Few improvements to a website’s speed compare with reducing the file size of images. And if quality can be maintained, it’s a no-brainer to let 10 megabytes do the work of 100. It’s estimated that images account for about half of a webpage’s file size, so even minor tweaks can yield big results. That’s where…
Category: Web Design
WordPress 5.8 Brings Full Site Editing in Gutenberg, Numerous New Blocks, and More
WordPress 5.8 was released on July 20. This is the second release of the year and it is chock-full of new features. The most notable update involves the continued roll-out for Full Site Editing within the Gutenberg editor. Some major highlights include: tons of new theme blocks like the Query Loop Block, the ability to…
Create Fast-Loading Custom Image Sizes for Your WordPress Theme
By default, WordPress automatically takes images uploaded to the media library and generates additional sizes of your image: thumbnail, medium, and large, with the option to add custom sizes. While you can edit those sizes in Settings->Media, as you develop your theme, you’ll surely create components that utilize images at specific sizes. The sizes of…
How to Increase Mobile eCommerce Revenue with Optimization Tips from Google
More people today shop on their phones than ever before, accounting for over 70% of all online sales. The driving force behind the surge in mobile shopping is simple: convenience. People like being able to lift their phone and order what they need, regardless of where they are. The growth of eCommerce is staggering, jumping…