Outdated content management systems are a headache for digital publishers, but migrating to WordPress isn’t always a simple process. It’s not uncommon for publishers to delay their migration to WordPress out of fear that they might get stuck in the middle of the process or that existing content will be lost in the transition. What’s…
Are you a digital publisher? If so, you won’t want to miss these essential WordPress plugins for online magazines. WordPress offers more features and flexibility than any other content management system, but if you’re using the core software without any plugins, then you’re still missing out on valuable functionality. With the right plugins, magazine publishers…
Millions of online publishers run their websites on the WordPress platform. The vast majority of those websites include one or more plugins. If you’re the publisher of an online magazine or a niche blog, and you’ve been contemplating upgrading your website to add new features or enhanced customization, now is the time to start researching…
Technology firms embark on new funding rounds every day in Silicon Valley. But when WordPress parent company Automattic announced that it had closed on a $300 million funding round, at a $3 billion valuation, earlier this week, the digital publishing community took notice. One reason for the intense interest is because Automattic has famously shied…
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Most Americans get their news through social media. So how do you make sure your news stories are being seen front and center? The easiest way is by adding social media plugins to your WordPress website. If you’re a publisher with a WordPress website, then social media plugins can help you encourage readers to share…
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems on the planet, loved by digital publishers of all sizes for nearly two decades. However, WordPress does have its competitors, and if you’re a publisher, you may be wondering whether it makes sense to explore other content management systems. One of the closest competitors to…
Digital publishers who are looking for self-hosted content management systems have dozens of options to choose from, but WordPress has become the de facto choice for anyone who is serious about online publishing. Why is that, and what makes the WordPress (WP) platform a better fit for publishers than Wagtail? In this article, we will…
The times they are a changin’. Less than two months after WP Engine announced that it had raised $250 million in funding, the omnipresent WordPress host is changing its plans and pricing structure. In an announcement sent to its digital partners on Monday, WP Engine debuted its WordPress Digital Experience Platform (DXP), along with new…
It all starts with a great idea. That’s the first step in launching a news website. But turning a great idea for a website into a viable business can get tricky. Launching a news website doesn’t have to be expensive, and would-be entrepreneurs don’t necessarily need to be technically savvy to pull it off. As…
Open-source vs. closed. For independent publishers looking to build or revamp their websites, there might be no greater question. Choosing the right content management system (CMS) is one of the first decisions a publisher makes, and within the broad category of CMS platforms are both open-source and closed solutions. A content management system is the…