Best of WordPress — June 2024

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   Community Picks·2y

   Give WordPress a try - it's not as bad as you think

   WordPress is the most popular CMS with a dominant market share. It has evolved over the years, debunking common stereotypes. Despite its reputation, it is a flexible and secure CMS. Changes include the introduction of the Block Editor (Gutenberg), Full Site Editing, REST and GraphQL APIs, WP-CLI, WordPress Playground, 1-click and auto-updates, performance improvements, modern PHP options, templating engines, and the WordPress Performance Team. Building a WordPress website can be done with no-code/low-code, block themes, modern PHP, headless approach, or the legacy way.

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   Hacker News·2y

   corcel/corcel: Use WordPress backend with Laravel or any PHP application

   Corcel is a set of PHP classes built on top of Laravel's Eloquent ORM, enabling the extraction of data directly from a WordPress database. It allows the use of WordPress as a backend, facilitating integration with any PHP application that uses Composer. Corcel is compatible with multiple Laravel versions and offers robust functionalities for post and meta data management, custom post types, taxonomies, and shortcodes. Installation is straightforward via Composer, followed by database configuration. It supports various scopes to filter and retrieve data flexibly, as well as extensions for handling custom fields and taxonomies.

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   Make WordPress Core·2y

   JSX in WordPress 6.6

   WordPress 6.6 introduces the new React JSX transform, providing developers with performance improvements and optimization. Build scripts need to make changes to include dependencies and use the new JSX calls. Compatible build tools and upgrade path are also discussed.

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   WordPress Developer·2y

   An introduction to the Transients API

   Learn about the Transients API in WordPress, a powerful tool for caching and improving website performance by temporarily storing information across page loads. Discover how to save and retrieve transients, and the benefits of using object caching.

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   WordPress Developer·2y

   How to create an animated timeline plugin

   Learn how to create a unique animated timeline plugin in WordPress using blocks, custom CSS, and JavaScript. The plugin allows you to build a timeline layout with animations and opt to turn off animations if desired.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Let's talk about closed plugins in the WordPress repository

   Closed plugins in the WordPress repository can pose security risks, as they often contain vulnerabilities. Users may not realize a plugin is closed because WordPress doesn't provide a direct indication. Checking the status of plugins through the official API is essential for maintaining security. Efforts are underway to better integrate this information into WordPress tools like Site Health, Plugin Listing, WP-CLI, and the plugin screen. Enhancements in UI and messaging are also necessary to avoid false security assurances.

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   WordPress Beginner·2y

   110+ Mindblowing SEO Statistics and Trends in 2024 (Ultimate List)

   SEO is crucial for increasing website traffic by improving search engine rankings. Google dominates the search market, making it essential to optimize for its algorithms. High click-through rates are achieved by ranking well and leveraging AI tools. Mobile optimization, quality backlinks, and engaging content are key components of effective SEO strategies. Features like schema markup and video content can significantly boost visibility and user engagement. Local SEO is essential for businesses with physical locations. The industry shows a high demand for skilled professionals with technical expertise.

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   WordPress Beginner·2y

   What Is theme.json File in WordPress and How to Use It

   Learn about the theme.json file in WordPress, its purpose, how to find it, and how to edit it to customize your block theme.

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   WordPress Beginner·2y

   8 Advanced Landing Page Tips to Skyrocket WordPress Conversions

   Learn advanced landing page tips to boost WordPress conversions, including using optimized templates, social proof, animated headlines, video content, scarcity marketing, urgency triggers, personalized elements, and multi-step forms.

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