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Automation: The Future of WordPress Development (generatewp.com) Automation. You surely have heard of it in the context of web development. But what does it really mean? If you’re still unsure about what it means, keep reading. You will enjoy this new way of developing for the web (and WordPress eventually to be more precise), Guarenteed. Yes, enjoy. I really mean it. Be open for this new adventure, you’re going to love it.
The Best WordPress Hosting Providers in the World [By the Numbers + INFOGRAPHIC] (www.codeinwp.com) Finding the best web hosting (and shared WordPress hosting usually) has traditionally been the first port of call for those new to self-hosted WordPress. The combination of server administration, low monthly fees, and tempting add-ons (such as free domains) make it an attractive option for new webmasters.
Better still, prices have remained low over the years, while competition between the top WordPress hosting providers has continually driven the functionality on offer to new heights.
That said, it can be a confusing world to navigate at times.
WordPress for Android 5.7 Adds Path to Upgrade WordPress.com Plan (wptavern.com) WordPress for Android version 5.7 was released with a new “Plan” screen under the site menu for WordPress.com users. This section details the differences between WordPress.com’s commercial plans and includes a link for users to manage and upgrade their plans.
WordPress Plugin Team Revamps Guidelines, Invites Feedback on GitHub (wptavern.com) After spending a few months re-writing the guidelines to be more clear, Mika Epstein asked the plugin team and contributors at WordCamp NYC to review the changes. She published the proposed guidelines to a repository on GitHub and is now requesting feedback from the greater community.
ThemeForest vs Independent Theme Shops: Where Should You Buy WordPress Themes From? (www.codeinwp.com) ThemeForest vs independent theme shops? Well, let’s face it – the myriad of options available to any prospective WordPress theme purchaser is utterly overwhelming. As such, reducing the pool of contenders to one or two trusted sellers seems like a good idea, but it raises the question: where should you actually buy WordPress themes from?
Improving the User Experience by Rearranging the WordPress Post Editor (wptavern.com) When the floor was opened up to users for suggestions on what they want to see included in WordPress 4.7, Mark Root-Wiley advocated for Trac ticket #27159. The three-year old ticket was created by Hugo Baeta and suggests that certain buttons in the post editor be removed in order to improve the user experience.