Tag: wordpress
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Don’t Get Fooled by Agencies Claiming ‘Lean WordPress Solutions’
Plugin bloat is real. But the “lean” solutions most agencies are selling? They’re often worse than the problem. I just saw a post about reducing plugin bloat. The solution? A list of plugins (that you might not even need, that might not even fit your requirements) and WPCode to manage tracking pixels. Let me explain
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Most business owners have no idea what questions to ask before investing in a new website.
A WordPress buyer’s guide to evaluating your next web partner, before you sign anything. You’ve talked to a few options. They all sound great. They all promise results. You even know someone who can vouch for them. You don’t know what you don’t know, and that’s what costs you. Whether you’re building your first website
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You Shouldn’t Need a Developer Just to Update Your Website
Why content control matters more than you think—and how modern WordPress puts it back in your hands I have a strong opinion about websites: you shouldn’t need to call your developer every time you want to change something. Maintenance? Sure. Technical updates, security, performance—absolutely get a developer involved. But content? That should be yours to
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Gutenberg is a game-changer — and clients actually love it (when done right).
Ask any developer what they think of Gutenberg, and you’ll usually get a groan, a pause, or a long list of “workarounds.” The block editor has been controversial from day one. But here’s what no one seems to say loud enough: Clients love Gutenberg. Not all of them, of course. But when implemented well —
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Where Is WordPress Heading Now That AI Is at the Door?
WordPress has always been a platform about people—about making publishing, design, and development more accessible to everyone. But today, we’re staring down the next major shift: AI isn’t just knocking on the door. It’s already inside, quietly reshaping how we work. The question now is: how will WordPress evolve with it? We’re Already Seeing the
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The Responsive Gap in WordPress: A Quiet Crisis for Agencies
The Frustration is Real If you’ve worked in a digital agency—especially one that builds websites at scale—you know the pain. The WordPress block editor has come a long way, but one of the most glaring issues remains: a lack of true responsive control. Breakpoints. They’re not a luxury—they’re a necessity. And yet, native support is