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(1 month ago)

Ever had one of those moments where your web project just won’t come together? That was me last month, staring at a client’s site with buttons so dull that they could’ve put a coffee addict to sleep 🤣. That was when I found Cssbuttons.io, and bruh, it’s like a button paradise! CSSbuttons.io boasts of over a thousand unique button styles, all raw HTML and CSS, ready to copy and paste right into my code. No bloated JavaScript libraries, no dependencies, just pure, lightweight and straightforward.

Co-incidentally, I also found Uiverse.io. UIverse is similar in concept to CSSButtons.io, but instead of focusing on just buttons, it caters for a wider range of web UI elements.

These tools give me freedom. No relying on clunky React libraries or endless debugging. Just copy the HTML/CSS, paste them in your project, and own them. If you’re a web designer or dev craving simplicity and style, Cssbuttons.io and Uiverse.io are your new best friends. Try them and I dare you not to love the vibe!

Now, a final trick before you leave: I figured out that it is far more convenient when you use embedded CSS with your element, especially when working on simple projects like landing pages and one-page websites. Here’s an example:

<!-- From Uiverse.io by Spacious74 --> 
<div class="outer-cont flex">
  <svg
    viewBox="0 0 24 24"
    height="24"
    width="24"
    xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
  >
    <g fill="none">
      <path
        d="m12.594 23.258l-.012.002l-.071.035l-.02.004l-.014-.004l-.071-.036q-.016-.004-.024.006l-.004.01l-.017.428l.005.02l.01.013l.104.074l.015.004l.012-.004l.104-.074l.012-.016l.004-.017l-.017-.427q-.004-.016-.016-.018m.264-.113l-.014.002l-.184.093l-.01.01l-.003.011l.018.43l.005.012l.008.008l.201.092q.019.005.029-.008l.004-.014l-.034-.614q-.005-.019-.02-.022m-.715.002a.02.02 0 0 0-.027.006l-.006.014l-.034.614q.001.018.017.024l.015-.002l.201-.093l.01-.008l.003-.011l.018-.43l-.003-.012l-.01-.01z"
      ></path>
      <path
        d="M9.107 5.448c.598-1.75 3.016-1.803 3.725-.159l.06.16l.807 2.36a4 4 0 0 0 2.276 2.411l.217.081l2.36.806c1.75.598 1.803 3.016.16 3.725l-.16.06l-2.36.807a4 4 0 0 0-2.412 2.276l-.081.216l-.806 2.361c-.598 1.75-3.016 1.803-3.724.16l-.062-.16l-.806-2.36a4 4 0 0 0-2.276-2.412l-.216-.081l-2.36-.806c-1.751-.598-1.804-3.016-.16-3.724l.16-.062l2.36-.806A4 4 0 0 0 8.22 8.025l.081-.216zM11 6.094l-.806 2.36a6 6 0 0 1-3.49 3.649l-.25.091l-2.36.806l2.36.806a6 6 0 0 1 3.649 3.49l.091.25l.806 2.36l.806-2.36a6 6 0 0 1 3.49-3.649l.25-.09l2.36-.807l-2.36-.806a6 6 0 0 1-3.649-3.49l-.09-.25zM19 2a1 1 0 0 1 .898.56l.048.117l.35 1.026l1.027.35a1 1 0 0 1 .118 1.845l-.118.048l-1.026.35l-.35 1.027a1 1 0 0 1-1.845.117l-.048-.117l-.35-1.026l-1.027-.35a1 1 0 0 1-.118-1.845l.118-.048l1.026-.35l.35-1.027A1 1 0 0 1 19 2"
        fill="currentColor"
      ></path>
    </g>
  </svg>
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</div>

<style>
/* From Uiverse.io by Spacious74 */ 
.flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.outer-cont {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5bfcc4, #f593e4, #71a4f0);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0px 0px 5px #ffffffa9,
    inset 0px 35px 30px #000,
    0px 5px 10px #000000cc;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #000;
}
.outer-cont::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  margin: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  filter: blur(0);
  z-index: -1;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: conic-gradient(
    #00000000 80deg,
    #40baf7,
    #f34ad7,
    #5bfcc4,
    #00000000 280deg
  );
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.outer-cont:hover::before {
  filter: blur(15px);
}
.outer-cont:active::before {
  filter: blur(5px);
  transform: translateY(1px);
}
.outer-cont:active {
  box-shadow:
    inset 0px 0px 5px #ffffffa9,
    inset 0px 35px 30px #000;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
</style>

Now, if you copy and paste the entire code in your project for example, inside of Elementor (using the HTML widget), you will get this 👇🏾:

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(2 months ago)

For some months now, I’ve kept this rare gem to myself, but it’s time to spill the secret!

calltoinspiration.com

As a highly engaged web designer who needs to churn out high-quality and unique projects all the time, it’s easy to get stuck in a multitude of ideas during brainstorming sprints.

I have now found myself relying more on CalltoInspiration.com, a carefully curated collection of beautifully designed web components that make UI design effortless. On Calltoinspirations, you can instantly get ideas for UI elements such as

📑 Forms
🔔 Alerts
🔐 Signup/Login Screens
🔽 Dropdowns
💰 Pricing Cards
🪄 Popups
🔥 … and so much more

I no longer overthink or start from scratch every time. This resource has saved me hours of work, and now I’m passing it on to you. Whether you’re refining a project or starting fresh, this is the cheat sheet you’ve been looking for.

Go check it out and thank me later!

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(3 months ago)

The knowledge of creating custom post types (CPTs), custom fields, and custom taxonomies is indeed the beginning of dynamic WordPress development. It’s a skill that separates those who are limited to building brochure-style business websites from those who can craft dynamic, feature-rich platforms. And here’s the truth—these dynamic WordPress developers are the future. If you’re not leveling up now, you risk becoming obsolete in the coming years.

There was a lady I mentored—blood, sweat, and 30 good days of intense training. Before our first engagement, she could barely understand the structure and parts of a website, but by the end of the 30-day intensive training, she could design custom layouts with Elementor and confidently use premium themes and templates. She was doing great! But what she posted next left me speechless:


People think WordPress is hard when really, it’s just about installing templates and changing colors.

I was unhappy. After all the effort to teach her the true power of WordPress, she boiled it down to installing templates. As her mentor, I admonished her for such naivety and misconception, but it turned into a fight, and she ultimately blocked me on Facebook—the same platform where I met her and poured out my knowledge.

She thought her limited knowledge was the pinnacle of WordPress development. But here’s the catch: she’s still stuck there. Meanwhile, I’ve gone on to train younger developers in my private Telegram group — boys and girls who are now building dynamic, scalable WordPress solutions and unlocking its full potential.

This is a classic case of growth versus stagnation. WordPress is not just about templates or changing colors. It’s about creating custom post types, dynamic functionalities, APIs, and more. If you stop at the surface, you miss out on the incredible power of the platform.

Here’s my advice:

If you’re a developer, don’t stop at building brochure websites. Continue to push yourself to reach new limits. The future belongs to those who embrace dynamic development.

If you’re a mentor, don’t let one bad experience stop you. Focus on those eager to learn—they’ll carry your lessons further than you can imagine.

The WordPress ecosystem is vast. Don’t let a limited mindset confine you to the basics. Learn, grow, and build for the future.

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