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WordPress News: Jetpack 9.9 Released + 4 More Updates | July 2021

The second half of the year is underway, but the WordPress community shows no signs of slowing down. WordPress developers have already started work for version 5.9, despite the recent release of the much-anticipated WordPress 5.8 on July 20. This summer saw new product launches and acquisitions and the development of new features to support…

Introducing the WordPress Desktop App for Windows: A Convenient Way for Website Modification

The official WordPress desktop app for Windows arrived in the Microsoft Store in June 2021. Before this, only Mac and Linux users enjoyed this perk. The desktop app simplifies the WordPress experience — it enables you to quickly access and modify WordPress websites from your desktop. It also provides a secure and distraction-free environment to…

WordPress News: WordPress 5.8 Beta Released + 4 More Updates | June 2021

As of 2021, WordPress powers almost 40% of the internet, including nearly 28% of all e-commerce through WooCommerce. As WordPress approaches the final stages of accessible website building and Full Site Editing, the value of WordPress companies is rising. This summer saw numerous acquisitions and shifts in the WordPress ecosystem and highly anticipated new block…

The Ultimate Guide to WordPress URL Redirection and Bluehost Redirects

There are several reasons why you should learn how to redirect a URL on your WordPress website. You usually need a redirect when you change your website’s domain name, move pages to a different domain, transfer an old page to a new page, or merge two websites into a new site. In this guide, you’ll…

Everything You Should Know About Infographics and How To Make Them

Visual content marketing is crucial for marketers who want to capture interest in an already saturated digital world. That is especially true for social media, where posts only have a few seconds to impact readers. Consequently, companies worldwide invest heavily in photo and video creation to capture social media users. But there’s also another great…

WordPress 5.7.2: Critical Security Issue Fixes + WordPress 5.8 Beta Updates

Since WordPress 5.7 launched in March 2021, WordPress has released two security and maintenance updates and two beta versions for WordPress 5.8. Slated for a July 2021 release, WordPress 5.8 will be the second major core release for 2021. It’ll include the initial versions of Full Site Editing (FSE), Template Editor, and support for WebP…

How To Write Great Blog Posts For Your Audience

How do you write awesome content for your audience? That’s a big and important question. With 70 million blog posts published on WordPress alone every month, you need to write content that will stand out. That’s why we created this ultimate guide on how to write a blog that people want to read. In nine…

Bucha Brewers Brings The Art of Kombucha Into Your Home

Bucha Brewers is bringing the delicious flavors of kombucha right into your home with their kombucha brewing kits. Bucha Brewers journey started in the greater Denver area when founder Kristie Burritt became inspired to find a cost-effective way to enjoy the many benefits and great taste of kombucha. She decided to put the magic of kombucha in…

Gian Wong’s Illustrations and Type-Focused Designs Pack a Big Punch

Bold, whimsical, artistic, and colorful are just a few ways to describe how Gian Wong’s illustrations capture your attention. Hailing from Manila in the Philippines, Gian is a type-focused designer and illustrator who works at a tech company by day and moonlights as a freelance designer in his spare time. Gian’s approach to his work…

Bare Bakery Case Study: How Kelly Bare Doubled Her Traffic Using Bluehost

Running a website or an eCommerce store in 2021 should be an experience that’s smoother than butter. Your buyer’s journey should be seamless, from the user experience to customer support to payment gateways. Keep reading to discover how Bare Bakery set up a solid eCommerce website and doubled its traffic with the help of Bluehost.…

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