Cover block parallax style — v1.2.0
The first version of Cover Block Parallax Style was a pretty simple idea: add a smooth parallax scrolling effect to the native WordPress Cover block without requiring custom blocks or shortcodes. Toggle it on, pick a speed, done. v1.2.0 is less about new features and more about fixing things that were quietly broken. What got fixed The most embarrassing bug: the editor and frontend were using different default speeds.
I'm not a developer. I'm a project manager who knows how to communicate a vision. Turns out that's exactly what you need to build a WordPress theme with AI. New post on how Tufte Blocks got made.
The scroll indicator block, properly done
This block has been a long time coming. I first built the Scroll Indicator back in September, when I was exploring what Telex AI could do. The idea was simple: a small animated mouse icon that sits at the bottom of the screen and nudges readers to keep scrolling. Telex built it in minutes. It even added a click-to-scroll behavior I never asked for, which was a genuinely delightful surprise.
I Just Leveled Up: From Telex to Claude Code
I built a podcast RSS feed block in Telex last week. I needed it for a project, and within minutes I had a working proof of concept, an RSS block that pulled in episodes with custom style settings. Telex is incredible for that moment when you have an idea and need to see it working in the editor immediately. But then I wanted to push it further.
https://derekhanson.blog/i-just-leveled-up-from-telex-to-claude-code/
Recorded the first episode of Content Sparks with BobWP at Do the Woo. I’m excited to start sharing some tips and insights about WordPress and content management and content strategy. We have a lot of ideas planned for upcoming episodes, a few of which we teased in this episode.
I’m looking forward to regularly hosting once a month with Bob. If you are interested in content, content management, and WordPress, be sure to subscribe and catch the first episode!
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The #gravatar plugin for #wordpress is slick! I haven't even scratched the surface of it, but I already love it.
https://derekhanson.blog/enhance-your-wordpress-site-with-gravatar/
