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Today’s post covers my thoughts on where I go from WordPress as it is pretty clearly no longer the right tool for me (or for many others from what I’m seeing) https://chriswiegman.com/2022/05/what-...
Today’s post talks about how I handled the dynamic pages on my site in WordPress https://chriswiegman.com/2022/05/keeping-my-wordpress-index-pages-current/
A few folks have asked my what I upgraded to when talking about my office in previous tweets. Here’s the bulk of the list that will, I hope, result in much better audio and video when I record. htt...
Today’s post is an acknowledgment that I’ve come full-circle with my tech and, at least for the moment, I’m OK with that. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/05/why-hello-apple-im-glad-youre-back-on-your...
Today’s post was inspired by a similar post from my friend Kevin Quirk the other day. In it I talk about my own experience with imposter syndrome and how I’m trying to use it these to my advantage ...
Thinking of leaving Twitter too? Want to follow as many of the accounts as you can? This handy utility will build an RSS list of their feeds: https://chriswiegman.com/2022/04/follow-your-twitter-li...
There's never been a better time to get started with a privacy-respecting, decentralized alternative to Twitter. Here's what that alternative, Mastodon, is all about. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/...
Today’s post: creating a free shortlink service with Netlify. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/04/creating-a-free-personal-shortlink-service-with-netlify/
After a year using Apple again, here are my thoughts on Apple’s OS updates which have proven to be both a blessing and a curse to me. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/04/the-pros-and-cons-of-apple-os-...
For a long time I’ve kept Alfred on my Mac solely as a clipboard manager. I finally found an open-source alternative that can replace it. Here’s more about it. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/03/macc...
There’s been some talk of WordPress Multisite’s place in the world lately. In this post I try to lay out my own thoughts on the topic. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/03/the-case-for-wordpress-multis...
Hello WordFest Live https://chriswiegman.com/2022/03/hello-wordfest-live/
In today’s post I talk about the pros and cons of personal boycotts of tech and other companies. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/03/the-futility-and-possibility-of-tech-boycotts/
I’ve questioned my writing a lot lately. Today’s post is a reflection on whyI keep doing it anyway. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/02/why-keep-blogging/
Today’s post covers some of the performance benefits I’ve realized by killing all the bloat I didn’t need with my WordPress site. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/02/the-performance-benefits-of-a-mini...
After 8 months on Blocksy, I’m back to a homemade theme on my site again. I think it turned out a lot better this time. Here’s why I did it. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/02/its-time-for-a-new-word...
Today’s post is about a trick I learned recently to make managing node with nvm just a little bit easier. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/01/installing-node-lts-with-the-latest-npm-using-nvm/
Today’s post covers our relationship with the internet of things of home automation in general. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/01/my-relationship-with-the-internet-of-things/
Today’s post is my own reflection on 15 years of the iPhone https://chriswiegman.com/2022/01/15-years-of-iphone/
Want to stop working with others' JavaScript libraries and build your own? I'm hiring a lead JavaScript developer to help guid Fausjs.org on its journey to being the leading solution for headless W...
My 2021 in review. All-in-all it really wasn't a bad year. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/12/so-long-2021/
On Friday I wrote a review of 2021. Today I follow that up with hopes for 2022. https://chriswiegman.com/2022/01/hopes-and-dreams-for-2022/
In today’s post I talk about the discounting of experience in WordPress https://chriswiegman.com/2022/01/a-senior-title-should-mean-something-in-wordpress/
Today’s post is a reminder of the importance of not being a data hoarder (and some steps to start cleaning up) https://chriswiegman.com/2022/01/digital-spring-cleaning/
It’s official. Yesterday was my last day as a software engineer at WP Engine. Today I start my new role as Engineering Manager of the faust.js team. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/12/bye-bye-dev-wor...
Today's post covers two of the handier Make targets I use to make WordPress development easier. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/10/opening-common-wordpress-tools-with-makefile/
Privacy vs Security https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/privacy-vs-security/
We talk about the "WordPress Community" a lot. Here's your reminder that not every such conversation is talking about the same thing. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/the-many-communities-of-wordpr...
Today's post is a question... and the comments are open. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/why-are-you-still-in-wordpress/
Last week I was reminded about how important licensing for the content we make. Here are some of my thoughts on that licensing our blogs. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/do-you-know-how-your-blog-...
Today's post is a short commentary on something I see happen all too often in tech. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/development-is-more-than-an-internet-search/
One of VS Code's biggest strengths is its portability. Here's how you can help leverage that in your project. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/managing-project-with-vs-code/
My post today addresses a common issue I see in tech. TL;DR is right in the title. Yes, a college degree is still worth it. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/yes-a-college-degree-is-still-worth-it/
I always like writing my annual "uses" post. This year is a bit different because I currently don't have a personal laptop but it was still fun. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/my-development-tool...
Does the perfect notes app exist? I don't know. After a decade of searching I'm still searching for it. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/the-perfect-notes-app/
Lately I've been writing a lot about, well, writing. Today's post is no exception. Here are my thoughts on slowing down and writing more deliberately. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/dont-push-pub...
It’s taking me a long time to form a blogging habit. Today’s post is a reflection on the schedule I’ve found works for me as well as some tips to find one for yourself. https://chriswiegman.com/202...
I’ve been using Plausible Analytics for over a month now so I thought it time to give it a proper review. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/plausible-analytics-for-wordpress-a-review/
Last week I talked about why I switched to VS Code. Today I follow that up with a list of the plugins I'm currently using for WordPress development. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/09/vs-code-extensi...
Last week I published a post on whether I would go back to Linux. I wrote that before Apple's privacy pivot so today's post is revisiting the topic: https://chriswiegman.com/2021/08/apple-is-no-lon...
A few years ago I would've thought the idea of giving up PhpStorm was crazy. Today I've gone fully into VS Code. Here's why. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/08/why-visual-studio-code/
A quick post today on some commands that can help keep your docker environment clean https://chriswiegman.com/2021/08/cleaning-up-docker-conflicts-and-leftovers/
This week marks 3 months since I started using an iPad as my personal computer. Here's what I think of the device after getting used to it. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/08/the-m1-ipad-pro-three-mo...
I've jumped between WordPress and Hugo over the last 2 years. Here's why I'll be sticking with WordPress for a while. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/08/why-static-site-generators-arent-for-blogging/
I almost didn't publish today's post. I wrote it before Apple announced their abandonment of any pretext of privacy. That said, I have done so because, in the end, I think it captures well a lot of...
I spent a little time on my site this weekend and turned commenting back on. Here’s to hoping it works out like I hope it will. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/08/comments-are-back/
Today’s post comes from some help I gave to a team member last week. It’s a quick command to help you troubleshoot what is running on a given port when you get a conflict. https://chriswiegman.com/...
Today’s post expands more on using Make in WordPress development with ideas for targets that might help your own work. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/08/three-uses-for-make-in-wordpress-development/
Today’s post is on fighting decision paralysis with simple apps. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/08/returning-to-simple-apps/
This was a wonderful chat with Jeffr0 and JJJ on the changing nature of working in WordPress. https://wpmainline.com/podcast/wp-mainline-episode-5-contributing-and-developing-for-wordpress-is-not-a...
I had a great chat with Doc Pop and Chris Garrett on what it takes to succeed in WordPress today. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGys8l8DDPY
Today’s post is just a quick post recommending a course that has really helped me level up on React these past few weeks. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/08/learning-react-fast/
This morning’s post is a follow-up to last week’s post on using Make with WordPress. Today I talk about how to make it more flexible by settings parameters at runtime for a specific target. https:/...
Last week I commented on how hard it is for new developers to get into WordPress. Today I’ve started to expand on that a bit with this post, the first of a few on the topic. https://chriswiegman.co...
I’ve jumped operating systems a lot these past few year years. Here’s my current takes on the pros and cons of the major players and why I’ve landed where I have, for the moment. https://chriswiegm...
As I talk about the complexities in modern WordPress, one tool I’ve used to simplify my own dev workflow is Make. Here’s how you can get started for your own. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/07/autom...
To rebuild my own site I evaluated both GeneratePress and Blocksy. Here’s what I learned about each and why I eventually made the pick I did. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/07/blocksy-vs-generatepress/
It’s time I stopped tweaking my blog and time I started actually blogging on it. Here’s I plan to do that. https://chriswiegman.com/2021/07/building-a-blogging-habit/
Lando isn’t the most stable dev env but, if you prefer CLI, it’s the best option we have. If you’re getting crashes when starting an app in Mac lately, here’s how you fix them. https://chriswiegman...
After a lot of search and work I’ve complete updated my own site. Here’s why… https://chriswiegman.com/2021/07/its-time-for-a-new-site-2/
The last year has been hard, but there have been some bright spots. I've spent a bit of time writing out my own experience with COVID and lockdowns with a focus on the positive for us. https://chri...
Today I have the honor of speaking as a guest for a course taught by my friend Tom Imboden at Southern Illinois University. We'll be talking about careers in tech which is always a topic dear to my...
I always enjoy talking about my work with WordPress. This podcast was no exception. Check it out as Anthony, Doc and I talk about WordPress, WP Engine's Atlas, Education and more. https://www.youtu...
I’m looking forward to this talk tonight on Choosing a Host for the Orlando WordPress Meetup. https://www.meetup.com/West-Orlando-WordPress-Meetup/events/279133179/
https://chriswiegman.com/2021/06/two-weeks-with-the-ipad/
Next Thursday I’ll be speaking at WP Engine’s Summit on optimizing WooCommerce sites. It’s a free event so register at https://wpengine.com/summit.