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
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A collection of resources for WordPress Developers, written and curated by experts
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
Matt Shaw
May 26, 2025
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
Mike Davey
May 15, 2025
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
Mike Davey
May 8, 2025
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
Mike Davey
May 1, 2025
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
Mike Davey
Apr 24, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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