Since I've started with WordPress back in 2008, I have developed/created/released/sold:
π 7ish WP Themes
π 30ish WP plugins (mostly WPBakery Addons)
π 1 Options framework
π 1 Page Builder
π 1 Block plugin @wpstackable
...I really like to invent and code π
I live in the densest city on Earth. A few moments ago: No phone, just observing, eating alone in a mall i donβt frequent near the entrance to a train station.
Iβm seeing people leaving the train terminal to the mall, and people going the other way. Some in a hurry, some obviously new to the place, some clearly haggard, some about to have some fun with friends, some fresh and going to work, some retirees just walking, some on a routine path home glued on their phones.
Sometimes itβs just interesting to pause and observe.
(Not an April Fools joke) 2 amazing Cimo updates:
1οΈβ£ Cimo now has Bulk Image Optimization! Bulk optimize your entire Media Library. This process does ZERO server work, matching our philosophy!
2οΈβ£ This uses SMART optimization: NO fixed quality level, optimization is subjective until it is visually good looking!
π― Achieve 100% optimized media library
π§ Smart optimization
0οΈβ£ Server slowdowns
βοΈ Next Gen WordPress image optimization
A very happy surprise! I noticed an uptick in our active installs for @WPInteractions. Turns out we are a featured plugin in the WordPress Plugin Directory!
Innovating in the block-space is challenging, and I really appreciate seeing this π
π Get Interactions: https://t.co/Wks59PL57T
π Cimo just hit 3,000 active installs. That's 2,000 β 3,000 in 25 days.
Most WordPress image optimizers:
π Charge $5+/mo for "unlimited"
π Send your files to external servers
π Have quotas and limits
Cimo:
β Instant optimization as you upload
β Browser-based, no servers
β Actually unlimited
β $0/mo
Download: https://t.co/Oa2ZhPa2e2
Most WordPress image optimizers:
β’ Eat up your server resources
β’ Or send your files to external servers
β’ And charge $5+/mo
My plugin Cimo does it instantly as you upload.
No servers. No limits. $0/mo.
π https://t.co/ZZnqMkrtYN
Iβm researching what the Block Editor still lacks today. Which tool would have the biggest impact for you? (Forward-thinking, no shortcode-based or traditional solutions)
Reply with your ideas! π
I have a few in mind, but curious what others think! π€
@syedbalkhi@aioseopack I would think that if you're an SEO expert you'd be excited about this.. doesn't it mean now there's another way to extend your site's reach.
I can't imagine anyone saying "I'd rather fill up my meta fields on my own and use robots.txt rather this" π€·
Stackable! We were one of the first block plugins, released back in Gutenberg beta. 6 years in, and we've expanded to more block editor-based plugins.
β‘οΈ @wpstackable - puts the page builder in the block editor
β‘οΈ @WPInteractions - build interactive experiences purely in the block editor
Aside from us, Ollie also comes into mind.
Suddenly thought of something: SVG optimization can be added as another image optimization for Cimo!
(Cimo is a next-gen free image optimizer for WordPress)
π Cimo (the free plugin that optimizes images instantly on upload) is getting a massive upgrade:
π Video & Audio Optimization is coming on Monday together with the launch of Cimo Premium!
Just upload your media as you normally would and Cimo optimizes it in real time, the uncompressed files NEVER touches your site.
No server scripts. No third-party sending of files. Unlimited optimizations. Your site & server stays fast. Your storage stays clean. Your workflow gets easier.