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The latest thinking on enterprise WordPress, open source technology, and life at Human Made.
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Enhancing SEO with AI in WordPress
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is more than a buzzword in the digital landscape; it’s the lifeblood of online visibility. The integration of AI with WordPress offers an advanced, intelligent approach to SEO for enterprise organisations, propelling traditional techniques into the future. Let’s explore how AI can revolutionise your WordPress site’s SEO strategies. Understanding SEO The…
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WordPress & AI: Content personalisation
Today’s audiences are growing to expect personalised experiences, so delivering tailored content that resonates with individual user preferences is key for helping enterprise brands stand out and keeping readers engaged. Integrating machine learning within your WordPress site offers a nuanced way to enhance content personalisation – let’s take a look at how your organisation can…
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Join us as an Account Director in the Americas region!
We’re looking for an experienced Account Director to help us lead our Client Experience Program in the Americas. This is a fully-remote role and you can be located anywhere geographically within North, Central and South America, but you will need to make regular visits to clients in North America. You should be fluent in both…
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WordPress 6.3: 6 features every web designer will love
WordPress 6.3 “Lionel” is here! And with it comes some amazing new features you don’t want to miss. Crafting captivating websites is now easier than ever before: whether you’re aiming to design a full site code-free, or you’re a developer eager to tweak every aspect, WordPress 6.3 has got you covered. From superior layout control…
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8 ways to harness AI with WordPress
In the constantly evolving landscape of web development and content management, WordPress remains the go-to platform for enterprise organisations. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), WordPress has evolved beyond a platform for building websites and publishing content into a powerful engine capable of intelligent functionalities that enhance user experience and site performance. AI’s integration…
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Maximising ROI on marketing spending with AI
Enterprises globally are experiencing a seismic shift in the way marketing budgets are allocated and evaluated, courtesy of AI’s unparalleled analytical capabilities. As we delve into the impact of AI on marketing within enterprise organisations, a pivotal area to focus on is its ability to maximise return on investment (ROI) in marketing spend. AI across…
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WordPress security for enterprise organisations
As one of companies’ top concerns for their digital infrastructure, there can be no compromises when it comes to website security. As threats become more advanced, so too must the measures organisations take to defend their customer and employee data, as well as their assets and networks. Is WordPress security for enterprise up to the…
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Headless architecture: should your website use it?
There’s a lot to consider before deciding whether or not headless architecture is the best choice for your specific requirements, but our handy decision tree can help you tick some of the biggest boxes. What’s the big deal about headless architecture? Why would you consider going headless in the first place? There are a few…
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WordPress vs. Webflow: what’s the right platform for enterprises?
WordPress vs Webflow: which is the best option for your business? When it comes to building a robust and dynamic website for large enterprise organisations, choosing the right platform is crucial, and WordPress and Webflow are two of the most popular choices. Both have their unique strengths and weaknesses, and making an informed decision about…
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Migrating to WordPress: the 7-step guide
Migrating a website to a new platform is a critical decision for any organisation, and when it comes to content management systems, WordPress is often the go-to choice. It can seem like a daunting task to migrate to a new platform, particularly for enterprises with a multisite setup or large swathes of content, but with…
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5 questions to find the right enterprise WordPress agency
Choosing the right enterprise WordPress agency is critical for the success of your organisation. With many agencies out there to choose from, finding the one that aligns with your specific needs requires some careful consideration. To ensure a successful partnership, here are five crucial questions you should ask during the agency selection process: 1. What…
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Open API options for headless WordPress
Considering headless architecture for your WordPress site? First, you’ll need to know your options for headless WordPress Open APIs. What is an Open API? Open APIs are publicly available application programming interfaces (APIs) that give developers access to proprietary software information that they can make use of in their own software and applications. REST is the ideal architecture for…
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WordCamp 2023: Athens, alliances & after-parties
WordCamps are the events of the WordPress calendar: they’re our community’s chance to come together, share knowledge, pose tough questions, and hopefully tighten some erstwhile virtual bonds. After all, people are what power the WordPress wheelhouse! After missing last year’s WordCamp Europe, I was particularly keen to have as many Humans in attendance as we…
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Reflecting on AI for WordPress
It’s the hot topic on everyone’s mind, on every news channel, and across every social media platform – if you aren’t already experimenting with AI, chances are you’ll know someone who is. Public and professional interest in AI is growing by the day; for every AI question answered, three more pop up. In an industry…
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Open source & AI: a perfect pairing
One of the things I love most about working with WordPress is being part of the open source community. At Human Made, the transparency, collaboration and commitment found in OS is in our DNA – for me, it’s an inspiration as well as a network. As the old aphorism goes, a rising tide lifts all…
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WordPress AI: Generative content & blocks pt. 2
I’ve already talked about how we’re exploring generative content in WordPress. Like all things in the AI field, things have already progressed! I thought I’d share some incremental progress and improvements to the WordPress Block Editor assistant to provide some details on the challenges and improvements. It’s striking to me that small incremental improvements make…
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Digital publishers: how to stay ahead of the content game
We’ve been watching the digital publishing landscape evolve rapidly in the last few months, and publishers and content creators are having to adapt quickly to stay competitive and relevant. Our recent report, Read all about it: How digital publishers must adapt in the era of constant change, outlines strategies and approaches for digital publishers to…
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WordPress AI: Generative content & blocks pt. 1
If you’ve been following the recent rise of AI technologies, specifically ChatGPT (and who hasn’t!) you’ve likely wondered how it will be integrated into tools and products you already use. I certainly did, which is why I’ve been working with the rest of Human Made on ways we can bring AI to WordPress. Taking a…
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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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