Category: WordPress

  • Which is better, Elementor or Bricks?

    Which is better, Elementor or Bricks?

    Just to be clear, we’re not trying to decide the best WordPress Page Builder here πŸ˜‰ I’ve been experimenting with ChatGPT’s new image upload feature and thought I’d put it to the test by evaluating some website designs. Using a specially designed prompt, I compared the Bricks and Elementor websites to see what the AI…

  • How to Choose a WordPress Page Builder: Balancing Developer Expertise and Client Needs

    How to Choose a WordPress Page Builder: Balancing Developer Expertise and Client Needs

    When it comes to creating a WordPress site, selecting the right page builder is crucial. However, too often the decision is swayed by a developer’s preference for familiar tools, rather than by what’s truly best for the client’s project. This article aims to guide you through a comprehensive approach that considers both developer-focused and customer-focused…

  • Unlocking the Power of WordPress: Amazing Pro Features for Free in Block Themes

    Unlocking the Power of WordPress: Amazing Pro Features for Free in Block Themes

    Introduction The WordPress landscape is transforming, and with the advent of Block Themes, the power to build a sophisticated website has never been more accessible. No longer do you need to rely on expensive premium themes to achieve professional results. This article reveals how to harness the full potential of Block Themes, including the ability…

  • WordPress 6.4 explained in 250 seconds

    WordPress 6.4 explained in 250 seconds

    WordPress 6.4 is due to be released on November 7th, 2023 and here is my video outlining the main features πŸ’ͺπŸ‘‡ Note: The update also introduces a new default theme, the 2024 theme, but some anticipated features like the font library and certain blocks were deferred to WordPress 6.5.

  • How TechCrunch Spent $1 Million Rebuilding Their Website

    How TechCrunch Spent $1 Million Rebuilding Their Website

    About a month ago I recreated the TechCrunch website in 30 minutes in one of my rapid recreation videos on YouTube. What I didn’t know at the time was that Tom Willmott, the CEO of Human Made, the company that actually built the TechCrunch website watched my video. Tom tweeted to let me know the…

  • Meet the new Gutenberg Pro designer view

    Meet the new Gutenberg Pro designer view

    I love creating pages with the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) but I sometimes wish that there was a way to zoom out and see the whole design. So we built a little tool into our Gutenberg Pro plugin that makes this possible. Check out the video below to see how it works πŸ’ͺπŸ‘‡

  • The most popular WordPress Page Builders (2023)

    The most popular WordPress Page Builders (2023)

    I went down another rabbit hole yesterday and decide to research the current state of the WordPress Page Builder Market, and this is what I discovered. The information is taken from builtwith.com and ahrefs.com. Bricks Builder Visual Composer Oxygen Builder Beaver Builder Site Origin builder Divi Elementor Page Builders ranked by Search traffic

  • Is WordPress losing the YouTube battle to Wix, Canva, Squarespace and Webflow

    Is WordPress losing the YouTube battle to Wix, Canva, Squarespace and Webflow

    I was looking at the official WordPress.com and WordPress.org YouTube channels today, and decided to spin out a quick blog post to show how they compare to the official channels of  Wix, Canva, Webflow and Squarespace.  It doesn’t make pretty reading  πŸ‘‡ YouTube Channel Subscribers Monthly Views Subscriber monthly increase WordPress.com 16.3k 88,928 700 WordPress.org…

  • Which WordPress Brands get the most website traffic?

    Which WordPress Brands get the most website traffic?

    Introduction I was doing some keyword research on ahrefs.com today, and I went down a rabbit hole of looking at which of the big WordPress brands get the most traffic. Three hours later, here’s what I found πŸ‘‡πŸ˜¬ Note: The data below is taken from ahrefs.com. Elementor.com Visits per day: 303,377 Interesting fact: Although traffic is…

  • My Interview with Rand Fishkin

    My Interview with Rand Fishkin

    Rand Fishkin, founder of Moz and now SparkToro, provides insights on the evolution and future of SEO. Check out the conversation and comments on Rand’s LInkedIn Post.Β  Video Summary (generated by AI)

  • Will WordPress Block Themes ever be as popular as Classic Themes?

    Will WordPress Block Themes ever be as popular as Classic Themes?

    In this interview with Mike McAlister (Ollie Theme) we discuss some of the reasons for the slow uptake in WordPress Block Themes.  Video summary (generated by AI) WordPress block themes, with their potential to reshape website creation, have witnessed a measured pace towards widespread acceptance. Delving into the reasons provides intriguing insights and offers a…

  • Choosing Between WordPress Custom Post Types and Post Categories: A Beginners Guide

    Choosing Between WordPress Custom Post Types and Post Categories: A Beginners Guide

    Using WordPress as a content management system (CMS), you often have the choice between using a custom post type (CPT) or simply categorizing your posts. Both methods have their own advantages and use cases. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide: Use a Custom Post Type (CPT) when: Use a Post Category when: Conclusion: Remember,…

  • Club Pootle discord channel

    Exciting news! I’ve just integrated a private discord channel for all existing Club Pootle members πŸ˜€ Imagine a virtual clubhouse where you can drop by, chat with friends, share pictures, or even have voice conversations. This clubhouse can have different rooms, each dedicated to specific topics or activities, like one room for sharing book recommendations…

  • Why I love The Ollie Theme onboarding Wizard

    Why I love The Ollie Theme onboarding Wizard

    I’m super excited to share something I’ve recently discovered and absolutely love β€” it’s a real game-changer for anyone working with WordPress. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed setting up block themes on WordPress, then my latest video is tailor-made for you. In today’s video I take a FIRST LOOK at a fabulous onboarding Wizard built…

  • The Best Ai Website Builder I’ve ever seen

    The Best Ai Website Builder I’ve ever seen

    In today’s video, I dive deep into “ZipWP,” an AI-driven web builder for WordPress. I introduce you all to “ZipWP,” a tool that can whip up a website in just about 60 seconds I also throw in some questions about who’s really thriving in the WordPress space and the challenges they face and how this…

  • How I became a YouTuber

    How I became a YouTuber

    Yesterday I appeared on the Freemius podcast to talk about how I’ve grown my YouTube channel to over 13,000 subscribers.Β So if you are thinking about starting your own YouTube channel there’s some great tips for you. Here’s what we covered in the interview.Β 

  • The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to CSS Nesting

    Introduction CSS nesting allows you to nest CSS selectors within other selectors. This can help keep your CSS neat and organized. What is CSS nesting? CSS nesting is a feature that allows you to nest CSS selectors within other CSS selectors to create a relationship between the nested selectors. For example, you can nest a…

  • The 20 Most Popular WordPress Block Themes

    The 20 Most Popular WordPress Block Themes

    Introduction WordPress block themes allow you to build flexible, customizable sites using the block editor. In this post, we’ll highlight 20 of the most popular free block themes for WordPress as of 20th July, 2023.Β  Block themes make use of the WordPress block editor, allowing for more flexible and customized website designs. If you’re looking…

  • A Short History of Website Breadcrumbs

    Audio Introduction In the world of website design and user experience (UX), breadcrumbs are an indispensable tool. They have simplified and enhanced website navigation, creating a user-friendly environment that allows for seamless browsing. This article delves into the fascinating journey of website breadcrumbs, from their origin to their evolution and their current and future applications.…

  • Exploring the Power of WordPress Block Themes: 10 Amazing Features

    Exploring the Power of WordPress Block Themes: 10 Amazing Features

    Introduction WordPress block themes offer users unparalleled control and customization options. While these themes provide an exciting range of features for creating visually stunning and highly functional websites, it’s important to note that they may have a steeper learning curve compared to WordPress Classic themes. However, the learning curve is well worth the effort as block…