WordPress News

How StoryCorps uses WordPress to enable storytelling everywhere

Brian Krogsgard

March 31, 2015

StoryCorps.me enables anyone to create and share powerful stories. Just launched as an iOS and Android app, the website that provides the app infrastructure is built on WordPress, utilizing the WordPress REST API. Here's how StoryCorps.me came to be.

Backward compatibility for the WP REST API version 2

Brian Krogsgard

March 30, 2015

I was under the impression that version two of the WordPress REST API would not be backward compatible, but it does appear the plan is to update 1.x once more to convert it to a wrapper of 2.0, in effect…

Query improvements for orderby and meta_query

Brian Krogsgard

March 30, 2015

Boone Gorges gives details of improvements for the orderby and meta_query parameters for WordPress queries, on the Make WordPress Core blog. The parameters make queries utilizing them more powerful and less "opaque", as Boone put it. The changes have been…

Flickr now offers public domain and CC0 images

Brian Krogsgard

March 30, 2015

Finally, it's good to see Flickr enable support for public domain and CC0 images. The Flickr blog notes SpaceX as one of the first to utilize the new licensing options, which Elon Musk changed to in response to a tweet.…

Use your WordPress powers for good

Brian Krogsgard

March 30, 2015

Tom McFarlin reflects upon seeing young folks engaged at WordCamp Atlanta this last weekend: If there was ever any doubt in my mind that WordPress will be around for years to come, that doubt is stifled when I see younger people insatiably…

Mesh, by Automattic, promises “effortless photo galleries”

Brian Krogsgard

March 30, 2015

I stumbled upon a new app by Automattic today. Mesh, it appears, is another project in the works by the "Skunkworks" labs team at Automattic. The app promises "effortless photo galleries" and "lets you share stories from your phone to…

Andrew Nacin has joined the White House’s U.S. Digital Service

Brian Krogsgard

March 29, 2015

Make WordPressPlanet

Andrew Nacin now works at the U.S. Digital Service, the federal government service that aims to "redefine public service for a new generation." Nacin continues his role as WordPress lead developer, but is stepping back from working on the project full time.

WordPress News with Julie Kuehl

Brian Krogsgard

March 27, 2015

DraftPlanet

Julie Kuehl and I cover the week in WordPress news with a short format (15 minute) podcast. The Excerpt is part of the Draft podcast, and will be balanced by long form interviews. This week we talk about Shiny Installs, host growth, finding your place, and the REST API.

Envato’s “Made By” series is terrific

Brian Krogsgard

March 26, 2015

Envato's video game is on point. Their latest "Made By" series is absolutely terrific. Watch them all, and watch them in this order:

4.2 Beta 3 released, with Shiny Installs removed

Brian Krogsgard

March 26, 2015

WordPress 4.2 Beta 3 has been released, with the most notable change being that Shiny Installs have been removed. Shiny Updates are still in, but there was some controversy over the activate upon install feature for new installs. Aaron Jorbin…

Redesign versus realign

Brian Krogsgard

March 26, 2015

Design

Nathan Barry discusses the benefits of simple "realignments" in website design versus (potentially) unnecessary full redesigns. That’s something I’ve heard a lot: if something isn’t good enough, it’s time to redo it. Sometimes that’s necessary, but more often you should…

WordPress showcase: Washington State homepage

Brian Krogsgard

March 25, 2015

I have another gorgeous WordPress showcase to show you today, and it's Washington State University. Jeremy Felt -- an extremely reputable WordPress developer (and club member!) -- works there and has a great summary post. [caption id="attachment_12054" align="aligncenter" width="752"] One…

WP Engine and Pagely taking different routes but both are growing

Brian Krogsgard

March 25, 2015

Hosting

WP Engine and Pagely both had announcements on growth today. WP Engine announced that they raised $23 million dollars to enable them to hire faster and expand their product base. When I covered them as in late 2013, they were…

Prefix all the things

Brian Krogsgard

March 25, 2015

Justin Tadlock publishes a helpful post on his new venture for theme reviews on why you should prefix everything. I guess it is time for a refresh after Nacin's 2010 post on the subject that has been referenced many, many…

Helpful developer plugins

Brian Krogsgard

March 25, 2015

I don't always link lists, but when I do, they are from folks like John Blackbourn. The WordPress 4.1 lead (and good guy to boot) shares his favorite developer centric plugins.

Finding your place

Brian Krogsgard

March 25, 2015

If you read one thing today, I recommend you read Rarst's story, Finding your place, on HeroPress. In 2014 I started to take on WordPress work again. Less than I had before or could have. I became more careful in…