Derek Long
@iamdereklong.com
Husband, father, and lover of nature. Building sites on WordPress and making it up as I go.
https://iamdereklong.com
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A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It’s been a very hard year - Andy Bell
Unlike a lot of places in tech, my company, Set Studio/Piccalilli has no outside funding. Bootstrapped is what the LinkedIn people say, I think. It’s been a hard year this year. A very hard year...
bell.bz
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
Using Additional CSS in WordPress Block Themes by @eatpaintchic.bsky.social
alwaysopen.design/additional-c...
"I’ll speak for all web designers and say we kinda hate how Additional CSS stuffs our programming language of choice into an obscure, hard to find box with no code formatting."
Agree!
alwaysopen.design/additional-c...
"I’ll speak for all web designers and say we kinda hate how Additional CSS stuffs our programming language of choice into an obscure, hard to find box with no code formatting."
Agree!
Using Additional CSS in WordPress Block Themes
How to use Additional CSS in WordPress block themes to scope block styles across your site. Step-by-step guide, examples, and tips.
alwaysopen.design
October 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Using Additional CSS in WordPress Block Themes by @eatpaintchic.bsky.social
alwaysopen.design/additional-c...
"I’ll speak for all web designers and say we kinda hate how Additional CSS stuffs our programming language of choice into an obscure, hard to find box with no code formatting."
Agree!
alwaysopen.design/additional-c...
"I’ll speak for all web designers and say we kinda hate how Additional CSS stuffs our programming language of choice into an obscure, hard to find box with no code formatting."
Agree!
My machine (Mac mini 3.2 GHz 6-Core i7, 32GB RAM) isn’t the latest and greatest, but it shouldn’t sound like a jet engine when I open your site. But hey, all that stuff zooming around is cool.
September 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
My machine (Mac mini 3.2 GHz 6-Core i7, 32GB RAM) isn’t the latest and greatest, but it shouldn’t sound like a jet engine when I open your site. But hey, all that stuff zooming around is cool.
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Impact of AI on Tech Content Creators
Wes on Syntax: I write content. That content is consumed by people. But a lot of it has been used to train AIs for people to get a very quick answer. You can see the amount of bots visiting websites has been going up significantly. You ask a question about…
Wes on Syntax: I write content. That content is consumed by people. But a lot of it has been used to train AIs for people to get a very quick answer. You can see the amount of bots visiting websites has been going up significantly. You ask a question about…
Impact of AI on Tech Content Creators
Wes on Syntax: I write content. That content is consumed by people. But a lot of it has been used to train AIs for people to get a very quick answer. You can see the amount of bots visiting websites has been going up significantly. You ask a question about JavaScript and they go suck in 40 pages and it distills it down.
chriscoyier.net
July 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Impact of AI on Tech Content Creators
Wes on Syntax: I write content. That content is consumed by people. But a lot of it has been used to train AIs for people to get a very quick answer. You can see the amount of bots visiting websites has been going up significantly. You ask a question about…
Wes on Syntax: I write content. That content is consumed by people. But a lot of it has been used to train AIs for people to get a very quick answer. You can see the amount of bots visiting websites has been going up significantly. You ask a question about…
Reposted by Derek Long
July 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Reposted by Derek Long
Yesterday I chatted with @mikemcalister.com about his new free block and theme dev courses on Ollie, how AI is impacting dev education, his experience with Sensei LMS and FSE, and where WordPress should focus next.
Catch it in your Podcast app or on YouTube.
webmasters.fm/free-wordpre...
Catch it in your Podcast app or on YouTube.
webmasters.fm/free-wordpre...
Free WordPress Dev Courses and the Future of Ollie ft. Mike McAlister - Webmasters.FM
Mike McAlister talks about his new *free* Ollie Block and Theme development courses, AI's effect on developer education, and where WordPress should go next.
webmasters.fm
June 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Yesterday I chatted with @mikemcalister.com about his new free block and theme dev courses on Ollie, how AI is impacting dev education, his experience with Sensei LMS and FSE, and where WordPress should focus next.
Catch it in your Podcast app or on YouTube.
webmasters.fm/free-wordpre...
Catch it in your Podcast app or on YouTube.
webmasters.fm/free-wordpre...
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Good news, everyone! @alistapart.com “for people who make websites” is accepting drafts and queries.
alistapart.com/about/contri...
alistapart.com/about/contri...
Write for Us
Yes, you. We’re always looking for new authors. If you’ve got an idea that will challenge our readers and move our industry forward, we want to hear about it. But you don’t need to wait for a…
alistapart.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Good news, everyone! @alistapart.com “for people who make websites” is accepting drafts and queries.
alistapart.com/about/contri...
alistapart.com/about/contri...
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Last month @keithdevon.com and I spoke @wpldn.uk about building a site using full site editing.
The talk is very much a case study of the project highlighting some of the interesting challenges and solutions.
Watch the video below 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Qv...
The talk is very much a case study of the project highlighting some of the interesting challenges and solutions.
Watch the video below 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Qv...
Building a Block-Based WordPress Site with FSE – Highrise Digital Case Study at #WPLDN
YouTube video by #WPLDN - WordPress-Focused Events In London
www.youtube.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Last month @keithdevon.com and I spoke @wpldn.uk about building a site using full site editing.
The talk is very much a case study of the project highlighting some of the interesting challenges and solutions.
Watch the video below 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Qv...
The talk is very much a case study of the project highlighting some of the interesting challenges and solutions.
Watch the video below 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Qv...
I enjoy each of these he's put out. Good to hear the "why" behind decisions. Thanks @permanenttourist.ch!
It's been a little while, but I've published another post in my series about my approach to creating websites for clients. This time: how to improve and streamline the editorial experience. permanenttourist.ch/2025/02/buil...
Building a WordPress website for a client: creating a streamlined editorial experience
WordPress offers a huge range of features and options for users, but that can often be overwhelming for clients. We can assist them by providing curated editorial experiences.
permanenttourist.ch
February 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I enjoy each of these he's put out. Good to hear the "why" behind decisions. Thanks @permanenttourist.ch!
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Episode 109 today. @keithdevon.com and @markwilkinson.dev are discussing:
- The big #FSE launch
- Being more proactive
- Speed build challenges
- And more ...
Join us at 13:30 (UK time) today 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqk...
- The big #FSE launch
- Being more proactive
- Speed build challenges
- And more ...
Join us at 13:30 (UK time) today 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqk...
WP Café #109 | The big launch, being more proactive, and speed build challenges
YouTube video by Highrise Digital
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December 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Episode 109 today. @keithdevon.com and @markwilkinson.dev are discussing:
- The big #FSE launch
- Being more proactive
- Speed build challenges
- And more ...
Join us at 13:30 (UK time) today 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqk...
- The big #FSE launch
- Being more proactive
- Speed build challenges
- And more ...
Join us at 13:30 (UK time) today 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqk...
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I wrote up some very brief thoughts on some of my upcoming WordPress-related content on my newsletter. The first issue I've sent out since early September, can't imagine why.
www.briancoords.com/newsletter/o...
www.briancoords.com/newsletter/o...
Ollie and the Future of WordPress - Brian Coords
Things have felt very... interesting in WordPressland the last few months.
www.briancoords.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:19 PM
I wrote up some very brief thoughts on some of my upcoming WordPress-related content on my newsletter. The first issue I've sent out since early September, can't imagine why.
www.briancoords.com/newsletter/o...
www.briancoords.com/newsletter/o...
Great discussion, as always, from the @wpcafe.show. Really enjoy hearing them talk through their experience, both highs and lows, of working in the WP editor.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Oc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Oc...
WP Café #104 | Block page tree menu, WordPress 6.7 and weekly news
YouTube video by Highrise Digital
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Great discussion, as always, from the @wpcafe.show. Really enjoy hearing them talk through their experience, both highs and lows, of working in the WP editor.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Oc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Oc...
👋 Really enjoying the fresh start and friendly vibe here. Hope it continues.
November 20, 2024 at 4:37 PM
👋 Really enjoying the fresh start and friendly vibe here. Hope it continues.
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Episode 105 today at 13:30 (UK time).
@markwilkinson.dev and @keithdevon.bsky.social are chatting about classifying content in #WordPress.
Join them live 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6AO...
@markwilkinson.dev and @keithdevon.bsky.social are chatting about classifying content in #WordPress.
Join them live 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6AO...
WP Café #105 | Classifying WordPress content (taxonomies & terms etc.)
YouTube video by Highrise Digital
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Episode 105 today at 13:30 (UK time).
@markwilkinson.dev and @keithdevon.bsky.social are chatting about classifying content in #WordPress.
Join them live 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6AO...
@markwilkinson.dev and @keithdevon.bsky.social are chatting about classifying content in #WordPress.
Join them live 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6AO...