How Can We Increase Qualified Applicants for WordPress Jobs?
Courtney Robertson
Despite having such a vast market share, we lack a common set of competencies for the people working and hiring in the WordPress space.
WooCommerce Function of the Week: wc_get_customer_total_spent
Rodolfo Melogli
Quickly identify your top-paying customers and get the total amount spent for each in WooCommerce. Perfect for a VIP rewards program.
When, Not Why, Store Owners Choose an E-Commerce Platform — The Woo Snippet (February 14)
Bob Dunn
WooCommerce 6.3 Beta 1 is out for testing, and you should upgrade to WooCommerce Blocks 7.0.0. Why choose Woo? Why Ecwid? The choice may not matter up until it does.
Post Status Excerpt (No. 46) — Contributor Recognition and Certification with Lesley Sim
David Bisset
Lesley Sim thinks special badges on WordPress.org could incentivize core contribution if they earned developers a boost in plugin rankings.
This Week at WordPress.org (February 14, 2022)
Courtney Robertson
Each week we are highlighting the news from WordPress.org that you don't want to miss. If you or your company create products or services that use WordPress, we've got the news you need to know. Be sure to share this…
Post Status Excerpt (No. 45) — The Block Protocol, Tumblr, and Complexity with Lesley Sim
David Bisset
What is the Block Protocol and why does it matter? What's the significance of Matt taking over at Tumblr? And is WordPress way too complicated?
This Week at WordPress.org (February 7, 2022)
Courtney Robertson
Each week we are highlighting the news from WordPress.org that you don't want to miss. If you or your company create products or services that use WordPress, we've got the news you need to know. Be sure to share this…
My Crash and Burn()out
Cory Miller
Right before the winter break, I crashed and burned out harder than I ever have in my life. Lindsey will be stepping into my role, but I'm not going anywhere. You are my people.
Post Status Excerpt (No. 44) — Small Wins with Small Plugins
David Bisset
Collins Agbonghama is the Founder of ProfilePress. He spoke with David about his recent success acquiring a plugin and breaking even in just four months.
This Week at WordPress.org (January 31, 2022)
Courtney Robertson
Each week we are highlighting the news from WordPress.org that you don't want to miss. If you or your company create products or services that use WordPress, we've got the news you need to know. Be sure to share this…
Who is Post Status?
Dan Knauss
Here's what we've learned about Post Status members and our broader audience.
Post Status Excerpt (No. 43) — Accessibility Roundup with Amber Hinds
David Bisset
US digital accessibility-related lawsuits reached a rate of over 10 per day in 2021 with over 4,000 in total, up 15% from the previous year.
WordPress 5.9 “Joséphine” Introduces Full Site Editing and Themes Created Entirely with Blocks
David Bisset
"Ever since the block editor was introduced our eyes were placed on a future where a theme could be created entirely with blocks. That future is here now..." — Matías Ventura, Lead Architect of WordPress' Gutenberg project.
WP Career Summit News
Michelle Frechette
Register now for the first-ever WordPress Career Summit on April 8, 2022.
This Week at WordPress.org (January 24, 2022)
Courtney Robertson
Each week we are highlighting the news from WordPress.org that you don't want to miss. If you or your company create products or services that use WordPress, we've got the news you need to know. Be sure to share this…
The Post Status Swag Store is OPEN!
Dan Knauss
At long last, the Post Status Swag Store is OPEN. Get your jackets, mugs, beanies, t-shirts, and trucker hats here.
