Introduction In modern web analytics and marketing implementations, Google Tag Manager’s DataLayer plays a crucial role in decoupling data collection from tag deployment. If you run a WordPress site, learning how to send data to the DataLayer correctly will allow you to build robust tracking solutions—whether you’re capturing e-commerce events, custom form submissions, or user […]
Integrating Matomo as a Google Analytics Alternative In an era where digital privacy, data ownership, and regulatory compliance have become paramount, many organizations are evaluating alternatives to Google Analytics. Matomo (formerly Piwik) is a leading open-source analytics platform that addresses these concerns by offering full data control, self-hosting options, and robust privacy features. This article […]
Introduction Implementing event tracking is essential for understanding user interactions beyond simple pageviews. Google Tag Manager (GTM) simplifies the deployment of tracking scripts and analytics tags, while Google Analytics captures interaction data for meaningful insights. This article provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to setting up analytics event tracking with GTM, from initial container setup to […]
Integrating Google Search Console: A Comprehensive Guide Unlock insights, improve visibility, and fine-tune your SEO Introduction Google Search Console (GSC) is a free service offered by Google that helps website owners, developers, and SEO professionals monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot their site’s presence in Google Search results. Proper integration of GSC enables you to: Track indexing […]
Introduction to JSON-LD and Rich Snippets Rich snippets are enhanced search results that display supplementary information—like ratings, images, events, pricing—helping websites stand out in search engine results pages (SERPs). JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) has become the preferred format for implementing structured data, thanks to its ease of integration and non-intrusive approach. Why […]
Using AJAX on the Frontend and Backend AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a cornerstone of modern web applications, allowing the client and server to communicate without reloading the page. This article presents a comprehensive guide to implementing AJAX both on the frontend and backend, with best practices, sample code, and performance considerations. 1. Introduction […]
Integrating React into Your WordPress Theme As modern web applications demand more interactivity and seamless user experiences, combining the robustness of WordPress with the flexibility of React has become an increasingly popular strategy. This guide provides a step-by-step, in-depth approach to embedding React into your WordPress theme, covering setup, development, data fetching, performance, testing, deployment, […]
Introduction In modern web development, asset minification is a crucial optimization that reduces file sizes, decreases bandwidth usage, and speeds up page load times. Gulp, a streaming build system for Node.js, enables developers to automate tasks such as minifying CSS, JavaScript, HTML, and optimizing images. This article provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on setting up […]
Introduction The Intersection Observer API provides a modern, performant way to detect when elements enter or leave the viewport. By leveraging this browser‐native API, developers can trigger animations, lazy‐load images, or execute callbacks precisely when elements become visible on screen—without resorting to expensive scroll event listeners. What Is Intersection Observer The Intersection Observer API lets […]
Introduction ECMAScript 2015 modules (ES6 modules) introduced a standardized approach for organizing and encapsulating JavaScript code. For theme and plugin developers—especially in environments like WordPress, Drupal or custom CMS—leveraging ES6 modules brings maintainability, tree-shaking, and predictable dependency management. This article dives deep into implementing ES6 modules within themes and plugins, covering setup, bundling, registration, compatibility […]
