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
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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
Mike Davey
Jan 27, 2026
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
Mike Davey
Jan 20, 2026
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
Mike Davey
Nov 20, 2025
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
Mike Davey
Nov 17, 2025
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
Mike Davey
Nov 13, 2025
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…
Mike Davey
Nov 4, 2025
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
Mike Davey
Oct 2, 2025
Protecting Your WordPress Media: Private Files, Signed URLs, and Access Control
The WordPress media library serves us well for public content, but what about premium assets, private documents, or confidential client data? The default setup makes every uploaded file publicly accessible…
Mike Davey
Sep 4, 2025
Delicious Brain Bytes: WordPress 6.9, ACF PRO 6.5, and Unleash the Wapuu
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into WordPress 6.9, round up the latest industry surveys, figure out how to make Postgres much slower, and much more! WordPress… Read more
Mike Davey