Forking is Beautiful

admin October 10, 2024

The right to fork the software is at the heart of open source. WordPress itself started as a fork of the b2/cafelog project. WordPress was one of several forks from b2, which included b2++ (which eventually became WordPress Multisite) and some like b2evolution which still continue today. The last decent fork attempt for WordPress was ClassicPress in 2018, over disagreements...

Making money with autoblogging and CyberSEO Pro

admin October 9, 2024

It’s been over a year since we published the article “How to make money with an autoblog”. Since then, autoblogging has evolved significantly. AI technologies have advanced rapidly, and CyberSEO Pro has added new features like enhanced AI integration, automatic multilingual support, and improved product feed imports, making autoblogging easier and more profitable. Whether you’re new to autoblogging or an...

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...