Themes

WP Feature Notifications • Prioritizing Performance Benefits • DevBlog updates

Courtney Robertson

April 26, 2023

Tired of the overwhelm of WordPress notifications? Join the WP Feature Notifications effort to streamline the alerts.

What performance gains have happened in WordPress 6.2?

From the Developer Blog: How webpack and WordPress packages interact.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 10

Cory Miller

April 20, 2023

BusinessDraft

Corey Maass and Cory Miller look to the future of WordPress as they continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. From sharing tips on how to keep your WordPress website safe from hacks and vulnerabilities to insights on how to optimize website performance, improve user experience, and enhance website accessibility, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

Jesse Friedman on raising the WP hosting standard across the industry with WP.cloud-Post Status Draft

Cory Miller

April 20, 2023

BusinessDraft

In this episode, Jesse Friedman, Head of WP Cloud, joins Cory Miller to provide valuable insights and strategies for improving infrastructure and service to deliver superior hosting. They also highlight how managed hosting can help businesses focus on their core operations while leaving the technical aspects to the experts.

WordPress Book • Women & Nonbinary Release • WP6.3 • More Effective Contributor Days

Courtney Robertson

April 19, 2023

WordPress News

The second installment of the WordPress project book is now available. Be sure to read Building Blocks.

WordPress 6.3 is beginning planning and calling for volunteers. Women and Non-binary folks are encouraged to ride-along on 6.3 in preparation for the 6.4 release squads form.

How can we improve contributing effectively during Contributor Days?

Community Roundup Week Ending April 14

Michelle Frechette

April 14, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

All the news that’s fit to digitally print about what’s happening in the WordPress Community for the week ending April 14, 2023.

Tech Roundup Week Ending April 14

Michelle Frechette

April 14, 2023

TechThe Week in Review

Free vs. Paid SSL • SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are internet protocols that use encryption to secure websites. • SSL certificates can be legally required for specific websites and may help boost a business's reputation,…

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 9

Cory Miller

April 12, 2023

BusinessDraft

Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. In this conversation, they share their experiences and challenges in creating the plugin, including the importance of user feedback and testing. They also talk about their decision to make the plugin open-source, the potential benefits of doing so, and the importance of community involvement in the process.

Women & Nonbinary Release • WP-CLI 2.8.0 • Redesign Update • Build Block Theme

Courtney Robertson

April 12, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

Sign up soon to mentor and be a part of the upcoming women and nonbinary release squad. Join the Test team in building a block theme. WP-CLI 2.8.0 is coming soon with PHP 8.2 compatibility. Get the latest updates on the WordPress.org redesign.

Community Roundup Week Ending April 7

Michelle Frechette

April 7, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

All the news that's fit to digitally print about what's happening in the WordPress Community for the week ending April 7, 2023.

Member Spotlight: James LePage

Michelle Frechette

April 7, 2023

BlogsMember Spotlights

In the spotlight: James LePage is a tech entrepreneur & experienced web developer with a focus on WordPress development and AI-powered tools.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 8

Cory Miller

April 6, 2023

BusinessDraft

In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass discuss their experiences and insights on launching Crop.Express. They share valuable advice on building a brand, developing a minimum viable product (MVP), getting feedback from the community, and handling challenges along the way.

Build a Block Theme • Theme Performance Improvements * Interactivity API • Why Jazz?

Courtney Robertson

April 5, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

Matt shares why WordPress releases are named after jazz musicians. The FSE block theme explores functionality gaps and gathers feedback on the Site Editor experience. WordPress 6.2 improves load times and server-side performance for block and classic themes. The Interactivity API proposal standardizes frontend interactivity for Gutenberg blocks.

Tech Roundup Week Ending March 31

Mike Demopoulos

April 1, 2023

TechThe Week in Review

WordPress 6.2 "Dolphy" The latest version of WordPress, 6.2 "Dolphy," has now been released. This new version includes various updates and improvements designed to enhance the user experience for developers and website administrators. One of the most significant additions is…

WordPress vs. Squarespace

Cory Miller

March 30, 2023

Development

Every business needs a website. That much is obvious. But choosing what content management system to use isn’t always so clear. When it comes to WordPress vs. Squarespace, which option is the right choice for your website? Before we answer…

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 7

Cory Miller

March 30, 2023

BusinessDraft

In this episode, Corey Maass, a freelance web developer, joins Cory Miller to discuss the intricacies of creating an impactful, user-appreciated product that makes a positive impact on customers and stands apart in a saturated industry.

WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy” • Gutenberg Phase 3 • Test Plugin Dependencies

Courtney Robertson

March 29, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

🥳 WordPress 6.2 is now available! If you haven't started testing yet, now is the time.

Gutenberg is a 4 phase approach to nearly all areas of WordPress. Phase 1 was Posts and Pages. Phase 2 included Themes. Matias Ventura shares what we could see in Phase 3.

Andy Fragen has posted a call for testing on the Plugin Dependencies plugin.