Kyle Van Deusen
@theadminbar.com
Mayor @ The Admin Bar, voted the #1 Community for WordPress 👑
Owner @ OGAL Web Design where I make performance-focused websites ⚡
Owner @ OGAL Web Design where I make performance-focused websites ⚡
Hosting a live GenerateBlocks Q&A session next week. If you got questions, be sure to drop them in the form: theadminbar.com/sup/generate...
GenerateBlocks Q&A - The Admin Bar
GenerateBlocks Q&A with Kyle Van Deusen Join us September 10th for a live Q&A covering all things GenerateBlocks with me, Kyle Van Deusen! Drop your question(s) below and have them answered live!
theadminbar.com
September 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Hosting a live GenerateBlocks Q&A session next week. If you got questions, be sure to drop them in the form: theadminbar.com/sup/generate...
When my client asked if I could match an offer he got for hosting from one of my competitors yesterday, it inspired me to break down all my pricing and give a peek behind the curtain of how I'm able to provide so much for so little.
ogalweb.com/what-does-it...
ogalweb.com/what-does-it...
What It Actually Cost to Run a Professional WordPress Website
What does it actually cost to run a professional WordPress site each year? Here's the honest itemized breakdown — every tool, every subscription, every hour of labor.
ogalweb.com
July 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM
When my client asked if I could match an offer he got for hosting from one of my competitors yesterday, it inspired me to break down all my pricing and give a peek behind the curtain of how I'm able to provide so much for so little.
ogalweb.com/what-does-it...
ogalweb.com/what-does-it...
As a society, we MUST start calling any glasses with a camera in them "pedo glasses".
I think it's our best shot at ending this crap.
And yes, I hope my pedo glasses wearing neighbor hears this.
I think it's our best shot at ending this crap.
And yes, I hope my pedo glasses wearing neighbor hears this.
July 17, 2026 at 11:35 PM
As a society, we MUST start calling any glasses with a camera in them "pedo glasses".
I think it's our best shot at ending this crap.
And yes, I hope my pedo glasses wearing neighbor hears this.
I think it's our best shot at ending this crap.
And yes, I hope my pedo glasses wearing neighbor hears this.
You Don't Have to Leave WordPress to Work With AI
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
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July 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
You Don’t Have to Leave WordPress to Work With AI.
Come see how @insta_wp's MCP finally makes AI and WordPress place nice.
Live tomorrow at 12:30pm eastern.
Register now:
Come see how @insta_wp's MCP finally makes AI and WordPress place nice.
Live tomorrow at 12:30pm eastern.
Register now:
You Don't Have to Leave WordPress to Work With AI - The Admin Bar
AI and WordPress don't have to be at odds. See how InstaWP's MCP connects WordPress to the AI tools you're already using — live demo, real Q&A, and a real answer to the security question.
theadminbar.com
July 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
You Don’t Have to Leave WordPress to Work With AI.
Come see how @insta_wp's MCP finally makes AI and WordPress place nice.
Live tomorrow at 12:30pm eastern.
Register now:
Come see how @insta_wp's MCP finally makes AI and WordPress place nice.
Live tomorrow at 12:30pm eastern.
Register now:
AI has long-time WP users looking elsewhere. But what if you didn't have to choose?
InstaWP has built an MCP integration that connects WordPress directly to the AI tools you’re already using. We're gonna take a look at what it's all about July 16th:
InstaWP has built an MCP integration that connects WordPress directly to the AI tools you’re already using. We're gonna take a look at what it's all about July 16th:
You Don't Have to Leave WordPress to Work With AI - The Admin Bar
AI and WordPress don't have to be at odds. See how InstaWP's MCP connects WordPress to the AI tools you're already using — live demo, real Q&A, and a real answer to the security question.
theadminbar.com
June 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
AI has long-time WP users looking elsewhere. But what if you didn't have to choose?
InstaWP has built an MCP integration that connects WordPress directly to the AI tools you’re already using. We're gonna take a look at what it's all about July 16th:
InstaWP has built an MCP integration that connects WordPress directly to the AI tools you’re already using. We're gonna take a look at what it's all about July 16th:
Join me and Aurelio as we explore all the latest updates (and future plans) in WP Umbrella (my site management platform of choice!)
youtube.com/live/bDs0x2M...
youtube.com/live/bDs0x2M...
WP Umbrella’s Biggest Evolution Yet
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
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June 18, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Join me and Aurelio as we explore all the latest updates (and future plans) in WP Umbrella (my site management platform of choice!)
youtube.com/live/bDs0x2M...
youtube.com/live/bDs0x2M...
A few weeks ago GenerateBlocks added CSS-in-editor. Honestly? The workflow frustrated me.
To their credit, they took the feedback, rethought it, and shipped "CSS Mode" in beta 3 — and I'm STOKED about it.
New video breaks down how it works + when to use it. 👇
youtu.be/SCjD_HIHiKY?...
To their credit, they took the feedback, rethought it, and shipped "CSS Mode" in beta 3 — and I'm STOKED about it.
New video breaks down how it works + when to use it. 👇
youtu.be/SCjD_HIHiKY?...
This forever changes how I build websites in GenerateBlocks
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
youtu.be
June 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
A few weeks ago GenerateBlocks added CSS-in-editor. Honestly? The workflow frustrated me.
To their credit, they took the feedback, rethought it, and shipped "CSS Mode" in beta 3 — and I'm STOKED about it.
New video breaks down how it works + when to use it. 👇
youtu.be/SCjD_HIHiKY?...
To their credit, they took the feedback, rethought it, and shipped "CSS Mode" in beta 3 — and I'm STOKED about it.
New video breaks down how it works + when to use it. 👇
youtu.be/SCjD_HIHiKY?...
Gonna be taking a look at the latest updates from WP Umbrella later this month! They continue to add some excellent features and its become an indispensable part of my stack!
theadminbar.com/events/wp-um...
theadminbar.com/events/wp-um...
WP Umbrella's Biggest Evolution Yet - The Admin Bar
Join Aurelio Volle for a live walkthrough of WP Umbrella V3 — new dashboard, bulk views, backup engine, and more. June 18th at 12:30pm Eastern.
theadminbar.com
June 1, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Gonna be taking a look at the latest updates from WP Umbrella later this month! They continue to add some excellent features and its become an indispensable part of my stack!
theadminbar.com/events/wp-um...
theadminbar.com/events/wp-um...
A first look at the new form builder and CSS editor in GenerateBlocks Pro Alpha 2.6:
youtu.be/8kADukH2J8M
youtu.be/8kADukH2J8M
Form Builder & CSS Editor landing in GenerateBlocks Pro 2.6! First look 👀
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
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May 25, 2026 at 6:54 PM
A first look at the new form builder and CSS editor in GenerateBlocks Pro Alpha 2.6:
youtu.be/8kADukH2J8M
youtu.be/8kADukH2J8M
Noted! v2 just released 🥳
wordpress.org/plugins/noted/
Huge shout to Taylor Drayson who added a ton of new featured, squashed bugs, updated documentation, and basically "rewrote most of it" 🤣
wordpress.org/plugins/noted/
Huge shout to Taylor Drayson who added a ton of new featured, squashed bugs, updated documentation, and basically "rewrote most of it" 🤣
Noted!
A simple, lightweight note-taking system inside the WordPress admin. Keep general, page-level, and block-level notes all in one place.
wordpress.org
May 13, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Noted! v2 just released 🥳
wordpress.org/plugins/noted/
Huge shout to Taylor Drayson who added a ton of new featured, squashed bugs, updated documentation, and basically "rewrote most of it" 🤣
wordpress.org/plugins/noted/
Huge shout to Taylor Drayson who added a ton of new featured, squashed bugs, updated documentation, and basically "rewrote most of it" 🤣
Most people think of WordPress patterns as big, fully-designed page sections.
But the real workflow win? Using them for the small stuff. Buttons. Eyebrows. Card layouts.
New video on how I actually use patterns in GenerateBlocks:
youtu.be/bwOc9TaHWiE
But the real workflow win? Using them for the small stuff. Buttons. Eyebrows. Card layouts.
New video on how I actually use patterns in GenerateBlocks:
youtu.be/bwOc9TaHWiE
How I Build WordPress Pages in Half the Time (no, it's not AI 🤖)
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
youtu.be
May 13, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Most people think of WordPress patterns as big, fully-designed page sections.
But the real workflow win? Using them for the small stuff. Buttons. Eyebrows. Card layouts.
New video on how I actually use patterns in GenerateBlocks:
youtu.be/bwOc9TaHWiE
But the real workflow win? Using them for the small stuff. Buttons. Eyebrows. Card layouts.
New video on how I actually use patterns in GenerateBlocks:
youtu.be/bwOc9TaHWiE
Most “Meet the Team” sections are… kinda boring. So I tried something a little different on my latest build and I'm pretty thrilled with how it's turned out.
See how I did it: youtu.be/ZJyV53PModw
See how I did it: youtu.be/ZJyV53PModw
I Tried Something Different for This “Meet the Team” Section
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
youtu.be
May 6, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Most “Meet the Team” sections are… kinda boring. So I tried something a little different on my latest build and I'm pretty thrilled with how it's turned out.
See how I did it: youtu.be/ZJyV53PModw
See how I did it: youtu.be/ZJyV53PModw
An interesting observation digging into the numbers from our survey...
WordPress agency owners paying themselves under $50K, working full-time, and relying on passive referrals are 49% more likely to cite burnout as their #1 growth barrier.
WordPress agency owners paying themselves under $50K, working full-time, and relying on passive referrals are 49% more likely to cite burnout as their #1 growth barrier.
March 31, 2026 at 12:57 PM
An interesting observation digging into the numbers from our survey...
WordPress agency owners paying themselves under $50K, working full-time, and relying on passive referrals are 49% more likely to cite burnout as their #1 growth barrier.
WordPress agency owners paying themselves under $50K, working full-time, and relying on passive referrals are 49% more likely to cite burnout as their #1 growth barrier.
We surveyed 600+ WordPress agency owners and freelancers about their business. Here's what we learned:
theadminbar.com/2026-survey/
theadminbar.com/2026-survey/
State of the WordPress Agency 2026
622 WordPress agency owners shared their 2025 business data — revenue, pricing, profitability, growth strategies, AI impact, and outlook for 2026.
theadminbar.com
March 30, 2026 at 10:40 AM
We surveyed 600+ WordPress agency owners and freelancers about their business. Here's what we learned:
theadminbar.com/2026-survey/
theadminbar.com/2026-survey/
This was super simple in Figma... but "designer Kyle" often really upsets "developer Kyle" 😅
Turns out, this one isn't too difficult — and it's a really flexible concept you can adapt a bunch of different ways to add visual interest to your designs.
youtu.be/FDfNeWOJdeI
Turns out, this one isn't too difficult — and it's a really flexible concept you can adapt a bunch of different ways to add visual interest to your designs.
youtu.be/FDfNeWOJdeI
This killer effect is surprisingly simple in CSS
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
youtu.be
March 25, 2026 at 1:41 PM
This was super simple in Figma... but "designer Kyle" often really upsets "developer Kyle" 😅
Turns out, this one isn't too difficult — and it's a really flexible concept you can adapt a bunch of different ways to add visual interest to your designs.
youtu.be/FDfNeWOJdeI
Turns out, this one isn't too difficult — and it's a really flexible concept you can adapt a bunch of different ways to add visual interest to your designs.
youtu.be/FDfNeWOJdeI
If you've ever asked yourself "wait, which blue did I
use on the buttons?" — this post is for you.
Breaking down the two-layer color system I wish I'd
understood years ago 🎨
use on the buttons?" — this post is for you.
Breaking down the two-layer color system I wish I'd
understood years ago 🎨
The Color System I Wish I Understood Sooner
Does your system for naming colors always feel like it falls short? This two-layer approach solves so many problems!
theadminbar.com
March 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
If you've ever asked yourself "wait, which blue did I
use on the buttons?" — this post is for you.
Breaking down the two-layer color system I wish I'd
understood years ago 🎨
use on the buttons?" — this post is for you.
Breaking down the two-layer color system I wish I'd
understood years ago 🎨
This week in The Friday Chaser:
🧠 Are you measuring output or outcomes?
🤖 Hermozi's take on AI and agencies
🎨 The two-layer color system that fixes everything
📋 Do clients actually need WordPress?
Get it delivered 👉 theadminbar.com/the-friday-c...
🧠 Are you measuring output or outcomes?
🤖 Hermozi's take on AI and agencies
🎨 The two-layer color system that fixes everything
📋 Do clients actually need WordPress?
Get it delivered 👉 theadminbar.com/the-friday-c...
The Friday Chaser - The Admin Bar's Weekly Newsletter
Stay up to date with the best discussions in and around The Admin Bar community!
theadminbar.com
March 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM
This week in The Friday Chaser:
🧠 Are you measuring output or outcomes?
🤖 Hermozi's take on AI and agencies
🎨 The two-layer color system that fixes everything
📋 Do clients actually need WordPress?
Get it delivered 👉 theadminbar.com/the-friday-c...
🧠 Are you measuring output or outcomes?
🤖 Hermozi's take on AI and agencies
🎨 The two-layer color system that fixes everything
📋 Do clients actually need WordPress?
Get it delivered 👉 theadminbar.com/the-friday-c...
Most designers manage color one of two ways... Both have a fatal flaw.
New video breaking down why — and the system that
fixes both at once 🎨
youtu.be/uQOgcLdaLTg
New video breaking down why — and the system that
fixes both at once 🎨
youtu.be/uQOgcLdaLTg
The Color System I wish I understood sooner (solves so many problems)
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
youtu.be
March 18, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Most designers manage color one of two ways... Both have a fatal flaw.
New video breaking down why — and the system that
fixes both at once 🎨
youtu.be/uQOgcLdaLTg
New video breaking down why — and the system that
fixes both at once 🎨
youtu.be/uQOgcLdaLTg
This week in The Friday Chaser:
🔧 WP 6.9.2 broke sites (and got patched fast)
🧠 The $5 part that taught me what we actually sell
💸 Which lead gen channel brings 3X the revenue?
🤖 Vibe coding: coming to WordPress near you
Get it tomorrow: theadminbar.com/the-friday-c...
🔧 WP 6.9.2 broke sites (and got patched fast)
🧠 The $5 part that taught me what we actually sell
💸 Which lead gen channel brings 3X the revenue?
🤖 Vibe coding: coming to WordPress near you
Get it tomorrow: theadminbar.com/the-friday-c...
The Friday Chaser - The Admin Bar's Weekly Newsletter
Stay up to date with the best discussions in and around The Admin Bar community!
theadminbar.com
March 12, 2026 at 10:25 AM
This week in The Friday Chaser:
🔧 WP 6.9.2 broke sites (and got patched fast)
🧠 The $5 part that taught me what we actually sell
💸 Which lead gen channel brings 3X the revenue?
🤖 Vibe coding: coming to WordPress near you
Get it tomorrow: theadminbar.com/the-friday-c...
🔧 WP 6.9.2 broke sites (and got patched fast)
🧠 The $5 part that taught me what we actually sell
💸 Which lead gen channel brings 3X the revenue?
🤖 Vibe coding: coming to WordPress near you
Get it tomorrow: theadminbar.com/the-friday-c...
We asked 12K+ WordPress agencies what they use for security.
There's no one solution, but rather a combo of solutions to cover all the layers.
theadminbar.com/the-best-wor...
There's no one solution, but rather a combo of solutions to cover all the layers.
theadminbar.com/the-best-wor...
The Best WordPress Security Solution for Agencies (voted)
Agency owners share their security stacks — from edge-level protection to server hardening and WordPress-specific defenses.
theadminbar.com
March 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM
We asked 12K+ WordPress agencies what they use for security.
There's no one solution, but rather a combo of solutions to cover all the layers.
theadminbar.com/the-best-wor...
There's no one solution, but rather a combo of solutions to cover all the layers.
theadminbar.com/the-best-wor...
We asked 12,000 agency owners what they use for meeting scheduling.
The answers split into 4 camps: pay monthly, pay once, use what you already have, or go open-source.
Here's what people are actually using (and why):
theadminbar.com/the-best-boo...
The answers split into 4 camps: pay monthly, pay once, use what you already have, or go open-source.
Here's what people are actually using (and why):
theadminbar.com/the-best-boo...
The Best Booking/Scheduling Tools for Web Agencies - The Admin Bar
Agency owners share the scheduling tools they rely on — from open-source platforms to all-in-one lifetime deals.
theadminbar.com
March 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
We asked 12,000 agency owners what they use for meeting scheduling.
The answers split into 4 camps: pay monthly, pay once, use what you already have, or go open-source.
Here's what people are actually using (and why):
theadminbar.com/the-best-boo...
The answers split into 4 camps: pay monthly, pay once, use what you already have, or go open-source.
Here's what people are actually using (and why):
theadminbar.com/the-best-boo...
Got some open spots for a "secondary" sponsor in The Admin Bar's newsletter.
Spot 1 opens Mar 13
Spot 2 opens Mar 27
These are 10-week runs @ $100/wk.
It goes out to over 10K freelancers & agency owners in the WordPress space. First come first serve: theadminbar.com/advertise/
Spot 1 opens Mar 13
Spot 2 opens Mar 27
These are 10-week runs @ $100/wk.
It goes out to over 10K freelancers & agency owners in the WordPress space. First come first serve: theadminbar.com/advertise/
Boost Your Brand with Our WordPress Advertising Options
Advertising Opportunities We offer multiple ways to put your brand in front of the right WordPress professionals. Whether you want direct inbox access, video exposure, or live engagement, there’s an o...
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March 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Got some open spots for a "secondary" sponsor in The Admin Bar's newsletter.
Spot 1 opens Mar 13
Spot 2 opens Mar 27
These are 10-week runs @ $100/wk.
It goes out to over 10K freelancers & agency owners in the WordPress space. First come first serve: theadminbar.com/advertise/
Spot 1 opens Mar 13
Spot 2 opens Mar 27
These are 10-week runs @ $100/wk.
It goes out to over 10K freelancers & agency owners in the WordPress space. First come first serve: theadminbar.com/advertise/
Our annual survey is a unique opportunity to better understand our industry, find out what's normal, and see what's possible.
Completely anonymous, 20 multiple-choice questions, results published in full:
theadminbar.com/survey-2026
Completely anonymous, 20 multiple-choice questions, results published in full:
theadminbar.com/survey-2026
March 2, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Our annual survey is a unique opportunity to better understand our industry, find out what's normal, and see what's possible.
Completely anonymous, 20 multiple-choice questions, results published in full:
theadminbar.com/survey-2026
Completely anonymous, 20 multiple-choice questions, results published in full:
theadminbar.com/survey-2026
Live with @brianleejackson.com talking about Perfmatters new code snippets features (and why they're so blazing fast!)
www.youtube.com/live/h39MiQ1...
www.youtube.com/live/h39MiQ1...
Your Code Snippets Are Slowing Down Your Site
YouTube video by The Admin Bar
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February 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Live with @brianleejackson.com talking about Perfmatters new code snippets features (and why they're so blazing fast!)
www.youtube.com/live/h39MiQ1...
www.youtube.com/live/h39MiQ1...