Martin Dubovic
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Last issue of 2025 is now live! Head to devtech.news and get your read on. Lots of interesting stories, including an interactive #JeffreyEpstein exhibit, which sounds creepy, but isn't. It is creative, though. 💡 You’ve also got some great tools, stats, etc. Enjoy! #WebDev #TechNews #Developer
Can you touch your toes? 🤔 Now, can you touch your toes in the middle of a #pushup? 🤯 While it is difficult, unlocking the “Aztec pushup” is absolutely do-able if you break it down into progressions. Check out my full guide to unlocking this move. 👇🏻 matko.cc/how-to-do-az... #Calisthenics
I recently had the chance to test out the new #Hostinger Horizons AI app builder tool and I must say that I was impressed. 😎 If you’ve heard about the #VibeCoding trend and wanted a beginner-friendly way to try it, then #Horizons offers a good entry point. 👇🏻 wpshout.com/hostinger-ho...
I Tried Hostinger's New Horizons AI Developer Tool: Is the Hype Justified?
Here are my results working with Hostinger Horizons, my overall thoughts on its strengths, limitations, and usefulness. Is it worth it?
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Have you heard about the new #ByteDance image-to-video tool called #DreamActorM1? The research paper and previews look amazing. 😲 Unfortunately, it’s not available to try yet. However! There are other alternatives available. I recently tested a free one that works well and gets the job done. 👇🏻
Two weeks ago I shared my thoughts on the #Ghibli AI art trend that took off after #OpenAI launched their new image generator. You’ve also probably noticed action figures on your timeline lately. While those are cool, there’s something even cooler that you can do — check it out. #AIArt #AICartoon
#WordPress is shifting its schedule to only one major release in 2025. That’s a big change. I wrote up a summary of what to expect and the different ways you can stay up to date with WordPress development (and even give your input) in this new environment. 👇🏻 wpshout.com/wordpress-sw... #WebDev
WordPress Shifts to Only One Major Release in 2025: What to Expect
During the last week of March, nearly 30 WordPress core committers, project leaders, and team members gathered to discuss WordPress' release schedule. According to the meeting notes, the conversation ...
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Back in 2018, I lived briefly in Mitaka, Japan - and walked by the #Ghibli Museum on a semi-daily basis. I quickly became a fan. Here are my thoughts on the #GhibliAI trend, the #OpenAI new image generator, and where we are headed. 👨🎨 👇🏻 wpshout.com/ghibli-ai-tr...
Manually setting alt text and resizing images in #WordPress? Yeah…I used to do that too. Not anymore! There's a simple way to auto-set #SEO alt text from file names and make images default to full size on upload. No more clicking around! Here’s how: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP_s...
Auto-Set Image Alt Text in WordPress & Upload at “Full Size” by Default
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Last week I shared a very thorough step-by-step tutorial on setting up a #WordPress static site that only costs $10.44/year to maintain - all inclusive.🤯 However, static sites don’t let you add contact forms. Fortunately, there’s a solution to this. If you’ve got the will, then I’ve got the way. 👇🏻
If you’ve been thinking about launching a #WordPress site but the cost has deterred you from taking the plunge - I’ve got a $10 per year solution for you. That price includes #webhosting, a domain name, an SSL certificate, and a CDN. It’s also NOT a promo rate. Don’t believe me? Check it out. 👇🏻
Everyone and their mama is talking about #AI agents lately. 🤖 Unlike LLMs though - which are a dime-a-dozen nowadays - AI agent tools haven’t flooded the web yet. 🌍 So when I learned that #Convergence AI finally released their #Proxy model, I took it for a spin. 👇🏻 wpshout.com/convergence-...
I Tried My First AI Agent - Convergence AI - and Let's Just Say...
Have you been dying to try an AI agent? Well now you can (for free). Convergence AI recently released "Proxy." Here's my review of it.
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Anyone here ever experienced a #phishing attack? 🎣 At what point did you realize that it was a #scam? What was the red flag that convinced you? 🚩 Scammer attacks are becoming more sophisticated nowadays so I’m curious to see what others have experienced. 👀 #PhishingScam
Before there was the written word, there was oral history passed down through generations. Keep reading books. But keep telling the next generation the stories you know. Someday the books may no longer be allowed. We cannot forget to share the things that are important.
Testing the new #DeepSeekR1 and getting a taste of China’s Big Brother censorship in real time. It’s interesting to see how for some topics (e.g., Tiananmen) it automatically won’t answer, while for other topics (e.g., Cultural Revolution) it gives a full answer but then...😱 Have you tried it? #AI
I write about #AI topics frequently. One theme that consistently pops up is the “future threat” of AI. Whether it’s AI taking jobs or eventually reaching AGI/ASI, it’s often presented as a looming threat. But the reality is that AI has already been doing massive damage. wpshout.com/when-algorit...
The Real AI Threat Isn't Coming - It's Already Here: 3 Cases of Algorithms Destroying Lives
Forget AI taking jobs or achieving consciousness. Here are 3 real-life cases of artificial intelligence destroying thousands of lives.
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#Google now requires you to have #JavaScript enabled if you want to use Google Search. Is it for user security or consolidating the market and making it hard on #SEO tools? I'll leave the answer to you. Here's more on the topic: wpshout.com/google-now-r...
Google Now Requires JavaScript Because "Security"…They're Not Telling the Entire Truth
Google has made a significant change: you now need to enable JavaScript to use Google Search. This is why, and why not.
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If you’re a website owner then you already know what #SEO is, but have you heard of #GEO ? 🤔 With all the changes to Google’s algorithms last year, many are turning to GEO - or generative engine optimization - to gain an edge in the #SERP. Learn how to do it yourself 👇🏻 wpshout.com/generative-e...
The Rise of "GEO" - or How AI is Transforming Search Engine Optimization
We've been relying on SEO for years to rank our sites but in this new AI era, another strategy has emerged: generative engine optimization.
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#WordPress in 2024: More than just #wpdrama 👀 ✅ 3 major releases (6.5, 6.6, 6.7) ✅ 4,700+ enhancements & fixes ✅ Big acquisitions: NitroPack, WPAI, and more ✅ WordCamps bounced back (75+ events!) ✅ Security challenges, but key wins too Full recap: themeisle.com/blog/wordpre... What stood out?
2024 WordPress Recap: A Lot More Happened Than Just #WPDrama
While the main WordPress story of 2024 was #wpdrama, let's remember there was 10 months of activity before that. Here's a full recap of 2024.
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What would your top 5 be? 🤔 Mine would probably be: 1. Wordfence 2. Otter Blocks 3. Optimole 4. Super Page Cache (or WP Fastest Cache) 5. Shortcodes Ultimate In the past I would've had Yoast on there (in 5th place) but with all the algo updates, I find SEO plugins to be less valuable overall.
Karol K@iamkarolk.bsky.social · 2y agoIf you could only pick 5 WordPress plugins, which would they be? A Reddit thread asked this, and the answers were surprising: ❌ Jetpack? 0 mentions. ❌ Akismet? Just 1. 🏆 ACF took the top spot with 14 votes. See the full list + hidden gems here themeisle.com/blog/only-ch... What's on your list?
10 years ago, a #WordPress dev noticed: you couldn't know if a plugin you used was removed - even for security issues. Welcome to ticket 30465. Still unresolved, but talks are moving again after 1,500+ plugin vulnerabilities were uncovered. Martin explains it here: themeisle.com/blog/wordpre...
WordPress Ticket #30465 Was Opened 10 Years Ago - Is 2025 Going to Be the Year It Finally Gets Resolved?
The infamous WordPress ticket #30465. A ticket that was opened more than 10 years ago and is still open. All that might be changing soon.
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#BlockThemes 🆚 #ClassicThemes — the debate that won’t die. Here is what @hardeep.social (a developer) had to say. His opinion is one of many featured in arguably the most in-depth article published on this topic. If you haven’t read it yet, do you even #WordPress bro? themeisle.com/blog/block-t...
Happy almost-2025! Been checking new Cloudflare data: big web dips on Xmas Eve/Day, then bounces on Boxing Day & NYE - perfect for #marketing. Check out my latest post for all the insights: wpshout.com/christmas-ho...
How the Holidays Are Shaping Web Traffic Trends (and Why You Should Care)
When the feasting starts, the web often takes a back seat. Here are the details on how the holidays shape traffic trends on the web.
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Who made the biggest waves in #WordPress in 2024? 🌊 Check out this year's top ten movers-and-shakers in WordPress to see who made the list. 👀 themeisle.com/blog/wordpre... #WPDrama #WordPress2024 #WordPressInfluencers
10 WordPress Influencers Who Made Waves in 2024
In a year that was defined by personality clashes, these are the top 10 movers-n-shakers who had the biggest influence on WordPress in 2024.
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I was excited to try OpenAI’s Sora #AI, but it’s not available in Poland yet. Luckily, Martin from our team in the US reviewed it - and while us in the EU might be eager, we’re probably not missing much. 🎥 Mostly fun but far from practical. Read his take: wpshout.com/open-ai-sora...
I Tried OpenAI's Sora Video Generator…It's Mostly Unusable
OpenAI finally launched their much hyped Sora AI video generator. I took it for a spin and made 20+ videos. Here's my honest review of it.
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Block themes 🆚 classic themes has been a hot topic in #WordPress for a while. I just did a deep dive on it: combing Reddit threads, talking with colleagues and industry professionals, and analyzing two surveys. They all had something worthwhile to say. Check it out: themeisle.com/blog/block-t...
Are Block Themes Better Than Classic Themes? Here's What People Think
The debate between block themes versus classic themes continues to rage on. Is one truly better than the other? Here's a detailed breakdown.
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Global web traffic grew by 17.2% in 2024 - according to #Cloudflare. Wow! 😲 Also, mobile is now 41.3% of global web traffic. 📱 More insights here: wpshout.com/cloudflare-2...
I Read Through Cloudflare's "2024 Year in Review." Here’s What You Should Know
Cloudflare just released their "2024 Year in Review" report - a detailed doc that dives into the trends and patterns shaping the web.
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