WordPress

Building a website isn’t easy, but it has become easier than the early HTML days thanks to user-friendly plugins that let you simply drag-drop your way to the perfect website: page builders. As the number one CMS powering more than 40% of the web, WordPress has many page builder plugins. This article will look at […]

The vast majority of publisher websites use a Content Management System (CMS) to populate articles and organize content data. A good CMS allows writers, editors, and creative directors of all technical abilities to easily draft, upload, and publish beautiful, feature-rich articles in minutes.  The right CMS can be the difference between an efficient newsroom and […]

International Intrigue is a newsletter offering news about global affairs written by ex-diplomats who add clear insights to the stories. It has become a thriving media company and won an award for the best news newsletter. International Intrigue partnered with Refact to create a new website and a new visual identity that would match its […]

Metro Publisher is pitched as the go-to CMS for publishers focused on news and media. It’s a platform that helps magazines and other publications create and manage their websites – at least on paper. Metro Publisher does give you a few tools, but it has more limitations than features. WordPress is the world’s top CMS, […]

Welcome to the world behind the scenes of databases, where optimizing data retrieval time is the name of the game. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some intermediate understanding, this guide will take you on a journey through the intricate world of database indexing. We’ll break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand principles and provide […]

Handling database queries in WordPress is crucial for the efficient and secure functioning of your website. In this guide, you will find different ways of optimizing queries that interact with your database. Optimizing Queries: General Rules 1. Use WordPress API Functions Instead of Raw Queries Instead of writing direct database queries, you can use WordPress’s […]

In an era where product thinking is revolutionizing industries, the newsroom is no exception. At the heart of this transformation is the concept of treating content as a product – a shift that requires a blend of editorial prowess and product management acumen. State Affairs stands as a prime example of this evolution, having redefined […]

Welcome the the new WordPress web-page builder, Gutenberg – where building a website is all about reusable, flexible blocks. As agencies and creators, we’re all trying to produce striking, functional websites. At Refact, we have come to learn the value of WordPress Gutenberg as a tool in that quest. Whether you’re a creator or an […]

Unless you have never dabbled in publishing or even blogging, you’ve come across WordPress. Launched in 2003, this behemoth of a platform now powers over 40% of all websites on the internet. But let’s face it, as powerful and user-friendly as WordPress is, it’s not without limitations. Hence, the workarounds that try to tap its […]