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Welcome to an exciting dive into Etch, a promising new WordPress page builder crafted by the innovative team at Digital Gravy. Though still in its early alpha stage (version 0.33.0), Etch is already packed with powerful features that hint at a new way to build dynamic WordPress sites with ease. One standout feature that I’m […]

If you’re looking for a reliable, automated way to collect Google reviews for your business or your clients, Apify combined with n8n offers a powerful and user-friendly solution. Brendan O’Connell, a WordPress and automation expert, shares a comprehensive walkthrough on how to scrape Google reviews, schedule the scraping process, and output the data into a […]

When handing over a website to clients, ensuring they can make necessary edits without overwhelming them with complex options is crucial. As a developer, I’ve found the Strict Editor View feature in Advanced Themer to be an invaluable tool for managing this balance. It offers a streamlined, client-friendly editing experience within Bricks Builder, allowing you […]

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has recently introduced its new image generation model, GPT Image One. This model surpasses its predecessors, DALL-E 2 and DALL-E 3, in quality and usability, making it an exciting tool for creators and developers alike. In this guide, we’ll explore how to integrate this powerful tool […]

Table of Contents Intro API Setup Guide Query Loop Creation Data Display Techniques Integrating Audio Player Dynamic Data URL Passing Outro FAQ Intro Hey! Welcome back to the channel. Today, we’re diving into building a query loop using external API sources from BricksForge. We’re pulling data from the iTunes search to display artist details, album […]

Hey there, AI enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into OpenRouter, a fantastic platform that allows you to connect to a plethora of AI models using just one API key. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by juggling different API keys, this guide is for you. Let’s explore how OpenRouter simplifies the process and how you can integrate […]

If you’ve ever wanted to display content from another CMS on your WordPress site, you’re in luck! Imagine having a client with a wealth of content stored in platforms like Notion, Airtable, or Google Sheets, and needing to integrate that content into their WordPress site without cluttering their database. With the new Bricks Forge API […]

Welcome back, everyone! Today, let’s dive deep into the world of AI language models (LLMs) and how you can leverage them more effectively. If you’re currently shelling out cash for subscriptions to services like ChatGPT or Claude, it might be time to rethink your strategy. By utilizing API keys instead, you can enhance your experience, […]

Automation can streamline processes, save time, and enhance content sharing. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the creation of an automated newsletter that aggregates blog posts from various websites, summarizes them using AI, and publishes them on a public URL. This project is particularly beneficial for businesses and nonprofits looking to share content regularly […]

Welcome back! Today, I’m excited to share how to dynamically pass values from multiple APIs to create posts on your WordPress website. This process may seem straightforward when it comes to the post title and content, but what about including a featured image? That’s where the real challenge lies. Let’s dive into how we can […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, the ability to integrate and manipulate external data sources is paramount. This is where the synergy of Bricks Builder and Bricksforge shines. Over the past year, I’ve been particularly enthusiastic about builders that facilitate external API integration. With Bricksforge, you can now query and loop through your data […]

Welcome to the world of automation with Bitflows, a powerful new plugin from the Bit Apps family. Designed to streamline your WordPress experience, Bitflows is an advanced automation builder that rivals popular tools like Zapier and n8n. But what sets it apart? Let’s dive into its features, pricing, and how you can leverage it to […]

The realm of app and website building is rapidly evolving, with innovative tools emerging almost daily. One such tool that has been generating buzz is Loveable. This AI-powered platform allows users to create applications simply by typing in prompts. Today, we’re diving into the experience of using Loveable to build an app, exploring its features, […]

Table of Contents Intro Chat Trigger Creation Structuring AI Output Splitting AI Output Formatting AI Output as List Fall Events Integration System Messages Addition Client-Requested Events Timezone Adjustments Conclusion and Wrap-Up FAQ Intro Streamlining workflows is essential in today’s fast-paced digital world. With the rise of AI, automating tasks has never been easier. In this […]

Integrating a live chat feature into your WooCommerce store can enhance customer engagement and help answer queries in real-time. In this guide, we’ll explore how to build a live chat widget using n8n that leverages data from your WooCommerce database. This setup allows the chat agent to fetch relevant product information and respond to customer […]

Bricks Builder has recently launched its beta version 1.1.2, which introduces one of the most anticipated features: components. This feature has been highly requested by users and has generated significant buzz in the community. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what components offer, how they can enhance your workflow, and what additional […]

Today, we’re diving into the WordPress REST API, specifically focusing on GET requests. This is the simplest building block for understanding how to work with REST APIs, which are essential for building web applications and managing WordPress data programmatically. If you’re new to REST APIs, this beginner-friendly guide will help you get started. Table of […]

Well, 2024 is over and 2025 is here tomorrow. Honestly, I had a great 2024. Professionally, I grew my business, freelanced a bit for people around the world, grew the agency I work for, got hired, and learned more about what I *don’t* want in a client. I made more money than I had before, […]

In the fast-evolving digital landscape, being a web designer or developer goes beyond mere coding and design. As we head towards 2025, the role has transformed into that of a strategic partner, enhancing business operations through innovative tools like automation and AI. This blog will explore the significance of automation, particularly through platforms like n8n, […]

Creating flexible card components is essential for a robust design in Bricks Builder. In this guide, we will explore how to utilize GutenBricks, Automatic CSS (ACSS), and Frames to build maintainable, client-friendly card systems. Table of Contents What is GutenBricks? Creating Card Variations Responsive Card Layouts Setting Up the Feature Grid Connecting the Cards Editing […]

This Black Friday, instead of thinking about how much money you can spend, consider how much you can save by self-hosting your applications. In this blog post, we will discuss Coolify, a powerful tool that allows you to spin up servers and host your own applications. This gives you full control over data ownership and […]

Welcome to the world of Turbo Admin, a powerful browser extension that transforms how you navigate and manage your WordPress sites. Once you start using Turbo Admin, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. This guide dives deep into its features, benefits, and how it compares to other tools like Command UI. Table of […]

In this blog post, we will explore how to create a custom star rating block in WordPress using Pinegrow and Tailwind CSS. This block will allow users to rate products or services while providing flexibility and a user-friendly interface. We will cover everything from setting up the project to adding functionality and styling. Let’s dive […]

Hey there! Brendan O’Connell here, and today we’re diving into the exciting features and updates coming with WordPress 6.7. With a new theme on the horizon and a bunch of enhancements, there’s a lot to unpack. So, let’s get started! Table of Contents What’s New in WordPress 6.7? Highlights of the Twenty Twenty-Five Theme Enhanced […]

In this blog, we delve into the powerful integration of WPGraphQL with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), exploring how to effectively utilize these tools for headless WordPress development. Join us as we navigate through essential concepts, practical demos, and advanced techniques to enhance your projects. Table of Contents Introduction to WPGraphQL and ACF Setting Up the […]

00:00 – Intro and Setup Explanation 05:55 – Homepage Hero 07:30 – Tweak ACSS Colors 09:30 – Logo Slider 12:00 – Stacking Cards 19:00 – Feature Cards 22:00 Card Hover Effect 26:50 – Testimonial Section 30:30 – Styling Testimonial with nthchild 37:17 – Add fade in/out effect to Logo Slider 41:25 – Header and Mega […]

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Introduction Hey everyone, Brendan here! Today, I want to dive into the latest release of Bricks Builder 1.9.8 beta. By the time you’re watching this, it might already be out of beta, so keep that in mind. I’m particularly excited about the Variable Manager feature, which has been added to the global class manager. Understanding […]

Here’s what I’m using as my plugin stack for almost every website and most of the settings for it. If you have questions or comments, share it! What are you using? Let me know in the comments. Plugins mentioned: Get Bricks: https://bricksbuilder.io Aff Links:Get Bricksforge: https://bricksforge.io?aff=d768d61bGet ACSS: https://automaticcss.com/ref/138/Get Frames: https://getframes.io/ref/11/

This is republished from Morton’s blog: https://mor10.com/ten-questions-for-matt-mullenweg/ on Feb. 29, 2024. The Ten Questions

Cédric Bontems, creator of the Oxyprops Framework, is a talented dev who has some great advanced tutorials available. He recently started a series on rebuilding AirBnb where he creates components, parses stripped code from their site so be usable in Bricks, and solves complex dev tasks. He did a similar video about a year ago […]

Hello everyone, Brendan here, back with another video! Today, we’re diving into Gutenbricks, a groundbreaking new add-on for Bricks Builder that revolutionizes the way you create Gutenberg blocks. If you’ve ever grappled with the challenge of balancing the power of page builders with the flexibility for clients to edit and add new content, then Gutenbricks […]

Vladimir Smitka wrote a great piece on diagnosing and fixing a hacked Bricks site. Take a minute and give it a read if you’re unfamiliar with server security.

Hey everyone, Brendan here! In today’s tutorial, we’ll dive into the exciting world of GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) using Bricks Forge. We’ll explore GSAP interactions and the Timeline Builder to create captivating animations. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your animation skills, this tutorial is for you. So, let’s jump right in! Introduction […]

Here is a summary of the video (definitely not from feeding the transcript to AI). Greetings, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of Advanced Themer and its seamless integration with Bricks Builder. Join me as we explore the features of extending classes and executing find-and-replace styles to give your website a polished and […]

We are already 12 days into 2024 and I just know 6 months will go by and I’ll think “gee, that was fast” just as last year and the year before that. Maybe this post will serve as a way to ground myself when I inevitably log back in to the site weeks or months […]

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Video Transcript hello and welcome back to part three of the build with bricks Maven Series in the previous episode we looked at the figma file more in depth we built out this um homepage structure with the structure the con components from bricks Maven and we um got it all done we also looked […]

Video Summary Introduction Welcome back, friends! This is Brendan, and we’re diving into the second installment of the Bricks Maven series. In this video, we’ll be focusing on the transition from Figma, a powerful design tool, to Bricks, a dynamic WordPress website builder. Before we jump into the process, I want to share a quick […]

Video Summary Introduction Hey there, welcome to the first part of the Bricks Maven video series. I’m excited to kick things off and guide you through the ins and outs of Bricks Maven, along with a nifty addition – the Figma file. In this initial episode, let’s uncover what Bricks Maven is all about and […]

Despite not being a particularly good artist, my daily life remains deeply entrenched in the realm of creation, knowledge dissemination, and artistic expression. I have often found inspiration for my work in unexpected places, and today is no exception. From the vantage point of my home office, I have been closely observing a new construction […]

In the realm of art, a unique and unquantifiable human essence permeates every brushstroke, camera angle, and narrative choice. This essence transcends technical perfection and is rooted in the imperfections, emotions, and idiosyncrasies that define human creativity. While AI has made remarkable strides in generating impeccable iterations, it cannot replicate the depth and authenticity that […]

In the tumultuous landscape of the 2020s, the world witnessed an emergence of what can be aptly termed the “pseudo bubble” surrounding AI technology. This phenomenon, characterized by exaggerated claims, inflated expectations, and a general frenzy, encapsulated both the potential and pitfalls of our infatuation with artificial intelligence. Concurrently, the words of H. L. Mencken […]

In today’s digital era, creating a captivating and functional website holds immense importance for businesses and individuals. Personally, I believe that WordPress, a widely used content management system (CMS), offers a diverse range of page builders that simplify the process of website development. In this blog post, I’d like to share my insights on three […]

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