I like the concept of notes so far for Jetpack. Big downside is that you cannot include comments in your archive or single template. If you are reading this note, I just created both of those templates. You probably are seeing this on LinkedIn, which is good. If you click through, you’ll get a very basic single note template. I really want comments here on the actual blog.
The archive I’ve set here https://derekhanson.blog/sn. Each note is using the full post content block in the Gutenberg theme blocks. I’ll keep improving this over time and hopefully see new features. I definitely want to see some patterns for these in the near future. #jetpack #wordpress #socialnotes #blogging
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Now this is a cool new feature! Jetpack just added a new feature to its Jetpack Social plugin called Social Notes. Kind of like posting to social media like X…
Now this is a cool new feature! Jetpack just added a new feature to its Jetpack Social plugin called Social Notes. Kind of like posting to social media like X or Facebook or whatever you use. Just open, write, publish. No need to worry about coming up with a title, a featured image (although you can still add one), or any of the publishing options that feel cumbersome for your quick thoughts.
This is straight up grip it and rip it. Quick form publishing like you are used to but on your own website. You can also connect social platforms like LinkedIn, Tumblr, and Mastodon so you publish on your blog and it posts to your social sites.
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The Cedar of Lebanon
The Cedar stands firm,Telling the old story.Branches embrace the Word,Preaching to all the nations,Never forsaking the connection.Living stems are rebornWhile dead splinters have rejectedHim, succumbing to the serpent,Whose firm grip…
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Mirror People
Bodies become narrowThin sheets reflectingNothing, only surroundings.Millions of images bounce aboutMystic lust and violent rageA soulless avenue to opennessFlat are the mirrors with nothingBehind, only depictingBegging to imitateThe same reflection…
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The Sower’s Commitment
A man tends to his garden, nurturing each plant with dedication and sacrifice, only to realize that he neglected something more precious. This poignant short story, originally published in Grand…
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To Tag or Not to Tag: What is the Optimal Number of Tags for your WordPress Blog
During a recent WordPress website redesign project, I was asked a very interesting question that I hadn’t given much though: What is the optimal number of tags to use on…
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Tinkering with Canva AI Image Creation for Technical Communication Journal Cover Art
I came across a post on LinkedIn from a former grad school colleague, Philip Gallagher, with a call for submissions of cover illustrations for the Society of Technical Communicators (STC)…
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Some changes coming soon
A recent update seems to have messed with my blog card design. I just can’t get figure out why the editor view of my query loop looks perfect while the…
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Some new features to watch
Check out Footnotes and Details blocks! No need for complicated plugins for simple additions to your blog or website. The Footnotes could be quite handy.
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Block Visibility Plugin
The Block Visibility plugin developed by Nick Diego for WordPress is my absolute favorite block plugin right now for WordPress. This plugin provides an extensive array of visibility controls that…
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Mini Twenty Fourteen is Live in the Museum of Block Art
I wanted to learn more about block building in Gutenberg and tested myself with recreating a classic WordPress theme, Twenty Fourteen. I decided to submit my work to the Museum…
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WP Job Manager gets a redesign
WP Job Manager has recently undergone a brand refresh and now sports a new website! Maybe you haven’t checked it out for a while, so if you are considering building…
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Get Paid on Any Plan: Introducing Payments for the Free Plan and Up
No limits, starting now. Earn money from your site, even on the Free plan. Get Paid on Any Plan: Introducing Payments for the Free Plan and Up This is a…
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Automattic Donates €20,000 to Fund Next Phase of Drupal Gutenberg Development
Drupal Gutenberg, the Gutenberg module for Drupal that was created by a Norway-based agency called Frontkom, has received a €20,000 donation from … Automattic Donates €20,000 to Fund Next Phase of Drupal Gutenberg Development…
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Reblogging Gets a Refresh
Reblogging is a way to show appreciation for another creator’s work while also providing your own audience with a valuable piece of news, work of art… Reblogging Gets a Refresh…
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Miniature Twenty Fourteen Block Art
The Museum of Block Art is a gallery of art built with the WordPress block editor, pushing the boundaries of core Gutenberg. Inspired by the call for new submissions celebrating…
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WordPress Product Launches Roundup: APPExperts, WP Wallet, Block Styles, and Stock Control for WooCommerce
Despite the flurry of April Fools day jokes circulating today, the WordPress product market has been heating up in the past couple weeks with new … WordPress Product Launches Roundup:…
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How to create a fancy divider using Gutenberg and full site editing
This will be the first of what I hope will be be many short tutorials using Gutenberg and full site editing. I’ll try to keep these quick, and if I’m…
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Recreating the WordPress Twenty Seventeen Theme Using Full Site Editing
I’ve been excited about full site editing (FSE) and the future of WordPress theme design for a long time. It’s a slow process, but each new Gutenberg plugin release and…