The latest news from the WordPress universe: WordPress introduces the new podcast WP Briefing, CSS custom properties are implemented with WordPress 5.7 and the best contact form plugins are compared. In the magazine, we introduce you to Scrum Retros, explain how to create your own Gutenberg blocks and present our latest security feature: two-factor authentication. ?
What is two-factor authentication & how can you use it with Raidboxes?
You can now secure your Raidboxes account with two-factor authentication (2FA). In this article, we explain why 2FA is so effective as a security measure for WordPress, your login to the RB dashboard or other of your accounts and how 2FA actually works. Learn more
Organic marketing for agencies
Attracting new customers is tough. But it is often the least used methods that conceal the greatest opportunities. Alexander Heeg knows the door openers for more success in acquisition.
Scrum Retros: More efficiency & satisfaction
What works well in the team? And what is not? What steps can be derived from this? Retrospectives are a perfect opportunity to bring motivation and momentum to the project. We list the dos and don'ts!
WordPress Gutenberg: How to create your own blocks
Gutenberg opens up exciting new possibilities for you as a developer. In this tutorial, you will learn everything you need to know about the block editor - especially how to create your own blocks and customize existing blocks.
WordPress
Ears pricked: WordPress launches WP Briefing Podcast
The first episode of the new WP Briefing podcast with Josepha Haden lasts just 12 minutes. The host herself describes the new, two-week format as "bite-sized insights into what makes it all work". Have a listen - it's very interesting.
CSS Custom Properties in the WordPress admin
One of the highlights that awaits us in WordPress 5.7: CSS Custom Properties. This means that WordPress is implementing a new system that makes it easier for you to add your own color palettes. You can find out more details in the official blog post.
Security
Security vulnerability in the NextGen Gallery WordPress plugin
Two Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities have been discovered in the NextGen Gallery WordPress plugin - one critical and one highly dangerous. The plugin is installed on 800,000 WordPress websites. Find out how to protect yourself!
Online Marketing
WordPress SEO: Optimizing texts for search engines?
If you want to achieve good rankings with WordPress, you should try to write SEO-optimized texts. Search engine optimization alone won't get you to number 1 on Google - find out what really matters and how WordPress SEO can help you!
The best contact form plugins for WordPress
With a contact form, you offer your customers an easy way to get in touch with you. But the plugins can often do much more. Christina Widner tests the five most popular contact form plugins for WordPress and WooCommerce.
Business
Successful user onboarding - how it works
Good user onboarding is just as important today as well-designed user interfaces: the more users feel understood, the more likely they are to become real fans. Tarik Yayla explains how you can quickly create a sense of achievement.
