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WP 6.2.1 • PHP8 Compatibility • Translation Playground • Contributor Mentorship Program

Courtney Robertson

May 18, 2023

It's time to update your WordPress websites now. This week's release breaks shortcodes used in Block Themes on Templates, but is related to a security issue.

Is WordPress, and the plugin and theme ecosystem around it, ready for PHP 8? Earlier versions of PHP, such as 7.4, are now considered End of Life, and hosts are eager to deploy supported versions. But first, Core compatibility needs additional testing to come out of beta compatibility.

Translating WordPress just got a little bit easier for contributors with the WP Translation Playground.

A Community team working group announces a pilot proposal for a Contributor Mentorship Program, helping all contributors onboard.

The WP Agency Journey with Sheryle Gillihan of CauseLabs-Post Status Draft

Cory Miller

May 17, 2023

BusinessDraft

Sheryle Gillihan, CEO of CauseLabs, and Cory Miller delve into her incredible journey from experiencing poverty as a child to becoming a purpose-driven web agency owner. Sheryle's story is both inspiring and empowering. Join us as she shares her insights on sustainable digital stewardship, the evolving role of WordPress in the ever-changing web landscape, and the potential of technology to make a positive impact.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 13

Cory Miller

May 16, 2023

BusinessDraft

Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. They dive into the world of Open Graph (OG) images for WordPress. Cory and Corey explore the benefits of using OG image templates, providing customization options to meet client demands, and incorporating effective pricing models. Whether you're a WordPress professional or a business owner, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to create visually captivating content that captivates audiences and drives engagement.

Community Roundup Week Ending May 12

Michelle Frechette

May 12, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

What's happened and what's coming up in the WordPress community - week ending May 12, 2023.

Tech Roundup Week Ending May 12

Mike Demopoulos

May 12, 2023

TechThe Week in Review

WooCommerce 7.7 If you're running an online store using WooCommerce, you'll be excited to hear about the recent 7.7 release! This latest update focuses on improving performance, security, and user experience. Among the key features in version 7.7 is the…

The WP Agency Journey with Bet Hannon of AccessiCart-Post Status Draft

Emilee

May 12, 2023

BusinessDraft

Bet Hannon, CEO of AccessiCart, talks with Cory Miller about her journey in starting an agency focused on accessibility and e-commerce in the WordPress space. She highlights the importance of accessibility, not only as a legal requirement but also as a means to enhance the user experience for all visitors. Bet emphasizes the need for WordPress professionals to continually educate themselves about accessibility and user experience best practices, collaborate with communities, and consider the diverse needs of users with disabilities. By prioritizing accessibility and optimizing user experiences, we can create inclusive websites that benefit all users.

WP 6.2.1 RC1 • Annual Survey Results • WCUS Scholarship Fund

Courtney Robertson

May 11, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

WordPress 6.2.1 RC1 is now available for testing, and planning is underway for the 6.3 AND 6.4 release squad members. Head over to the Core team website for more information.

Each year the WordPress community has an opportunity to participate in the annual survey. The results from 2022 are now available.

Contributors that are a self-identifying female, have a financial need and have never attended WordCamp US are encouraged to apply by June 12, 2023, 11:00 pm Eastern time

Tech Roundup Week Ending May 5

Mike Demopoulos

May 5, 2023

TechThe Week in Review

New Community Theme Launched WordPress Themes Team released a new block theme, Stacks, designed to build slide decks. Stacks was designed and constructed by Saxon Fletcher with help from Ben Dwyer. After customizing the theme, users can create slides on…

Community Roundup Week Ending May 5

Michelle Frechette

May 5, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

What's happened and what's coming up in the WordPress community - week ending May 5, 2023.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 12

Cory Miller

May 5, 2023

BusinessDraft

Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. They discuss the current state of WordPress, its future, and what it means for WordPress professionals. Discover the top takeaways for developers, designers, and business owners in the WordPress ecosystem. Expect to gain insights on navigating the evolving WordPress landscape and staying ahead of the game.

WordPress Products in the Enterprise with Crowd Favorite-Post Status Draft

Cory Miller

May 4, 2023

BusinessDraft

In this episode, Cory Miller talks with Karim Marucchi, Pat Ramsey, and Alex Nitu of Crowd Favorite. They share their insights on scaling WordPress for the enterprise. Their discussion includes the challenges of managing large WordPress sites, tips for optimizing site performance and security, and advice for hiring and managing a WordPress development team.

Blogs to Blocks • Core + AI • LCP Image Performance • Testing FSE Front Page

Courtney Robertson

May 3, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

The WordPress Marketing Team is hosting a Blogs to Blocks celebration and invites you to get involved by creating and responding to daily prompts around blogging, design, development, photos, community, and more ways to contribute.

The Core Team is considering how to include extendible technology to integrate AI. Additionally, there is a proposal needing your feedback around improving image performance. Felix Arntz notes that adding fetchpriority=”high” to the LCP image typically improves LCP performance by 5-10%.

The latest call for testing from the Test team includes an exercise using the new Grid view, as well as creating pages from patters.

Community Roundup Week Ending April 28

Michelle Frechette

April 28, 2023

The Week in ReviewWordPress Community

What's happened and what's coming up in the WordPress community - week ending April 28, 2023.

Talking With Valet’s Ceo Kimberly Lipari About The Changing Value Of Websites To Organizations-Post Status Draft

Cory Miller

April 27, 2023

BusinessDraft

In this episode, Kimberly Lipari and Cory Miller discuss the ups and downs of building and selling WordPress companies. They share their experiences, including the challenges they faced and lessons learned. They also give advice to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow and sell their own WordPress companies.

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 11

Cory Miller

April 27, 2023

BusinessDraft

From practicing mindfulness to the evolution of WordPress, Corey Maass and Cory Miller cover a wide variety of topics in this episode as they continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express.

WP Feature Notifications • Prioritizing Performance Benefits • DevBlog updates

Courtney Robertson

April 26, 2023

Make WordPressPlanet

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.