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A collection of resources for WordPress Developers, written and curated by experts

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

Mike Davey

Apr 17, 2025

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

Mike Davey

Apr 9, 2025

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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

Mike Davey

Apr 4, 2025

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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

Mike Davey

Mar 25, 2025

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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

Mike Davey

Mar 19, 2025

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

Mike Davey

Mar 6, 2025

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

Mike Davey

Feb 13, 2025

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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

Mike Davey

Feb 7, 2025

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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

Mike Davey

Jan 30, 2025

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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

Mike Davey

Jan 23, 2025

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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

Mike Davey

Jan 16, 2025

SQL Query Optimization for Faster WordPress Sites

A fast site means happier users, improved ranking from Google, and increased conversions. Maybe you even think your WordPress sites are as fast as they can be – you’ve looked… Read more

Iain Poulson

Jan 10, 2025

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WordPress Accessibility Plugins for Inclusive Web Design

Accessibility is a critical component of creating inclusive and user-friendly digital environments. Ensuring websites you build are accessible is not just a moral and ethical imperative, but often a legal… Read more

Mike Davey

Dec 19, 2024

Delicious Brain Bytes: WordPress Release Schedule, PressConf, and the Advent of Code

In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we dive into the 2025 WordPress release schedule, peek at an advent calendar (for code), look ahead at the upcoming PressConf event, and… Read more

Mike Davey

Dec 11, 2024

The Best WordPress Backup Plugins for 2025

Backing up your site is a little like buying fire insurance. You never need it outside of a catastrophe, but not having it is just going to make the catastrophe… Read more

Mike Davey

Dec 5, 2024

5 Ways to Create a WordPress Plugin Settings Page

The extensibility of WordPress has always been one of its strong points. Not only are there thousands of plugins available, you can build your own. At some point, you might… Read more

Iain Poulson

Dec 2, 2024

How to Boost WordPress Performance with NitroPack

The performance of a WordPress site is crucial for providing a seamless user experience and optimizing SEO. There’s a lot you can do to boost Core Web Vitals by fine-tuning… Read more

Mike Davey

Nov 25, 2024

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Delicious Brain Bytes: Trends and Insights From the 2024 ACF User Survey

In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into the upcoming release of WordPress 6.7, the results of the 2024 ACF survey, and much more! Template Registration API Coming… Read more

Mike Davey

Nov 7, 2024

Install WP-CLI

The Complete Guide to Installing WP-CLI

The WordPress command line interface (WP-CLI) is a powerful WordPress-developer focused tool. We use it to help us write tests, manage changes to site databases, and we even have WP-CLI… Read more

Erik

Oct 24, 2024

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What I Learned at WordPress Accessibility Day 2024

WordPress Accessibility Day is a 24-hour global event dedicated to accessibility best practices, specifically for WordPress websites. Started in 2020 by the WordPress core Accessibility Team, this event has since… Read more

Mike Davey

Oct 10, 2024

Delicious Brain Bytes: WordPress 6.7 Now in Beta Release

In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we dive into the first beta release for WordPress 6.7, WordPress Accessibility Day, and much more! WordPress 6.7 Beta 1 Now Available for… Read more

Mike Davey

Oct 3, 2024

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Golden Guides and Hidden Gems From the WordPress Developer Blog

The WordPress Developer Blog is a treasure trove of valuable resources that can help you stay ahead of the curve. In this article, we take a look at some of… Read more

Mike Davey

Sep 17, 2024

7 Awesome Add-ons for Advanced Custom Fields

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) is a powerhouse plugin, allowing developers greater control over content modeling. Many of its users find it an indispensable tool for managing and displaying structured data.… Read more

Mike Davey

Aug 28, 2024

Delicious Brain Bytes: New Ways to Learn WordPress

In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look at the recently launched WordPress Learning Pathways, WP-CLI’s new release, WordPress Accessibility Day, and much more! Pick a Path, Any Path… Read more

Mike Davey

Aug 15, 2024