Community Roundup Week Ending September 1

100 Years is a Very Long Time

Last week WordPress announced its 100-Year Plan.

When I think of 100 years… Well, honestly, I don’t think about 100 years often, but when I do it’s almost always looking back at what we (the collective, global “we”) have accomplished in the last 100 years. In the (almost) 55 years I’ve been on this planet, we’ve landed on the moon, had countless wars, seen the dawning of the internet in ‘every’ home, have wired smart homes, and so so much more.

We’ve moved the needle on social issues and human rights. At least a little.

And we’ve made it so that anyone can publish on the internet.

But what does a 100-year URL/hosting plan let you accomplish?

• Legacy. Legacy for yourself, your loved ones, or someone else entirely.
• History. The ability to have your words, your thoughts, your hopes and dreams, somewhere for future generations.
• Opinion. Say it now. Read it for a century.
• Hubris. (Will what I say now matter in 100 years? Maybe. Maybe not.)
• Control. If your domain expired and someone else bought it, what can they say or do with it that might be contrary to your original intent?

All for the low price of $38,000.

Honestly, it’s a little pricey for my budget, but I can see where it could be appealing to individuals, organizations, and corporations.

But I’ll let my legacy be told in other ways.

Join Us on Meetup

Join us for our Meetups! Details on our Meetups are available on our Meetup page.

• September Professionals Meetup September 19
• Post Status Product Owners Meetup September 20
• August Agency Owners Meetup September 21

Quick Links:

• Do the Woo Podcast: What Was Your Takeaway from WordCamp US?
• WPMotivate Podcast: WordCamp US Wrap Up: How About That Community
• WordPress Blog: The Future of WordPress & What’s Next for Gutenberg
• WPWatercooler Podcast: EP462 – Summiting WordCamp US 2023
• WordCamp Jinja September 4-5
• WordCamp Netherlands September 7-8
• WordCamp Kathmandu September 8-9
• WordCamp Malaysia September 8-9
• Pagebuilder Summit September 18-22
• WordPress Accessibility Day September 27-28
• WPCareerSummit October 20

Check out more WordPress events on WP.Events, a site I curate through StellarWP.

Photo of the Week

Today’s photo of the week comes from Josh Pollock on WordPress Photos.