Author: Derek Hanson
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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) Technical Communication journal. The theme was, “illustrations on New Horizons in Technical Communication,” which immediately led me to think AI was the only type of cover…
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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 front end looks totally borked. Well, I’ll take this as an opportunity to update my theme. If you follow my blog, which I know there’s…
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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 empowers website owners to tailor the appearance and behavior of their content in a highly flexible manner. Here are five practical applications of the visibility…
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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 of Block Art, and it was accepted! You can check out my entry in the gallery. This was a ton of fun to do. I…
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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 a job listing website, WP Job Manager is the Plugin you shouldn’t miss. Here are 5 reasons why WP Job Manager should be your preferred…
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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 great way for anyone to gain entry into the creator economy. Start small, grow a following, then grow your site with more features.
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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 This is amazing! Blocks take over the internet!
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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 Well, this is cool. Might as well give it a shot and see what this new reblog thing is all about. If WordPress reader continues…
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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 20 years of WordPress, I wanted to create something related to themes. The “curators are challenging artists to submit WP20 blocks inspired by the 20th anniversary…