In the world of open-source software, the focus is often on collaboration and growth for the benefit of users and developers alike. However, disputes between prominent figures and companies within the ecosystem are not uncommon. Recently, one such dispute has been unfolding between Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress, and WP Engine, a popular managed WordPress hosting provider. To better understand this dispute, it’s helpful to delve into the unique perspectives of each party and examine what these differences mean for WordPress users.
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Understanding the Dispute Between Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine – And What It Means for WordPress Users
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Divi 5 Alpha Public Release: A New Era for WordPress Design
The release of Divi 5 Alpha marks a pivotal moment for Divi, one of the most popular WordPress themes and page builders. While Divi has long been renowned for its ease of use, flexibility, and feature-rich environment, the Divi 5 Alpha public release introduces an entirely new engine that promises enhanced performance, flexibility, and scalability. The changes in Divi 5 represent a foundational shift that will benefit both designers and developers, making it one of the most significant updates since Divi’s initial release.
In this post, we’ll explore what Divi 5 Alpha offers, why it’s generating so much excitement, and how the changes introduced in this release will shape the future of website design.
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DIY Website Platforms Versus WordPress
When it comes to building a website, the choice of platform can significantly impact the final product. Two popular categories dominate the market: DIY website builders like Wix and Squarespace, and content management systems (CMS) like WordPress. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, catering to different types of users with varied needs. This blog post will delve into the key differences between DIY website platforms and WordPress.
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Divi 5: The Game-Changing Update Coming Soon for Your WordPress Website
In the dynamic world of website design, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. And if you’re a WordPress enthusiast, you’re likely familiar with the powerhouse theme known as Divi. Well, hold onto your hats because Divi 5 is on the horizon, and it’s about to revolutionize the way you craft stunning websites. Let’s dive in and explore the exciting new features and speed improvements that this update brings to the table.
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Jetpack: A CRM Perfect for Many Businesses
What comes to mind when you think of a jetpack? If you immediately conjured up an image of someone hovering in the air wearing a “backpack that flies” – you are in good company. However, when it comes to your company, the Jetpack plugin in WordPress does much more than merely suspend your company as bystanders watch. Rather, the WordPress plugin is designed to help keep your company moving forward and helps you connect better with those you come into contact with.
Among many things, Jetpack now is a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool designed to help you keep your clients happy so you can continue to grow your business. It works easily within WordPress, so you don’t have to set up a separate site or platform to use it. Instead, you host your own data using your own server, making it safer than third-party options that can create security risks. In addition, Jetpack CRM allows you to set up admin roles, specific permissions, and combine it with other security plugins so you can be certain that your site is all you need it to be.
So, what is it that Jetpack CRM has that makes it so ideal? Glad you asked.
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Why is WordPress So Popular? 12 Reasons to Use WordPress
WordPress is one of the most popular website content management systems (CMS) used today. In fact, a recent report shows that 39.5% of all websites use WordPress. Going a step further, WordPress has a market share of 64.1%, as well as a respectable lead over Shopify as a platform for e-commerce. Not only is it a popular choice for e-commerce sites, but it has been a longstanding favorite for sites dedicated to blogging as these stats show:
- 400 million people view 24 billion pages hosted by WordPress monthly.
- 70 million new posts and 47 million comments are made every month
- WP blogs are written in more than 120 languages
So, what is it about WordPress that makes it so popular? One must first consider its longstanding track record. It has been around nearly 20 years. Perhaps, it’s the flexibility that comes with an open source architecture – definitely all reasons to opt for WordPress as a content management system (CMS). In fact, WP is the platform of choice for well-known companies and organizations like The White House, BBC America, Sony Music, Variety, and The Walt Disney Company. With so many entities choosing to use WordPress, it bears the asking- Why is WordPress so popular?
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How to Choose a Payment Processor for Ecommerce Websites
If you want to have an ecommerce website for your business that is beneficial for you and easy for your clientele to use, then you must have a payment processor. There are dozens of payment processors out there, so it can be difficult to know which one is best for your specific needs.
If you are new to the world of ecommerce, then it can be a bit overwhelming. Since everyone has different needs and preferences, it may be necessary to have more than one payment method in place. So, to help you determine what payment processing option(s) will be best for your website, we have researched several options.
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How Many WordPress Plugins are Too Many?
Did you know?
- WordPress.org offers over 50,000 plugins and over 3,500 GPL-licensed themes.
- The WordPress plugins have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times.
- 1,250,000,000+ total plugin downloads have happened on WordPress.org so far.
- With 82+ million total downloads Akismet is the most popular plugin of all time.
If you have a WordPress website then chances are, you have a few plugins included in your site’s design. And, as the stats above indicate, you are not alone. After all, they play a significant role in the safety and usability of a website. They can be uploaded to your website easily and gives your site functionality that can take developers a significant amount of time to create on their own.