Author: Jamie Marsland
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It’s Time to Get Rid of the WordPress Gutenberg Plugin
The Gutenberg plugin, a new-age editor named after the innovative printing press of the 15th century, has been instrumental in revolutionizing content creation on WordPress. However, as we analyze the landscape of WordPress today, the question arises: should we remove the Gutenberg plugin from the WordPress.org repository? This article isn’t suggesting that we abolish Gutenberg;…
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WordPress Block Themes! Don’t make this beginners mistake.
Introduction As a beginner navigating the world of WordPress block themes, it’s important to be aware of the most common mistake that many newcomers tend to make. In this blog post, I will shed light on this mistake and provide you with practical tips on how to avoid it. Let’s dive in! 1. Understanding the…
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How to make your own WordPress font
Introduction I love fonts! Fonts play an integral role in design as they directly influence how information is perceived and processed. They not only communicate the literal text, but also convey mood, tone, and the personality of a brand or message. The choice of font can make a design appear professional, playful, serious, or whimsical.…
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Mastering Responsive Column Layouts with WordPress Gutenberg
Introduction The Gutenberg editor is a modern content editor for WordPress that uses a block-based approach to build web pages. One of the blocks available in Gutenberg is the columns block, which allows users to create responsive, multi-column layouts. Under the hood, the columns block uses Flexbox to manage the layout of the columns. Here’s…
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WordPress Gutenberg Cover Block: How to stop the Background Image Cropping on Mobile Devices
Introduction WordPress Gutenberg blocks have made designing beautiful and functional web pages easier than ever. One popular block, the Cover block, allows users to add engaging full-width images and videos as backgrounds with overlaid text. In this article, we will explore the CSS background-size: cover setting, its origin, and how to prevent background images from…
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4 Incredible New WordPress Ai Content Writing Tools
Introduction As technology advances, we’re starting to see more and more AI writing tools popping up in the market. These tools can be incredibly useful for creating content quickly and easily, but it can be difficult to know which ones are worth using. In this video, I’ll be comparing four AI writing tools that are…
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The 10 Best FREE WordPress Block Themes of 2023!
Are you looking for the best free WordPress block themes for your website? Look no further! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 free WordPress block themes as of May 2023. If you want to take any of the themes mentioned in the video for a spin click here to launch…
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5 Mistakes Beginners Make When Learning WordPress
Introduction Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to teach WordPress Courses to thousands of people, helping them navigate this powerful content management system (CMS) that powers more than 40% of websites on the internet. My tutorials can be found on the official WordPress training platform, and I’ve run courses for various organizations,…
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Will Ai Bankrupt your WordPress Business?
In this interview, Chris Lema, a prominent figure in the WordPress market, shares his thoughts on how AI could interact and disrupt the WordPress market. From the potential use of AI to generate content to the democratization of plugin development, Lema provides a 360-degree view of the current state of AI in the WordPress market…
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Astra’s NEW WordPress Block Theme is Amazing
Brainstorm Force, the makers of Astra, the World’s most popular WordPress Theme have released a brand new WordPress Block Theme called Spectra One. In this video I take the Spectra One Theme for a spin. In their newest venture, Astra has introduced a brand new block theme called Spectra One. If you’re not familiar with…
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Try this weird trick to Make Your Web Design Better
I still remember my days back in school when I would watch in awe as some of my classmates effortlessly produced impressive drawings, seemingly gifted with a natural talent for art. Little did I know back then that their true gift was not in drawing, but in seeing. Their ability to perceive and understand the…
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What is a photo?
Since its inception, photography has been perceived as a medium that captures reality in a more accurate and objective manner than other art forms. However, the truth is that photography has never been entirely devoid of manipulation and staging. From its earliest days, photographers have employed a variety of techniques to alter their images, creating…
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WordPress Block Themes vs Classic Themes: A Beginners Guide
In today’s short 3 minute video I explain the key differences between WordPress Block Themes and WordPress Classic Themes. WordPress Classic Themes are what most of our sites are currently running and they include Themes such as Kadence, GeneratePress, Astra, Divi, and our 18tags Theme. WordPress Block Themes are a new type of Theme that…
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WordPress Block Themes are FASTER! New GRID Block, 2 new Ai Writers
In this week’s Block news, there are exciting updates in the world of WordPress. The latest version of the Gutenberg plugin has a brand new experimental grid feature, and there is a proposal for an interactive API. Additionally, benchmark tests by the WordPress performance team show that block themes in WordPress 6.2 are faster than…
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What’s Best for Beginners: WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace?
Introduction Selecting the right website builder is crucial for those who are just starting out on their website creation journey. With a plethora of options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the perfect platform to launch your online presence. In this article, we will compare three popular website builders – WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace…
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How I Survived 2 Heart Surgeries and Became a WordPress Pro!
In December 2021 I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. This is my Story of how I went through two heart surgeries, and one gall bladder surgery in 2022, and how this informed my approach to building WordPress websites.
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How Long Does It Take to Learn WordPress?
Learning WordPress can seem like a daunting task, but with the right resources and dedication, it’s possible to become proficient in a relatively short amount of time. In this article, we’ll explore the learning process, discuss the Pootlepress Learn WordPress in 1 Day course, and examine the Pootlepress Block Theme and Site Editing Course. Learning…
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Guardian Masterclasses: Drive More Traffic to Your Website – A Beginner’s Guide to SEO
Learn SEO Fundamentals and Boost Your Website’s Visibility with Jamie Marsland SEO for beginners workshopDate: Tuesday, 18 July 2023Times: 3pm-6pmCatch up recording available Book now: Increase your website’s traffic and improve your digital marketing skills with this beginner’s guide to SEO. Book your spot now! Hello, I’m Jamie Marsland, the founder of Pootlepress, and I…
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Learn WordPress Site Editing and Block Themes Course
Introduction Are you looking to take your WordPress website to the next level? If so, the WordPress Site Editing with a Block Theme course is just what you need! In this live and interactive course, you will learn how to create stunning and functional websites using block themes and the powerful capabilities of WordPress’s block…
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The complete guide to customizing WooCommerce
This guide shows you how to customize the most important pages of your WooCommerce website. I’ll show you how to customize the layout and design of your WooCommerce home page, shop page, and single product pages. And the best part is that no coding is needed. I’ve broken this WooCommerce guide down into the following…
