Dominik and Steffen are long-term friends, the founders of the WordPress agency Bleech – and total nerds when it comes to websites. Always having the user in mind they critically question the status quo in web development. By trying out the latest technologies they improve common approaches or develop new ones. Listen to them when they discuss current developments in web technologies and learn more about their tools, techniques and their philosophy.
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. Highlights00:00 wp-now == smart00:37 Demo02:17 Customization03:10 First time install04:03 wp-env vs. wp-now05:06 This is huge! Links–…
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. Highlights00:00 Why passwords are bad01:12 Demo: Passkey registration02:05 The technology & security options03:11 Multi-device compatibility04:07 Demo: Passkey login05:01 Sharing Passkeys05:29 Business applications06:09 How to use them today…
The future is passwordless! Learn all about Passkeys, the technology set to replace traditional passwords. Get ready to start using them today! We'll show you how. Highlights00:00 Why passwords are bad01:12 Demo: Passkey registration02:05 The technology & security options03:11 Multi-device compatibility04:07 Demo: Passkey login05:01 Sharing Passkeys05:29 Business applications06:09 How to use them today Links– Passkey…
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. Highlights00:00 Intro00:41 The magic wand01:46 The right image format03:02 Going the extra mile04:20 The right perspective05:55…
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. Highlights00:00 Introduction00:48 Features and capabilities of evidence01:31 Portability and open source nature of evidence02:52 Examples and use cases04:17 Component…
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. Highlights00:00 Introduction00:44 Understanding View Transitions02:05 Demos & Practical Applications03:14 Current Reality vs. The Dream06:47 Potential Use…
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. Highlights00:00 Introduction00:34 Key improvements01:11 1) Performance: JavaScript Islands04:07 2) Editor Experience: Gutenberg and ACF05:30 3) Developer Experience: Vanilla JS and…
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. Highlights00:00 Introduction to HTMX01:16 Triggers and Functionality02:06 Benefits and Use Cases03:26 Making static WordPress interactive04:19 Modern JavaScript Frameworks vs…
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. Highlights00:00 Introduction to Structured Data Formats00:44 Importance of Structured Data and Schema.org01:45 Implementation of JSON-LD02:56 Implementation of Microdata04:01…
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. Highlights00:00 Introduction00:18 Integrating Simple Social Media Links00:43 Share Buttons for Specific Pages and Posts02:09 Considerations for Privacy & Performance05:42 DIY Integration vs. Using Plugins07:33 Finding Non-Javascript Share Links More…
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. Highlights00:00 Finding Link Debuggers to Fix Open Graph Images00:28 LinkedIn Post…
Discover the key features of the Open Graph protocol, its common challenges, and how to seamlessly integrate it with your WordPress site. Highlights00:00 Introduction00:52 OG (Open Graph) Tags in Social Media Sharing02:23 Setting Global and Individual OG Images in WordPress03:28 Customizing OG Image Sources Programmatically04:40 Image Formatting and Sizing for Different Social Networks06:02 Optimizing OG…
On the fence about auto-sharing your WordPress posts on social media? Learn about our experiences, strategies and tools to bridge the gap. Highlights00:00 Intro00:31 Publishing with WordPress Plugins02:02 Customization of Content03:05 Evolution of Direct Publishing04:48 Social Media Aggregators Links– Blog2Social: https://wordpress.org/plugins/blog2social/– Jetpack Social: https://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack-social/– Social Media Auto Publish: https://wordpress.org/plugins/social-media-auto-publish/– SchedulePress: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-scheduled-posts/– Buffer: https://buffer.com/– Zapier: https://zapier.com/…
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…
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! Highlights00:00 Intro00:32 Embedding social media posts00:55 Auto-publishing to social media01:26 Making content look great on social media01:45 Social media profile links02:02 Share and like buttons02:15 Clarifying…
