What You Need to Know about WordPress 5.4 Block Editor Fullscreen Mode Enabled by Default

The release of WordPress 5.4, scheduled for March 31, 2020, brings a number of new features, bug fixes, and security improvements which impact the user experience.

As an organizer for two WordPress meetup groups, I’ve heard from many WordPress users, designers, and developers who are excited about the numerous updates included in WordPress 5.4.

Sadly, one feature I was looking forward to, native lazy loading images, has been postponed to the WordPress 5.5 release.

While we wait for the official release this week, a reminder that as with any major WordPress release, make sure you’re prepared to test the new version on a test site before applying the changes to any live site.

Which is why I want to highlight an important change that impacts WordPress users using the Block Editor.

When WordPress 5.4 is released, the Block Editor will have fullscreen mode enabled by default. Continue reading What You Need to Know about WordPress 5.4 Block Editor Fullscreen Mode Enabled by Default

March 27, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News

In this week’s web design and development news roundup, you’ll discover alternatives to in-person UX workshops, learn about headings and accessibility, discover a two-day online WordCamp event, and more. Continue reading March 27, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News

WordCamp San Antonio 2020 on March 28-29, 2020

WordCamp San Antonio

Looking to add to your WordPress education and learning?

Join me when WordCamp San Antonio 2020 kicks off two days online for all things WordPress on Saturday, March 28, 2020 and Sunday, March 29, 2020.

Originally planned as an in-person event, the organizers of WordCamp San Antonio quickly pivoted to provide an online event open to everyone.

You now have the opportunity to sit back and watch the WordCamp San Antonio 2020 sessions from the comfort of your favorite chair at home. Continue reading WordCamp San Antonio 2020 on March 28-29, 2020