A lot has happened again in the WordPress world: lazy loading for iframes is moving to the core, Gutenberg 10.0 is here and WP Ninjas is releasing its own plugin for WordPress. This time, our magazine is all about effectiveness: we introduce you to the best extensions for Contact Form 7, list GDPR-compliant newsletter plugins and compare 14 fantastic WordPress page builders. Have fun! ?
Contact Form 7: The best extensions for your contact form
A contact form is the easiest way for your visitors to get in touch with you. We'll show you extensions for the popular WordPress plugin Contact Form 7 that you can use to take your contact forms to the next level - from file uploads and a database to multi-page contact forms. Learn more
The best WordPress page builders in 2021
Page builders save you time and effort and also ensure clean code. Maddy Osman presents the best WordPress plugins and drag & drop themes that you need as a developer!
Color theory in web design: The right color palette
As a web designer, you work with color theory on a daily basis, whether consciously or unconsciously. Sonja Hoffmann shows you how to create strong color palettes for your next project using the right principles and tools.
Homepage design: More success for your homepage
For many, the homepage is the sanctuary of a website. It should fulfill several purposes and serve dozens of target groups - preferably at the same time. Phillip Roth provides you with the best tips for a good approach and a target-oriented design.
WordPress
Duplicate WordPress pages & posts at lightning speed
The first free Duplicate Pages, Posts and CPT plugin from WP Ninjas is now available. It allows you to easily duplicate your pages, posts and all custom post types - with just one click. You can find more details on WordPress.org.
WordPress 5.7: Native lazy loading for iframes
WordPress 5.7 will be released at the beginning of March and brings improvements to the core: In future, you will be able to activate lazy loading for iframes. Some iframes will be loaded via lazy loading by default. This ensures measurably better WordPress performance!
Security
1 million websites affected: security vulnerability in Ninja Forms
Several security vulnerabilities have been found in the WordPress plugin Ninja-Forms. Around one million websites are said to be affected. A patch is already available. If you have installed the plugin, you should update to version 3.5.0 as soon as possible.
Online Marketing
Creating newsletters with WordPress - the best plugins
Your own newsletter is one of the most effective and cheapest ways to stay in touch with your target group. What options does WordPress offer for this? What do you need to consider legally and what are the best WordPress newsletter plugins?
Build passive income with affiliate marketing!
Getting rich in no time with recommendations - does it really work? There are plenty of sources that promise this. Sven Scheuerle reveals why this is a fallacy, what types of affiliate marketing there are and which of them make sense.
Web design & development
Boost your web design skills with these 12 tips
There are many reasons why you might want to improve your design skills this year. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of ways to brush up on your web design skills. Here are 12 ideas to get you started as a web designer!
