#Android App Migration

[atcuality1]

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[mobcoderr]

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[birajtech]

Why you should consider ANDROID X migration?

Having trouble fixing your support library version? Not anymore! AndroidX is now available to resolve your issue.

What s AndroidX?

Along with Android Jetpack, an open-source project called AndroidX is presented.

In essence, it represents a significant upgrade over the original Android Support Library.

AndroidX, like the Support Library, ships independently of the Android OS and offers backward compatibility between different Android releases.

The older support libraries up to version 28 will continue to be made available in their current form, but newer versions of the libraries will be made available starting with version 1.0.0 of the AndroidX package overhaul.

Why you should migrate your app to Android X?

The life of the Android Support Library has ended. The Android Support namespace has not been updated since its final release, which was version 28.0. So, you must switch to Android X if you want bug patches or new features.

Other libraries, such as Google Play services, Firebase, Butterknife, Databinding Mockito, and SQL Delight, have switched to using the AndroidX namespace libraries.

The AndroidX namespace will be used for the release of all new Jetpack libraries. You must switch to the AndroidX namespace in outilize utilise features like Jetpack Compose or CameraX, for instance.

The Jetpack Navigation Component must adhere to Google’s recommendations. Simple Single-Activity Architecture App Approach.

Better package management: AndroidX offers independent, standardised versioning, better name standards, and more regular releases. Other libraries, such as Google Play services, Firebase, Butterknife, Databinding Mockito, and SQL Delight, have switched to using the AndroidX namespace libraries.

Migration is required: The AndroidX namespace will be used for the release of all new Jetpack libraries. You must switch to the AndroidX namespace in order to utilise features like Jetpack Compose or CameraX, for instance.

Simple App Architecture: Adopting Google’s suggested Single-Activity App Architecture requires the use of the Jetpack Navigation Component.

Google suggested using Arch Components and the MVVM paradigm with repos. To make the code base scalable, maintainable, and to get better CC, it is inevitable to create big-scale programmes using a modular architecture to isolate via modules.

CONCLUSION:

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[just-antithings]

For those who are considering or wanting to move to Threads after Twitter's demise, there are a few things to keep in mind.

It only supports iOS and android apps, no desktop version (at least not yet).

Nsfw seems to be banned in general, not just "problematic" ones.

The only timeline is "recommendations for you" and the admins say they are working on adding a timeline in chronological order.

You can only search by username, not by keywords or tags.

There is currently no hashtag feature either.

If you delete your account, your Instagram account will be deleted as well. Honestly, I think Dreamwidth/Pixiv/Ao3 is better in terms of fandom friendliness, and there seems to be a mass migration of former twitter antis, so I wouldn't recommend going there, but if you are an artist or writer and social media is If you are using it as a source of income, I would suggest using it just for commissions.

noted!

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Ben Makuch at The Guardian:

Some far-right extremists have fled Telegram for a new haven: SimpleX, a messaging service that just secured over $1m in funding with the help of Jack Dorsey, once the CEO of Twitter, now known as X. The migration from Telegram began after the app’s founder and chief executive, Pavel Durov, announced a crackdown on illegal content and cooperation with law enforcement requests. Just weeks ago, Durov was arrested in France on a litany of charges that allege Telegram helped spread child sexual abuse material and fuelled criminal activities among its users. Some of those users are far-right extremists who are now avowedly nervous to use the app and have pivoted to SimpleX, an obscure secure messaging app promising unparalleled privacy and encryption options. The app is perceived as a safer alternative and consequently gaining momentum, because it does not require any user authentication or identifications in the form of an email or phone number, which SimpleX says “radically improves your privacy”.

[...]

Steven Rai, an analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), said several extremists he monitors could see the upside of replacing Telegram with SimpleX. “SimpleX has numerous security features that extremists view as advantageous compared to Telegram – in addition to having end-to-end encryption activated by default for all messages, it boasts being the first chat platform that circumvents the need for user IDs,” he said. Rai continued: “On most social media platforms like Telegram, accounts are assigned a unique identifier that remains static even when users change their display name, which allows law enforcement and other investigators to track them across time and space, find out who they are communicating with, and possibly identify them.”

All of these features combined, became a selling point for far-right extremists to begin downloading SimpleX, which has the option for one-to-one messaging and broader chat groups – similar to Telegram. “Nothing is bulletproof,” said one far-right user in a discussion on SimpleX about how the app was better than Telegram, “but [SimpleX] doesn’t need your email or phone number (unlike Telegram and such) and doesn’t store chats on their server”. In August, the company announced more than 100,000 downloads of its Android app and that it “raised a $1.3m pre-seed round” of funding led by Dorsey and a Boston-based venture capital firm. “Jack, we are super lucky to have your support and investment,” said the company in an online press release. “Thank you for believing in our ability to build a better messaging network!” Dorsey had sung the praises of SimpleX on X in 2023, calling the app “promising” and potentially better than Signal, a well-known secure-messaging app considered the gold standard among privacy experts.

[...] The near “Whac-A-Mole” game of chasing extremists on alternative social media apps is a long-running problem among national security officials trying to limit the online activities of terrorist organizations. During its heyday in 2014, Islamic State used everything from the question-and-answer site Ask.Fm to Facebook, Instagram and X as recruitment sites. Bans on bigger apps led to Telegram eventually becoming the choice platform for most terror groups looking to find new members. Things did begin to change as the Dubai-based app came under more and more public scrutiny. As early as May 2023, IS members signaled that SimpleX could be a new haven for covert organizing.

Far-right extremists have begun to migrate from Telegram to SimpleX over Telegram’s crackdown on illegal content in the wake of Pavel Durov’s arrest and greater privacy protections.

[marnz]

since i'm one of those people who watched tsn in 2023 (i was 12 when tsn was broadcasted) so it gave me this weird mixed feeling whenever i read markwardo fanfic because knowing how bad these people actually are irl and not some uwu precious baby but i can't blame fanfic writers in 2010-2011 for thinking zuckerberg and saverin were cool because during that time facebook was indeed cool and the internet was younger at that time too, the fic are good i admit but sometimes i need a moment to rethink why am i reading irl capitalists fanfic, it's so hard to distinguish between tsn and irl material most of the time too and not to mention tsn was just a story written based on irl saverin pov of fb and he was also an asshole. The only fun time to enjoy tsn was probably 2010-2011 because fb was cool, the cast was close and now even the cast of this film probably don't even contact each other anymore despite being so closed in 2010, sorry for rambling i just think it's amazing that people who enjoy tsn in 2010 still post about it in 2024!

well anon. Like I said. You had to be there. Look I love context and you said you were 12 in 2010 so here is some context: yes the internet was younger and yes fb/meta had not destroyed democracy yet but I also think there was more of a sense of hope related to technology, as opposed to dread. A lot of tech and social mainstays had not happened yet, politics were drastically different, Chris Hughes (cofounder of fb & communications guy) helped Obama get elected, people didn’t think global warming was real, society was MUCH more conservative and homophobic, etc., and the internet was the place to be.

when you say the internet was younger I’m interpreting this to mean that FB had not come into its final form yet, which is true, but also it & the internet was such a radically different experience. It felt limitless. You weren’t corralled in as much. You could go anywhere, you could find anything, you could make your own websites very easily, you were not assaulted by pop ups and apps were not mainstream because Apple didn’t launch the App Store until 2008. It was so easy to learn how to code. The operating systems between Apple and Android were SO distinct. Twitter launched in 2008/2009 but wasn’t quite so relevant until idk 2014? Fandom had just migrated from LJ to Tumblr but Tumblr was also hotter with the aesthetic girlies and porn blogs. “The algorithm” didn’t run the world. Yesterday I tried to find an article by searching for it and both Google and DuckDuckGo completely disregarded my request and did not turn up anything relevant. I can assure you that would not have happened in 2011. So there was SUCH a sense of optimism because the internet felt like a social good instead of an obligation that is increasingly privatized, surveilled, constrained, and decayed.

Which is why TSN got made and why there was an interest. It was a source of profound social change. But anyway. FB/Meta has ruined lives and it and all other social media apps that elevate divisive opinions to prompt as much engagement as possible (have you heard of the awful Isabel Fall twitter scandal? I recommend this article) are awful! And yet there’s an expectation of being online because a lot of communities now organize online, a lot of services require being online, etc., fandom has become less centralized/less unified, which is its own post.

Out of curiosity, what led you to watch the film? I do find it fascinating that there’s been a resurgence of TSN fandom. If this article had not been written I would not be posting about it but there’s still a lot of fic being written and fanvids being made to Taylor Swift songs. But it’s fandom devoid of all this context. So it is very strange, because you know what FB and all these people in it will become. I think I would have the exact cognitive dissonance you described if I watched it for the first time last year and tried to read fic. It is SO deeply fictionalized, so much of it is radically untrue, but you as the reader carry the truth in your mind. Which is why I cannot and do not engage with these days. And why I hold TSN in my mind curtained off. I spoke with many ppl from the original fandom yesterday and trust me, no one wants this.

I think, realistically, whatever movie Sorkin wants to make will probably be very good. It’s probably a good story to tell & explore. But I won’t be watching it. I lived that shit

[deepaseo]

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[prince--kiriona]

for anyone else who's getting sick of discord's mess (especially the new update) — Revolt is a free chat client that's. pretty much an open-source clone of discord with all the features discord has been slowly stripping out. it's got number tags after usernames, the old (non eyestrainy) dark mode, swipe to see who's online, the works. atm there's a web version and an android app, so no ios support yet, BUT you can use it direct in your browser and the only functionality lost is a slight bit of responsiveness on the swipes.

( what it looks like on the android app and on firefox: )

personally, I'm going to be slowly migrating my presence on discord over to here, and i hope you do the same

[lackadaisicalnereid]

Been doing some thinking lately about degoogling as much as I can. I'll definitely get rid of gmail - or leave it in use for one or two reasons - as an online English teacher I need sth for online meetings and Meet is currently what I use for twoish of my students, BUT, I successfully abandoned Google Keep yesterday. I manually went through all my notes and copied the ones I actually need into my new app of choice (we'll get to that in a second), which allowed me the pleasure of getting an overview of what kind of notes I've made in the last three+ years.

recipes

shopping lists

no context numbers (literally no idea what 90% of these are)

fic ideas

journaling

some original writing ideas

things to watch/play/read/listen to, most notably 'the people's republic of walmart' at least twice in two notes made years apart

too long whatsapp messages that i first typed up in keep

dnd character stats and backgrounds and gear

All of this is to say I've migrated to Standard Notes. It has basically everything I need: it syncs notes across devices and it's available on Android and there's a web app I use on Windows, just like Keep. Unlike Keep though, they are also privacy focused: notes are end-to-end encrypted, and the parent company, Proton, who bought them this year, is also privacy focused and resolutely not about taking our data. Highly recommend. My next step is definitely migrating to Proton's email service.

If anyone has any suggestions for this journey, feel free to share them <3

[northamericanbirder]

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Audubon Society

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Audubon is also known for community-driven research such as the annual Christmas Bird Count (the "CBC")—see data visualization here, and the Great Backyard Bird Count.

The Audubon Photography Awards are something to look forward to each year, with incredible work from around the world being celebrated for sheer beauty, humor, and bird behaviors. The photos are published in the Summer issue of the society's magazine (the submission period is January through February).

Two of the highlights of Audubon's research and information are:  

Guide to North American Birds (website and app for iPhone and Android); This is my preferred field guide for birds, and I especially appreciate the easy navigation of the app. It has a Bird ID function, provides 3-5 photos of each species, range maps, information on habitat and nesting, examples of bird calls, and tabs for sightings (using eBird data), photos of similar birds. One thing that stands out is that the Audubon app downloads the bird information to your phone (the regional pack file sizes can be pretty big), so you don't need an active cellphone signal (helpful in remote areas).   

Bird Migration Explorer (visualizer showing the movement of birds at any point in the year, including individually tagged birds).   

(Eastern Phoebe photo by @everydayesterday)

[leewaysoftech99]

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[atcuality1]

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[grey-fuckers-unlimited]

I've gone ahead and dug the press release for the new version out of the email i used for the app, pink text is clarifications added by me. i should have gone looking for this B4 i said anything in hindsight. I'm more hopeful about the switch than i was previously even if I'm still not convinced I'll be paying the subscription once my free months run their course.

Dear Android users of Magic Poser,

We are super excited to announce that the new Magic Poser on Android has launched in beta testing!

Beta testing is the final phase of testing before we officially launch this new update in Google Play. As a beta tester, you can try new features before they are officially released and give us feedback. Since launching our hugely popular iOS update last year, our small team has been tirelessly working towards bringing the same premium experience on iOS to Android. Starting from today, Android users can download the beta app and enjoy the same slew of amazing features such as our new male and female models with the best anatomy ever, muscular, fat and skinny body morphs, multiple lights setup and so many more!

This newsletter will walk you through:

🔧 How to download the Android beta app. (edited out bc irrelevant)

✨ Highlights of the new Magic Poser on Android.

🏆 Pricing changes to ensure the long-term success of the product that we provide to you, and rewards for our existing users.

❤️ Migration of your account, files and purchases to the new Magic Poser.

What's new

(link to a video showing new features and models)

The best posing app on Android has just become 10x better. Here’s a summary of the most exciting improvements in this new version:

New models with the best anatomy ever to help you nail figure drawing!

Muscular, fat and skinny body types to bring a variety of characters into your artwork!

Stunning lighting effects to add a cinematic touch to your scene!

Powerful library of 3000+ preset poses to greatly speed up your posing!

Group anything together with the Layers menu to create expansive scenes with ease!

Export in 3D formats to bring our models seamlessly into other 3D apps!

New hand posing with 50+ presets to finish poses lightning fast!

Comprehensive tutorials center to help you master Magic Poser!

Watch more preview videos

If you have trouble loading the youtube video above, please checkout our homepage magicposer.com for a sneak peek of these new features!

Pricing changes and rewards

Our goal has always been to help artists achieve greatness from day one of creating Magic Poser. To best achieve this goal, we need a solid business model. After 6 years of testing, numerous user interviews, and the validation of our new pricing on iOS, we discovered that the winning business model is very similar to the model that we started with back in 2016. It is so simple and is best for you and for us: A basic free version plus paid versions with more features.

Introducing the new free and paid versions

You can also check out a full list of features and compare these three versions on our website:

Help me compare versions!

** Please note that all prices shown are for the U.S. For international markets, please refer to the prices in the released app.

Rewards for existing users

With the change to our new pricing, we have prepared the following amazing rewards for our existing users:

Basic rewards

As an existing user, you automatically qualify for the following rewards (even if you are a Free user in the new app):

You will still keep all the prepackaged free models in the old app in the new app.

You will also get permanent access to anything you purchased from our previous Asset Store.

*"Prepackaged" means the models that came already downloaded with the old app

Please refer to our migration guide for more details.

Extra rewards

To express our heart-felt thanks for your long-term support, we are offering these extra rewards to our most valued and adored existing users:

🎁 If you downloaded Magic Poser app before this new beta

1 month free trial of Pro!

For anyone who just joined the Magic Poser community, welcome! This will help you transition seamlessly into the new app!

🎁 If you bought Magic Poser Pro (old version) before 03/2019 OR if you have spent a total of $9.99 or more in our old app (Wombat Coins and prop bundles):

New Pro version!

For those of you that supported Magic Poser from the very beginning, we give this to you as a special thank you!

🎁 If you have spent $14.99 or more in our old app:

Master for at least a month and Pro version!

How long do you get Master version? Divide the amount you've spent in the old Magic Poser by the monthly Master subscription price ($14.99) and round it up to the nearest number. Also, you will keep ALL Pro features even after your Master plan expires.

Why are we changing

After extensive testing, research and interviews, we picked the pricing model that is best for you and best for us -

It is best for you because:

Free users can still get art studio level anatomy, pose and lighting reference with our new Arnold 3 model.

You can choose to pay for more features and assets as you progress in your art.

You no longer need to wrap your head around the cost of individual props or characters. With Free, Pro and Master Asset Library, you pay less and get access to a collection of assets that is constantly being expanded and updated.

It is best for us because:

Our small team can be financially sound and continue to develop amazing features and improvements for you!

We can fully focus on improving and expanding our asset collection for you, rather than optimizing pricing for individual assets.

We can continue to make a lot more high quality 3D models and store large 3D files with the support of the subscription plan, which will fund ongoing art production and server costs.

Our #1 goal is to make the best drawing reference app to serve the amazing art community. We are always improving our business model to best achieve that goal!

Smoooooth transition

In short, to transition to the new beta app, you don't need to do anything! Just update your app to beta by following the instructions in “How to download the beta app”. We have made every effort to ensure the compatibility of your account and files so that you can lie back and enjoy the new Magic Poser 😃:

Continue using your existing Magic Poser account!

Open any local or Cloud files created in the old version! They just work!

If you have purchased any assets from our previous Store, you will get permanent access to them no matter if you are a Free, Pro or Master user in our new app!

As an existing user, you will keep the prepackaged free models in the old app in the new app too!

The winning business model means that there are two important changes for users who have purchased Wombat Coins and who are in the new Free tier:

Wombat Coins are going away with the change to Free, Pro and Master Asset Libraries. But rest assured, we are offering you great loyalty rewards of Pro and Master versions based on how much you have spent on Wombat Coins. The Master version, in particular, provides unlimited access to our entire asset library! (For details, please refer to the previous section and our New pricing and Rewards for existing users guide.) We believe that migrating from purchasing individual products with Wombat Coins to purchasing different tiers of Asset Libraries will be much better for you and for us long-term.

Local and Cloud files will be subject to limits under the Free tier. If you get the 1-month Pro trial reward, please ensure that you export images of your old files during your 1-month trial. After your Pro trial ends, you will NOT be able to open old files that contain multiple models due to the limit of 1 model per scene in the new Free version. You can read all the details in our Account, files and purchases migration guide.

Thank you thank you thank you

Exciting! We think you will enjoy the new Magic Poser and that it will propel you on your journey of drawing even better and even faster.

Get in touch

Listening to users like you has always been our #1 priority when making any changes to our product. If you have any question or feedback, there are two ways to get in touch:

The best way to chat with our team real-time is to join our Discord server. We have created a channel #android-beta specifically for feedback on our Android beta app. You can also meet thousands of other Magic Poser users there!

You can also email us at support@magicposer.com.

We would love to hear from you!

Cheers,

Your Magic Poser Team ♥️

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12 Top Kotlin Features to Enhance Android App Development Process

Kotlin is a modern and concise programming language that is designed to run on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). Kotlin is officially supported by Google as a first-class language for Android app development since 2017. Kotlin has many features that make it a great choice for Android app development, such as interoperability with Java, null safety, coroutines, extension functions, data classes, and more. In this article, we will explore 12 top Kotlin features that can enhance your Android app development process and make your code more readable, maintainable, and efficient.

1. Interoperability with Java: Kotlin is fully interoperable with Java, which means you can use existing Java libraries, frameworks, and tools in your Kotlin code without any hassle. You can also mix Kotlin and Java code in the same project and call Kotlin code from Java and vice versa. This makes it easy to migrate your existing Java code to Kotlin gradually or use Kotlin for new features in your existing Java project.

2. Null Safety: Kotlin has a built-in null safety feature that prevents null pointer exceptions, which are one of the most common causes of crashes in Android apps. Kotlin distinguishes between nullable and non-null types and enforces you to check for null values before using them. You can also use the safe call operator (?.) or the Elvis operator (?:) to handle null values gracefully.

3. Coroutines: Coroutines are a way of writing asynchronous and non-blocking code in Kotlin. Coroutines allow you to perform multiple tasks concurrently without blocking the main thread, which improves the responsiveness and performance of your app. You can use coroutines to handle network requests, database operations, background tasks, etc. Coroutines are also easy to write and read, as they use a sequential and suspending style of coding.

4. Extension Functions: Extension functions are a way of adding new functionality to existing classes without modifying them or creating subclasses. You can define extension functions for any class, even if you don’t have access to its source code. Extension functions are useful for adding utility methods or customizing the behavior of existing classes.

5. Data Classes: Data classes are a way of creating classes that mainly hold data and provide some basic functionality, such as getters, setters, equals, hashCode, toString, etc. You can create data classes by adding the keyword data before the class declaration. Data classes are useful for representing model objects or data transfer objects in your app.

6. Destructuring Declarations: Destructuring declarations are a way of unpacking multiple values from a single object or collection into separate variables. You can use destructuring declarations to simplify your code and make it more readable. For example, you can use destructuring declarations to assign the properties of a data class or the elements of a list or a pair to separate variables.

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alright, i've tried two post-twitter sites that aren't threads, here's my review:

t2.social: invite only beta right now. name isn't final. pretty simplistic currently, but there are pretty frequent updates and bugfixes, and the staff listens to both bug reports and feature requests. pretty cozy little place. demographic skews to the 25+ range, so it's usually pretty mature (read: less shitposting, more people talking to each other like people.) demographic skews to the left, but politics is nowhere near as prominent as on other platforms. nobody really treats it like a popularity contest, they just talk to each other about their day and the pictures they post, maybe post a meme or crack a joke. most people are the follow back type. there's a very prominent japanese userbase and lots of people will use DeepL or google translate to communicate with them, and vice versa - kinda cute. "home" feed has two options - either a chronological listing of every post on the site as it happens, or a feed of only people you follow. there's no algorithm or "recommended posts" - the only way you see a post a lot is if it gets reposted a lot. has no official app - think there's an unofficial one made by a user, just for android. works okay on mobile installed as a web app, in the meantime. has a dm feature

bluesky: invite only. feels like it could be okay, but from what i've seen it's kinda the worst of both twitter and tumblr worlds a lot of the time. you pretty much have to have followers to have any sort of reach because of how their recommendation algorithm works - if you don't already have a loyal following, i hope you're ready to either win some followers by commenting on popular accounts or just accept that you'll be voidposting. demographic skews young-ish and very left - if you give off a terf-y or alt-right vibe at all, expect to be justly humiliated. the home feed is the only feed that is in chronological order. heavy "popular twitter users migrate elsewhere to become big fish in a little pond" vibes - basically, picture twitter 2 or 3 years ago without the conservative side. there are lots of cute animal posters, though. pretty good self-moderation/post filters. make sure you're absolutely certain before turning off the "adult" filter or you might get recommended furry dick. has an app. no dm feature that i've seen yet

i have an invite for t2, no invites for bluesky yet.

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Top WordPress Development Companies in 2023

Want to create an online persona for yourself or your company? Well, the best way to go forward is with a brand-new website that can showcase your company, its offerings, and what you stand for. Websites created by the top WordPress development companies reach far and wide to target audiences around the world and attract lots of organic traffic, increasing the business’ sales and revenue.

You know that you need to build a website, and you decide to make it on WordPress. But you may not know much about WordPress, and there are many individual developers and agencies available for WordPress development.

These are enough to confuse you when you are to select a WordPress development company, but as you have reached this blog, do not worry.

We will tell you how you can hire a WordPress development company in India for your business. Stay tuned as we will start our discussion with a brief on WordPress.

1. QuickWay InfoSystems

In the world of WordPress, they are one of the top WordPress development companies. They offer services around the globe, which is the most important thing. QWI is a well-known Software Development company, with Services such as Web Development, Android App Development, iOS App Development, CMS Development, React Native App Development, & other servides too.

They provide high-quality, standard coding services that are convenient for clients.

They have more than 7+ years of experience with WordPress. They have completed over 500+ projects in different industries such as entertainment, art, music, marketplace development, and the Restaurants industry.

Expertise In: WordPress Development, Web Application Development, Mobile Application Development, UI/UX Design, Front-end Development, Microsoft Development.

2. Seahawk Media

Having worked with over 100+ brands and managed WordPress for them, Seahawk has delivered exceptional WordPress services. It is trusted by top web hosts for its dedicated retention and support services that prevent customer churn.

Expertise In: WordPress Development, Custom Web design, WordPress White Label, Maintenance & Support, Migration Services, SEO & Marketing

3. MultiDots

They are a top WordPress developer and support content producers as well as digital agencies in reaching their goals.

Multidots has developed multi-platform WordPress solutions and advanced WordPress technology for global corporate brands such as Storyful (NewsCorp Venture), Accenture, and MIT.

Expertise In: WordPress Development, WordPress Migration, WordPress VIP Migration

4. Krify

Krify is a leading WordPress development company that can help transform your business by offering innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective website development services. With a team of expert developers, designers, and project managers, Krify can provide you with bespoke software solutions that cater to your unique needs.

Expertise In: WordPress Website Development, WordPress Migration, eCommerce WordPress website development, informative website development, PHP Website Development.

5. Uplers

Uplers has well-known website development professionals, and their current customers only trust them since they offer their customers fantastic jobs developing websites. More than 500 agencies are available to serve their offerings.

Expertise In: WordPress Development, Hubspot Development, SEO Services, SEM Services, Email Marketing.

6. rtCamp Solutions

rtCamp Solutions is a reliable corporate WordPress solution. Millions of people reach out to them every day through their unique engineering solutions for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and household brands.

Expertise In: WordPress Development, Digital Publishing, Digital Marketing, eCommerce Development.

7. ColorWhistle

ColorWhistle offers the best digital agency services. They are focused on creating best-in-class solutions to benefit your website in many ways and help you outperform the competition.

Expertise In: WordPress Development, Web Design Services, Web Development Services, Digital Marketing Services.

8. Elsner Technologies

Elsner Technologies is a company that develops software for web and mobile. The company is known for its ability to provide 100% customized technical solutions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and a track record of 100% year after year.

Expertise In: Web Development, Mobile App Development, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Application Development.

9. Hidden Brains

Hidden Brains, a leading WordPress development company, is located in India. They offer easy-to-use WordPress solutions that are easy to configure, publish, and manage. Hidden Brains has created WordPress websites for clients from 39 different industries around the globe. Its greatest asset is its work. Their clients span more than 200 countries.

Expertise In: Web Application Development, Mobile Application Development, UI/UX Design, Front-end Development, Microsoft Development.

10. IndiaNIC

It is one of the first companies to offer offshore web and mobile app development services. With web and mobile as its core strengths, it has assisted clients in designing and developing numerous attractive stores, as well as bringing them to market via effective and engaging websites.

Expertise In: Custom Web Development, Mobile App Development These 2 are their main services

Conclusion

Building a WordPress website can be daunting, no matter how important it is to your business's growth or to drawing attention to a worthy cause. Hire WordPress developers who can help you shine with fresh ideas and technical expertise. There are many companies available to meet your needs and budget.