A11y

To keep everyone aware of big projects and efforts across WordPress contributor teams, I’ve reached out to each team’s listed representatives . I asked each of them to share their Top Priority (and when they hope for it to be completed), as well as their biggest Wins and Worries. Have questions? I’ve included a link to each team’s site in the headings. Accessibility Contacted : @ joedolson , @ audrasjb , @ arush Priority : Work on authoring a manual for assistive technology users on Gutenberg, led by Claire Brotherton ( @ abrightclearweb ). Continue to work on improving the overall user experience in Gutenberg. Update and organize the WP A11y handbook. Struggle : Lack of developers and accessibility experts to help test and code the milestone issues. Still over 100 outstanding issues, and developing the Gutenberg AT manual helps expose additional issues. The announcement of an accessibility focus on 4.9.9 derailed our planning for Gutenberg in … [Read more...] about Quarterly Updates | Q3 2018

After the release of WordPress 4.1 , the development of the next major release started in full swing. WordPress 4.2 will be the first major release of 2015, and it is planned to be released by end of April. There are a lot of exciting things happening around it. In this article, we will show you what’s coming in WordPress 4.2 with features and screenshots. You can try out the beta version on your computer or on a staging environment by using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin. New and Improved Emoji Support Do you use Emoji’s in your text messages, facebook statuses, etc? Well, now you can use it in your WordPress blog posts as well. Emojis are cool and fun way to express your feelings in a text-based communication. WordPress had basic emoticons for a long time, and even though it was possible for users to add emoji support to WordPress , it was not supported by the core. With WordPress 4.2 your WordPress sites will have built-in emoji support. If you are using a … [Read more...] about What’s Coming in WordPress 4.2 (Features and Screenshots)

A blog is a great way to be creative, grow your brand and flex your writing skills. Of all the possible blogging platforms WordPress is the best (or at least we think so – it’s what we use to run our blog that you’re reading right now). WordPress makes blogging easy and with the help of one of the best blog WordPress themes you can get started writing asap. When looking at themes for your blog there are a few key factors to consider: Layout: Choose a theme with a layout you like. If you want a masonry grid layout, it’s easier to pick a theme that has a masonry demo instead of installing a plugin and trying to make it work. Along the same lines – your theme should be responsive to ensure your blog looks great on any device. Post Formats: Find a theme that can handle the media you want to upload. Whether you just want standard posts, videos, image galleries or quote double check that the theme you pick supports those formats. Social Media: Any good blogging theme will … [Read more...] about 30+ Best Blog WordPress Themes for Personal & Freelance Blogging

Want to increase in the number of freelancers collaborating in your shared office space? Well, it all starts with a modern coworking website. Which is why we’ve put together a collection of the best coworking WordPress themes ideal for building a beautiful website and build your business with ease (plus you can help others make a life, not just a living, to boot). Coworking spaces are in great demand among millennials and freelancers. They provide a space where independent professionals can benefit from sharing ideas, knowledge and even services. Such shared working office spaces are popping up around the world offering the complete bundle of office necessities. In addition to providing a workspace, these places also offer a storehouse of benefits for entrepreneurs. Besides the basics, they often provide Wi-Fi access, good coffee, virtual reality gaming rooms, concierge services, or even yoga classes. Why Use WordPress for your Coworking Website? We’ve already mentioned this is a … [Read more...] about 14 Best Coworking WordPress of 2021