Today we've got the latest WP news for you: Matt Mullenweg discusses the future of page builders, the first WP Accessibility Day is coming up and Google is rolling out the May 2020 Core Update. In our magazine, we take a closer look at usability and user experience and show you how to produce really good social videos and take great photos with your smartphone. Camera off! ?
UX Design & Web Usability: What is behind User Experience?
Good user experience creates happy, loyal users - but what actually makes a positive user experience? Where and how do I start to inspire my users? And is there a magic bullet for good usability? Designer Sonja Hoffmann reveals what user experience really is and why it is so important. Learn more
Smarter photography: How to take professional pictures
Smartphone photography is not real photography? Not at all: Good pictures now come out of your pocket. Johannes Mairhofer has the best professional hacks up his sleeve for your next session. Have fun trying them out!
10 tips for your social video marketing
Social videos ensure more interaction and reach - even with a small budget. Katja Kupka shares the best ideas and formats to make your video content stand out, and not just on the top dogs YouTube and Facebook.
Annie - New in our marketing team
So far, Torben, Leefke and Michael have taken care of our marketing. Since April, we have had active design and content support from Annie. As the newsletter will also soon be coming from her pen, we introduce Annie to you in an interview.
WordPress
Save the Date: First WP Accessibility Day announced
What actually makes an accessible website? How can I test my website for accessibility? And are there accessible WordPress themes? Answers to these questions can be found at WP Accessibility Day - find out more about the online event here.
Matt Mullenweg on the future of WordPress
WP co-founder Matt Mullenweg answered questions from the participants of WordCamp Spain 2020 in a virtual Q&A session. The questions centered around the future of page builders and themes, security features in WP core and much more.
Online Marketing
Google May 2020 Core Update - What to do now
On May 4, 2020, Google released its new core update - and has now rolled it out completely. SEO expert Neil Patel reveals what the update means for your traffic and why you should check your rankings now.
Social media censorship: blogs and blocked content
"There is still room enough in the network for certain nodes to grow in size and influence based on the quality of their content," writes Chris Maiorana from WP Tavern. Find out how blogs still work in times of algorithmic bias here.
WP plugin for data protection-compliant visitor statistics
The Koko Analytics plugin allows you to analyze your visitor numbers in compliance with the GDPR. It does not process any personal data and does not use external services. A test report, including a comparison with Statify, can be found at perun.net.
Web design & development
Lockdown recommendation: Affinity Creative Sessions 2020
Looking for inspiration and a festival feeling? In May, a total of 31 creatives will share exciting work insights and free design tutorials. The premiere is daily at 5 pm on Affinity's official YouTube channel. Join in and learn new tricks - it's worth it!
