Merging WordPress Sites: Consolidating Multiple Installs into a Multisite Network
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
Delicious Brain Bytes: WordPress Set for Another Major Release in 2025
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
Splitting a WordPress Multisite: Migrating a Subsite to its Own Single Installation
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
Debunking WordPress Security Myths: What Developers Often Miss
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
Essential Soft Skills for WordPress Developers
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
Creating a Headless WordPress Site from a Blueprint
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
How to Unlock Recurring Revenue from One-Time Clients
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
Delicious Brain Bytes: WordPress Launches AI Team
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
Set Up Visual Studio Code and xDebug as the Ultimate Editor for WordPress Development
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
Project Red Flags for the Solo Dev
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
WordPress Handoffs: Because ‘Figure It Out’ Is Not a Client Strategy
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
How to Tame Scope Creep in WordPress Development
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
Free vs. Premium WordPress Themes: Costs and Benefits
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
Delicious Brain Bytes: DE{CODE} Sessions on Demand and WordPress 6.8
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
Vetting AI Tools in 2025
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
React in 2025: What’s Next?
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
DE{CODE} 2025: The Virtual Event for Developers, Agencies, and Marketers in WordPress
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
Why Agencies Use Low-Code Tools
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
Delicious Brain Bytes: DE{CODE} 2025 and ACF’s New Guides
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
Creating a WordPress Plugin With Cursor
AI-powered coding tools have been around for some time, but Cursor has been getting a lot of press recently. While other tools often focus on code completion, Cursor allows natural… Read more
Using ARIA Roles for Accessibility in WordPress
One way to enhance the accessibility of your WordPress projects is with ARIA roles, attributes added to HTML elements to provide semantic meaning and improve accessibility for users of assistive… Read more
Optimizing WordPress for Core Web Vitals
Google’s Core Web Vitals are crucial for SEO, but that’s not the whole story, as good Core Web Vitals scores typically mean a better user experience as well. In this… Read more
Delicious Brain Bytes: Upcoming Releases and WordPress Accessibility Day
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into upcoming WordPress releases, the results of the 2024 WP Awards, and much more! Upcoming WordPress Releases WordPress 6.7.2 is scheduled… Read more
Best Practices for WordPress Themes in 2025
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) in the world, powering over 40% of all websites on the internet. Its flexibility, customizability, and vast ecosystem of… Read more