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Random Thoughts on Learning Blocks and Full-Site Editing

March 10, 2022 by Jeffro

I was thinking earlier today that in the era of full-site editing and blocks, I’ve come to heavily appreciate and rely on the various virtual meetups and webinars that showcase what’s possible with both. As WordPress continues down a path … Read More

Categories WordPress Tags accessibility, blocks, fse

Classic Block Saves Me From Quote Block Hassles

February 21, 2022 by Jeffro

I have documented the pain and struggles I’ve encountered when using the Quote Block in the post editor in the past and recently, I encountered the same pain and struggles again. This time, however, I discovered a workaround that will … Read More

Categories Tips Tricks and Resources Tags classic block, quotes

Convesio Receives $5 Million in Funding

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by Jeffro

I’m a bit late to this news but Convesio, the hosting company that graciously hosts WP Mainline has raised $5M in funding. The company plans on using the funds to accelerate the development of its platform, hire more staff, and … Read More

Categories News Tags convesio, funding, hosting

I Live in A World Where an Ad-Blocker Plugin for the WordPress Backend Exists

February 15, 2022 by Jeffro

Justin Tadlock over at WPTavern published an article highlighting a plugin called Clarity which is supposed to block or hide pop-ups and banners in the WordPress backend. These banners usually consist of upsells or some other form of annoyance. If … Read More

Categories Plugins Tags ads, clarity, notifcations

A WordPress Error That Sends Me Into an Endless Loop

February 2, 2022 by Jeffro

Today, I tried to clean up a website I maintain by deleting some plugins that are no longer needed. In trying to bulk delete these plugins, I encountered an error. I discovered which plugin was the culprit, however, the error … Read More

Categories WordPress Tags challonge, delete plugin, error

The Customizer: Where It’s Been, Where It Is, Where It’s Going

January 24, 2022 by Jeffro

Anne McCarthy has published a YouTube video that explains what’s going to happen with the Customizer once WordPress 5.9 ships. The short answer is, it depends on the theme. If you’re using a theme that utilizes the customizer already, nothing … Read More

Categories Video Tags block themes, customizer, full-site editing

WP Mainline Episode 23 – Saving the Internet and Saving Open Source

January 17, 2022 by Jeffro

In this episode, Malcom Peralty and I catch up on a few of the stories we’ve missed since the start of the New Year. We briefly go over what’s new in WooCommerce 6.1, what I feel was missed in the … Read More

Tags frostwp, godaddy, matt mullenweg, open source, woocommerce

Additional Proposed In-Person Event Guidelines Need to Specify Mask Type

January 10, 2022 by Jeffro

The WordPress.org Community deputies have proposed additional guidelines for in-person WordPress events. The safety measures that have been added include the following: Mandatory masks for all attendees (even in regions that do not have a mask mandate at this time).  … Read More

Categories Events Tags events, guidelines, masks, omicron

WP Mainline Episode 22 – State of The Word 2021 Recap

December 17, 2021 by Jeffro

In this episode, Malcom Peralty and I provide an overview of the State of the Word presentation. We cover various points of information, talk about the future of WordPress, and how important CC-0 content is not only to WordPress but … Read More

Tags conference, new york, openverse, state of the word

Submitted My First Photo to the WordPress CC-0 Photo Directory

December 17, 2021 by Jeffro

During the State of the Word this week, Matt Mullenweg mentioned a new project housed under WordPress.org called Photos. The directory contains photographs submitted by users that are CC-0 licensed. This license essentially allows submitters to place their images in … Read More

Categories WordPress Tags cc-0, openverse, photos
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WP Mainline Episode 23 – Saving the Internet and Saving Open Source

In this episode, Malcom Peralty and I catch up on a few of the stories we’ve missed since the start of the New Year. We briefly go over what’s new in WooCommerce 6.1, what I feel was missed in the ... Read More

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