I use Gulp to compile Sass and JS with WordPress. Admittedly, I’m new to this, but wanted to share how I set it up and what my gulp files look like! First, from your WordPress theme folder, install Gulp: Then, create package.json: Then, install Gulp in your theme: Create a gulp.js fil Now create a […]
Author: Madeline
Resetting BigCommerce for WordPress via Command Line
For some reason the connection between WordPress and the BigCommerce store via API seems a bit “fragile.” I have had situations where it appears to work, but product images don’t transfer, or product reviews don’t transfer, or some other functionality appears broken. One thing to try is to reset the plugin – basically deactivate the […]
Extend Product “Add to Wishlist” Functionality in BigCommerce for WordPress
BigCommerce for WordPress includes out of the box the ability for customers to have multiple wishlists and an “Add to Wishlist” button on product detail pages. But what if you want to add a heart icon or other button that is present wherever products are displayed?? Many designs include this functionality on category pages, listing […]
5 Things to Consider Before Going Freelance
Caption: My actual home office and my actual coworker, Gus. Going freelance has its perks: you can work in the middle of the night, take more than 2 weeks vacation, and hang out with your cat all day. About a year ago, I quit my comfortable nonprofit job (with stellar benefits) to pursue my web […]
Ignore This Professional Advice
Me: I should really try to follow this professional advice. Evil Kermit: Ignore it. Hey, I see you there. Setting goals, meeting them, just being generally reliable and competent. But… is that enough? We are told assertive, articulate, logical people are esteemed, and traditional professional advice is full of rules about how to behave more […]
Don’t Be An Idea Person
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about ideation and implementation. Based on the ways I’ve heard nonprofiteers talk about these two concepts it seems we’ve created a false dichotomy. How many times have you heard phrases like: “I’m no good at details. I’m more of an idea person.” “He focuses on details and doesn’t see […]
The Bright Side of Pessimism
How many times in a meeting have you said, “HEY everyone I have the best idea….” Your boss is nodding vigorously. Your work bestie is clasping her hands in delight. You’re beaming from ear to ear. But you can’t celebrate yet. You forgot about negative Nelly. Nelly is already scowling. She’s just waiting to chime […]