Astra WordPress theme introduces a dark mode feature with the Color Switcher, allowing visitors to toggle between light and dark modes for enhanced accessibility and user experience. The update includes customization options for toggle placement and color palettes, benefiting website owners, developers, and accessibility advocates. Users can update Astra to implement this feature, promoting engagement and comfort on their sites.
GeneratePress introduces two new blog Starter Sites: Archive and Headline. Archive offers a minimalist and customizable wireframe, while Headline presents a visually striking template with preloaded images. Both sites ensure fast loading, SEO optimization, and are built with GenerateBlocks for easy customization. They save time in launching professional blogs, supporting responsive design and intuitive navigation. To get started, install through the Site Library in GeneratePress. Overall, GeneratePress simplifies creating high-performing WordPress sites suited for diverse content.
https://generatepress.com/two-new-blog-starter-sites-for-generatepress/
Alpha testing GeneratePress 3.6.0-alpha.1. Updates include font manager fix, improved navigation search accessibility, enhanced iframe editor support, and better event listening and script handling for accessibility. Download here.
Alpha versions for development/staging only. GenerateBlocks 2.1.0-alpha.1 released on April 15, 2025. Enhanced control for block design with new features: styles builder indicator system, device visibility controls (Pro), iFrame editor support, static position control, ARIA-label fields, inline-grid layout, and customizable tab/accordion tags (Pro). Improved performance, usability tweaks, and key bug fixes included. Update GeneratePress theme to 3.6.0 for seamless integration. Enhanced experience for all WordPress users, simplifying site creation.
Alpha version features and fixes: device visibility controls, styles builder improvements, new position control, aria-label for blocks, inline-grid option, tab/accordion tag options. Fixes include nested accordions, role issues, color picker support, unit control issues, preview styles, IME multi-select, custom at-rule, font filter, and author source. Performance tweaks added.
Alpha testing version released. Features added: full iframe editor, improved styles indicator, static position value, aria-label field for blocks, inline-grid option, inherited values as placeholders. Fixes include: missing query parameter, color picker support, unit typing issues, block preview styles, and various editor enhancements. Tweaks enhance performance, visibility features, block keywords, and CSS filtering. Release post linked.
Astra Pro v4.10.0 launched, featuring a Color Switcher widget for theme palette toggling, improved WordPress 6.8 compatibility, enhanced accessibility, better WooCommerce support, and layout styling fixes. A CSS error in the Customizer Divider Widget was also resolved. Update recommended for new features and improvements.
Astra v4.10.0 released with performance, accessibility, and compatibility improvements, including an optimized Dark Color Palette, cleaner markup for better accessibility, and compatibility with WordPress 6.8. Users are encouraged to update. Support available.
LearnDash is a top tool for creating and monetizing online courses but can be overwhelming to set up. To achieve a perfect course site, follow a detailed tutorial that covers everything from installing WordPress and the LearnDash plugin to setting up a compatible theme, creating courses, and configuring payment systems with WooCommerce. The tutorial also emphasizes the importance of additional plugins for enhancing site functionality and improving user experience. After launching your course, continuously refine your site based on visitor feedback to boost conversions and revenue.
https://wpastra.com/guides-and-tutorials/learndash-tutorial/
Modern marketers are both creative and tech-savvy, but the multitude of available marketing tools—like social media, SEO, and CRM systems—can be overwhelming.
