Today, we've got the latest WP news for you: the WordPress 5.5 beta is in full swing, web accessibility is more important than ever and WordCamp badges are still under discussion. In our magazine, we take a closer look at the most popular WordPress page builders, give you an introduction to UI design patterns and explain how to effectively prevent DDoS attacks. Have fun reading! ?
The 8 most popular WordPress page builders in comparison
Coding is a thing of the past: with WordPress page builders such as Elementor, Oxygen & Co. you can create a high-quality, customized website in just a few minutes. We'll introduce you to 8 different page builder plugins that allow you to easily manage elements - such as galleries, text and videos - using drag & drop. Learn more
UI design patterns and how to apply them
No need to reinvent the wheel: UI patterns offer solutions to many common usability problems. Sonja Hoffmann shows how design patterns make sense and make the workflow easier for you and your users.
Watch out for DDoS attacks: how to protect yourself against them
DDoS attacks are increasing and becoming more complex. But how do you prevent such an attack? Nick Schäferhoff explains the dangers for your site and how you can arm yourself against them in advance.
Facebook Ads: You should track these 9 KPIs
Placing Facebook Ads is one thing. But checking the relevant key figures of your advertising campaign on a daily basis is another. Sven Scheuerle presents the 9 most important KPIs for measuring social media success.
WordPress
WordPress 5.5 beta available for testing
WordPress 5.5 is in the starting blocks. The beta version was released on July 7. A long-awaited feature: Navigation Blocks. The major update also brings a whole range of new functions for Gutenberg - including block patterns.
The good thing about WordCamp badges and the catch
Just this month, WordPress cracked the 37.6 percent market share worldwide. The WP community can take credit for this success. But who gets a participation badge, when and for what, if all volunteers contribute equally?
Online Marketing
Case study: Thinking beyond link building campaigns
How does link building work today? And how can we make link building campaigns more sustainable, efficient and effective in the future? An exciting case study from MOZ with honest mistakes and fresh approaches for your marketing strategy.
Web design & development
Image management with the WordPress Real Media Library
Piles of images, no proper sorting - that's roughly how many users would describe media management in WordPress. But the WordPress Real Media Library brings order to the image chaos, right? The experts from Dr. Web draw a conclusion.
Why accessibility is not an add-on in the design process
Inclusive design on the web, accessibility and accessibility - if accessibility is only considered at the end of a project, the effort for retrofitting is much greater. Find out how to include accessibility right from the start here.
Business
Increase productivity: How to organize yourself (as a freelancer) optimally
Get shit done - or how to be truly productive instead of juggling a million different tasks: Freelancer Jason Chatfield shares proven techniques to keep your time management firmly under control, even as a creative mind.
