Category: WordPress
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Coming in WordPress 6.8: A Faster Website Experience Behind the Scenes
WordPress 6.8 (coming soon!) will include a behind-the-scenes improvement that helps your website load faster. It’s called speculative loading, but don’t worry about the technical name — here’s what it means in simple terms: When someone visits your website, they often click around — maybe going from your homepage to a blog post or a…
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Using the WordPress REST API in a Headless Setup to Display Posts
If you're running a headless WordPress setup — where WordPress manages your content but a separate frontend handles the display — the REST API is what connects the two. It gives you structured access to both posts and pages via JSON, so you can build completely custom frontends using React, Vue, Next.js — or even…
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In the near Future, Code Won’t Be Human-Readable
For decades, programming languages have balanced human readability and machine efficiency, allowing developers to write, debug, and collaborate on complex systems. However, as AI advances, human-readable code is becoming less necessary. The future of programming is shifting toward AI-generated, machine-optimized code that is efficient—but barely interpretable by humans. 1. The Evolution of Code: From Human…
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How security works with Pootle Photos
PootlePhotos prioritizes security through a direct device-to-WordPress architecture that eliminates middleman servers where breaches could occur. Your photos never touch our servers—they travel directly from your device to your WordPress site over HTTPS. The app uses WordPress Application Passwords (limited-permission tokens) instead of your main credentials, which can be individually revoked without compromising your account.…
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The Future of Search and AI: Where Digital Marketers Should Focus
I’m a big fan of Rand Fishkin—he’s one of the few voices in digital marketing who consistently cuts through the noise. In a time of major disruption, his insights are invaluable. This post is a summary of a LinkedIn post highlighting the key takeaways from his talk at #SMX, where he delivered fresh data and…
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Lovable.dev: The Fastest Growing European Startup Ever!
The startup world, that frenetic arena of venture capital and audacious ideas, has produced another “disruptor.” This time, it’s Lovable.dev, and they’re growing at an astonishing rate. Frankly, it’s enough to make a seasoned observer raise an eyebrow. I mean, seriously, $4 million ARR in four weeks? Ten million in two months? One might wonder…
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Can Poor-Performing YouTube Shorts Affect Views for Longer Form Content?
There’s a lot of confusion about whether YouTube Shorts impact the performance of long-form videos. Officially, YouTube states that the two content formats operate independently within their algorithm. However, in my experience, I’ve seen poor-performing Shorts negatively affect engagement on longer videos. Let's break down why this happens and what you can do to prevent…
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Testing the Most Recommended AI Video Tools: Are They Ready for Promotional Content?
Introduction This week, I set myself a challenge: testing the most talked-about AI video tools I keep seeing on my X feed. My goal? To find out if they’re truly capable of creating high-quality promotional videos. TL;DR: Despite all the hype, I still haven’t found an AI video tool that I’d confidently use to promote…
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How I Built a Freakin’ Awesome Website with WordPress and Loveable.dev
Introduction I built a fully functional, beautifully designed personal website in just two hours—and I didn’t have to sweat the technical stuff. All I had to do was tell Loveable.dev’s AI what I wanted, and it took care of the heavy lifting. It made all the key technical decisions, from choosing the right stack to…
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The Web is About to Be Appified
Introduction Since its inception, the web has been built on a document-based model—a system of interlinked pages designed for reading and referencing. For over 30 years, we’ve refined this approach, adding layers of interactivity while still fundamentally treating websites as collections of documents. But that model is now breaking down. The web is shifting away…
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Why Your Company Sucks at YouTube
Honestly—most companies are terrible at YouTube. They pour money into high-production videos that nobody watches, treat it like a dumping ground for promotional content, and then wonder why their channel isn’t growing. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Most businesses fail on YouTube because they approach it completely backwards. Instead of thinking like…
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The Latest AI Models of 2025: A Simple Guide for Everyone
Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than ever, powering tools that help us write, research, code, and even book services online. But with so many AI models out there, how do you know which one to use? This guide will break down the most popular AI models of 2025 in plain English—including the latest updates to…
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First Look: Can Loveable.dev build a complex portfolio website?
Yesterday, while recovering from food poisoning in what felt like the smallest hotel room in Singapore, I decided to take Loveable.dev for a spin—and wow, it blew me away. Click here to see the remade website A great way to test new tools is by recreating an existing website, so I challenged myself to rebuild…
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The most important choice facing WordPress? Is it a Technology Stack or a Mission?
As we stand on the edge of a era defined by artificial intelligence and changing user expectations—we should ask: Is WordPress just a specific technology, or is it something bigger? Matías Ventura, Gutenberg Lead Architect discussed how WordPress moves forward while remaining true to its essence, at WordCamp Asia in Manila. If it’s just a…
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How AI Has Transformed My Approach to Building Digital Products
I've become obsessed with building using tools like Bolt, Replit, and Loveable, which have completely transformed my workflow. It’s not just about automating tasks; it’s about thinking differently. Instead of following rigid rules, AI allows me to work more fluidly, creatively, and efficiently. Here’s how my process has evolved: 1. Learning to Spot Patterns, Not…
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The Big Three Existential Threats Facing WordPress
WordPress has been the dominant force in website creation for over two decades, powering over 40% of the web. But change is coming fast, and the world of digital publishing is shifting beneath our feet. These changes aren’t distant threats—they’re happening now. If WordPress doesn’t adapt, it risks being left behind. Here’s what’s heading our…
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Remaking the Bob Dylan website with WordPress
In this tutorial, you’ll learn step-by-step how to create a professional-looking website with WordPress. Watch as I remake the Bob Dylan website in under 30 minutes!
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YouTube’s Big Bets for 2025
As YouTube enters 2025, the platform is making strategic moves to solidify its position as the leading hub for digital content. CEO Neal Mohan has outlined YouTube’s big bets for 2025, focusing on cultural influence, creator empowerment, and artificial intelligence (AI). Alongside these initiatives, recent statistics highlight YouTube’s growing dominance in the streaming landscape and…
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AI, Search, and the Battle for Digital Relevance
Introduction This post is inspired by a LinkedIn post by Rand Fishkin. His thoughts provide valuable perspective on how AI, search engines, and digital marketing are evolving in today’s landscape. Digital marketing is undergoing a huge shift, driven by advancements in AI tools and changing search behaviors. Businesses, particularly in the B2B sector, are rapidly…
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How I Built a Killer Newsletter Signup Page with Bolt AI and Omnisend
I built a fully functional, modern newsletter signup page without writing a single line of code—everything happened through text prompts with Bolt AI. I provided a few brief instructions, and Bolt AI took care of the rest. In this post, I'll explain how I achieved a professional page that even handled deployment as a subdomain…