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WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 • Help Test • DEIB New Team Proposal • Gutenberg Phase 3

Courtney Robertson

July 13, 2023

WordPress 6.3 is less than one month away. Get started testing now and tune in for the live product demo.

As we head into WordPress 6.4's kickoff, it's time to set our sights on Gutenberg Phase 3: Collaborative Editing. Your feedback to the ideas presented is important.

The first cohort of New Contributor Mentorship Program has also begun. There is clearly more interest than capacity to staff in this first group, which is a very encouraging sight.

An Interview with Patrick Posner: WCEU and More

Michelle Frechette

July 13, 2023

BusinessPost Status Podcasts

In this episode, Michelle Frechette, Director of Community Relations at Post Status, talks with Patrick Posner, Founder and Developer at Simply Static, about the importance of being open and approachable, creating opportunities for others to join conversations, and making space…

Tech Roundup Week Ending July 7

Mike Demopoulos

July 8, 2023

TechThe Week in Review

WordPress Dropping support for PHP 5 WordPress has announced that they will discontinue support for PHP 5 in the upcoming WordPress version 6.3, set to release on August 8, 2023. This decision implies that the new minimum supported PHP version…

Business Roundup Week Ending July 7

Mike Demopoulos

July 8, 2023

BusinessThe Week in Review

WS Form Unveils Revolutionary OpenAI Powered Feature: AI-Generated Forms WS Forms, a respected WordPress form plugin, recently unveiled an innovative

Community Roundup Week Ending July 7

Michelle Frechette

July 7, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

Community Roundup Week Ending July 7: WordCamp Dhaka Canceled, July Post Status Meetup Dates, Quick Links, and the Image of the week.

Jobs & Career Roundup Week Ending July 7

Michelle Frechette

July 7, 2023

CareersThe Week in Review

The Post Status job board, our weekly member spotlight, and some insights into finding a job in WordPress are in this week's wrapup..

Member Spotlight: Lana Miro

Michelle Frechette

July 5, 2023

BlogsMember Spotlights

In the spotlight: Lana Miro is a WordPress community enthusiast working with affiliates, partnerships and the blog at Crocoblocks.

Jobs & Career Roundup Week Ending June 30

Michelle Frechette

July 3, 2023

CareersThe Week in Review

It continues to be a tough job market in tech. With the amount of layoffs over the last six months, it's easy to see how there are hundreds of applicants for almost any opening. Our jobs board can help! Here's…

Business Roundup Week Ending June 30

Mike Demopoulos

July 3, 2023

BusinessThe Week in Review

Supreme Court backs web developer who didn't want to create same-sex wedding sites. In a landmark decision that has sparked widespread disappointment, the Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of a popular service provider, allowing them to refuse same-sex wedding…

Tech Roundup Week Ending June 30

Mike Demopoulos

July 3, 2023

TechThe Week in Review

iThemes: Why WordPress Malware Scanners Are Worthless In a thought-provoking article recently published on iThemes, the effectiveness of WordPress malware scanners is critically examined. The article suggests these tools may not be as reliable as users hope, often failing to…

Community Roundup Week Ending June 30

Michelle Frechette

July 3, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

Community Roundup Week Ending June 30: WordCamp Europe, WordCamp US, & upcoming events & links to other interesting stories.

WordPress 6.3 Beta 2 • Help Test • WPDiversity • Plugin Team Next Phase • Mentorship

Courtney Robertson

July 1, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

Release season is upon us as we approach WordPress 6.3's August 8th release. Your help is needed testing the latest changes.

Do you run or attend WordPress events and notice only one type of person is attending? What can you do to be a good ally to foster, promote, and support diversity and an inclusive space? Sign up now for the July 20th WPDiversity workshop.

Stop by the Plugin team to wish Mika a happy retirement as she hands over the work to the 6 new Plugin Review teammembers.

Applications to be mentored as a contributor in the inaugural Mentorship Program have now closed. The team is selecting both mentors and mentees at this time and will kick off the first cohort on July 12.

The WP Agency Journey with Rob Cairns of Stunning Digital Marketing

Cory Miller

June 28, 2023

BusinessDraft

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller, CEO of Post Status, and Rob Cairns, Founder, CEO, and Chief Creator of Amazing Ideas at Stunning Digital Marketing, discuss the importance of website security, client communication, and managing client expectations. They also…

Member Spotlight: Jay Walsh

Michelle Frechette

June 27, 2023

BlogsMember Spotlights

In the spotlight: Jay Walsh leads communications and PR for WooCommerce, the internet’s most-used ecommerce platform.

Post Status Draft – Veteran Executive Lyndi Zavy On Hiring & Leadership Burnout

Cory Miller

June 21, 2023

BusinessDraft

Transcript ↓ Cory Miller, CEO of Post Status, interviews Lyndi Zavy, Founder and CEO of Rivers and Roads, about the topic of burnout and leadership. They discuss the importance of self-care and how leaders often neglect their well-being while trying…

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 18

Cory Miller

June 21, 2023

BusinessDraft

Transcript ↓ Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. In this episode, they discuss the importance of finding personal fulfillment, embracing the journey, and enjoying the process of pursuing hobbies and personal projects.…