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Brian Gardner

8 days

I’ve always been proud AF to work at @wpengine , but I’ve never been more proud than right now. In case this wasn’t clear or ever in question.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

1) I am pleased to announce that on Monday, 9/20, I am officially joining @WPEngine full-time as Principal Developer Advocate.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Not sure how I missed it all these years, but good lord—Christina Aguilera’s vocal range and power is nothing short of sensational. She truly is the voice of a generation.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

1 year

It continually blows my mind that a gazillion-dollar company makes this kind of avoidable engineering faux-pas. 😳

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

2023 = #WordPress gold rush. Who’s in?

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

7 months

Awesome #WordPress news. Did you know that adding a Site Icon will now be as easy as uploading it on the General Settings page? Coming in 6.5. Watch this!

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

5 months

Exciting news! As of today, my role at @WPEngine is evolving—I am now stepping into the position of WordPress Advocate. My main goal is to help #WordPress win, plain and simple. More on this... 👇

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

#WordPress and the Gutenberg plugin are moving at the speed of light. If you have a WordPress-based business, I highly encourage you to embrace these changes sooner vs. later. You’ll thank me for this.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Today, the bell has rung, and a #WordPress angel gets its wings. Let’s celebrate the newest addition to arrive in Gutenberg: Custom CSS. 👼

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

7 years

In two days, @studiopress will celebrate it’s 9-year anniversary. It was Revolution for nearly 2 years before that. We are still running strong, and the road ahead of us is longer than the road behind. Here’s to 11 more incredible years!

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

1 year

Here we go! Coming soon to #WordPress , currently in Gutenberg nightly: Rename Group blocks in the same way it can be done in Figma. 🪄

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

I just ran @frostwp #WordPress theme through Google PageSpeed Insights and am happy to report that it scored a 💯 for Performance.✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

5 months

For my peeps who have been using a plugin to duplicate pages and posts, this will now be native to #WordPress . See below 👇

Add duplicate post action by jorgefilipecosta · Pull Request #60637 · WordPress/gutenberg

Part of #59689. Adds the duplicate post-action. @jameskoster After we duplicate a post when we are with the post opened in the editor should we navigate to the new post or keep the current post ope...

github.com

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Any graphic designer looking to make some quick/easy money? I have a logo concept sketched out for a side project and just need it to be professionally made into .ai/.svg/.png files. HMU if interested.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Working on a FSE #WordPress theme. Whatcha think?

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

In other #WordPress news, I’m designing a kick-ass Full Site Editing theme. With colors. And gradients. It will also do your laundry.✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

As I’ve mentioned, #WordPress is getting better by the day. With the Gutenberg 15.0.0 RC1 release, users can now resize the sidebar and frame of the Site Editor—allowing them to see how their site will look on mobile devices. Have a look at this greatness.👇

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Today is my first anniversary at @wpengine . It’s safe to say that joining the company as a Developer Advocate was a good decision, as I have felt trusted and supported the entire way. Here’s to continuing the journey and making #WordPress better than ever! 🚀🎉⚡️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

4 years

To the lame #WordPress company that is trying to sell me a cheap monthly membership to download *ALL STUDIOPRESS THMES (50+ Themes)* I built the damn company and already have them.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Full-page patterns make #WordPress an incredibly powerful tool for freelancers and agencies. Imagine building a library of patterns that you can use to create website pages with just one click. 🪄

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

9 years

Hot dang! Check out this killer website running on our Digital Pro theme — props @DustinWStout #genesiswp

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

❄️ I am beyond pleased to announce the release of Frost ( @frostwp ) v1.0.0, which you can download and view the release notes below. ❄️

Download - Frost WordPress Theme

Download the latest version of the Frost theme and leverage the power of the WordPress editor to build an amazing website.

frostwp.com

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

Any #WordPress developers out there looking for contract work?

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

12 days

🔥 Three years at @wpengine today—and I couldn’t be more grateful. It’s rare to find a company that fully supports your passion and empowers you to advocate for something as meaningful as #WordPress . Helping developers, creators, and agencies succeed in this ecosystem is

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

6 months

Exciting news for #WordPress builders! Gutenberg’s experimental features, like the “zoomed-out view,” enhance the visual side of website development. It’s worth checking out, and I hope it lands in core in 6.6.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Which gradient do you prefer. Top or bottom?

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

5 years

Do things that remind you there is more to life than just making money.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

10 years

Design a simple life. http://t.co/qJgDJdTe0s

No Sidebar

A collection of articles on minimalism, simple living, and finding happiness.

nosidebar.com

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

1 year

🌟 Big news! After 2 years of hard work, our dedicated team at @wpengine is excited to present Frost v1.0, now available in the #WordPress theme directory. Level up your website experience with this innovative theme. Check it out today! #FrostTheme ❄️

Frost | WordPress Theme Directory

With its clean, minimal design and powerful feature set, Frost enables agencies to build stylish and sophisticated WordPress websites. Frost is a masterpiece of design and functionality. It features...

wordpress.org

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

5 months

Let’s dive deeper into last night’s revelation about #WordPress ! This video unveils the magic behind effortlessly duplicating pages and posts. While it’s long overdue, how about we celebrate that it’ll finally be here? 👏

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

My biggest asset: me My biggest roadblock: also me In 2023, this changes.✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

I spent some time yesterday ideating on new patterns for @frostwp . Full-page patterns are fascinating when you consider that since #WordPress 6.0, a modal is available to users for adding these when creating a page. Watch how easy it is to have an editable content page with one

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

7 years

Me and the guy who enabled me to follow my dream, @photomatt . #WCUS

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Happy to share my latest #WordPress theme with y’all. Bright Mode is a block theme for those who love modern design and vibrant colors. Ka-chow!✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

Wiping my website clean this weekend. New design. New content. New host. The whole damn lot, y’all.✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

I’m really excited to start contributing to the TT3 (TwentyTwentyThree) theme that will ship with #WordPress 6.1. Will you join me?

GitHub - WordPress/twentytwentythree: Twenty Twenty-Three, the default WordPress theme sporting...

Twenty Twenty-Three, the default WordPress theme sporting many styles that will launch with WordPress 6.1. - WordPress/twentytwentythree

github.com

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Sneak peek at the new @frostwp design. ❄️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Sad that my fear of flying got the best of me and I’m missing out on #WCUS , but I’m reminded this morning that my life is great and beauty is everywhere.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

4 years

I feel bad for every person who didn’t grow up in the 80’s (and early 90’s). Hands down the best time to be alive. And it’s not even close. Damn proud Gen Xer, y’all.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Behind every creator is a person who struggles with confidence and wonders if they are good enough.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

I just wrote a #WordPress plugin in two minutes. It’s simple, and only does one thing. But I did it, and it works. 🤓

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

9 months

I’ll make this short and sweet: Welcome to my YouTube channel. Here, I’ll cover #design , #WordPress , and the power of simplicity. Feel free to hit the subscribe button and enjoy your stay—the next video is coming soon. Go subscribe 👉

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

5 years

Welp, here goes… (Not) a Final Goodbye — #genesiswp

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

4 months

Hot take: The #WordPress block theme ecosystem doesn’t need more themes, it needs better themes.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

8 months

Launched Powder #WordPress theme v1.0. Features: 80+ patterns, ultra-light < 200kb zip, vibrant colors, endless design. Ka-chow! 💪

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Today is bittersweet. We are driving our one and only child to college ( @tayloru ). They say the days go slow, but the years go fast—and they are 100% correct. So for those with young ones around, cherish every moment. Before you know it, you’ll be tweeting the same thing I am. 😢

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

7 years

If I land on your site, and you shove down a full screen opt-in that takes over the page, not only will you miss out on my email address, you miss out on any page views you may have gotten.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

10 months

Great news for #WordPress users: You can now easily add a button to your navigation menu. It’s straightforward and enhances your site’s usability.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

I’ve been designing themes and building websites since 2006 and I can honestly say that I’ve never been more excited about #WordPress than I am right now.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

There is so much to love about the direction #WordPress has been/is heading. Years ago, creating a pricing table would have taken an hour to build with HTML and CSS. Now? You can add one in 10 seconds and just a few clicks. Watch how easy it is. 👀

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

6 years

When you hire a professional, you pay a lot now. When you hire an amateur, you pay a lot later. — @danmall

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

9 months

Today, I turn 49, so I’m launching my YouTube channel. Will you help me celebrate by subscribing? Happy birthday, me! 🥳

Brian Gardner

@bgardner

9 months

I’ll make this short and sweet: Welcome to my YouTube channel. Here, I’ll cover #design , #WordPress , and the power of simplicity. Feel free to hit the subscribe button and enjoy your stay—the next video is coming soon. Go subscribe 👉

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

Week #1 at @wpengine is coming to an end, and I have ZERO regrets about my decision to join the team. The company culture is amazing, the people are sincerely awesome, and... there’s a Taylor Swift Slack channel. What’s not to love? 😀

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

I have been in the #WordPress space since 2006. Of course, a lot has changed since then, and competition is fierce. But the one thing I know, with certainty, is that the industry is wide open, and the opportunity to succeed and make good money has never been greater.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

6 years

An Important Announcement About the Future of StudioPress — #genesiswp

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

ATTN: #WordPress friends 🤓 On Friday 2/4 at 12:00 noon ET, @nickmdiego and I will host a live (and interactive) Zoom call. We will kick off our series: What’s new with WordPress, Full Site Editing + Building Block-based Themes. Call details on Friday am. Like if interested.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

Frost is now free as in beer. Drinks are on us at @wpengine .✌️

WP Engine Acquires Brian Gardner’s Frost, Opens It to the Public

Brian Gardner announced today that WP Engine has acquired his latest project, Frost. In an email sent out to all customers, Gardner said his team had issued refunds to all current customers. The bu…

wptavern.com

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

My new theme has just been approved. First dibs for the Sunday night crowd. Check out Design Mode.✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Pleased to officially welcome @jeffr0 to the @wpengine family. Let’s go! 🚀🚀🚀

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

I just installed Gutenberg 15.0.0 RC1 and tested the new Position: Sticky; setting for the Group block. Want to see how it works? Watch the video and focus on the header underneath the full-screen video background cover. #WordPress gets better every day. 🥰

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

11 months

I have to admit, this feels pretty good. ✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

I struggle with focus and ADHD, and let me tell you... it sucks.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

6 years

Community is everything, y’all. 💛 #genesiswp #WCUS

Big Orange Heart 🧡

@aBigOrangeHeart

6 years

The amazing #GenesisWP community at #WCUS

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

I have some exciting news to share re: @frostwp . ❄️🚀

WP Engine Adds Frost to Open Source WordPress Project

Frost is becoming a freely distributed, open source Full Site Editing theme. Download the Frost theme here!

wpengine.com

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Thinking about starting a weekly Zoom call on Fridays where I go over all that’s new (and awesome) with @frostwp and #WordPress . If that would interest you, let me know—with a like, a reply, or a #hellyeah ! 😎

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

1 year

I am THIS close to creating a new block #WordPress theme that is pure, semantic, and a foundation worth building on. Because... be the change you want to see in the world. 💫

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

11 months

What can I say, I am obsessed with #WordPress . Adding two more footer patterns to my Powder theme this evening. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. 🐟

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

4 years

Man, so many websites are garbage these days. Full of ads, screen takeovers, and pay-to-read. I understand the need to monetize, but it kills the user experience.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

Looking forward to my first day at @wpengine tomorrow.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

11 months

Exciting news! 🎉 Gutenberg 16.9 introduces the ability to rename blocks in list view—extending beyond the Group block to include Paragraph, Heading, Columns, Code, and more. Customize your workspace like never before! #WordPress 🤩

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

Who’s going to do #WordPress stuff this weekend. 🙋

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Celebrating #20Years with this beautiful woman today.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

By far, my favorite thing about #WordPress is the community. It’s the people I’ve known since 2006, the ones who work for competitors though we’re still friends, and the people I’ve met as recent as this morning. Every single one of you matters to me.✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

5 years

When people believe in you more than you believe in yourself…those are your people.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

Been using (and building for) #WordPress for 15 years. How about you?

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Hot take: Folks who have a negative view on “modern” #WordPress (FSE, blocks, patterns, et al.) don’t realize that it *actually* can do much of what they think it cannot.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

You know what would be a cool resource? Tinder, but for #WordPress professionals. For instance: Designer (ahem, moi) looking for Developer to collaborate on a cool new project. Am I right? 😁

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

1 month

After nearly 50 years in Illinois, tonight we say our goodbyes. Tomorrow, we begin our journey to Arizona and a new chapter in our lives. It’s bittersweet, but the excitement of what lies ahead is undeniable. 🌞🌴🌵

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Using the Create Block Theme plugin, want to see how easy it is to add a Google Font to your #WordPress theme? (Hint: 14 seconds) Just like that. 🪄

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

1 year

I am thrilled to share my latest #WordPress theme. Meet Powder Business, the perfect solution for small businesses and freelancers looking to enhance their digital footprint without compromising on style. 😎

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

6 years

Simplify your website. Please.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Hey y’all. Most of you know I have a fear of flying, and well—today’s the day again as we head off for Disney World. So any good vibes, magical thoughts, or kind words is greatly appreciated. Plane boards in 20 minutes. 🙏🙏🙏

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

1 year

#WCUS mission accomplished: Spend quality time with @nickmdiego and @richard_tabor . ✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

So @nickmdiego and I have talked about a multi-week commitment to live Zoom demos of Full Site Editing and what’s new with #WordPress . If we started that, would you be interested in attending? It’d be free as in beer.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

5 years

Raise your hand if you’re going to WordCamp US. 🙋‍♂️ #WCUS

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Hello World, meet @PowderDesign . #WordPress ✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

7 months

#WordPress peeps, the future is near. I am thrilled about this upcoming feature, currently available in the Gutenberg plugin: Template Part transforms, allowing users to swap out Headers and Footers across their entire site easily. Watch the magic🪄👇

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

First time getting on a plane in more than two years. Those who know me know I have major anxiety with flying. Positive energy my way would be much appreciated! 🙏

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Saturday night #WordPress design vibes.✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

1 year

🎉 Happy anniversary to me. As I mark this milestone of completing two years at @wpengine as a Principal Developer Advocate, I can’t help but reflect on this incredible journey.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

11 months

The ecommerce market is projected to hit $6.3 trillion in 2023, and with #WordPress powering 43% of the web, I thought I’d spend some time integrating Frost with @WooCommerce . Whatcha think? 🌎❄️💻

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

6 years

I want to create something so unbelievably innovative and epic. Who’s with me?

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

3 years

Easily one of the best #WordPress Developer websites I have ever seen. 👇

Andrew Lindstrom — Freelance WordPress Developer

A creative freelance WordPress / WooCommerce developer with an eye for design.

andrewlindstrom.com

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

5 years

Watch our y’all, I’m also designing #genesiswp themes again.

Brian Gardner

@bgardner

5 years

Watch out y’all, I’m writing again.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

7 years

Happy to announce v2.6 of the Genesis Sample theme (with a fresh new design) is now available —> #genesiswp

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

The biggest mistake I make when designing #WordPress themes is thinking they have to be one-size-fits-all. Not all themes (FSE included) must have 100 patterns and options galore. Sometimes a simple blog theme with a great, clean look will suffice.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

7 years

The amount of lifestyle blogs that are saturated with ads (causing terrible UX) is getting out of control. I want to punch each and every one of them in the face.

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

I thought I’d see how far I could bend #WordPress blocks and templates for a potential redesign of my personal website. I’m calling this one “Yes Sidebar.”✌️

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

4 years

Thinking about blowing the dust off my blog and writing about #WordPress again. Would that interest you?

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Brian Gardner

@bgardner

2 years

Do you know who a fantastic member of the community is? @carolinapoena . That’s who. Her effort to make #WordPress better DOES NOT go unnoticed (at least by me) and should be celebrated. 🎉🎉🎉 Also, check out her brilliant FSE resource:

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