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We've all been there – the mere thought of configuring a new development setup sends shivers down your spine. But what if you could bypass the hassle and jump straight into action? Meet wp-now: the instant WordPress setup wizard. Highlights 00:00 wp-now == smart 00:37 Demo 02:17 Customization 03:10 First time install 04:03 wp-env vs. wp-now 05:06 This is huge! Links - WordPress Playground / w...

The future is passwordless! Learn all about Passkeys, the technology set to replace traditional passwords. The best part?! You can start using them today! We'll show you how. Highlights 00:00 Why passwords are bad 01:12 Demo: Passkey registration 02:05 The technology & security options 03:11 Multi-device compatibility 04:07 Demo: Passkey login 05:01 Sharing Passkeys 05:29 Business applica...

Want to serve the fastest loading images in the wild wild web? By the end of this episode, you'll be armed with Google-recommended tools and strategies that set you on a fast track to becoming an image optimization expert. Highlights 00:00 Intro 00:41 The magic wand 01:46 The right image format 03:02 Going the extra mile 04:20 The right perspective 05:55 Mastering SVGs 07:20 The no-brainer to...

Ever felt trapped by traditional BI tools? We did too. That's why we're thrilled to share our experience with evidence – a tool that lets you build business intelligence dashboards using good old SQL and Markdown. Highlights 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Features and capabilities of evidence 01:31 Portability and open source nature of evidence 02:52 Examples and use cases 04:17 Component refe...

Ever wondered how to animate between two UI states without wrangling heaps of extra code? Well, get ready to unlock a new level of web development capabilities with us, as we dive into the exciting world of view transitions. Highlights 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Understanding View Transitions 02:05 Demos & Practical Applications 03:14 Current Reality vs. The Dream 06:47 Potential Use Cases &...

Our WordPress Starter Theme got its biggest upgrade. Flynt v2 makes developing lightning fast websites fun and provides editors with a smooth experience. Learn all about the most significant improvements from the core team members. Highlights 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Key improvements 01:11 1) Performance: JavaScript Islands 04:07 2) Editor Experience: Gutenberg and ACF 05:30 3) Developer Experienc...

What if you could supercharge your HTML with AJAX requests, CSS transitions, and web socket capabilities directly from HTML attributes? That's what HTMX can do for you. We're discussing its benefits and drawbacks in this episode. Highlights 00:00 Introduction to HTMX 01:16 Triggers and Functionality 02:06 Benefits and Use Cases 03:26 Making static WordPress interactive 04:19 Modern JavaS...

Are you wrestling to decide which data format is superior, Microdata or JSON-LD? Take a seat and let us take you on a journey exploring the pros and cons of these two formats in relation to websites. Highlights 00:00 Introduction to Structured Data Formats 00:44 Importance of Structured Data and Schema.org 01:45 Implementation of JSON-LD 02:56 Implementation of Microdata 04:01 Multiple JSON-LD Scr...

There's a clear winning approach when it comes to integrating social media share buttons into your website. Learn how to do it quickly, easily and safely. Highlights 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Integrating Simple Social Media Links 00:43 Share Buttons for Specific Pages and Posts 02:09 Considerations for Privacy & Performance 05:42 DIY Integration vs. Using Plugins 07:33 Finding Non-Javascri...

Ever wondered why the wrong images pop up when you share your posts on social media? There's an easy fix! Learn how to use tools like LinkedIn's post inspector to reset the social network's cache and ensure the newest image and information get displayed. Highlights 00:00 Finding Link Debuggers to Fix Open Graph Images 00:28 LinkedIn Post Inspector 01:36 Facebook Sharing Debugger 03:...

Discover the key features of the Open Graph protocol, its common challenges, and how to seamlessly integrate it with your WordPress site. Highlights 00:00 Introduction 00:52 OG (Open Graph) Tags in Social Media Sharing 02:23 Setting Global and Individual OG Images in WordPress 03:28 Customizing OG Image Sources Programmatically 04:40 Image Formatting and Sizing for Different Social Networks 06:02...

On the fence about auto-sharing your WordPress posts on social media? Learn about our experiences, strategies and tools to bridge the gap. Highlights 00:00 Intro 00:31 Publishing with WordPress Plugins 02:02 Customization of Content 03:05 Evolution of Direct Publishing 04:48 Social Media Aggregators Links - Blog2Social: https://wordpress.org/plugins/blog2social/ - Jetpack Social: https://wordpress...

Ever wondered why your WordPress site loads slowly with embedded social media content? Do you know how to ensure your site is both speedy and compliant with privacy regulations? We draw back the curtain on the built-in oEmbed functionality of WordPress, highlight its attractive ease of use and potential pitfalls, and share tips on optimizing your site's performance. Highlights 00:00 Understan...

Are you on a mission to bridge the gap between your social media content and WordPress site? Let's explore the best ways to connect your site to social networks! Highlights 00:00 Intro 00:32 Embedding social media posts 00:55 Auto-publishing to social media 01:26 Making content look great on social media 01:45 Social media profile links 02:02 Share and like buttons 02:15 Clarifying expectatio...

Have you ever battled with the idea that Google Translate could be the low-cost, low-effort solution to your translation woes? Then AI tools will make you think twice again! Highlights 00:00 Intro 01:24 Translating With Google Translate 02:34 Bridging the Quality Gap 03:38 Teaching AI your Tone of Voice 05:49 Mastering Multilingual WordPress Websites More from Bleech Blog Posts (WordPress Developm...

Ever wondered about the best way to create a multilingual WordPress website? The answer is not as straightforward as it may seem. But fear not, we're here to dissect it for you and tackle the complexities involved, from using external plugins to the promise of a simpler future with the Gutenberg project. Highlights 00:00 Intro 01:04 Field Translations 02:02 Post Translations 03:41 Multi-Site...

Ever wondered if auto-updates in WordPress are a blessing or a curse? Join us as we explore the pros and cons of different update strategies and share our own experiences. We'll explain why it's essential to keep your WordPress site updated for security reasons and what could go wrong if you don't, but also discuss how unexpected results can occur. Discover the best strategies for u...

In a fast-paced business environment, it's no longer acceptable to wait months for a website relaunch. That's why it's time to say goodbye to the traditional waterfall approach and to go for an agile relaunch! In this episode, we dive deep into how an iterative approach enables faster, better results and more flexibility, to take your next website relaunch to new heights. Highlights...

Are you ready to level up your website relaunch game? We've got you covered with advice on search engine optimization, content migration, and promoting your strongest content while ditching the old, low-performing stuff. We also tackle the nitty-gritty of optimizing URL structures and redirects for a seamless transition. You'll learn how a short URL base can work wonders and why preparin...

In today's episode Steffen and Dominik discuss the challenges of content migration when relaunching websites. Migrating structured content is relatively easier, while unstructured content poses more challenges. Strategies such as archiving, database views, scraping tools, and manual copying are possible approaches to content migration, with emphasis on optimizing and redesigning content durin...

Join Steffen and Dominik as they dive deep into the world of WordPress content synchronization. Discover the best strategies and techniques to seamlessly migrate and synchronize your WordPress database and uploads across various environments, including local, development, staging, and production. Highlights 00:00 Intro 01:13 Synch #1: to fix bugs 01:52 Synch #2: to launch websites 02:20 Synch #3:...

In todays episode Steffen and Dominik explore different ways to integrate WordPress into existing websites, particularly for blogs, magazines, and landing pages. You'll learn about methods like integrator templates, reverse proxies and others. Highlights 00:00 Intro 01:08 Method 1 - Integrator template  6:48 Method 2 - Reverse Proxy 09:46 Challenges with Reverse Proxies 14:05 Method 3 - Rebui...

In this episode Steffen and Dominik are discussing headless and static WordPress, explaining the motivations behind using a static site generator over a traditional PHP server. While they acknowledge the hype around headless systems, they emphasizes that the need for static sites is often more important and that there are tools available, both WordPress-specific and general, to generate static sit...

In today’s episode Steffen and Dominik are discussing content delivery networks (CDNs), with a focus on Cloudflare. CDNs are used to distribute static content to users more quickly and efficiently. However managing content on a CDN can be complicated, especially when it comes to caching and ensuring that content is consistent across different servers. In this episode you'll learn about some b...

In this episode Steffen and Dominik discuss different options for WordPress hosting, including dedicated WordPress hosting, managed PHP hosting, VPS or root server hosting. What are the pros and cons of each option? Learn what they recommend for those with high traffic WordPress websites or single instances. Highlights 00:00 Intro 00:39 Hosting Options Overview 03:16 Dedicated WordPress Hosting 11...