Can thought leaders be sued now? Adrian Roselli, a renowned accessibility expert, has been sued for advocating that web accessibility should be straightforward and inclusive. The lawsuit has been filed by AudioEye, a multi-million dollar accessibility company, which claims that…
Tech Roundup Week Ending July 14
Mike Demopoulos
TechThe Week in Review
GitHub introduces passwordless authentication. GitHub is introducing passwordless authentication as a new method to enhance account security and provide a seamless user experience. Passkeys are a secure and easy-to-use way of protecting user accounts, combining two-factor authentication (2FA) with enhanced…
WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 • Help Test • DEIB New Team Proposal • Gutenberg Phase 3
Courtney Robertson
Make WordPressPlanet
This Week at WordPress.org (July 11, 2023) WP 6.3, DEIB, Mentorship, Phase 3β WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 6.3 Live Product Demo Help Test WordPress 6.33️⃣ Gutenberg Phase 3 Contributor Mentorship Program! News WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 6.3 Live…
Tech Roundup Week Ending July 7
Mike Demopoulos
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
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
Tech Roundup Week Ending June 30
Mike Demopoulos
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…
WordPress 6.3 Beta 2 • Help Test • WPDiversity • Plugin Team Next Phase • Mentorship
Courtney Robertson
Make WordPressPlanet
This Week at WordPress.org (June 26, 2023) WP6.3b2 • Test • WPDiversity • Mentorship • Plugin Team Next Stepsβ WordPress 6.3 Beta 2 Help Test WordPress 6.3 Attention WordPress event organizers: This important workshop on July 20, 2023 is…
Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 18
Cory Miller
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.…
Sustainability Team • Supporting Organizations • Commercial & Community Themes & Plugins • Pattern Curation
Courtney Robertson
Make WordPressPlanet
This Week at WordPress.org (June 12, 2023) Sustainability Team, Supporting Orgs, Commercial & Community Themes & Plugins, Pattern Curation Proposal: establishment of a formal WordPress Sustainability Team Linking to Supporting Orgs New Filter Controls: Discover “Commercial” and “Community” in the…
Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 17
Cory Miller
BusinessDraft
Transcript ↓ Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. In this episode, they discuss designing pricing plans and creating a compelling website homepage for their new product. They delve into the intricacies of…
Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 16
Cory Miller
BusinessDraft
Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass explore the delicate balance between professionalism and creativity in branding and marketing. They also discuss the importance of incorporating feedback into the product development process, utilizing user testing and testimonials…
Improving Visa Support • Event Tooling • WP-CLI Updates • Block Inspector Sub-groups
Courtney Robertson
Make WordPressPlanet
This Week at WordPress.org (June 5, 2023) Improving Visa Support • Event Tooling • WP-CLI Updates • Block Inspector Sub-groups Early Speaker and Volunteer Selection and Improved Visa Support Discussion: Next Generation Event Tooling > WP-CLI v2.8.1 Release Notes &…
Tech Roundup Week Ending June 2
Mike Demopoulos
TechThe Week in Review
ChatSEO? Buildd.co's Chat SEO is a product that merges the functionalities of chatbots and search engine optimization (SEO) to improve user engagement and increase organic traffic on websites. Utilizing AI-driven chatbots, the solution provides personalized experiences by addressing user queries…
Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 15
Cory Miller
BusinessDraft
Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss their progress on a project related to image generation and sharing. They explore the use of Open Graph (OG) images, social media platforms, and the importance of consistent branding.…
WP 6.3 Planning • WP20 • AI Forum Replies • LearnWP Survey Results
Courtney Robertson
Make WordPressPlanet
This Week at WordPress.org (May 29, 2023) WP 6.3, WP20, AI forum replies, and LearnWP Survey Results Celebrating 20 Years of WordPress WordPress 6.3 Planning Roundup Suggested stance on the use of AI-tooling Analysis of the Individual Learner Survey…
This Week at WordPress.org (May 22, 2023) WP 6.2.2, Next Gen WordCamps, Block Filters for Client Curation, Plugin Review Onboarding WordPress 6.2.2 Security Release WP Briefing: Episode 56: What to Know About WordPress Playground Idea generation: Next Gen WordCamps! Curating…
