In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss the future of WordPress. From the adoption of the block editor to the rise of headless WordPress, they consider the impact on the growing WordPress community. Gain insights on how WordPress professionals can stay ahead of the curve, the importance of keeping up with the latest updates and developments in the WordPress ecosystem, and the significance of fostering a strong and supportive community. This is an honest and hopeful look at the current and future state of WordPress.

 

Top Takeaways:

• Keep up with the latest WordPress updates. It's important for WordPress professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress updates, including security patches, bug fixes, and new features. This will ensure that your WordPress site stays secure and runs smoothly.
• Invest in continuous learning. As WordPress evolves, it's important to invest in continuous learning to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. This can include attending conferences, networking with other professionals, and regularly reading blogs and publications related to WordPress and web development. Keeping up with the latest trends and best practices can help professionals stay competitive and provide the best possible service to their clients.
• Focus on user experience. User experience should be at the forefront of any WordPress professional's mind. This means designing websites that are easy to use, fast-loading, and visually appealing, as well as ensuring content is relevant and engaging for the target audience. By focusing on user experience, WordPress professionals can create websites that are both effective and enjoyable to use.

🔗 Mentioned in the show:

• Crop.Express
• Jetpack
• Automattic
• WooCommerce
• Matt Mullenweg
• Chris Coyier
• CSS-Tricks
• CodePen
• Yoast
• WP Engine
• GitHub
• Atlassian
• Trello
• Asana
• Basecamp
• Zapier
• Dropbox
• Zoom
• Notion
• Figma
• Sketch
• InVision

🐦 You can follow Post Status and our guests on Twitter:

• Corey Maass
• Cory Miller (CEO, Post Status)
• Olivia Bisset (Intern, Post Status)

 

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