WooCommerce – the dominating eCommerce Plugin for WordPress
In this post we are looking back how WooCommerce became the dominating eCommerce solution built on top of WordPress.
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Why GPLDL Cannot Accept Your WordPress Plugin or Theme Submission
Thanks to the creativity and ingenuity of 3rd party WordPress Developers around the globe, WordPress has become a vibrant eco-system beyond the further development of the WordPress Core. A lot of these commercially distributed tools not only enhance the functionality of websites but also ensure that each site can have a unique look and feel. A significant number of these WordPress plugins and themes are licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), a cornerstone in the realm of free software. Understanding the GPL and its implications within the WordPress ecosystem is crucial for both developers and users alike.
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What is the GPL and why does it matter?
The GPL, or GNU General Public License, is a widely used free software license that allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute software that is licensed under the GPL. The GPL is published by the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and is one of the most popular open source licenses. Also WordPress itself is licensed…
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The Top 10 Open Source Projects Under the GNU Public License
The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a widely used free software license, which guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software. Its popularity is evident in the vast array of influential open source projects that have adopted it. Below, we explore the top 10 open source projects licensed under…
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Some Legal Implications of the GPL (GNU Public License)
The GNU General Public License, or GPL, is a widely used free software license that allows users to freely distribute, modify, and use software. The GPL is designed to ensure that users have the freedom to use, modify, and distribute software, while also protecting the rights of the creators of that software. One of the…
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Some common use cases for the Gravity Forms WordPress Plugin
Gravity Forms is a popular WordPress plugin that allows users to easily create and manage forms on their website. It is a powerful tool that offers a wide range of features and can be used in a variety of different situations. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common use cases…
DetailsMark Jaquith: Why WordPress Themes are derivates of WordPress
Back in 2010 Mark Jaquith posted an excellent article on "Why WordPress Themes are a derivate of WordPress" in his blog "Mark on WordPress".
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How to write your own WordPress Theme from scratch?
Set up a local development environment: It is recommended to develop your WordPress theme on a local development environment instead of a live website. This allows you to test your theme and make changes without affecting the live site. To set up a local development environment, you will need to install a local server environment…
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How to remove the WooThemes Updater Plugin notification from your WordPress Admin Dashboard
The WooCommerce Extensions developed by WooThemes give your WordPress based shop a great deal of customization options and help you extend WooCommerce far beyond its basic functionality.
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How to remove the license code check from the WP-Rocket WordPress Plugin
A lot of users have recently asked in the GPLDL Forum to add the highly popular caching Plugin WP-Rocket to the GPLDL Premium WordPress Repository.
Since the WP-Rocket Plugin requires an active subscription from its developer WP-Media that will provide you with a license code you will not only need to download the WP-Rocket Plugin from GPLDL but you will also have to follow these instructions to make WP-Rocket work for you.
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How to perform a SEO check on your WordPress website?
SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the process of improving a website’s visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs). This is important because higher visibility in search results can lead to more organic traffic, which can increase the number of users visiting a website. There are several benefits to optimizing a website for…
DetailsHow to manually update WordPress plugins & themes (via FTP)?
To manually update WordPress themes and plugins via FTP, follow these steps: Back up your website: Before making any changes to your website, it’s important to create a backup in case something goes wrong. You can use a plugin like UpdraftPlus to create a backup of your website. Deactivate the theme or plugin: Before updating…
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