Today's WP News is, of course, all about the brand new WordPress 5.4 and the Gutenberg editor. We also take a look at how 20 entrepreneurs from the WordPress community are coping with the current crisis situation. And we have a campaign in store to motivate web designers and agencies to create online portals for local businesses. Are you in? ?
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WordPress 5.4: Social icons, buttons & more
WordPress 5.4 was released on March 31. An overview: What does the version bring for users and developers? What functions and changes can you expect, especially in the Gutenberg block editor?
LinkedIn marketing: How to win new customers
Whether social recruiting or employer branding - LinkedIn offers enormous potential for your marketing. Social media expert Katja Kupka explains how you can combine LinkedIn and content marketing in a targeted way, especially in the B2B sector.
Basic principles for harmonious web design
First impressions count: Users know in seconds whether your website is worth a visit or not. Fortunately, there are tried and tested principles to guide you. Designer Sonja Hoffmann introduces you to the most important principles.
WordPress
How to switch to Gutenberg
WordPress 5.4 has also given the block editor an update. If you were previously skeptical about Gutenberg, now would be a good time to test the editor. Our colleagues at Yoast will show you how to make the switch smoothly.
Create block variations in Gutenberg
The update to WordPress 5.4 brings the "Block Variations API" to WP core. This allows you to create block variations that are also displayed as separate entries in the block inserter. Florian Brinkmann explains how to create variations here.
How WP companies are dealing with corona
CodeinWP asked 20 entrepreneurs from the WordPress community how the pandemic is affecting their business. The statements provide honest insights into the challenges and measures that characterize everyday work in times of crisis.
New PHP coding standards for WordPress?
The 16-year-old WP codebase has changed little in favor of backwards compatibility. However, the calls for modern coding standards are getting louder and louder. Now there is a draft with a request for feedback from the community.
Online Marketing
Free "Blogging for Business" course
The SEO experts at Ahrefs are making their popular online course "Blogging for Business" available free of charge due to the corona crisisAccording to CMO Tim Soulo, the offer is intended to motivate people to continue their education and stay at home.
Elevator pitch: How to convince your target group
Many websites have a homepage full of buzzwords - but what the company behind it actually offers often remains a mystery. Felix Brodbeck reveals how you can optimize your homepage and win over your target group with a concise elevator pitch.
