Architecting a WordPress plugin to support extensions

In the WordPress ecosystem, adopting a freemium model is a prevalent method for promoting and monetizing commercial plugins. This approach entails releasing a basic version of the plugin for free—usually through the WordPress plugin directory—and offering enhanced features through a PRO version or add-ons, typically sold on the plugin’s website. There are three different ways to integrate commercial features within a freemium model: Ship these commercial features within the free plugin, and activate them only when the commercial version . . . [More]

Architecting a WordPress plugin to support extensions

In the WordPress ecosystem, adopting a freemium model is a prevalent method for promoting and monetizing commercial plugins. This approach entails releasing a basic version of the plugin for free—usually through the WordPress plugin directory—and offering enhanced features through a PRO version or add-ons, typically sold on the plugin’s website. There are three different ways to integrate commercial features within a freemium model: Ship these commercial features within the free plugin, and activate them only when the commercial version . . . [More]

best chocolate flavors

The “best” chocolate flavors can vary greatly depending on personal preference, but some popular and widely loved chocolate flavors include: Dark Chocolate: Known for its rich, intense flavor with varying levels of bitterness, dark chocolate is a favorite among many chocolate enthusiasts. Milk Chocolate: Creamy and sweet, milk chocolate is a classic favorite for its smooth texture and mild flavor. White Chocolate: Despite not technically being chocolate (as it doesn’t contain cocoa solids), white chocolate is loved for its sweet, vanilla . . . [More]

best chocolate flavors

The “best” chocolate flavors can vary greatly depending on personal preference, but some popular and widely loved chocolate flavors include: Dark Chocolate: Known for its rich, intense flavor with varying levels of bitterness, dark chocolate is a favorite among many chocolate enthusiasts. Milk Chocolate: Creamy and sweet, milk chocolate is a classic favorite for its smooth texture and mild flavor. White Chocolate: Despite not technically being chocolate (as it doesn’t contain cocoa solids), white chocolate is loved for its sweet, vanilla . . . [More]

chocolate on easter

Chocolate on Easter is a long-standing tradition in many cultures, particularly in Western countries. The tradition of giving chocolate eggs, bunnies, and other confectionery treats during Easter has its roots in both Christian and pagan traditions. In Christian tradition, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is why it’s often associated with symbols of new life and rebirth. Eggs, for example, are a symbol of new life, and decorating and giving eggs during Easter is a practice that dates back centuries. The tradition of c . . . [More]

chocolate on easter

Chocolate on Easter is a long-standing tradition in many cultures, particularly in Western countries. The tradition of giving chocolate eggs, bunnies, and other confectionery treats during Easter has its roots in both Christian and pagan traditions. In Christian tradition, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is why it’s often associated with symbols of new life and rebirth. Eggs, for example, are a symbol of new life, and decorating and giving eggs during Easter is a practice that dates back centuries. The tradition of c . . . [More]

why white chocolate?

White chocolate is a unique type of chocolate that differs from traditional milk or dark chocolate in several ways. Here are some reasons why white chocolate is distinct and why it has its own appeal: Ingredients: White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, but it doesn’t contain cocoa solids, which give milk and dark chocolate their characteristic brown color and intense chocolate flavor. Instead, white chocolate has a creamy, ivory color due to the cocoa butter. Taste: White chocolate has a rich, creamy, and sweet fl . . . [More]

why white chocolate?

White chocolate is a unique type of chocolate that differs from traditional milk or dark chocolate in several ways. Here are some reasons why white chocolate is distinct and why it has its own appeal: Ingredients: White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, but it doesn’t contain cocoa solids, which give milk and dark chocolate their characteristic brown color and intense chocolate flavor. Instead, white chocolate has a creamy, ivory color due to the cocoa butter. Taste: White chocolate has a rich, creamy, and sweet fl . . . [More]

How to use WordPress as a headless CMS for Next.js

WordPress has existed for over 20 years, powering 42.7% of all the websites on the Internet, according to W3Techs. It also holds a 62.5% market share for content management systems (CMSs) behind websites. Today, many programming languages and frameworks are available to build user-friendly, high-performance websites that are way faster than WordPress, no matter what optimization you do in your WordPress dashboard. One example is Next.js, a popular React framework. This guide shows how to use WordPress as a headless CMS, providing data for your . . . [More]

How to use WordPress as a headless CMS for Next.js

WordPress has existed for over 20 years, powering 42.7% of all the websites on the Internet, according to W3Techs. It also holds a 62.5% market share for content management systems (CMSs) behind websites. Today, many programming languages and frameworks are available to build user-friendly, high-performance websites that are way faster than WordPress, no matter what optimization you do in your WordPress dashboard. One example is Next.js, a popular React framework. This guide shows how to use WordPress as a headless CMS, providing data for your . . . [More]

What makes Kinsta’s Google Cloud C3D virtual machines so fast?

We chose Google Cloud Platform as the foundation for Kinsta’s hosting services so that our customers would have the fastest servers connected to the fastest networks. When GPC unveiled its high-performance C2 virtual machines in 2019, Kinsta moved quickly to put that technology behind customer websites everywhere it was available. Four years later, the C3 family of virtual machines is rolling out to Google Cloud data centers, and Kinsta has chosen the most powerful — the C3D — to help push performance to the next level. At the heart of . . . [More]

What makes Kinsta’s Google Cloud C3D virtual machines so fast?

We chose Google Cloud Platform as the foundation for Kinsta’s hosting services so that our customers would have the fastest servers connected to the fastest networks. When GPC unveiled its high-performance C2 virtual machines in 2019, Kinsta moved quickly to put that technology behind customer websites everywhere it was available. Four years later, the C3 family of virtual machines is rolling out to Google Cloud data centers, and Kinsta has chosen the most powerful — the C3D — to help push performance to the next level. At the heart of . . . [More]

Utilizing DevOps and Kinsta’s staging environments for WordPress site development

If you picture a Venn diagram, Kinsta’s staging environments would converge with both developing for WordPress and your chosen DevOps Lifecycle. They can be a part of your workflow from the initial planning, right up to your operations phase. This includes working locally with WordPress, utilizing version control, and almost every other task you have during a cycle. For this article, we’re going to look at developing sites alongside Kinsta’s staging environments. Throughout, we’ll link this to a typical DevOps Lifecycle. There’s a lot . . . [More]

Utilizing DevOps and Kinsta’s staging environments for WordPress site development

If you picture a Venn diagram, Kinsta’s staging environments would converge with both developing for WordPress and your chosen DevOps Lifecycle. They can be a part of your workflow from the initial planning, right up to your operations phase. This includes working locally with WordPress, utilizing version control, and almost every other task you have during a cycle. For this article, we’re going to look at developing sites alongside Kinsta’s staging environments. Throughout, we’ll link this to a typical DevOps Lifecycle. There’s a lot . . . [More]

I Hunt Monsters - Sasquatch

We don’t always travel the globe with our monster hunting. Quite often, we get to stay close to home in North America.This next story is about Sasquatch, Big Foot, the Skunk Ape, or whichever name you prefer to give it.Basically the Sasquatch are real. They have always been with us. Most of the time the Sasquatch leave people alone. We only get involved when they start hunting humans.Most people don’t know that the Sasquatch is just an offshoot of Neanderthal. They are just much larger than their ancient cousins. Modern day museums always s . . . [More]

I Hunt Monsters - Sasquatch

We don’t always travel the globe with our monster hunting. Quite often, we get to stay close to home in North America.This next story is about Sasquatch, Big Foot, the Skunk Ape, or whichever name you prefer to give it.Basically the Sasquatch are real. They have always been with us. Most of the time the Sasquatch leave people alone. We only get involved when they start hunting humans.Most people don’t know that the Sasquatch is just an offshoot of Neanderthal. They are just much larger than their ancient cousins. Modern day museums always s . . . [More]

I Hunt Monsters - Chapter 4

We don’t always travel the globe with our monster hunting. Quite often, we get to stay close to home in North America.This next story is about Sasquatch, Big Foot, the Skunk Ape, or whichever name you prefer to give it.Basically the Sasquatch are real. They have always been with us. Most of the time the Sasquatch leave people alone. We only get involved when they start hunting humans.Most people don’t know that the Sasquatch is just an offshoot of Neanderthal. They are just much larger than their ancient cousins. Modern day museums always s . . . [More]

I Hunt Monsters - Chapter 4

We don’t always travel the globe with our monster hunting. Quite often, we get to stay close to home in North America.This next story is about Sasquatch, Big Foot, the Skunk Ape, or whichever name you prefer to give it.Basically the Sasquatch are real. They have always been with us. Most of the time the Sasquatch leave people alone. We only get involved when they start hunting humans.Most people don’t know that the Sasquatch is just an offshoot of Neanderthal. They are just much larger than their ancient cousins. Modern day museums always s . . . [More]

CHR’s CFO Named among Top 25 CFOs of Connecticut 2024

WINDSOR, Conn. � Michele Gaudet, CPA, Chief Financial Officer of behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR), was recently named among Connecticut’s Top 25 CFOs of 2024 on an annual list compiled by TOP CFOs, a New York-based financial research group. Gaudet shares this honor with CFOs of Fortune 500 companies, high-tech start-ups, and other healthcare agencies, and is among five women on this year’s prestigious list. Gaudet is an experienced financial professional with extensive nonprofit industry experience in both h . . . [More]

CHR’s CFO Named among Top 25 CFOs of Connecticut 2024

WINDSOR, Conn. � Michele Gaudet, CPA, Chief Financial Officer of behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR), was recently named among Connecticut’s Top 25 CFOs of 2024 on an annual list compiled by TOP CFOs, a New York-based financial research group. Gaudet shares this honor with CFOs of Fortune 500 companies, high-tech start-ups, and other healthcare agencies, and is among five women on this year’s prestigious list. Gaudet is an experienced financial professional with extensive nonprofit industry experience in both h . . . [More]