Please Welcome Mary Hubbard

admin October 8, 2024

We’re proud to announce that Mary Hubbard (@4thhubbard) has resigned as the Head of TikTok Americas, Governance and Experience, and will be starting as the next Executive Director of WordPress.org on October 21st! Mary previously worked at Automattic from 2020 to 2023, and was the Chief Product Officer for WordPress.com, so she has deep knowledge of WordPress and expertise across...

WordPress 6.7 Beta 2

admin October 7, 2024

WordPress 6.7 Beta 2 is now ready for testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended you evaluate Beta 2 on a test server and site. You can test WordPress 6.7 Beta 2 in four ways: PluginInstall...

WPGraphQL is Canonical

admin October 7, 2024

Happy to announce that WP GraphQL is becoming canonical on WordPress.org. I could say more, but I’ll let Jason tell his story.Source: https://wordpress.org/news/2024/10/wpgraphql/

WordPress Plugin Development

admin October 5, 2024

If you're a WordPress developer looking to take your skills to the next level, "Professional WordPress Plugin Development" is the book for you. This updated edition covers all the advanced topics you need to know to create powerful plugins for WordPress websites. This book dives into plugin development scenarios, coding standards, and important APIs. You will learn about hooks, JavaScript,...

WordPress 6.7 Beta 1

admin October 1, 2024

WordPress 6.7 Beta 1 is ready for download and testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, set up a test environment or a local site to explore the new features. How to Test WordPress 6.7 Beta 1 You can...

WordPress for Beginners 2024

admin October 1, 2024

If you are a beginner or a senior who wants to learn how to create websites using WordPress, then this book is ideal for you. "WordPress for Beginners 2024" provides a complete step-by-step instruction manual with illustrations to help you master how to use WordPress. This easy-to-understand manual covers everything you need to know about WordPress, from the history of...

WP Engine Reprieve

admin September 27, 2024

I’ve heard from WP Engine customers that they are frustrated that WP Engine hasn’t been able to make updates, plugin directory, theme directory, and Openverse work on their sites. It saddens me that they’ve been negatively impacted by Silver Lake‘s commercial decisions. On WP Engine’s homepage, they promise “Unmatched performance, automated updates, and bulletproof security ensure your sites thrive.” WP...

How to automate a multilingual site in WordPress with AI, WPML and Polylang

admin September 26, 2024

Reaching a global audience is essential to expanding your website’s reach and influence. One of the most effective ways to do this is to create a multilingual WordPress site. By using CyberSEO Pro and RSS Retriever in combination with multilingual WordPress plugins like Polylang and WPML, you can automate the translation of your content into multiple languages. This approach...

WP Engine is banned from WordPress.org

admin September 25, 2024

Any WP Engine customers having trouble with their sites should contact WP Engine support and ask them to fix it. WP Engine needs a trademark license, they don’t have one. I won’t bore you with the story of how WP Engine broke thousands of customer sites yesterday in their haphazard attempt to block our attempts to inform the wider WordPress...

WordPress 6.x

admin September 24, 2024

If you're new to WordPress and feeling overburdened by all the features and options, "Understanding WordPress 6.x for Beginners" is the perfect guide for you. This book breaks down the basics of WordPress in a clear and easy-to-understand way, making it accessible for beginners without any prior experience. With 104 pages packed full of practical tips and step-by-step instructions, you'll...