Category: Trends
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Stop Putting Functionality in WordPress Themes — You’re Doing It Wrong
I’ve worked in agencies long enough to see every “solution” to the theme problem. Parent + child themes, universal base themes, custom functions shoved into the theme, even third-party builders like Elementor and Divi. I’ve tried them all. And here’s the hard truth: the moment you put functionality into a theme, you’re setting yourself up…
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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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Where Is WordPress Heading Now That AI Is at the Door?
WordPress has always been a platform about people—about making publishing, design, and development more accessible to everyone. But today, we’re staring down the next major shift: AI isn’t just knocking on the door. It’s already inside, quietly reshaping how we work. The question now is: how will WordPress evolve with it? We’re Already Seeing the…