Spidrweb
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🌟 WordPress Development, Hosting, Plugins, and Themes 🌟
Helping build, host, and grow with custom WordPress solutions. From plugins to themes—and everything in between—we bring it all to life. 🚀
https://spidrweb.co.uk/
Helping build, host, and grow with custom WordPress solutions. From plugins to themes—and everything in between—we bring it all to life. 🚀
https://spidrweb.co.uk/
Badly coded plugins + random snippets = slow, unstable WordPress.
Which plugin has caused you the biggest headache?
Which plugin has caused you the biggest headache?
September 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Badly coded plugins + random snippets = slow, unstable WordPress.
Which plugin has caused you the biggest headache?
Which plugin has caused you the biggest headache?
Should WordPress Core should ship with more blocks by default? @justintadlock.bsky.social makes a strong case....
gutenbergtimes.com/why-wordpres...
gutenbergtimes.com/why-wordpres...
Why WordPress Core needs more blocks - Gutenberg Times
There's an open discussion on whether Core WordPress should include more blocks in its toolkit. This opinion piece explores why they are important for the future of the platform.
gutenbergtimes.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Should WordPress Core should ship with more blocks by default? @justintadlock.bsky.social makes a strong case....
gutenbergtimes.com/why-wordpres...
gutenbergtimes.com/why-wordpres...
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"Can I Email?" is a great tool for email developers; see which email clients support layout, accessibility, performance, and internationalisation features - essential for building better, more inclusive emails. www.caniemail.com #EmailMarketing #Accessibility #a11y
Can I email…
Support tables for HTML and CSS in emails
www.caniemail.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"Can I Email?" is a great tool for email developers; see which email clients support layout, accessibility, performance, and internationalisation features - essential for building better, more inclusive emails. www.caniemail.com #EmailMarketing #Accessibility #a11y
Wow. What a couple of months.
Tender submission for a large organisation, custom #WordPress block theme build for use on 30+ sites. Truly enterprise level stuff. Thanks to @wptuts.bsky.social and co 🥹 for the help from your end.
Now we wait… 😬
Tender submission for a large organisation, custom #WordPress block theme build for use on 30+ sites. Truly enterprise level stuff. Thanks to @wptuts.bsky.social and co 🥹 for the help from your end.
Now we wait… 😬
February 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Wow. What a couple of months.
Tender submission for a large organisation, custom #WordPress block theme build for use on 30+ sites. Truly enterprise level stuff. Thanks to @wptuts.bsky.social and co 🥹 for the help from your end.
Now we wait… 😬
Tender submission for a large organisation, custom #WordPress block theme build for use on 30+ sites. Truly enterprise level stuff. Thanks to @wptuts.bsky.social and co 🥹 for the help from your end.
Now we wait… 😬
One of the very few YouTubers that actually give value.
Give him a sub and follow ❤️
Give him a sub and follow ❤️
One of the hardest things in making my new course HTML & CSS for Absolute Beginners was finding the right balance of information that beginners could use, without going too far into the weeds.
January 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
One of the very few YouTubers that actually give value.
Give him a sub and follow ❤️
Give him a sub and follow ❤️
Can you unregister a block template bundled in a block theme?
unregister_block_template() is aimed more for plugins afaik.
I need to unregister a WC template when WC is not activated. @briancoords.com @elliottrichmond.co.uk anyone?
unregister_block_template() is aimed more for plugins afaik.
I need to unregister a WC template when WC is not activated. @briancoords.com @elliottrichmond.co.uk anyone?
January 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Can you unregister a block template bundled in a block theme?
unregister_block_template() is aimed more for plugins afaik.
I need to unregister a WC template when WC is not activated. @briancoords.com @elliottrichmond.co.uk anyone?
unregister_block_template() is aimed more for plugins afaik.
I need to unregister a WC template when WC is not activated. @briancoords.com @elliottrichmond.co.uk anyone?
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The Studio app from @wordpress.com continues its slow march to becoming a full-featured local development app (and LocalWP competitor).
wordpress.com/blog/2025/01...
wordpress.com/blog/2025/01...
Meet Studio Sync for WordPress.com
Studio now offers a free Sync feature to effortlessly sync between local WordPress sites with WordPress.com.
wordpress.com
January 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Studio app from @wordpress.com continues its slow march to becoming a full-featured local development app (and LocalWP competitor).
wordpress.com/blog/2025/01...
wordpress.com/blog/2025/01...
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While talking performance, @felixarntz.bsky.social mentioned that switching from a classic theme to a block theme can be one of the biggest boosts to your site's web vitals number.
One benefit of WP controlling the theme's frontend is they can continually improve it.
(full episode link below)
One benefit of WP controlling the theme's frontend is they can continually improve it.
(full episode link below)
December 17, 2024 at 2:57 PM
While talking performance, @felixarntz.bsky.social mentioned that switching from a classic theme to a block theme can be one of the biggest boosts to your site's web vitals number.
One benefit of WP controlling the theme's frontend is they can continually improve it.
(full episode link below)
One benefit of WP controlling the theme's frontend is they can continually improve it.
(full episode link below)
Yay 🎉. Washing machine needs a firmware update. Worlds gone mad. 😜
December 14, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Yay 🎉. Washing machine needs a firmware update. Worlds gone mad. 😜
oh.... :/
Wtaf
Google December 2024 core update rolling out now searchengineland.com/google-decem...
December 12, 2024 at 3:53 PM
oh.... :/
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Googling Stuff: Then v Now.
December 11, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Googling Stuff: Then v Now.
I feel your pain 👊
When I started with #WordPress, I still had hair.
December 5, 2024 at 6:27 PM
I feel your pain 👊
Get involved. 🚀
Ever wanted build custom blocks but didn't have the time or the patience to get started?
Join @nickmdiego.com and I tomorrow at 5pm UTC on the official @wordpress.org YouTube channel and we'll get you started building your first custom block!
Link 👉 www.youtube.com/watchv=i9vWa...
Join @nickmdiego.com and I tomorrow at 5pm UTC on the official @wordpress.org YouTube channel and we'll get you started building your first custom block!
Link 👉 www.youtube.com/watchv=i9vWa...
December 3, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Get involved. 🚀
December 3, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Bridging the gap: Hybrid themes by Troy Chaplin explores how to blend the best of WordPress block and classic themes to create flexible hybrid themes.
developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/12...
developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/12...
Bridging the gap: Hybrid themes
Discover the key differences between two common WordPress theme types and learn how to seamlessly integrate modern block theme features into a classic theme. This approach allows for a smooth, gradual...
developer.wordpress.org
December 3, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Bridging the gap: Hybrid themes by Troy Chaplin explores how to blend the best of WordPress block and classic themes to create flexible hybrid themes.
developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/12...
developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/12...
Love this. ❤️
One of my favourite UI patterns is using `backdrop-filter` to create a “frosted glass” effect.
When I see this effect in the wild, though, it’s almost never as lush and realistic as it could be. There’s an important optimization that nobody makes.
✨ I share the secret sauce in my brand-new post:
When I see this effect in the wild, though, it’s almost never as lush and realistic as it could be. There’s an important optimization that nobody makes.
✨ I share the secret sauce in my brand-new post:
Next-level frosted glass with backdrop-filter • Josh W. Comeau
Glassy headers have become a core part of the “slick startup” UI toolkit, but they’re all missing that final 10% that really makes it shine. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create the most reali...
joshwcomeau.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Love this. ❤️
And the TV commercials as well.
This is what #WooCommerce is up against. On a recent trip to London for #WPLDN I saw this on the tube. Those ads are not cheap. #WordPress
November 30, 2024 at 8:09 AM
And the TV commercials as well.
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Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Anti-Spam by CleanTalk #WordPress Plugin Used by 200,000 WordPress Sites
www.securityweek.com/critical-vul...
www.securityweek.com/critical-vul...
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Anti-Spam Plugin Used by 200,000 WordPress Sites
Two vulnerabilities in the Anti-Spam by CleanTalk WordPress plugin allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
www.securityweek.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Anti-Spam by CleanTalk #WordPress Plugin Used by 200,000 WordPress Sites
www.securityweek.com/critical-vul...
www.securityweek.com/critical-vul...
@wptuts.bsky.social We knew you'd make it 🥹
November 25, 2024 at 2:50 PM
@wptuts.bsky.social We knew you'd make it 🥹
#WordPress Admin redesign...
#DataViews & #DataForm are live for developers, enabling extensible admin customisations.
make.wordpress.org/core/2024/11...
🚀
#DataViews & #DataForm are live for developers, enabling extensible admin customisations.
make.wordpress.org/core/2024/11...
🚀
Update on Phase 3: Collaboration efforts
Over the last year, Phase 3 of the Gutenberg roadmap has begun to take form and with it comes a need for an update around what’s been done, how to follow along, and what to expect going forward. Th…
make.wordpress.org
November 22, 2024 at 11:45 AM
#WordPress Admin redesign...
#DataViews & #DataForm are live for developers, enabling extensible admin customisations.
make.wordpress.org/core/2024/11...
🚀
#DataViews & #DataForm are live for developers, enabling extensible admin customisations.
make.wordpress.org/core/2024/11...
🚀
Be part of the WordPress 6.8 Release Squad!
The tentative schedule for WordPress 6.8 has been proposed, with the general release set for April 15, 2025. Now’s your chance to join the team that makes it happen!
make.wordpress.org/core/2024/11...
#WordPress #OpenSource #Contribute
The tentative schedule for WordPress 6.8 has been proposed, with the general release set for April 15, 2025. Now’s your chance to join the team that makes it happen!
make.wordpress.org/core/2024/11...
#WordPress #OpenSource #Contribute
WordPress 6.8 Call for Volunteers
As a follow-up to the release calendar proposal for 2025, let’s gather interest in being part of the release squad for the next major release, WordPress 6.8. Proposed WordPress 6.8 tentative …
make.wordpress.org
November 21, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Be part of the WordPress 6.8 Release Squad!
The tentative schedule for WordPress 6.8 has been proposed, with the general release set for April 15, 2025. Now’s your chance to join the team that makes it happen!
make.wordpress.org/core/2024/11...
#WordPress #OpenSource #Contribute
The tentative schedule for WordPress 6.8 has been proposed, with the general release set for April 15, 2025. Now’s your chance to join the team that makes it happen!
make.wordpress.org/core/2024/11...
#WordPress #OpenSource #Contribute