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WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 • Help Test • DEIB New Team Proposal • Gutenberg Phase 3

Courtney Robertson

July 13, 2023

WordPress 6.3 is less than one month away. Get started testing now and tune in for the live product demo.

As we head into WordPress 6.4's kickoff, it's time to set our sights on Gutenberg Phase 3: Collaborative Editing. Your feedback to the ideas presented is important.

The first cohort of New Contributor Mentorship Program has also begun. There is clearly more interest than capacity to staff in this first group, which is a very encouraging sight.

An Interview with Patrick Posner: WCEU and More

Michelle Frechette

July 13, 2023

BusinessPost Status Podcasts

In this episode, Michelle Frechette, Director of Community Relations at Post Status, talks with Patrick Posner, Founder and Developer at Simply Static, about the importance of being open and approachable, creating opportunities for others to join conversations, and making space…

Business Roundup Week Ending July 7

Mike Demopoulos

July 8, 2023

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

Community Roundup Week Ending July 7

Michelle Frechette

July 7, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

Community Roundup Week Ending July 7: WordCamp Dhaka Canceled, July Post Status Meetup Dates, Quick Links, and the Image of the week.

Member Spotlight: Lana Miro

Michelle Frechette

July 5, 2023

BlogsMember Spotlights

In the spotlight: Lana Miro is a WordPress community enthusiast working with affiliates, partnerships and the blog at Crocoblocks.

Business Roundup Week Ending June 30

Mike Demopoulos

July 3, 2023

BusinessThe Week in Review

Supreme Court backs web developer who didn't want to create same-sex wedding sites. In a landmark decision that has sparked widespread disappointment, the Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of a popular service provider, allowing them to refuse same-sex wedding…

Community Roundup Week Ending June 30

Michelle Frechette

July 3, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

Community Roundup Week Ending June 30: WordCamp Europe, WordCamp US, & upcoming events & links to other interesting stories.

WordPress 6.3 Beta 2 • Help Test • WPDiversity • Plugin Team Next Phase • Mentorship

Courtney Robertson

July 1, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

Release season is upon us as we approach WordPress 6.3's August 8th release. Your help is needed testing the latest changes.

Do you run or attend WordPress events and notice only one type of person is attending? What can you do to be a good ally to foster, promote, and support diversity and an inclusive space? Sign up now for the July 20th WPDiversity workshop.

Stop by the Plugin team to wish Mika a happy retirement as she hands over the work to the 6 new Plugin Review teammembers.

Applications to be mentored as a contributor in the inaugural Mentorship Program have now closed. The team is selecting both mentors and mentees at this time and will kick off the first cohort on July 12.

The WP Agency Journey with Rob Cairns of Stunning Digital Marketing

Cory Miller

June 28, 2023

BusinessDraft

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller, CEO of Post Status, and Rob Cairns, Founder, CEO, and Chief Creator of Amazing Ideas at Stunning Digital Marketing, discuss the importance of website security, client communication, and managing client expectations. They also…

Post Status Draft – Veteran Executive Lyndi Zavy On Hiring & Leadership Burnout

Cory Miller

June 21, 2023

BusinessDraft

Transcript ↓ Cory Miller, CEO of Post Status, interviews Lyndi Zavy, Founder and CEO of Rivers and Roads, about the topic of burnout and leadership. They discuss the importance of self-care and how leaders often neglect their well-being while trying…

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 18

Cory Miller

June 21, 2023

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

June 15, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

The WordPress Sustainability Team has launched. What's that?
The main objective of the team is to embed sustainable practices into the WordPress community and its processes. We focus on ensuring longevity; socially, economically, and environmentally.

Several organizations exist to support the work of WordPress, such as The WP Community Collective and HeroPress. Matt is proposing a way of displaying such supporting organizations.

Filters arrive for Themes and Plugins around what are Commercial efforts and what are Community efforts, while the Patterns Directory ponders using filters for displaying all patterns associated with a theme.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 17

Cory Miller

June 14, 2023

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…

Emilia Capital Gets Creative with WCEU Sponsorship

Michelle Frechette

June 12, 2023

BusinessDraft

In this episode, Marieke van de Rakt and Joost de Valk from Emilia Capital discuss their investment process with Michelle Frechette. They talk about evaluating potential investments, providing feedback, and the importance of finding a good fit. Their investments in…

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 16

Cory Miller

June 8, 2023

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

June 7, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

Community team is considering tooling around the building and using the WordCamp websites, in addition to the naming of events. To help speakers attend WordCamps, additional lead time for visas is requested as well. Share your thoughts now.

WP-CLI has released 2 updates. Get a look at what new features are available.

See the dev blog for more ways to use the block inspector.