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...

PDX + WCUS 2024: A Recap

admin September 21, 2024

WordCamp US (WCUS), North America’s largest WordPress event, hosted over 1,500 attendees from around the world at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, from September 17 to 20. Over four days, WordPress professionals and enthusiasts came together to explore the latest advancements and use cases, collaborate on open source projects, and strengthen community connections. A dedicated team of more than...

WP Briefing: Episode 86: My First WordPress Experience

admin September 16, 2024

Join us this week as Josepha takes a personal journey down memory lane to her first encounters with WordPress. In this episode, she shares the story of her very first WordPress website, the excitement of getting involved with WordCamps, and how those early discoveries shaped her rewarding path in the WordPress community. Whether you’re a seasoned user or new to...

OpenRouter – One Key to Rule Them All

admin September 13, 2024

Sometimes it feels like the world of APIs and AI models is designed to confuse us. Each model has its own account, its own limitations, and, of course, its own price tag. Want to use OpenAI GPT? Pay here. Want to try Google Gemini? Forget it if your server is in the EU. You’re juggling multiple models at once, instead...

Tour the New Learn WordPress

admin September 13, 2024

The reimagined Learn WordPress experience launched just over a month ago. It introduces Learning Pathways, a new approach to educational content from the Training team. In case you haven’t explored the updated Learn WordPress site yet, take a peek at what you’ve been missing in this short and sweet virtual tour: The reception of the new experience and Learning Pathways...

WordPress 6.6.2 Maintenance Release

admin September 10, 2024

WordPress 6.6.2 is now available! This minor release includes 15 bug fixes in Core and 11 in the Block Editor, addressing issues like unexpected CSS specificity changes in certain themes. For a full summary of the maintenance updates, you can refer to the Release Candidate announcement. WordPress 6.6.2 is a short-cycle release. The next major release will be version 6.7...

WordCamp US 2024: Oregon-a See You There?

admin September 3, 2024

WordCamp US 2024 rounds out this year’s trio of flagship WordCamps. Starting September 17, open source and WordPress professionals from around the world will touch down in Portland, Oregon, for four days of learning, connecting, and collaborating. There’s even more packed into the conference schedule this year, with the collaborative spirit of Contributor Day and the introduction of Showcase Day...

WP Briefing: Episode 85: WordPress in Education

admin September 2, 2024

Discover why WordPress is becoming a cornerstone in student education. In this episode of WordPress Briefing, host Josepha Haden Chomphosy explores the vital role of WordPress in the school curriculum and how it equips students with essential skills for thriving in their future careers. Credits Host: Josepha Haden ChomphosyEditor: Dustin HartzlerLogo: Javier ArceProduction: Brett McSherrySong: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Show Notes WordPress Briefing...

WordPress & Elementor

admin August 26, 2024

If you are a small business owner looking to build a professional website without the need for coding knowledge, "Start To Finish With WordPress & Elementor" is the perfect guide for you. This comprehensive book takes you through the entire process of creating a website using WordPress and Elementor, from setting up your domain to customizing your design. With easy-to-follow...