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News & Articles

• Whitehouse.gov Chooses WordPress, Again (pagely.com)
  With the change of administrations comes a new website, and this morning the all-new Whitehouse.gov debuted. Like its predecessor, the site is powered by WordPress – but this version carries many differences and modern out-of-the-box features that we’re glad to see used on a site of this magnitude.
• Writer’s Block Comes After You Write (pixelgrade.com)
  Writer’s block is an excuse. It is the manifestation of our never-ending romanticism regarding the act of writing. It shows how we still prefer to procrastinate or waiting for inspiration to settle in, which, of course, is hilarious. At the same time, writer’s block implies psychology, productivity, and humanity’s own limitations. Thankfully, we got better at it.
• WordPress for Android Previews New Story Posts Feature, Now in Public Beta (wptavern.com)
  WordPress users on Android may have noticed a new prompt in the mobile app for publishing Story posts. This feature is now in public beta in the Android app, ahead of an upcoming launch on the WordPress iOS app. Stories will also coming to the Block editor on WordPress.com in early 2021.
• State of JS 2020 (2020.stateofjs.com)
  
• The State of CSS 2020: Trend Report (2020.stateofcss.com)
  
• Headless WordPress and Headless CMS (webdevstudios.com)
  
• Gutenberg Times Webinar - Updates on WordPress Site-Editor (FSE) and Themes (us02web.zoom.us)
  
• Upcoming Webinar: Tips for Building Cost-Effective Ecommerce Sites with WooCommerce Expert Patrick Rauland (commercejourney.com)
  

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Plugin News

• Best WPML Alternative: Why Use TranslatePress Instead? (Pros & Cons) (translatepress.com)
  Searching for a WPML alternative to translate WordPress and create a multilingual site? In this post, we’ll introduce you to TranslatePress as an alternative to WPML, share how it compares (the good and the bad), and explain why we think it’s the best option for most people to create a multilingual WordPress site in 2021 and beyond.
• Custom Layouts Plugin Creates a Posts Display System for Both the Classic and Block Editors (wptavern.com)
  Ross Morsali, via his brand Code Amp, released the Custom Layouts plugin last week. The plugin’s goal is to provide a visual post layout builder for users of both the block and classic editors
• EatsWP Review A Virtual Restaurant Menu Plugin For WordPress (layerwp.com)
  
• Software Licensing For WordPress Plugins (chrislema.com)
  
• Without User Consent: An Ethical Dilemma for WordPress Plugin Developers (speckyboy.com)
  
• GraphQL API Plugin for WordPress (graphql-api.com)
  
• WordPress Store Locator Plugins Compared (wpgeodirectory.com)
  

Theme News

• A Multi-Theme System, the Decade-Long Wait for Grandchild Themes, and Themeless Templates (wptavern.com)
  
• How Blocksy Theme’s Super-star Founders Hit 10k+ Users in 2 Years (freemius.com)
  

Tutorials

• How to Translate the Astra Theme with TranslatePress (translatepress.com)
  Astra is the most popular non-default WordPress theme of all time. A big reason behind its popularity is the fact that you can use it for pretty much anything, from a blog to an eCommerce store, business website, portfolio, and more. However, with just the Astra theme, you’re limited to doing that in a single language. Looking for an easy way to translate the Astra theme and create a multilingual WordPress site? Check this article!
• How to Use Adminer to Manage Databases Easily with a Single PHP File (kinsta.com)
  While phpMyAdmin has been a staple MySQL/MariaDB database management tool for many years, Adminer is a great alternative. It comes loaded with tons of useful features and a prettier UI, all within a single, lightweight PHP file that you can deploy quickly on your server.
• WooCommerce vs Shopify: A 16-Factor eCommerce Performance Breakdown (wpbuffs.com)
  
• What is an SVG File Used For and Why Developers Should be Using Them (deliciousbrains.com)
  
• WordPress Taxonomies: The Ultimate Guide (ithemes.com)
  
• How to Scale Your Business Using Virtual Assistants (VAs) (torquemag.io)
  
• Rendering the WordPress Philosophy in GraphQL (css-tricks.com)
  
• Adding Useful Interactive Prompts in Your WP_CLI Commands (www.ibenic.com)
  
• Learn WooCommerce Completely – Ultimate Guides For WooCommerce Mastery [2021] (rextheme.com)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• New SMB Customer Checklist with Tony Wright | Press This Podcast (torquemag.io)
  
• How to Drive Traffic to Your Website Using Social Media (Part 8) | Kinsta (youtu.be)
  
• Selling Decoy Pricing Plans for Plugins and Themes | Freemius Experts Corner (youtu.be)
  
• Pivoting a Purpose Driven Business During a Pandemic w/ Amber Hinds | Matt Report (mattreport.com)
  
• Technical Dependencies and Marketing in WordPress with Devin Walker | WPwatercooler (www.wpwatercooler.com)