If you build websites with WordPress, the thought of updating your plugins probably elicits some stress and irritation. Plugin maintenance can be a time-consuming, tedious process, and unintended consequences, like plugin compatibility issues and potential downtime make it all the more unnerving. The problem is, keeping your plugins regularly updated is critical to the security… […]
WP Engine Announces Smart Plugin Manager, World’s Only Comprehensive WordPress Plugin Manager
AUSTIN, Texas – June 20, 2019 – WP Engine, the WordPress Digital Experience Platform (DXP), today announced the upcoming launch of the Smart Plugin Manager, the only comprehensive WordPress plugin manager on the market. The Smart Plugin Manager automates some of the most tedious yet necessary tasks associated with running a site, such as regularly… […]
Speed Up Mobile Performance with Genesis 3.0 + AMP
The world’s most popular WordPress theme framework, Genesis, just got a whole lot more powerful. Genesis is already used by more than 600,000 WordPress sites because it comes with the security, design, layout, SEO, and performance features needed to power a professional website. Today, WP Engine is releasing Genesis 3.0, the latest version of the… […]
WP Engine Launches Genesis 3.0, First WordPress Theme Framework To Incorporate AMP Support in Its Core
AUSTIN, Texas – June 19, 2019 – WP Engine, the WordPress Digital Experience Platform (DXP), today announced the launch of Genesis 3.0, and with it bringing in capabilities to build sites using Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) directly into the Genesis framework. Genesis is the first WordPress theme framework to incorporate AMP capabilities into its… […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Serverless Computing With WordPress
Understanding serverless computing can be confusing enough. Determining whether or not it’s a good development solution for you gets even more complicated, as there are many pros and cons to consider. In this article, we’ll break down the basics of serverless computing for WordPress developers. Then we’ll discuss some of the factors you should consider […]
WP Engine Launches DevKit to Offer Best Developer Experience in WordPress Today
AUSTIN, Texas – June 11, 2019 – WP Engine, the WordPress Digital Experience Platform (DXP), today announced the launch of the WP Engine DevKit, combining a local development environment, SSH Gateway access, easy deployments, and other best-in-class WordPress developer tools for building, debugging and deploying digital experiences. The WP Engine DevKit, currently available as an… […]
Local Development in WordPress
For many developers, the convenience of coding while working remotely can end up being a challenge. While one of the perks of being a developer is, alongside a laptop and an Internet connection, the ability to work from anywhere, there are many cases where an Internet connection is far from a sure thing. Maybe you’re… […]
Scaling in WordPress Using Multiple Nodes [Webinar]
WordPress has evolved into a full-featured CMS that can be suitable for any size company or website. That’s because, over the years, WordPress has become fully scalable. High-traffic sites use multi-node infrastructure to establish redundancy and guarantee high-availability. However, establishing and maintaining a multi-node setup isn’t always straightforward. In this webinar, you’ll learn from scaling… […]
Internet Marketing For Startups – Outsourcing vs. Building Teams
Internet marketing is one of the many online disciplines that don’t require education, certification, or any type of entry point that comes with the right background or experience. Same goes for content writing, web design, web development, advertising, PR – you name it. It’s not the same for medical professionals and lawyers – which is why we don’t […]
Steps and Tips for Building Your First Gutenberg Block Plugin
The new editing experience, Gutenberg, provides users with a fresh and exciting writing experience via rich content and intuitive capabilities. While the old editor required shortcodes, HTML, and custom post types to make a vision take form, the new editor works more like puzzle-strategic, block-like elements are built individually and come together to create the… […]