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

Courtney Robertson

April 5, 2023

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.

Community Roundup Week Ending March 31

Michelle Frechette

March 31, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

The Wayback Machine Do you ever use any of the mechanisms in place for looking back over time? Whether it's the Wayback Machine, Facebook Memories, or simply scrolling back through the photos in your phone, our histories make us who…

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.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 6

Cory Miller

March 23, 2023

BusinessDraft

Transcript ↓ Learn from Corey Maass, a master of WordPress plugins and apps, and Cory Miller, a marketing, business, and WordPress experience guru. The two discuss the intimacies of partnering on a product and how solopreneurs can benefit from support.…

WordPress 6.2 RC4 • Code Generators and GPL

Courtney Robertson

March 22, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

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.

Member Spotlight: Marcus Burnette

Michelle Frechette

March 21, 2023

BlogsMember Spotlights

Marcus Burnette is a WordPresser with GoDaddy Pro, team co-rep for the Photos team, a podcaster, and first-and-foremost, a family man.

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.

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.

Community Roundup Week Ending March 31

WordPress vs. Squarespace

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 7

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 6

Member Spotlight: Marcus Burnette

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 5

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 4

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

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

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

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 3

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