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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.Highlights00:00 wp-now == smart00:37 Demo02:17 Customization03:10 First time install04:03 wp-env vs. wp-now05:06 This is huge!Links- WordPress Playground / wp-now: https://github.com/WordPress/playground-tools/tree/trunk/packages/wp-now- Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme): https://flyntwp.com/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 todayLinks- Passkey Demo: https://www.passkeys.io/- Passkey Directory: https://passkeys.directory/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 Mastering SVGs07:20 The no-brainer tool08:38 ConclusionLinks- Squoosh: https://squoosh.app/- SVGO: https://svgomg.net/- ImageOptim: https://imageoptim.com/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 reference and data sources05:35 Build process and deployment06:04 Code examples and dynamic routes07:08 Adding static information to dashboards08:13 Intended useLinks- Evidence Website: https://evidence.dev/- Evidence Examples: https://evidence.dev/examples- Evidence Docs: https://docs.evidence.dev/- Markdown Basics: https://www.markdownguide.org/basic-syntax/- SQL Tutorial: https://www.w3schools.com/sql/- DuckDB: https://duckdb.org/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 Cases & WordPress Context07:25 View Transitions With HTMX08:31 Working With View Transitions in CSS12:54 ConclusionLinks- Chrome Developers Article: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/web-platform/view-transitions/- Astro 3.0 View Transitions: https://astro.build/blog/astro-3/#astro-view-transitions- Svelte View Transitions: https://svelte.dev/blog/view-transitions- HTMX View Transitions: https://htmx.org/docs/#view-transitions- View Transitions API Overview: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/View_Transitions_API- Maxi Ferrera's Demo: https://live-transitions.pages.dev/- Turbo: https://turbo.hotwired.dev/- swup: https://swup.js.org/- Shuffle.js: https://vestride.github.io/Shuffle/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 CSS Variables12:12 FeedbackLinks- Flynt Website: https://flyntwp.com/- Flynt PageSpeed Test Results: https://pagespeed.web.dev/analysis?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflyntwp.com%2F- Flynt Release Blog Post: https://flyntwp.com/flynt-2-0-rekindling-your-love-for-wordpress-again/- Flynt GitHub Discussions: https://github.com/flyntwp/flynt/discussionsMore from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 HTMX05:25 Areas for Improvement08:15 Final ThoughtsLinks- HTMX Official Website: https://htmx.org/- Alpine.js: https://alpinejs.dev/- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com/- Mutation Observer: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/MutationObserverMore from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 Multiple JSON-LD Script Tags05:12 When to Use Which Format08:30 Ease of Implementation and DebuggingLinks- Structured Data Schemas: https://schema.org/- Structured Data Validator: https://validator.schema.org/- Rich Results Tests: https://search.google.com/test/rich-resultsMore from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 LinksMore from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 Inspector01:36 Facebook Sharing Debugger03:15 Twitter's Card Validator (removed?!)03:55 Previewing Social Media Posts with OpenTags.ioLinks- LinkedIn Post Inspector: https://www.linkedin.com/post-inspector/- Facebook Sharing Debugger: https://developers.facebook.com/tools/debug/- Twitter Card Validator: https://cards-dev.twitter.com/validator- OpenTags.io Preview Tool: https://opentags.io/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 Titles and DescriptionsLinks- The Open Graph protocol: https://ogp.me/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 AggregatorsLinks- 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/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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.Highlights00:00 Understanding oEmbed00:54 oEmbed Challenges01:44 Privacy Concerns02:55 The Importance of Caching05:02 Optimizing Load Speed and Lazy Loading07:32 Recap and Summary of Embedding PracticesLinks- oEmbed Specs: https://oembed.com/- WP YouTube Lyte: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-youtube-lyte/- Mihdan: Lite YouTube Embed: https://wordpress.org/plugins/mihdan-lite-youtube-embed/- Embed Privacy: https://wordpress.org/plugins/embed-privacy/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 expectationsLinks- Embedding Social Media Posts: https://youtu.be/-8d0gkVACLw- Auto-Publishing to Social Media: https://youtu.be/mrW_90OYoH0- Making Content Look Great on Social Media: https://youtu.be/9zsHLJrHy4U- Fixing Open Graph Image Previews: https://youtu.be/g9WgdPFSEMs- Share and Like Button Integrations: https://youtu.be/zOjBdzBaWSsMore from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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!Highlights00:00 Intro01:24 Translating With Google Translate02:34 Bridging the Quality Gap03:38 Teaching AI your Tone of Voice05:49 Mastering Multilingual WordPress WebsitesMore from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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.Highlights00:00 Intro01:04 Field Translations02:02 Post Translations03:41 Multi-Site Translations04:56 Multi-Market Translations06:47 Gutenberg TranslationsLinks- WPML: https://wpml.org/- MultilingualPress: https://multilingualpress.de/- Gutenberg Roadmap: https://wordpress.org/about/roadmap/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 updating your WordPress site, from scheduled automatic updates with zero downtime deployments to utilizing external tools for backup and updates. We also touch on the importance of having a backup before updating, and how visual regression tests can ensure your site stays looking and functioning as it should. Don't miss out on this valuable advice for keeping your WordPress site secure and up-to-date!LinksVRTs – Visual Regression Tests (Plugin): https://wordpress.org/plugins/visual-regression-tests/Highlights00:00 Intro00:36 WordPress auto-updates01:25 Scheduled automated updates03:07 Failure checks & recovery05:05 Manual update workflows07:09 Zero downtime updates08:50 ConclusionMore from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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.Highlights00:00 Intro02:06 Agile advantages04:12 Rebuilding step by step08:37 Scoping & budgeting16:36 Focusing on ROI18:34 2 page builders in 1 website20:39 A matter of trust22:43 Small scope multi-phase launchesMore from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 preparing for potential future restructures is essential.Finally, we share SEO housekeeping tips, explore the significance of having a well structured sitemap and discuss tracking 404 requests, core web vitals, and accessibility issues.Highlights00:00 Intro00:36 Overview01:13 Strategy #1: Content Migration08:05 Strategy #2: Slugs19:06 Strategy #3: Redirects25:41 Strategy #4: Google Search ConsoleLinksFranz Enzenhofer's SEO book: https://www.fullstackoptimization.com/a/understanding-seoGoogle Search Console: https://search.google.com/search-consoleRedirection plugin: https://wordpress.org/plugins/redirection/Yoast plugin: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)

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 during the process.Highlights00:00 Intro00:59 Challenges & opportunities03:43 When not to migrate05:47 Keeping archives alive08:02 Case #1: Scraping11:29 Other methods13:37 Importing text & metadata16:39 Importing images17:54 How complicated is it?19:51 Case #2: Database views27:13 Exporting content types28:29 Case #3: WordPress to WordPress30:17 Bonus topic: SEO strategiesLinksWP All Import: https://www.wpallimport.com/More from BleechBlog Posts (WordPress Development)Flynt (WordPress Starter Theme)VRTs (Visual Tests for WordPress)Siegfried, deploy! (YouTube Channel)