5 New WordPress Resources for December 2023

Just because the year is winding down doesn’t mean you should pause development on your WordPress website. Plenty of new tools and resources are still popping up that you can take advantage of. This time of year can be a little slower for some types of businesses and is actually a good time to catch up on website updates.

Here are 5 new design tools and resources to explore:

1. Tips for Design Project Management

We get it – running a WordPress development project can be tough. But with the right framework, you can start on the right path to lead your project to success.

In a previous blog post we offered these six tips for design project management. You can read more about each tip and about managing your projects in the full post here.

• Establish clear goals and objectives while understanding constraints
• Collaborate as a group
• Assign roles and responsibilities for everyone on the team
• Use tools and software in an efficient way
• Monitor progress regularly to maintain timelines
• Set reasonable deadlines (and adjust if you have to)

2. How to Accept Cash App Donations

With more than 53 million active users, Cash App is a popular money transfer platform, especially among younger demographics and users. That makes it a vital part of a nonprofit fundraising strategy.

One of the keys to attracting and retaining new donors is by using a platform and payment method that is easy and accessible to them. This platform is also adapting to expand its reach to other demographics, making now the time to add it to your fundraising efforts.

Here’s why: The simplicity of transactions on Cash App enhances the overall donor experience, streamlining the process and reducing the friction that some users may experience with more traditional payment methods.

But how do you do it?

Cash App connects to GiveWP donation forms through Stripe. If you aren’t using it, GiveWP is an online donation and reporting platform for WordPress.

Accepting donations using Cash App is convenient for your donors and easy to set up by connecting Stripe to GiveWP, activating Cash App in your Stripe payment method, and enabling Stripe Payment Element as a GiveWP gateway. Plus, Cash App is one of multiple free payment method gateways available!

3. Edit the My Account Page in WooCommerce

Did you know you can edit and customize the WooCommerce My Account page? While it is not a native feature, you can easily do this using the WooCommerce Account Pages plugin.

This can be an important feature to help customers and increase customer service capacity. Some website owners have even seen increases in revenue after making adjustments to the My Account page.

The plugin makes it easy to edit the page without writing code or understanding PHP. After installing the plugin, you can add a new page from the WordPress dashboard and build it however you like.

Consider adding product guides, special discounts or codes for customers, custom content, bonus items, or frequently asked questions. These content elements can keep past customers returning to the website to log in for information and potentially make additional purchases!

4. WordPress Vulnerability Report

You must keep up with WordPress issues to help keep your site safe and running smoothly. The WordPress Vulnerability Report shows all of the core issues that might pop up if you aren’t on the latest version of WordPress, as well as vulnerabilities with plugins.

Did you know one of the best things you can do to prevent these vulnerabilities on your website is to keep plugins up to date? SolidWP has a full set of security resources to help you stay informed about everything happening in the world of WordPress that could impact your website.

Some things to be on the lookout for in the latest report include vulnerabilities with these popular plugins: Nested Pages, Simple Calendar, Grow Social, WP Event Manager, and more.

5. Solid Academy WordPress Livestreams

If you want to keep up with everything happening in the world of WordPress, join the monthly Plugin Roundup or WordPress News Roundup with Nathan Ingram. These one-hour monthly sessions will help you stay informed and keep your websites running smoothly.

Upcoming webinars:

• WordPress News Roundup, Dec. 12
  Each month, Nathan Ingram discusses the latest developments in the WordPress ecosystem in this informational webinar. We’ll talk through this month’s WordPress news with plenty of interaction and Q&A.
• Nathan Ingram’s Office Hours, Dec. 14, 21, and 28
  Nathan Ingram opens his virtual office doors during this informal, unstructured webinar to answer your questions. There is no agenda and no planned content. Bring your questions and Nathan will answer them first come, first served. Get your answers and learn from the questions of others. (These livestreams are available to Solid Suite, iThemes Training, and iThemes Toolkit members.)
• Monetizing Solid Suite to Grow Recurring Revenue, Dec. 15
  Whether your business is freelance, solopreneur, or agency, you need recurring revenue. Offering WordPress Care Plans creates predictable revenue and delivers tangible value for your clients. WordPress Security is a MUST, not an option. In this 2-hour livestream, Nathan Ingram will explain how to use the tools in Solid Suite as the foundation of a WordPress Care Plan. He will also introduce an entirely new, advanced security option using the Patchstack firewall that provides an unparalleled level of service and security for your clients.
• WordPress Plugin Roundup, Jan. 9
  Each month, Nathan Ingram combs the WordPress plugin directory for interesting plugins that have been added or updated in the last 30 days and assembles a list of helpful and unique plugins for your WordPress website.

Wrapping Up

New resources for WordPress are being released all the time, and we hope this list helps you discover new ways to improve your workflows. Make sure to check back next month for more new tools and resources.

Speaking of new resources, at Kadence we’re always working to push out new features and products. Like our new Advanced Query Loop and Kadence AI. A Kadence Full Bundle gives you everything you need to make beautiful, effective, and engaging websites.