The New WordPress Abilities API: Stop Doing Things Twice
I had a client with a simple request. We’d built a small utility plugin for them that listed out all the URLs of a specific…
Category: Core Updates
WordPress 6.9: What’s a Big Deal and What’s Noise?
I got a call from a client this morning. He’d just read the latest news about WordPress 6.9 dropping soon and had the usual questions:…
Automating WordPress Updates with Bedrock and Dependabot
I was talking to a client last week who was getting nervous. They manage a handful of WordPress sites built with Bedrock, and the manual…
Why Your WordCamp Talk Got Rejected (And How to Fix It)
A junior dev on my team looked crushed. “They rejected my talk,” he said, staring at his laptop. He’d just gotten the canned ‘thanks but…
WordPress Blueprints: A Real Fix for Dev Environment Headaches
Had to onboard a new junior dev last month for a big WooCommerce project. First task was simple: set up the local environment. He’s a…
How to Add Custom Social Icons in WordPress Correctly
I had a client—a sharp little design agency—who was getting endlessly frustrated. They built their site with a block theme, keeping it super clean. But…
Why the New WooCommerce Update Schedule Matters for BFCM
I remember getting a panicked call from a client a few years back. It was the week before Thanksgiving. Their site was locked up. A…
That Time a WooCommerce Race Condition Deleted Live Orders
I got a call from a client running a high-traffic shop. The panic in his voice was obvious. A customer had just emailed him, irate….
Is the Jetpack Mobile App Finally a Serious Tool?
I got a call from a client last week. He runs a pretty high-traffic WooCommerce store and is constantly on the road. He was frustrated…
WooCommerce 10.3: Developer Insights and Essential Updates
Just last month, I had a client, a mid-sized WooCommerce store, pulling their hair out trying to get accurate profit reports. They were piecing together…