A collection of resources for WordPress Developers, written and curated by experts
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
User-generated content is the proverbial double-edged sword. While it’s a powerful engine for engagement, it’s also a significant technical liability. User uploads are often unpredictable, unoptimized, and can consume server… Read more
Mike Davey
Many successful WordPress sites eventually hit an architectural bottleneck. As traffic scales, the web server struggles to handle the dual responsibilities of running the PHP application and serving a library… Read more
Mike Davey
Relocating a WordPress website to a new domain is a frequent task for developers, but it often comes with the risk of broken links and lost content. Ensuring a seamless… Read more
Mike Davey
Managing WordPress sites across different environments often requires moving data and files. A partial migration involves selectively transferring only specific components of your WordPress installation. Instead of cloning an entire… Read more
Mike Davey
WordPress Multisite is a powerful tool, highly useful for things like client sites managed by an agency, school or university departments, or large corporate structures where many related sites are… Read more
Mike Davey
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into recent and upcoming WordCamps, discuss the upcoming release of WordPress 6.9, and much more! WordCamp Wrap-Up: Europe Recap, US on… Read more
Mike Davey
WordPress multisite networks offer flexibility, but a subsite often needs its own single installation for client needs, scaling, or simplified management. Separating a subsite is complex due to Multisite’s unique… Read more
Mike Davey
The staggering number of sites powered by WordPress speaks to its versatility, ease of use, and ecosystem. This widespread adoption introduces a paradox: its popularity makes it a frequent target… Read more
Mike Davey
You’re not going to get far in WordPress development without solid technical skills. They’re foundational, allowing you to build, customize, and optimize digital experiences. However, they’re only going to take… Read more
Mike Davey
Headless WordPress unlocks a variety of powerful use cases that are often difficult or less efficient to build with a traditional setup. For example, developers and designers may feel constrained… Read more
Mike Davey
If you build WordPress websites, you’re familiar with the cycle: finish a project, launch, and then the hunt begins for the next client. This project-based model often means inconsistent income… Read more
Mike Davey
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we discuss the new WordPress AI Team, dip into Figma Sites, and much more! WordPress Launches AI Team to Steer Open-Source Innovation WordPress… Read more
Mike Davey
Visual Studio Code is a free, open source code editor that is lightweight like Sublime Text, but offers many of the same features as bigger IDEs like PhpStorm or WebStorm.… Read more
Matt Shaw
As a solo WordPress developer, you wear every hat—coder, designer, project manager. But autonomy comes with risk: one overlooked red flag can sink your project. Ignoring warning signs breeds burnout,… Read more
Mike Davey
Imagine launching a WordPress site you’ve poured months into—only to receive frantic emails weeks later about broken plugins, lost passwords, or a client accidentally deleting critical pages. Without a clear… Read more
Mike Davey
Scope creep occurs when a project’s requirements expand, usually through incremental, unplanned requests. In WordPress development, this often takes the form of requests like “Can we add a newsletter pop-up… Read more
Mike Davey
Selecting the right theme transcends aesthetics and budget—it’s a strategic pivot point that can shape a site’s functionality, scalability, and long-term viability. The free vs. premium theme debate is not… Read more
Mike Davey
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into the sessions now available from DE{CODE} 2025, discuss the release of ACF 6.4 and WordPress 6.8, and much more! DE{CODE}… Read more
Mike Davey
AI tools have exploded onto the WordPress scene, with all the heat and noise that usually accompanies an explosion. The potential is clear, but to unlock it we need to… Read more
Mike Davey
Since the launch of the Gutenberg editor in 2018, React has steadily reshaped WordPress development—from powering the block editor’s dynamic interfaces to enabling full-site customization. Tools like Advanced Custom Fields… Read more
Mike Davey
Picture this: A single day where the brightest minds in WordPress development converge to crack the code on AI-driven workflows, headless architectures, and performance magic. That’s DE{CODE} 2025, WP Engine’s… Read more
Mike Davey
Architects can draw up plans by hand, but they’re more likely to use CAD software to realize their version faster, with less expense, and no sacrifice in quality. In a… Read more
Mike Davey
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into DE{CODE} 2025, discuss the release of the first beta for WordPress, and much more! Registration Open for DE{CODE} 2025 DE{CODE}… Read more
Mike Davey