The Human Made blog
The latest thinking on enterprise WordPress, open source technology, and life at Human Made.
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Should publishers be using generative AI?
In a short space of time, generative AI – defined as artificially intelligent technology able to produce rather than analyse or regurgitate existing content – has gone from being roundly dismissed to a force to be reckoned with. The content generative AI can produce spans imagery, video and text, and has been increasingly visible on…
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Developers: here’s how to build your writing skills
It’s a common trope that writing is an under-loved aspect of a developer’s role, but it doesn’t have to be this way! With a little skill building and some top resources at your fingertips, you’ll be penning prose like a pro in no time. The topic of writing has come up frequently during one-to-ones within…
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Headless hype – is it the right CMS type for publishers?
As digital publishing organisations evolve, their online presence and the way they deliver content also evolves. In recent years, ‘headless’ has become a popular buzzword in the digital world. However, deciding whether to build a headless CMS or stick with a traditional CMS isn’t so straightforward. The additional costs and resources required to develop a…
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What goes into organising a WordCamp?
The inaugural WordCamp Asia was held in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 17-19th. WordCamps are WordPress conferences that are designed to be as inclusive and accessible to as many people within the WordPress community as possible, and have been a mainstay of the community since the very first WordCamp held in San Francisco back in 2006.…
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Publishers: how to stay afloat during digital turbulence
With squeezed budgets, shrinking workforces and fierce competition from social media content creators, publishers are having to run faster to stand still. How can they contend with these pressures while still meeting the demands of their readership? The publishing industry has been getting smaller since the late 2000s, with fewer people being asked to do…
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How to write a great RFP
A Request for Proposal (RFP) can be a key element of the process for finding a new WordPress agency, especially if the project is large or complex. But not all RFPs are equal. The better your RFP, the happier you’ll be. A good RFP can save you time, making it easier for you to shortlist…