How Many Versions of WordPress Should Plugins Support?

 
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It is no secret that I enjoy writing WordPress plugins. I’ve got a few that I’ve released freely, some I keep to myself, and many are contract work. Most of my work goes undisclosed. However, when I release free plugins, the question that invariably arises is “what versions of WordPress will it support?” I have…

Why I Refuse to Use MaxBlogPress’ WordPress Plugins

 
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Yesterday I was looking for a WordPress plugin that would allow me to announce to the readers of my previous blog that I’ve moved to my current domain. I came across a plugin, called MaxBlogPress Stripe Ad, that places a horizontal stripe at the top of the website. I figured this would be a nice,…

Development Tools I Can’t Live Without

 
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I am inclined to disbelieve the phrase “You’re only as good as your tools allow.” A lot of great things come from those in seemingly unfortunate circumstances. That being said, having quality resources at your disposal can only improve your productivity and appearance of professionalism. Being a freelance WordPress developer means I spend quite a…