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Builderius 1.0 Public Alpha has been released
Builderius is a new page builder that features:
- Full CSS Development Environment
- Global Components
- Tabbed Canvas Interface, Dynamic Data Previews
- To Publish Releases Straight from the Builder
You can see the walkthrough here: https://youtu.be/-ecvt6xrqCA
And test it yourself here: https://builderius.io/alpha/
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Equalize Digital: WordPress Page Builder Accessibility Comparison
Great piece by Equalize Digital comparing accessibility of websites built using a number of popular WordPress builders.
Kadence came top and Bricks, which is what I use on this website, was 8th out of 10, so not doing well at all. I’ll need to look into this for WP BizDev and make the necessary changes.
Read the article: WordPress Page Builder Accessibility Comparison
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Google will not kill cookies afterall…
Instead, Chrome users will be prompted to opt in or out.
Anthony Chavez, vice president of Google’s Privacy Sandbox, said:
“Instead of deprecating third-party cookies, we would introduce a new experience in Chrome that lets people make an informed choice that applies across their web browsing, and they’d be able to adjust that choice at any time”
Here’s his post: A new path for Privacy Sandbox on the web
It’s still not a done deal – they are discussing this new approach with regulators.
It’s also too early to speculate whether this means that it’s business as usual or whether businesses will still need to adapt to a new approaches and new solutions (that have been developed in preparation for a cookie-less world). We will have to wait and see how many people decide to turn cookies off.
In the meantime, businesses who are setting themselves out to capture first-party data should not change their plans. It’s still a solid strategy to adopt.
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WP Engine Acquires NitroPack
Ann0uncement: WP Engine Acquires NitroPack, Extending Leadership in Managed WordPress Site Performance
It will be added to their new ‘Tools & Plugins’ category of their refreshed brand architecture.
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Must read: Can a 1985 Marketing Playbook Fix Measurement Problems in 2024?
From the Content Marketing Institute:
“Marketers should stop using attribution models and return to a 1985-like measurement model if they want their brands to succeed in 2024 and beyond.”
That is, before the internet and the ad / distribution channels telling us that we can measure campaigns accurately.
Can a 1985 Marketing Playbook Fix Measurement Problems in 2024?
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Google Zero-Click search study: for every 1,000 searches, 360 go to the open web
SparkToro and Datos (a Semrish company) have compared searches that end with a click with those that don’t, giving us insight into the former too:
Here are the key numbers (for American searches):
- 41.5% of searches feature a click (70.5% of which go to the open web, 1% to ads, and the rest to Google properties)
- 37.1% end up with.. no click
- 21.4% end up with another search
So, 58.5% are considered Zero-Click searches.
Source: 2024 Zero-Click Search Study: For every 1,000 EU Google Searches, only 374 clicks go to the Open Web. In the US, it’s 360, by SparkToro
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Joost De Valk has published a new CMS market share report
It will be updated dynamically every month:
https://joost.blog/cms-market-share/
I’ll have a read and share my thoughts over the weekend.
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Stellar Spark event – the schedule is now available
Stellar WP’s event will *spark* ideas for growth, creativity, collaboration, and more.
Here’s the schedule: https://stellarwp.com/stellar-spark/spark-schedule/
There are quite a few growth related talks that are worth attending:
- Future-proofing your SEO: Updates, Overviews and Leaks!, by Carolyn Shelby and Alex Moss
- The Future of Email (Newsletters) in WordPress, by Xaver Birsak
- What the Weird Internet of Early 2000s Can Teach Us About Profitable Content in 2024, by Lana Rafaela Cindric
- How to Create an Affiliate Program to Sell Expensive Services, by Alex Standiford
- Monetizing Your Passion: WordPress for Content Creators, by David Wolfpaw
- Picturing Success: Maximizing Image Engagement in WordPress, by Corey Maas
- Credibility Marketing, by Adam Weeks
The event takes place on online on 19 July, starting at 9am ET.
Register here: https://stellarwp.com/stellar-spark/
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OpenOrigins promises to safeguard the world’s content
“OpenOrigins is a solution to safeguard against manipulated and AI-generated content. We prove the authenticity of digital media to enable trust in content. ”
From: OpenOrigins
My fear is that authenticity is going to lose value. People are not going to care if something is true or not, as long as they can get a fix of whatever content, notification, Like, etc… comes next.
But it’s a battle worth fighting. Particularly if live off the content you produce.
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WordCamp Asia 2025 dates announced: February 20, 21, and 22
The venue has been announced too: Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
Tickets are not yet on sale.
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Google Search API documents leaked
Rand Fishkin of Sparktoro (ex Moz) has written a great piece explaining what these are and what we can learn from them.
Here are the main headings of the article:
- Navboost and the use of clicks, CTR, long vs. short clicks, and user data
- Use of Chrome browser clickstreams to power Google Search
- Whitelists in Travel, Covid, and Politics
- Employing Quality Rater Feedback
- Google Uses Click Data to Determine How to Weight Links in Rankings
If you’re short of time, skip to the Big Picture Takeaways for Marketers Who Care About Organic Search Traffic part.
Read the article: An Anonymous Source Shared Thousands of Leaked Google Search API Documents with Me; Everyone in SEO Should See Them
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38% of webpages that existed in 2013 are no longer accessible a decade later
Interesting article from the Pew Research Center:
When Online Content Disappears
However, there’s no big conspiracy here:
In most cases, this is because an individual page was deleted or removed on an otherwise functional website.
The article covers links on government and news sites, as well as referencing a surivival analysis of Twitter / X posts:
- 1% of tweets are removed within one hour
- 3% within a day
- 10% within a week
- 15% within a month
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WP Engine news: Introducing the New WP Engine
“We’re elevating our brand identity with a new framework to create a seamless, unified experience for all!”
I haven’t had a proper look at this but it seems to be a ‘put the brand house in order’ type of exercise, starting with a tweak of the logo which now makes more sense.
Confidence Online: Introducing the New WP Engine
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Storyblok’s State of CMS 2024 report
It makes an interesting read, and there are 6 references to WordPress.
You have to submit your details to get the report. But worth it:
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Event: Monetization Week – Charting Publisher Success
A State of Digital Publishing event is coming up soon: 21 – 27 May, Online
The program features five days of 1-hour sessions: presentations, panels, and workshops. You can register for a single session or the entire event.
I’m unsure if it’s free or not. I can’t find any pricing. Either way, State of Digital Publishing events are always great. If you are a publisher they are a ‘must-attend’ event.
More info here: Monetization Week – Charting Publisher Success
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Breakdance builder pricing set to change
Louis Reingold, CEO @ Soflyy, is giving the community advance notice of price changes:
As we look ahead, we want to keep you informed about upcoming changes to our packages and pricing. Around the time the first public beta of Breakdance 2.0 is released, we’ll probably be adjusting our pricing plans for new customers. However, existing customers will be grandfathered into their current plans indefinitely. Anyone who purchases before the price changes will also retain their existing rates. We’re giving you this advance notice because we value your loyalty and want to ensure you’re aware of the opportunity to secure your pricing indefinitely.
Read the notice: Courtesy Notice: Prices & Packages Will Change
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Post your questions about growing a WordPress business here.
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Don’t forget to read the Community Rules too.
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Drop anything interesting AND relevant here.
For example,
- A link to a really cool advert you saw on YouTube
- The latest Google changes
- A new tool that you have come across
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For your reference: the Community Rules.
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Read first: About the WordPress Ecosystem section
There’s always a lot happening in the WordPress space that we don’t cover (as it’s not strictly marketing and sales related). Here’s a place where you can share the more interesting stories, along with your comments.
Please note: if you’re posting about your own company or efforts use the Member News section instead. It goes without saying that anything spammy is not allowed.
For your reference: the Community Rules.
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Share news that you think the broader community will be interested in, such as product updates, new campaigns, new hires and events.
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