, a car that’s painted, etc. Of course, they’re useful for much more than before and …