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WordPress 6.4 • Annual Survey • Stats & Dashboards • Global Sponsorship

Courtney Robertson

September 28, 2023

β WordPress 6.4 Beta 1 is out now
☑︎ Take the annual WordPress survey
📊 Data about the WordPress Project
🌐 Global Sponsorship Program

Two Worlds of WordPress

Marieke van de Rakt

September 28, 2023

BusinessTwo Worlds of WordPress

WordPress has two faces, two different sides, two different worlds even. At least, that’s what I see when I look at WordPress. You have the community side, with people enthusiastic about open source, contributing to the project, organizing amazing events.…

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 24

Olivia Bisset

September 22, 2023

BlogsDraft

Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller discuss their experience at WordCamp US and the challenges they faced in promoting their WordPress product. They talk about making changes to their homepage to provide clearer examples of…

Post Status Draft Podcast: Jake Goldman of 10Up on Merging + WP and the Web

Olivia Bisset

September 22, 2023

BlogsDraft

Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Cory Miller interviews Jake Goldman, the President and Founder of 10Up, a WordPress company. They discuss the progress and good work that 10Up has done in the WordPress community over the years. Jake talks…

Business Roundup Week Ending September 22

Nathan Ingram

September 22, 2023

BusinessWordPress News

Google Helpful Content Update, Changes to WP Recommended Hosting Page, Alex Stine Awarded WPCC A11y Fellowship... and more!

Plugin Team Sees a Shift Starting • Browser Interoperability Issues • WCUS Q&A • Enterprise WP

Courtney Robertson

September 21, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

🔌 Plugin Check plugin is now available
🛜 Browser Compatibility Issues
❓#WCUS Q&A Continued
🎧 Enterprise Clients and the Business of WordPress

Member Spotlight: Karim Marucchi

Michelle Frechette

September 20, 2023

BlogsMember Spotlights

As the CEO of Crowd Favorite, Karim Marucchi has actively engaged in, and contributed to, the WordPress community for the last 13 years.

Accessibility in Site Editor, Openverse Wins an Award, What’s New for Devs in WP 6.4, Fields API Summary

Courtney Robertson

September 15, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

Openverse Wins the 2023 OEG Open Infrastructure Award. Get a sneak peek into the exciting developments for developers in the upcoming WordPress 6.4 release.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 23

Olivia Bisset

September 15, 2023

BlogsDraft

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Corey Maass and Corey Miller discuss preparing for WordCamp US and the upcoming launch of their product, OMG IMG. They delve into the latest developments and features of OMG IMG, including the creation of OG…

Organizing WordCamps: A Panel Discussion

Olivia Bisset

September 15, 2023

BlogsDraft

Transcript ↓ In this episode, the host, Michelle Frechette, introduces the organizers of WordCamp Atlanta: Annabel Prince, Aaron Reimann, and Will Middleton. Each organizer shares their involvement with WordPress and their roles within the community. They discuss the impact of…

Business Roundup Week Ending September 15

Nathan Ingram

September 15, 2023

BusinessWordPress News

Have LastPass Vaults Been Cracked? AI is Outsmarting CAPTCHA. A Delightful History of Fonts. And more...

Jobs & Career Roundup Week Ending September 8

Michelle Frechette

September 11, 2023

CareersWordPress News

Resources You can follow my weekly tweet thread where I post ten companies that are hiring in WordPress. Apply for open positions through Riza Maulana's WP Remote Work. (Been laid off? Check out Mike Demo’s Layoff Kit!) In the Spotlight Post Status professional…

Member Spotlight: Jeremy Fremont

Michelle Frechette

September 11, 2023

BlogsMember Spotlights

In the spotlight: Jeremy Fremont is the director of business development at Multidots, a leading WordPress development organization.

Community Roundup Week Ending September 8

Michelle Frechette

September 11, 2023

WordPress CommunityWordPress News

DEIB work in WordPress. Upcoming events. Quick links to blog posts and podcasts from this week. And a photo of the week from diwan925.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 22

Olivia Bisset

September 8, 2023

BlogsDraft

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss preparations for WordCampUS and designing business cards for the event. They receive feedback on their design and decide on a winning business card design that includes pricing information and…

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 21

Olivia Bisset

September 8, 2023

BlogsDraft

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss the progress with their product and plans for marketing. They mention ordering stickers and preparing for WordCamp US. They also talk about the importance of having a clear name…