Speculative loading is now enabled in WordPress 6.8 by default, but this may require some tweaks such as using full-page HTML caching to avoid additional server load. Rob Marlbrough shares what it means for SEO and your site performance, and how to set it up on your site easily.

A very good compilation of WP_Query related tips with an eye to performance.

The new AT CSS Framework that is included in Bricks Advanced Themer 3.1 is a “game changer” for me. I’ve used it for a about a week while it was in beta and am very happy with it, and will use it with Bricks going forward. It is a great addition to Maxime Beguin’s outstanding plugin for Bricks. The settings are integrated with Bricks and it is a straightforward framework.

Paul Charlton released a quick look at the new AT framework, which will be useful for people who want to give it a try.

Jeffrey is on fire in this video from last year. I was doing some optimizations and got to fonts. He clearly breaks it all down. Note to use transfonter.org now instead of Font Squirrel.

In this video Matt Medeiros tries out the new WordPress.com AI site builder.

A couple of weeks ago I shared a video from Jamie Marsland where he created a front-end for his website using Loveable.dev. In this video he goes into more depth with a tutorial with more details on how to do this yourself.

This article in Smashing Magazine covers strategies for building a business case for Accessibility.

Nice video about CSS layouts, related new features, and approaches.

Kevin Geary demos the EtchWP UI while working with components.