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[View in browser]( ISSUE 928 TL;DR Sharing [PDF’S] is Caring Offering PDF downloads of your posts can be an effective way for readers to engage with longer content and cut down on the "TL;DR" click-aways. Over on the blog we recently shared [some of the best plugins]( to help you do it. 🙌 📕 WPMU DEV WordPress News Give Me [Plugin] Love Do you have a special WordPress plugin in your life? One you just cannot live without? Now’s the time to show how much you care. 😍 Vote for your fav WP plugins as part of Torque’s [“Plugin Madness 2020,”]( which is taking nominations until Jan 26. Torque If There’s a Problem, API Can’t Solve it Is Gutenberg the solution to one of WordPress’ biggest problems? … A problem that the Fields API [failed to solve?]( WP Tavern Tutorials, Tips, and Tricks The [Search] Results Are in... In the latest instalment of the "Ask Google Webmasters" video series, John Mueller goes over a series of tips on [optimizing images for search results.]( Search Engine Journal Add a Persona Touch To Your Marketing Buyer personas allow you to segment your audience into different groups. This way you can send content that speaks directly to each type. However, if they’re not frequently updated, you run the risk of losing touch with your audience. So before you finalize your marketing personas for 2020, [here are six essential updates you should be making.]( Torque Too Much Need For [Google Page] Speed Google PageSpeed Insights can be an incredibly useful tool for webmasters, developers, and site owners. The problem comes when people obsess over trying to optimize their sites and score a perfect 100/100. This is a waste of your time and not how the tool should be used. Luckily, Kinsta have come through with [this comprehensive guide]( on how to properly use PageSpeed Insights to your advantage. Kinsta Navi Going Back Again Navigation menus. Although they were once a mundane optional feature... they’re now crucial to the success of any website. In this [“Monday Masterclass”]( Elementor look at nav-menus and what makes them critical to user experience and SEO ranking. Elementor Reviews and Opinion I Keep Forgettin’ [My Password] If you’re anything like the WhiP, you have a hard time keeping track of the dozens of passwords and credentials you have for various online accounts. 😫 Worry no more, thanks to one of these [7 dedicated password managers.]( Web Factory Off Topic, Random Stuff What Do You Meme? Something new for The WhiP in 2020! Since dev memes and humor have proven to be a hit on our socials, The WhiP thought it would start sharing some of its favs round these parts too. Kicking things off with something you should definitely not waste your time trying to do 😂 Today’s chuckle was taken from our [Instagram page](. Make sure you follow for more laughs, insights, and the occasional cute kitten in the office. 😻 WPMU DEV --------------------------------------------------------------- Psst, down here! Keen to tell us how funny/offensive/boring/wrong we are today? Bug the social media team on [Twitterbook @wpmudev]( -- #The WhiP takes no responsibility for anything said or implied in this newsletter (own butt, saved ✔). Also, help us share the love! Forward this edition to someone you think might get a kick out of it. [And tell them to sign up here.]( Everything You Need For WordPress. One place, one low price, unlimited sites. INCSUB PO BOX 163, ALBERT PARK, VICTORIA.3206 AUSTRALIA [Manage your email preferences]( [Unsubscribe](                               Â