Taming the Heartbeat API: Preventing `admin-ajax.php` Overload
When it comes to WordPress® performance, we often focus on the big metrics: page load speed, database query optimization, and asset minification. However, there is a silent pulse running in… Read more
The Art of the WordPress Transient: Performance, Persistence, and Database Bloat
In the hierarchy of WordPress® data storage, transients often occupy a misunderstood middle ground. They aren’t quite as permanent as options, yet they aren’t as ephemeral as a standard PHP… Read more
Debugging WP-Cron With WP-CLI
It’s a common situation. You schedule a backup for 2 a.m., but when you log in the next morning, the file isn’t there. Or perhaps a scheduled post missed its… Read more
The Anatomy of theme.json: A Developer’s Cheat Sheet
For a long time, the logic of a WordPress® theme lived primarily in functions.php. If you wanted to add support for a custom logo, wide alignment, or editor styles, you… Read more
Delicious Brain Bytes: WordPress 7.0 Roadmap, Gutenberg 22.3, and the Rise of the Agentic Web
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we explore the brand-new Gutenberg 22.3 features, look ahead to the WordPress® 7.0 release and its updated PHP requirements, discuss WP Engine’s strategic… Read more
How the Self-Hosting Trap Costs You Innovation
Digital presence is more than just a marketing channel. It’s often the primary driver of revenue, customer experience, and competitive differentiation. This critical asset demands enterprise-grade performance, rigorous security, and… Read more
The Ultimate Savings Event for WordPress Professionals
It’s the time of year when we roll out delicious savings! We’re offering new customers big savings on the essential plugins trusted by top developers and agencies worldwide. Whether you’re… Read more
Delicious Brain Bytes: WordPress 6.9 RC1, FAIR’s Security MVP, and Finding Hidden Gems
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we track the final progress of WordPress 6.9 RC1 and the new Abilities API, explore the security advancements of the FAIR/Patchstack collaboration, preview… Read more
Minimizing DNS Propagation Issues With a Reverse Proxy
Migrating servers is a complex process that involves many moving parts. One of the most challenging aspects of server migration is dealing with DNS propagation. When you update your DNS…
Delicious Brain Bytes: FAIR 1.0 Arrives, ACF Survey Results, and Hosting a Site on a Disposable Vape
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we dive into the game-changing FAIR 1.0 decentralized package manager, explore the key data from the ACF Annual Survey, see how one developer… Read more