Accessibility

WordPress 6.2 RC4 • Code Generators and GPL

Courtney Robertson

March 22, 2023

We're just one week away from WordPress 6.2. Have you tested it and read the field guide yet? If you write code for a plugin that is in the WordPress Plugins Repo, you'll want to ensure the code is GPL compatible.

WordPress 6.2 RC2 • Plugin Review Team Retirement News • WP20 Giveaway

Courtney Robertson

March 16, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

Discover WordPress 6.2's new features, accessibility enhancements, and developer updates. Contribute to the community by joining the Contributor Working Group. Explore new block theme template. Engage in discussions on mentorship programs. Celebrate WP20 and participate in the Wapuu Coloring Giveaway.

Post Status Live – The Right Approach to WordPress Accessibility

Cory Miller

March 15, 2023

BusinessPlanet

If you’re a leader, a developer, or a designer about to start a major website project, this webinar will help you navigate the important topic of accessibility. Cory Miller is joined by the team at Modern Tribe - Chris Kindred, Director of Backend Development, Sarah Gless, Creative Director, and Mike Klanac, Director of Business Development, to discuss why accessibility is imperative and how to integrate it into each aspect of development and implementation.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 5

Cory Miller

March 15, 2023

BusinessDraft

In this episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller discuss a range of topics related to the development of their new product Crop.Express, including the importance of empathy in designing user interfaces, the challenges of marketing and selling products, and the need for developers to collaborate with others and develop non-technical skills. They each share their experiences from working on various projects over the years and offer insights and advice based on these experiences.

WPCampus Updates & Events

Michelle Frechette

March 14, 2023

WordPress CommunityWordPress News

WPCampus has undergone leadership changes, instituting a board of directors, and planning their next conference.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 4

Cory Miller

March 10, 2023

BusinessDraft

Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue laying the groundwork for the launch of their new plugin Crop.Express. They strategize ways to attract customers and agencies and gain full adoption as they integrate changes from user feedback.

Interview With Product Lead Brandon Dove Of Pixel Jar — Post Status Draft 144

Olivia Bisset

March 9, 2023

BusinessDraft

Brandon Dove, co-founder of Pixel Jar, joins Cory Miller to discuss his WordPress plugin, AdSanity Plugin. They dive into the nuance of advertising, evaluate the benefits of free and paid plugins, and talk through the challenges and opportunities available to agencies that invest in product development while providing other services.

WordPress 6.2 RC1 • Dev Notes • Learning Path for WP Devs

Courtney Robertson

March 8, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

WordPress 6.2 Beta 5 is out now, and RC1 will ship on Thursday, March 9. We're just a few weeks away from the final release on March 28. Have you been able to start testing yet? Read the latest from the DevNotes in our WordPress 6.2 section.

A proposed learning pathway for beginning WordPress developers has been proposed. Weigh in with your feedback.

Brian Gardner On WordPress Now And Today, Talking Design And Workflows, Full Site Editing, Gutenberg And Beyond — Post Status Draft 143

Olivia Bisset

March 3, 2023

BusinessDraft

In this episode, Brian Gardner, Principal Developer Advocate at WPEngine, joins Cory Miller to discuss the solid foundation WordPress established and how it might continue to expand into the future.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 3

Cory Miller

March 3, 2023

BusinessDraft

Corey Maass and Cory Miller have been working to build a WordPress product live. Their plugin, Crop.Express, has been submitted to the repo. They discuss the outcome of their submission and continue to develop features. In addition, they discuss building brand identity, cultivating awareness, and developing authority as a needed business.

WordPress 6.2 Beta 4 & Live Demo • Performance Roadmap • Static vs Dynamic

Courtney Robertson

March 1, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

WordPress 6.2 is just a few weeks away. It's time to get testing with Beta 4. Core Performance team has announced the roadmap for this year, including Gutenberg Phase 3 work and more. Do you know the difference between static vs dynamic blocks?

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 2

Cory Miller

February 23, 2023

BusinessDraft

Corey Maass and Cory Miller share the messiness of building a WordPress product live. They reveal the initial version of Crop.Express, a plugin designed to crop a featured image within the WordPress workflow and discuss their progress and ongoing development.

Interview With Product Lead Mark Westguard Of WS Form — Post Status Draft 142

Cory Miller

February 23, 2023

BusinessDraft

In this episode, Mark Westguard of WS Form joins Cory Miller to discuss OpenAI, the innovation we are already seeing, and what we can and should expect in the future when it comes to WordPress.

WordPress 6.2 Beta 3 & Live Demo • Help Test • Changes to WP Release Cycle

Courtney Robertson

February 22, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

WordPress 6.2 is just over a month away. Join in the live demo and help test beta and release candidate versions. Should we revise the WordPress release cycle? Share you feedback.

Product People Arnas Donauskas, Web Hosting Product Owner at Hostinger — Post Status Draft 141

Cory Miller

February 17, 2023

BusinessDraft

Arnas Donauskas, Web Hosting Product Owner at Hostinger, joins Cory Miller to discuss his WordPress product. Arnas leveraged his experience in customer success and UX research to transition into owning a WordPress product.

WordPress 6.2 Beta 2 • Help Test • Theme Directory Redesign • Apply for Community Summit

Courtney Robertson

February 15, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

WordPress 6.2 Beta 2 is now available. Help test the latest features before the next release. Apply now to attend Community Summit. Take a look at the new Theme Directory redesign progress.