We’re willing to bet that you’re always on the lookout for ways to drive more traffic to your site. In addition, keeping that traffic around long enough to experience a solid chunk of your content is vital. However, it can be a challenge to find easy ways to accomplish both of those goals. While there are plenty of ways to attract traffic in WordPress, developing a strong internal linking structure is one of the best. In a nutshell, this means linking to your own pages and content in a way that performs well on search engines and encourages visitors to […]
How to Convert Your Website into a Mobile App Using a WordPress Plugin
It probably won’t surprise you that more people are using mobile devices than ever before. In fact, your customers likely spend the majority of their online browsing time on their phones, tablets, and so on. This means optimizing your content for those devices is vital. While there are many ways to do that, one of the most effective techniques is to put out your own app. This provides content in a format that mobile users will appreciate and can easily consume. What’s more, you don’t even have to build this app from scratch. In this post, we’re going to discuss […]
4 Tips for Optimizing Your WordPress Newsletter
A newsletter can be a powerful tool. Publishing a regular newsletter gives you a perfect way to connect with your audience, which can increase engagement and even improve conversions. However, simply cobbling something together won’t be enough to make your newsletter a success. To ensure that your newsletter is effective in its goals, you’ll need to optimize it. You can do this in a number of ways, including personalizing the content and sending specific messages at pre-determined trigger points. Essentially, you’ll want to make sure that your newsletter is tailored to make a strong impression on your readers. In this […]
How to Use Case Studies to Win More Work
Winning new clients is a primary concern for many freelance developers and agency owners. However, making sure a project goes swimmingly is also a key consideration, not least because the quicker a project wraps, the faster you can begin the next one. In our opinion, case studies are one of the best ways to do both of the above. They’re essentially snapshots of a project, including how you work and the benefits you’ve brought to a business. They’re also a way to increase social proof, so it’s something you’ll want to seriously consider. In this post, we’ll discuss what case studies […]
WordPress’ Trusted Authors Program: What It Is and How You Can Get Onboard
The WordPress theme review process has become notorious for the sometimes long delay between making a submission and receiving approval. This waiting period is often understandable, given the vast array of new themes that are regularly submitted, but it doesn’t help when you’re trying to push your new product live quickly. With that in mind, the new Trusted Authors Program looks to fast-track developers of reputable standing, so their themes can be approved quicker. The hope is that waiting times will drop overall, while the directory and its offerings still maintain the high-quality WordPress is known for. This post will […]
Wireframing: A Beginner’s Guide to Developing Better WordPress Themes and Plugins
If you’ve never heard of ‘wireframing’ before, now is the time to learn everything you can about it. This technique for developing the structure and format of your solutions should be a vital piece of your overall development strategy. That’s because it’s a path to creating fuller-featured and more stable WordPress plugins and themes. For example, having a wireframe in place before you crack open your code editor gives you an overview of how your final design will look and provides a further opportunity to refine its User Experience (UX). Of course, UX is one of the most important aspects […]
How to Use the Gutenberg Migration Guide to Deliver Modern WordPress Plugins
Love it or loathe it, Gutenberg is here to stay. As such, getting your WordPress themes and plugins to work with the new editor should be a primary concern. Truth be told, if you’re only just thinking about this aspect now, you’re cutting things pretty close. However, there’s still enough time to prepare your products, especially with some third-party help. Daniel Bachhuber’s Gutenberg-related projects have been featured on the Torque blog previously, and this is another one that warrants attention. Tweaking your plugins to be compatible with Gutenberg could prove to be a tricky task, but the Gutenberg Migration Guide […]
How to Create a Compelling Image Gallery for Your WordPress Site
If you want to show off a collection of images on your website, a gallery is the ideal solution. Fortunately, WordPress makes it simple to put together a basic image gallery, but if you really want yours to stand out you may need to go beyond the basic option. To do that, you can install a WordPress gallery plugin. This lets you personalize your galleries to meet your exact needs. The NextGEN Gallery plugin, which provides various gallery and album styles along with a host of customization options, is a perfect example. In this article, we’re going to talk briefly […]
The Real Story on Cookies: Dispelling Common Myths About the GDPR and Consent
Security, privacy, and related topics have been all over the news in recent months. Much of this is due to the roll-out of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – a new set of legal rules regarding the way personal data must be handled. Of course, the GDPR isn’t the only topic of discussion. Cookies are also a popular topic once again. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation about how cookies relate to the GDPR, and what your responsibilities are as a website owner when it comes to consent and security. In this article, we’ll aim to clear up the […]
A Simple Introduction to CSS Grids
The advent of CSS grids has been described as “the internet finally getting its driver’s license“. In a nutshell, this is a web design technique that steps away from print-based design philosophies by using a responsive-style grid. It’s ultimately the most powerful layout system that’s currently available with CSS. Developers are often creatures of habit (and opinion), meaning that a new technique can easily be dismissed out of hand. However, CSS grids offer a way to create multi-dimensional, asymmetrical layouts that consistently display well across browsers. As such, it’s worth considering what this technique has to offer over solutions such as […]
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