Use the WordPress Block Bindings API to power your blocks

Displaying custom data in the WordPress Block Editor hasn’t always been an easy process. It required building a custom block to fetch data from custom fields or other sources. That’s a lot of work and often beyond the reach of some developers. In some cases, it also means creating duplicate functionality. For example, consider displaying custom field data in a text heading. Shouldn’t this be possible without building a whole new block? At long last, this is possible. The arrival of the Block Bindings API in WordPress 6.5 provides a native . . . [More]

Use the WordPress Block Bindings API to power your blocks

Displaying custom data in the WordPress Block Editor hasn’t always been an easy process. It required building a custom block to fetch data from custom fields or other sources. That’s a lot of work and often beyond the reach of some developers. In some cases, it also means creating duplicate functionality. For example, consider displaying custom field data in a text heading. Shouldn’t this be possible without building a whole new block? At long last, this is possible. The arrival of the Block Bindings API in WordPress 6.5 provides a native . . . [More]

Happy Holidays from CHR!

With help from our friends at WILI-AM and I-98.3 FM, CHR joined local businesses to wish everyone in the Willimantic area happy and healthy holidays! CHR offers a range of mental health and substance use services for people of all ages at 1310 Main Street, Willimantic. Learn more at www.chrhealth.org. Special thanks to Jennifer Doutre, LADC, LCSW, Associate Vice President/Adult Services and Caitlyn Ogilvie, LCSW, Service Director/Child and Family Services for recording CHR’s messages. https://www.chrhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHR- . . . [More]

Happy Holidays from CHR!

With help from our friends at WILI-AM and I-98.3 FM, CHR joined local businesses to wish everyone in the Willimantic area happy and healthy holidays! CHR offers a range of mental health and substance use services for people of all ages at 1310 Main Street, Willimantic. Learn more at www.chrhealth.org. Special thanks to Jennifer Doutre, LADC, LCSW, Associate Vice President/Adult Services and Caitlyn Ogilvie, LCSW, Service Director/Child and Family Services for recording CHR’s messages. https://www.chrhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHR- . . . [More]

How to protect your WordPress site from plugin vulnerabilities

If you regularly follow WordPress newsletters or cybersecurity updates, you’ve probably noticed a familiar pattern: almost every week, there’s a new report about a WordPress plugin vulnerability. Why is this happening so often? One reason for these vulnerabilities is that plugin development in the WordPress ecosystem is vast and involves many developers who aren’t directly affiliated with WordPress itself. While WordPress provides clear guidelines to ensure security, the sheer scale and complexity of the ecosystem — with thousands of . . . [More]

How to protect your WordPress site from plugin vulnerabilities

If you regularly follow WordPress newsletters or cybersecurity updates, you’ve probably noticed a familiar pattern: almost every week, there’s a new report about a WordPress plugin vulnerability. Why is this happening so often? One reason for these vulnerabilities is that plugin development in the WordPress ecosystem is vast and involves many developers who aren’t directly affiliated with WordPress itself. While WordPress provides clear guidelines to ensure security, the sheer scale and complexity of the ecosystem — with thousands of . . . [More]

Why 24/7/365 support by humans is a must for WordPress agencies

For WordPress agencies, success is not just about building beautiful, functional websites. It’s also about ensuring the websites stay up, running, and secure 24/7. Since most agencies aren’t hosting providers themselves, they rely on third-party hosts to keep their client sites live and functional at all times. This is where 24/7/365 support by humans becomes crucial. Hosting-related issues like site crashes, security breaches, or slow performance don’t stick to a 9-to-5 schedule. When problems arise, agencies need real, expert support im . . . [More]

Why 24/7/365 support by humans is a must for WordPress agencies

For WordPress agencies, success is not just about building beautiful, functional websites. It’s also about ensuring the websites stay up, running, and secure 24/7. Since most agencies aren’t hosting providers themselves, they rely on third-party hosts to keep their client sites live and functional at all times. This is where 24/7/365 support by humans becomes crucial. Hosting-related issues like site crashes, security breaches, or slow performance don’t stick to a 9-to-5 schedule. When problems arise, agencies need real, expert support im . . . [More]

Reverse proxies can be complicated (but not at Kinsta)

Creating a website reverse proxy might seem like a straightforward task that any experienced WordPress developer or business owner with some tech-savvy can handle. With tons of tutorials and open-source tools available online, it’s easy to underestimate the complexities involved. But configuring a reverse proxy is often more complicated than it appears — especially for businesses looking to scale. Reverse proxies are gateways between clients and servers and perform essential functions like load balancing, SSL termination, caching, and unify . . . [More]

Reverse proxies can be complicated (but not at Kinsta)

Creating a website reverse proxy might seem like a straightforward task that any experienced WordPress developer or business owner with some tech-savvy can handle. With tons of tutorials and open-source tools available online, it’s easy to underestimate the complexities involved. But configuring a reverse proxy is often more complicated than it appears — especially for businesses looking to scale. Reverse proxies are gateways between clients and servers and perform essential functions like load balancing, SSL termination, caching, and unify . . . [More]

The complete guide to managing a WordPress multisite network

If a typical WordPress site is like a single storefront, a WordPress multisite network is an entire shopping complex: each site operates as an independent entity yet benefits from centralized management and shared resources. WordPress multisite network management can be a headache unless you have a solid hosting infrastructure as the foundation. This article explores how to maximize your WordPress multisite network management using Kinsta. And we connect this to practical, real-world scenarios that demonstrate when and how to implement various . . . [More]

The complete guide to managing a WordPress multisite network

If a typical WordPress site is like a single storefront, a WordPress multisite network is an entire shopping complex: each site operates as an independent entity yet benefits from centralized management and shared resources. WordPress multisite network management can be a headache unless you have a solid hosting infrastructure as the foundation. This article explores how to maximize your WordPress multisite network management using Kinsta. And we connect this to practical, real-world scenarios that demonstrate when and how to implement various . . . [More]

Learning to Share Their Voice

CHR recently participated in a training organized by LifeSet Youth Villages to help young adults who have benefitted from a DCF-funded program, Transitional Support for Emerging Adults (TSEA), learn how to share their voice in advocacy efforts. TSEA is a successful, evidence-based model that has helped more than 240 young adults since 2019, through programs run by CHR and Wheeler Clinic. Specifically, TSEA helps young adults who have aged out of foster care and are ready to work on the next chapter in their lives, including help with educatio . . . [More]

Learning to Share Their Voice

CHR recently participated in a training organized by LifeSet Youth Villages to help young adults who have benefitted from a DCF-funded program, Transitional Support for Emerging Adults (TSEA), learn how to share their voice in advocacy efforts. TSEA is a successful, evidence-based model that has helped more than 240 young adults since 2019, through programs run by CHR and Wheeler Clinic. Specifically, TSEA helps young adults who have aged out of foster care and are ready to work on the next chapter in their lives, including help with educatio . . . [More]

Chocolate 101: The Basics of This Beloved Treat

Chocolate has a universal appeal that spans cultures and generations, making it one of the most cherished indulgences in the world. Whether you enjoy it as a bar, in a drink, or as a key ingredient in baked goods, chocolate’s versatility and rich history make it a fascinating subject. In this guide, we’ll explore the basics of chocolate, from its origins to its different types. The Origins of Chocolate Chocolate has its roots in ancient Mesoamerica, where the Mayans and Aztecs cultivated cacao trees. They referred to cacao as the “food of . . . [More]

Chocolate 101: The Basics of This Beloved Treat

Chocolate has a universal appeal that spans cultures and generations, making it one of the most cherished indulgences in the world. Whether you enjoy it as a bar, in a drink, or as a key ingredient in baked goods, chocolate’s versatility and rich history make it a fascinating subject. In this guide, we’ll explore the basics of chocolate, from its origins to its different types. The Origins of Chocolate Chocolate has its roots in ancient Mesoamerica, where the Mayans and Aztecs cultivated cacao trees. They referred to cacao as the “food of . . . [More]

Advanced WordPress development: how to build your next project with wp-scripts

WordPress development work for agencies can be competitive at the best of times. It requires supreme efficiency and consistency across multiple client projects. Regardless of how seasoned you are as a developer, managing an entire portfolio of custom themes and plugins still needs perpetual effort when it comes to workflow streamlining. Enter wp-scripts: a powerful suite of utilities that can revolutionize how your agency approaches WordPress development. This comprehensive guide looks at the capabilities of wp-scripts, and explores techniques . . . [More]

Advanced WordPress development: how to build your next project with wp-scripts

WordPress development work for agencies can be competitive at the best of times. It requires supreme efficiency and consistency across multiple client projects. Regardless of how seasoned you are as a developer, managing an entire portfolio of custom themes and plugins still needs perpetual effort when it comes to workflow streamlining. Enter wp-scripts: a powerful suite of utilities that can revolutionize how your agency approaches WordPress development. This comprehensive guide looks at the capabilities of wp-scripts, and explores techniques . . . [More]

Comprehensive WordPress theme testing: your guide to robust and valid code

Creating a WordPress theme that looks great and performs flawlessly is crucial for any developer. Regardless of your experience, implementing a robust strategy for your theme testing can make the difference between a mediocre product and a standout success. In this guide, we look at WordPress theme testing and explore the tools, techniques, and best practices that will elevate your theme’s quality. This is the guide for ensuring your theme meets the highest standards for performance, compatibility, and user experience (UX). Understanding Wor . . . [More]

Comprehensive WordPress theme testing: your guide to robust and valid code

Creating a WordPress theme that looks great and performs flawlessly is crucial for any developer. Regardless of your experience, implementing a robust strategy for your theme testing can make the difference between a mediocre product and a standout success. In this guide, we look at WordPress theme testing and explore the tools, techniques, and best practices that will elevate your theme’s quality. This is the guide for ensuring your theme meets the highest standards for performance, compatibility, and user experience (UX). Understanding Wor . . . [More]