Derek
@derekahanson.bsky.social
WordPress evangelist at Automattic. I build blocks, ship plugins, and write about no-code solutions + AI tooling. Former rhetoric PhD who chose products over pedagogy.
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A full-stack designer/developer who used to code rediscovers his superpower.
Claude Code for Designers
FIRST, the disclaimers: The article I’m about to link to is about working with AI. If you believe AI is a useless or dangerous invention (and I agree with you on the second point, which means I support the idea of regulating AI like any other public utility), you’ll have no interest in learning how to incorporate it into your product design practice.
zeldman.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A full-stack designer/developer who used to code rediscovers his superpower.
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…
https://derekhanson.blog/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…
https://derekhanson.blog/i-just-leveled-up-from-telex-to-claude-code/
February 7, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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…
https://derekhanson.blog/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…
https://derekhanson.blog/i-just-leveled-up-from-telex-to-claude-code/
In my opinion, one of the greatest additions to the history of the open web.
Look out, link rot! We’ve proudly teamed up with @archive.org to help preserve and restore links across the web. 🖥️
Introducing the Wayback Machine Link Fixer, a free @wordpress.org plugin that scans, detects, and fixes broken links ⛓️💥 using @waybackmachine.bsky.social!
Introducing the Wayback Machine Link Fixer, a free @wordpress.org plugin that scans, detects, and fixes broken links ⛓️💥 using @waybackmachine.bsky.social!
February 5, 2026 at 1:20 AM
In my opinion, one of the greatest additions to the history of the open web.
I'm honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with @zeldman.bsky.social on this one. Can't wait for the full write-up.
January 22, 2026 at 3:19 PM
I'm honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with @zeldman.bsky.social on this one. Can't wait for the full write-up.
This block took minutes. It took me longer to write the post than it did to ask Telex to make the block for me. I got exactly what I wanted in only two prompts!
This is the type of vibe coding I can enjoy, creating blocks for WordPress. I think the simple, specific use blocks are where this tool c
This is the type of vibe coding I can enjoy, creating blocks for WordPress. I think the simple, specific use blocks are where this tool c
Site Wide Counter Block
My latest Telex AI experiment: The Site Wide Counter Block. I'm not an extremely prolific blogger, but there are many people who blog every day or week. Some bloggers have been writing for years. I always find it impressive when I see a website or blog note its beginning date is in the early 2000s. Some pioneers have been online since 1995…
derekhanson.blog
January 16, 2026 at 7:33 PM
This block took minutes. It took me longer to write the post than it did to ask Telex to make the block for me. I got exactly what I wanted in only two prompts!
This is the type of vibe coding I can enjoy, creating blocks for WordPress. I think the simple, specific use blocks are where this tool c
This is the type of vibe coding I can enjoy, creating blocks for WordPress. I think the simple, specific use blocks are where this tool c
Scroll on Hover Image Block
The Scroll on Hover Image block allows users to showcase tall images that scroll on hover, with customizable settings.
The Scroll on Hover Image block allows users to showcase tall images that scroll on hover, with customizable settings.
Scroll on Hover Image Block
The Scroll on Hover Image block allows users to showcase tall images that scroll on hover, with customizable settings.
derekhanson.blog
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Scroll on Hover Image Block
The Scroll on Hover Image block allows users to showcase tall images that scroll on hover, with customizable settings.
The Scroll on Hover Image block allows users to showcase tall images that scroll on hover, with customizable settings.
I made a scroll indicator block. If you haven't spent any time playing Telex AI, stop reading this post and do it now!
https://derekhanson.blog/telex-ai-is-the-future-of-wordpress/
https://derekhanson.blog/telex-ai-is-the-future-of-wordpress/
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 AM
I made a scroll indicator block. If you haven't spent any time playing Telex AI, stop reading this post and do it now!
https://derekhanson.blog/telex-ai-is-the-future-of-wordpress/
https://derekhanson.blog/telex-ai-is-the-future-of-wordpress/