Best of WordPress — September 2024

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   Torque·2y

   Local vs XAMPP: Which Should You Use for Local Development?

   Choosing a local development environment can be overwhelming. This comparison pits Local and XAMPP against each other, highlighting their features, setup processes, and user experiences. Local is user-friendly with one-click WordPress installations and a supportive community, catering especially to WordPress developers. XAMPP, while offering greater control and flexibility, requires more technical expertise, making it ideal for developers wanting comprehensive server management. Overall, Local is recommended for ease of use and efficiency, particularly for WordPress-focused projects.

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   Hacker News·2y

   WP Engine is not WordPress

   WP Engine is not the same as WordPress. WP Engine disables the revisions feature to save costs, compromising the integrity and protection of users' content, which is a core promise of WordPress. Customers should demand WP Engine enable revisions or consider other hosting options that respect WordPress's standards.

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   Theo - t3․gg·2y

   This might be the end of WordPress

   This post discusses the conflict between WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, a hosting service for WordPress sites. Mullenweg criticizes WP Engine for profiting off WordPress without contributing enough back to the open-source community, disabling core features like revision history to cut costs, and causing brand confusion. WP Engine has responded with a cease-and-desist letter, leading to escalating legal tensions. The discussion also touches on the broader implications for open-source projects and community contributions.

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   Aaron Jack·2y

   Use AI to Build a Developer Portfolio in Minutes

   Developers need a portfolio website to showcase their skills and attract job opportunities or freelance work. Building and maintaining a polished portfolio quickly and easily is essential. Using AI-powered tools, like Hostinger's website builder, can simplify the process by offering templates, domain purchasing, and hosting in one package. Important elements of an effective portfolio include an intro video, project impact descriptions, reviews, and clear calls to action. Avoid generic projects and specify your specialization to stand out. Additionally, leveraging WordPress and AI can further enhance content creation and site management.

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   WordPress Beginner·2y

   7+ Best Figma Plugins for WordPress (Tried and Tested)

   Figma is a popular tool for designing WordPress sites, and this post reviews the best Figma plugins for converting designs to WordPress. Top picks include UiChemy for its user-friendly transfer experience and WPLandings for creating responsive designs by default. The post also explores plugins like DataPocket for importing data from WordPress to Figma and Colormate for creating complementary color palettes. Additionally, SeedProd is recommended as an alternative for designing directly within WordPress.

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   WordPress Developer·2y

   How to build a multi-block plugin

   Learn how to build a multi-block plugin in WordPress, starting with the basic setup and progressing to advanced configurations. This guide will help you create a centralized plugin to manage multiple blocks, including static and dynamic ones. Enhance your workflow with tips on organizing files, using webpack for asset management, and customizing block styles.

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   WordPress Beginner·2y

   Website Builder vs Manual Coding: Which Is Better?

   Deciding between using a website builder or manual coding depends on your needs, skills, and goals. Website builders offer ease of use, quick setup, and ready-made designs, making them ideal for beginners or those needing to launch quickly. However, they come with ongoing costs and platform dependencies. Manual coding provides full control, unique designs, and optimized performance, but requires a significant learning curve and time investment. A hybrid approach using platforms like WordPress can offer the best of both worlds. Consider the pros and cons to choose the best option for your website project.

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   WordPress Beginner·2y

   How to Create an SEO Report for Your WordPress Site

   Learn how to create an SEO report for your WordPress site to optimize it for search engines. The guide covers two methods, using the All in One SEO plugin and the WPBeginner Website SEO Analyzer, to generate reports that include actionable tasks for improving basic and advanced SEO, site performance, and security. Following the report helps boost your SEO score, leading to increased organic traffic.

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   TechCrunch·2y

   The WordPress vs. WP Engine drama, explained

   A conflict has erupted between WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and hosting provider WP Engine. Mullenweg criticized WP Engine for disabling revision history to save costs and misleading users by using the 'WP' brand. This led to a legal spat and mutual cease-and-desist letters over trademark use. The clash affected many websites and drew attention to concerns about WordPress's trademark policies and Automattic’s control over the platform. The WordPress Foundation highlighted potential confusion and underscored the need for clarity in trademark usage.

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    Torque·2y

    WordPress File Permissions: Everything You Need to Know

    Understanding and correctly setting file permissions in WordPress is crucial for website security. Permissions determine who can read, write, and execute files and directories. For WordPress, it's essential to balance permissions to avoid security risks or functional issues. Maintaining appropriate permissions for files, such as wp-config.php or directories, can protect against hacking, data leakage, and site malfunctions. Using the principle of least privilege and avoiding overly restrictive settings is recommended. Methods to change file permissions include cPanel, FTP/SFTP, SSH, or security plugins.

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    WordPress·2y

    WordPress.com and Developers: Roadmap Update

    WordPress.com is focusing on making its platform the best and fastest for developers and agencies under the initiative 'Developers, Developers, Developers'. Recent updates include GitHub deployments, a comprehensive hosting dashboard, and Studio—a local development environment. Upcoming features aim to enhance performance, augment workflow with AI tools, and streamline end-to-end processes. A speed test tool and a Studio AI Assistant trained on WordPress-specific documentation are on the horizon. Additionally, the Automattic for Agencies program simplifies client transactions.

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