ByBrian Krogsgard
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Miriam Schwab recently wrote and asked if there are times when using Wix instead of WordPress (and vice versa) is the answer. I learned a few things about Wix in her post, including (interestingly enough) that Wix’s blog actually runs on WordPress!
Aurooba Ahmed, Jason Cosper, Daniel Schutzsmith, Robert Jacobi, and Lesley Sim join David Bisset for three rounds of draft picks for the top WordPress stories of 2021.
GoDaddy has announced a new customized experience for ones (especially non-developers) to get a WordPress site. The experience includes a startup wizard with the ability to choose a theme as part of a four step process. They are also including royalty-free images, “starter” content, and an SEO wizard that (from what I can tell) build…
Automattic created a digital only advertisement geared toward the Super Bowl. When it was discovered, some folks thought it may air nationally, either during or around the game. I confirmed with Mark Armstrong of Automattic that it’s actually a digital only advertisement; from what I can tell, they did a big push on Facebook, and…
Here’s a scary report about how some hackers are using Google Analytics to steal credit cards, passwords, and IP addresses. There’s also an explanation for how to tell if you’ve been targeted by thieves. 💳 Thanks to Miriam Schwab for bringing this one to my attention. 🎩
You’ve probably heard about as much as you want to hear regarding Wix and the GPL issues surrounding their mobile app release by now. However, I want to help sift through the noise. First, some links: Matt Mullenweg’s open letter to Wix Avishai Abrahami’s (Wix CEO) response to Matt Tal Kol’s (Wix engineer) story about…
Bet Hannon, CEO of AccessiCart, talks with Cory Miller about her journey in starting an agency focused on accessibility and e-commerce in the WordPress space. She highlights the importance of accessibility, not only as a legal requirement but also as a means to enhance the user experience for all visitors. Bet emphasizes the need for WordPress professionals to continually educate themselves about accessibility and user experience best practices, collaborate with communities, and consider the diverse needs of users with disabilities. By prioritizing accessibility and optimizing user experiences, we can create inclusive websites that benefit all users.
