The MRWWeb Blog: Thoughtful Posts About Nonprofit Websites

2021 Worldwide WordPress 5k

I ran the 2021 Worldwide WordPress 5k (#WWWP5k) in West Seattle on October 24, 2021.

Supporting Multiple “Block Styles” in the WordPress Block Editor

Block Styles let developers hand powerful design controls to WordPress site editors. Right now, there are some key limitations to the feature. I found some workarounds and have some ways I think Block Styles can evolve.

WordCamp US 2021 Field Notes

I enjoyed a day full of learning when I “attended” WordCamp US 2021 online. I focused mostly on talks about the WordPress Block Editor and took some notes!

Storing Block Patterns in HTML Files for Nicer Code [Technical]

As I keep working with the block editor in WordPress, I often find ways to improve my code’s efficiency and maintainability. Here are a couple tricks for working with Block Patterns that will make a developer’s life much easier.

Websites Spotted Out in the Wild

Since websites are used to communicate with people, they show up all over the place! These three sites I helped build ended up in some pretty cool places this year.

Block Styles, Variations, and Patterns Presentation at Seattle Dev Meetup

I finally found a chance to present about my approach to implementing WordPress using the new(ish) Block Editor at my local developer meetup.

“Must Have” Features for a Nonprofit Website

There are almost no universal must-haves for a nonprofits website. Organizations need a site that has just enough information and the bare-minimum features required to support its mission.

2021 Washington State Nonprofits Conference: Thursday

The third and final full day of the Washington State Nonprofit Conference was filled with big picture thinking about the role of nonprofits and how to effectively move organizations toward justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.

2021 Washington State Nonprofits Conference: Wednesday

The second full day of the Washington State Nonprofit Conference included a really engaging conversational keynote, my nonprofit website Ask Me Anything, and a session on photography.

2021 Washington State Nonprofits Conference: Tuesday

I’m actively participating in the Washington nonprofit community at the 2021 Washington State Nonprofit Conference. The sessions I attended on the first full day were focused on historic racism in the nonprofit sector and philanthropy and what we need to do about it.

Watch Out for Phishing Scams

One of my clients was recently targeted by a well-constructed phishing scam. Let’s learn how to sniff these out and protect ourselves.

21NTC Field Notes: Day 3

And that’s a wrap! The third and final day of 21NTC was a whirlwind of information, ideas, and connections. I watched presentations inclusive facilitation, long-form content, and equitable project management and design. But the keynote was the clear highlight of the day with a critical message for us all.