Category: Dev Insights
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Foundation Plugins for a Clean, Gutenberg-First WordPress Site
The essential tools I install on every modern WordPress build. Lightweight, block-native. When you’re building a modern WordPress site using Gutenberg, less is often more. But to go from a barebones install to a flexible, production-ready system, a few well-chosen plugins make all the difference. These are my foundation plugins, reliable tools that extend WordPress…
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From Page Builders to Blocks: How (and Why) to Finally Move to Gutenberg
Page builders had their time — and for many WordPress developers, they offered the flexibility and control that the Classic Editor never could. But things have changed. With Gutenberg’s block editor, WordPress has grown into something more modern, modular, and future-ready. Still, I know it’s not always easy to switch. You might be working on…
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Gutenberg is a game-changer — and clients actually love it (when done right).
Ask any developer what they think of Gutenberg, and you’ll usually get a groan, a pause, or a long list of “workarounds.” The block editor has been controversial from day one. But here’s what no one seems to say loud enough: Clients love Gutenberg. Not all of them, of course. But when implemented well —…
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The Responsive Gap in WordPress: A Quiet Crisis for Agencies
The Frustration is Real If you’ve worked in a digital agency—especially one that builds websites at scale—you know the pain. The WordPress block editor has come a long way, but one of the most glaring issues remains: a lack of true responsive control. Breakpoints. They’re not a luxury—they’re a necessity. And yet, native support is…