• Watch me rebuild the official Tom Cruise website in just 15 minutes 🔥

    Today, I embarked on a mission to recreate the Tom Cruise website in just 30 minutes. Spoiler alert: I did it in half the time!💪👇 Video summary What You’ll Learn: The Process:

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    Watch me rebuild the official Tom Cruise website in just 15 minutes 🔥
  • Gutenberg Pro gets fancy Post Grids

    A couple of days ago we rolled out a new version of our Gutenberg Pro WordPress plugin. Now you can create beautiful Post Grids, just using the WordPress Query Loop Block. Here’s a quick video walkthrough.

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    Gutenberg Pro gets fancy Post Grids
  • 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  👇 YouTube Channel Subscribers Monthly Views Subscriber monthly increase WordPress.com 16.3k 88,928 700 WordPress.org…

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    Is WordPress losing the YouTube battle to Wix, Canva, Squarespace and Webflow
  • 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 👇😬 Note: The data below is taken from ahrefs.com. Elementor.com Visits per day: 303,377 Interesting fact: Although traffic is…

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    Which WordPress Brands get the most website traffic?
  • Discover the Ultimate WordPress SEO AI Tool: Bulk generate Amazing Posts

    The seowriting.ai tool lets you bulk generate high quality WordPress posts. In this video I take it for a spin. It’s great if you want to super charge your content generation, or maybe built an affiliate website. But use it wisely, with great power comes great responsibility 😉 Video Summary – generated by AI The…

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    Discover the Ultimate WordPress SEO AI Tool: Bulk generate Amazing Posts
  • 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.  Video Summary (generated by AI)

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    My Interview with Rand Fishkin
  • 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…

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

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    Choosing Between WordPress Custom Post Types and Post Categories: A Beginners Guide
  • Recreating TechCrunch with WordPress: A 30-minute Challenge

    When it comes to versatility and ease of use, WordPress is amazing. To put it to the test, I attempted to recreate the TechCrunch website using the default 2023 Block Theme and no plugins. Here’s my experience. The Challenge With a blank WordPress website on my left and TechCrunch on my right, my goal was…

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    Recreating TechCrunch with WordPress: A 30-minute Challenge
  • WordPress Gutenberg versus Page Builders – The Kevin Geary Interview

    In this interview I chat to Kevin Geary about the WordPress Gutenberg Project and the future of Page Builders like Bricks and Elementor. Here’s a summary of our conversion

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    WordPress Gutenberg versus Page Builders – The Kevin Geary Interview
  • Club Pootle discord channel

    Exciting news! I’ve just integrated a private discord channel for all existing Club Pootle members 😀 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…

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  • Why I love The Ollie Theme onboarding Wizard

    I’m super excited to share something I’ve recently discovered and absolutely love — 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…

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    Why I love The Ollie Theme onboarding Wizard
  • 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…

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    The Best Ai Website Builder I’ve ever seen
  • 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. 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. 

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    How I became a YouTuber
  • 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…

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  • 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.  Block themes make use of the WordPress block editor, allowing for more flexible and customized website designs. If you’re looking…

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    The 20 Most Popular WordPress Block Themes
  • 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.…

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  • WordPress 6.3 explained in 240 seconds 🔥

    In this video, I explore the exciting features of WordPress 6.3, set to release on August 7, 2023. Get ready for a quick rundown of what’s coming in just over 240 seconds. Here’s what i cover:

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    WordPress 6.3 explained in 240 seconds 🔥
  • 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…

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    Exploring the Power of WordPress Block Themes: 10 Amazing Features
  • The Complete Beginner’s Guide to the Difference Between Flexbox and CSS Grid

    Audio Introduction When we visit a website, we see different elements on the page — text, images, buttons, and so forth. These elements are like pieces of a puzzle, and we need a way to fit them together in an attractive and functional way. In the world of web design, Flexbox and CSS Grid are…

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    The Complete Beginner’s Guide to the Difference Between Flexbox and CSS Grid