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Dos & Don’ts for the WordPress Block Editor

10Jan

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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Dos & Don’ts for the WordPress Block Editor

The WordPress Block Editor continues to improve. Each new version contains something worth celebrating. The tool has empowered content creators and designers. You no longer need additional plugins to build a functional page layout. WordPress core includes just about all the basics. Need something more? There are plenty of ways to extend the editor, too. None of this makes the Block Editor foolproof, however. It’s still easy to paint yourself into a virtual corner. A simple mistake can mean more difficult maintenance – particularly when clients are involved. I’ve built quite a few sites with blocks. And not every decision was a good one. Yes, I’ve created a few messes. Cleaning them up can be time-consuming. Today, I’m going to share a few things I’ve learned. May these lessons help you avo...

How No-Code Tools Disrupt the Design Process

30May

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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How No-Code Tools Disrupt the Design Process

Like many web designers, I’m a fan of routine. I like having a set process for getting things done. And crafting a design can greatly benefit from this practice. For me, it starts with opening my favorite design tools. From there, I experiment with color and typography. Complimentary images are chosen to enhance the look. Layouts are built and refined. The result is (hopefully) good enough to share with clients. After a few revisions, it’s time to build. However, technology is starting to blur the lines between designing and building. No-code tools like the WordPress Site Editor are throwing a wrench into the process. It’s now possible to handle design while building a website. This method may be a boon for efficiency. But it may also lead to reduced originality in design. It might even di...

The Line between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

22Mar

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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The Line between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

For much of recent history, a sizeable segment of professional web designers turned up their collective noses at DIY website builders. You know, those products that promise literally anyone can build a site with minimal effort. This makes sense on a couple of fronts. First, the marketing hype rarely held up when viewing the results these tools produced. Second, they might also be seen as an existential threat to designers who work with smaller clients. But a funny thing happened along the way: many of the tools we use to create custom websites are adding no-code features. For example, WordPress has joined the party with Full Site Editing (FSE). And page builder interfaces are becoming the default across the board. The line between custom and DIY is becoming increasingly blurred. What does ...

14Dec

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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The 2021 WordPress Year in Review

Each year, the web is full of new ideas, tools, and trends. But for WordPress, 2021 may be looked upon as one of great foundational shifts. Changes that, while still in their early stages, promise to have a lasting impact on how we work with the content management system (CMS). That applies not only to the core software but to its massive community and ecosystem as well. There were moments when it felt nearly impossible to keep up with the flurry of movement and acquisitions in this space. For a time, WordPress was akin to an open-source Wall Street. Now that we’ve reached the end of the year, let’s take a look at the biggest developments as they relate to WordPress. Blocks Take Over the Back End The Gutenberg block editor was moved into WordPress core way back in 2018 (has it really been ...

How WordPress Full Site Editing Could Impact the Design Process

17Nov

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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How WordPress Full Site Editing Could Impact the Design Process

The way we design and build WordPress themes is evolving. With the introduction of Full Site Editing (FSE), it is now possible to change every aspect of a site’s look and layout directly within the Gutenberg block editor. Similar functionality has previously been available through the use of page builder plugins. It’s also something that the Customizer has long tried to address. But FSE provides a more cohesive experience. Now, anyone with a block-enabled theme can perform everything from small style tweaks to massive layout overhauls. Additional plugins and coding skills are optional. The potential impacts of this feature on the design process could be huge. Let’s take a look at what FSE brings to web design. 5,000+ WordPress Themes, Plugins & Web Templates WordPress Themes, WooComme...

Thoughts on WordPress Achieving 40% Market Share

23Feb

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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Thoughts on WordPress Achieving 40% Market Share

The continued growth of WordPress is something to behold. It seems like just yesterday that we were watching it surpass 30% market share (it was at 29.2% on January 1, 2018), according to the W3Techs survey. Now, the versatile content management system (CMS) has reached a whopping 40%. While there is a wide array of CMS options on the market, WordPress continues to outshine the competition. As of this writing, Shopify occupies second place with a 3.3% share. From January 1, 2020 through February 15, 2021, WordPress usage grew by 3.7% to Shopify’s 1.3%. Even as some competitors grow, WordPress outpaces them. It’s quite an achievement – and one that brings up a few key questions. How did WordPress gain such a massive market share? And what does it have to do in order to maintain its dominanc...

26Dec

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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2020 Web Design Year in Review

A year “like no other” is about to come to a close. 2020 was certainly unique for everyone – web designers included. And it challenged us on several levels. Our daily grind was complicated by shutdowns, kids invading the home office, and clients who needed our help in rapidly changing their business models. Even though many of us were stuck in the house, there was rarely a dull moment. All of that aside, the year saw many developments that had nothing to do with pandemics or other chaos. New tools were brought to market, our favorite software saw important updates and the community was as creative and helpful as ever. In other words: 2020 had plenty of positives for designers and developers to celebrate. Let’s take a look back at some important and interesting developments that impacted we...