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The latest thinking on enterprise WordPress, open source technology, and life at Human Made.
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How we work: setting up a WordPress project for success
Agency Scrum Master Mitesh Pandey has been on the front lines of many an enterprise WordPress client project for over a decade, so he knows what it takes to hit the ground running. He’s sharing the cornerstone of his project kickoffs, and how he ensures a project’s success from day one. Let’s be real –…
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The future of WordPress: why the best is yet to come
At Human Made, we’re always looking ahead, ensuring we’re at the forefront of what’s next in the WordPress ecosystem. With its continuous evolution, WordPress remains a dominant force in the digital landscape, and the future promises even more exciting developments. Based on the WordPress roadmap, we can confidently say that the best is yet to…
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Making your life easier: the Block Editor vs ACF & Elementor
When it comes to choosing a content management system (CMS) that combines flexibility and design simplicity, enterprise WordPress, equipped with the Block Editor, stands out as a powerful tool. At Human Made, we understand that our clients need solutions that not only meet their technical requirements but also streamline their workflows. Let’s get into why…
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Being a new parent in WordPress
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest adventures in life – but how do you balance parenthood with working in WordPress? New mum, WordPress community veteran, and HM Associate Director of Engineering Jenny Wong shares how she’s found ways to juggle both, and reveals her top tips and pitfalls for other parents facing the…
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LGBTQIA+ inclusivity at Human Made
We’re drawing towards the end of Pride Month 2024, but the experiences of LGBTQIA+ folks matter every day of the year: that’s why inclusivity is a 365-day, 24/7 endeavour. At Human Made, we all do our very best to make sure everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to share as much of themselves at work…
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The ultimate checklist for WordPress accessibility
Accessibility isn’t optional – it’s a crucial aspect of web design that ensures your WordPress site is usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities. Making your website accessible is not only a moral obligation; it’s also a smart business move. It expands your reach, improves your SEO, and can even prevent legal issues. HM Web…
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Human Made at WCEU 2024
WordCamps are always a highlight on the Human Made calendar, and this year’s WCEU 2024 in the gorgeous Italian city of Turin, 13-15 June, was no exception! A strong HM contingent was on the ground, and we wanted to hear from those of us whose experiences were a bit different from usual, including a few…
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Why I attend WCEU: A journey through the years
HM Account Director Ant Miller is a veteran WordCamp attendee (and emcee!), but what is it that keeps him coming back for more? Ant’s diving in to all the reasons why WordCamps, and WCEU in particular, are the gifts that keep on giving… WCEU 2024 is coming up fast in the fabulous city of Turin…
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Step-by-step guide to website migration
Considering a website hosting migration but unsure what the process involves? Fear not – we’ve got you covered with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to make the transition seamless. The intricacies involved in migrating websites are nothing new to HM Agency Scrum Master Mitesh Pandey – let’s find out how he ensures that the journey to…
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Understanding microaggressions: building inclusive workplaces on IDAHOBIT
At Human Made, we’re committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone, and this includes our wonderful LGBTQIA+ colleagues, clients, partners, and friends. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, HM’s Kirsty Burgoine is shining the spotlight on the often-overlooked issue of microaggressions. These seemingly small, everyday comments or actions can…
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Enhancing Japanese search relevancy with Elasticsearch
Improving the search relevancy for Japanese (including Chinese and Korean, known as CJK) poses unique challenges, but Senior Web Engineer Ivan Kristianto is on the case. Read on to find out what techniques he’s using to overcome difficulties with context, multiple scripts, and segmentation. The issue of search relevancy for Japanese language content can be…
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WCEU: Unmissable enterprise WordPress talks
WCEU is nearly here! HM Account Director EMEA Ant Miller is a familiar face at WordCamps big and small, and he’ll be on the ground in Turin this June with the Human Made crew. Here are the talks he’s recommending to his beloved clients and friends – be sure to get them added to your…
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Exploring gender equality in WordPress businesses
As Human Made COO, author of a book on the history of the WordPress project, and founding organiser of WordCamp Europe and WordCamp London, Siobhan McKeown has been deeply involved in the world of WordPress for over a decade. Together with Francesca Marano, Siobhan is also co-founder of WP Includes, a leading advocate for increasing…
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Human Made Retreat Roundup 2024 🇬🇷
The Human Made humans were off to the Greek island of Evia for this year’s annual retreat, and this beautiful location was the perfect backdrop to an action-packed week of workshops, team building, hangouts, and activities! HM CEO Tom Willmot takes a look at what we got up to and reveals what the HM retreat…
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Open-source flexibility: how WordPress empowers higher education
At Human Made, we’ve always championed the open-source nature of WordPress, not just for its inherent flexibility but for the freedom it offers to institutions to truly own their digital presence. Director of Sales Jon Ang is delving into why WordPress is ideally suited to the higher education sector and how it empowers universities to…
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Higher education institutions: the WordPress features you really need
Higher education institutions are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their digital presence, improve student engagement, and compete on a global stage. Whether it’s attracting and retaining students, engaging with alumni, showcasing research projects, or optimising for visibility and engagement, WordPress offers a flexible, scalable platform that can be tailored to the unique needs of…
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Announcing Tachyon Version 3
With the release of Tachyon version 3, we’ve not only enhanced its capabilities but also streamlined its integration for enterprise WordPress users. Human Made CTO Joe Hoyle takes us through the key updates and how they can benefit your business. Tachyon is an innovative, on-demand image resizing and optimisation microservice, designed to enhance your digital…
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Human Made at WordCamp Asia 2024 🇹🇼
This year’s WordCamp Asia took place 7-9 March in Taipei, Taiwan, and (of course) we had a beautiful team of humans repping Human Made on the ground – everyone knows how much we love a WordCamp! As well as seeing the best of the host city and the meeting up with the wonderful WordPress community…
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WordPress 6.5: What’s in store for enterprise users
Originally scheduled for release on March 26, 6.5 will now be released on April 2. This will be the first major WordPress update of 2024, and it’s poised to significantly enhance the capabilities and efficiency of enterprise websites. Underscoring WordPress’ commitment to continuous improvement, accessibility, and user experience, there will be myriad enhancements big and…
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WPLDN: Ant Miller on AI & WordPress
Human Made Account Director, EMEA, Ant Miller is a highly experienced digital agency leader, specialising in client services, web development for marketing, publishing and ecommerce, sales, and account management. With one eye on emerging tech and the other on delivering outstanding experiences for our clients, he recently took to the stage in London to share…
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3 things we love about the Harvard Gazette WordPress website
We recently partnered with Harvard Public Affairs and Communications to work on the relaunch of the Harvard Gazette website on WordPress. As well as being an absolute pleasure to work with the teams over at Harvard, we had a blast creating custom features and rising to the challenge of making the site totally accessible. The…
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