Toby Cryns

  • Reflections on My 2 Weeks Writing for The Tavern

    Reflections on My 2 Weeks Writing for The Tavern

    What did I learn during my 2 weeks of writing for The Tavern? Why was it so scary to push the “Publish” button? How would I improve The Tavern? I reflect on these questions and more!

  • Surprising Tech Trends in WordPress and Beyond

    Surprising Tech Trends in WordPress and Beyond

    WordPress constitutes 46% of websites, showing stable usage but with a significant portion using outdated software. Competitors like Wix and Squarespace are gaining ground, while PHP and Mailchimp experience decreases in usage.

  • Which WP Theme is Best? Fun With Theme Download Stats

    Which WP Theme is Best? Fun With Theme Download Stats

    The article delves into the popularity of WP.org themes, employing a lighthearted approach and original metrics such as “usage rate” and “enthusiasm gap” to assess user preferences and enthusiasm for different WP themes.

  • Certain WP Form Plugins Make Accessibility Easy

    Certain WP Form Plugins Make Accessibility Easy

    Certain WordPress form plugins make achieving accessibility compliance easy. Others…not so much. This article highlights work that Gravity Forms and other plugins are doing to create more inclusive user experiences.