I asked members in our #WCUS-2023 channel for their takeaways from WordCamp US 2023: "WordCamps are like an old denim jacket. Even if you haven't worn it in a while, it's still comfortable. WCUS 2023 was my first in-person WordCamp…
Community Roundup Week Ending September 1
Michelle Frechette
BlogsThe Week in Review
100 Years is a Very Long Time Last week WordPress announced its 100-Year Plan. When I think of 100 years... Well, honestly, I don't think about 100 years often, but when I do it's almost always looking back at what…
Jobs & Career Roundup Week Ending September 1
Michelle Frechette
CareersWordPress News
The WPCareerSummit is coming soon: October 20! We want the best speakers with the greatest and most up-to-date information to share. Our attendees are coming to learn either how to find a job or how to recruit and hire talent…
Business Roundup Week Ending September 1
Nathan Ingram
WordPress News
Do you have sites among the 75% of all WordPress sites still running MySQL 5.7 or earlier? If so, read this! MySQL 5.7 is reaching its end of life (EOL) in October 2023, paving the path for broad adoption of…
Member Spotlight: Tiffany Bridge
Michelle Frechette
Member SpotlightsWordPress Community
Tiffany Bridge is a local rabble-rouser, a damn good cook, and the first person you call when your friend moves to town. Oh yeah, and a product manager for Nexcess/Liquid Web. She lives in Washington, DC, with her spouse, child,…
Jobs & Career Roundup Week Ending August 25
Michelle Frechette
CareersWordPress News
The WPCareerSummit is coming soon: October 20! We want the best speakers with the greatest and most up-to-date information to share. Our attendees are coming to learn either how to find a job or how to recruit and hire talent…
Community Roundup Week Ending August 25 (and WCUS)
Michelle Frechette
BlogsThe Week in Review
WordCamp US - It's a Wrap! I returned home from WCUS (and the Community Summit) last night. Home less than 24 hours and filled with gratitude for all the people who planned and executed such an amazing WordPress week, to…
Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 20
Olivia Bisset
BlogsDraft
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller demonstrate and discuss the features of their OMG IMG plugin. They showcase how the plugin allows users to show or hide sections, customize settings, and create images for social…
Business Roundup Week Ending August 25
Nathan Ingram
WordPress News
NASA Funds Front-End Highlighting Feature for Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker Implemented in response to NASA's goal for a full modernization of its digital presence, which includes compliance with the Integrated Digital Experiences Act. NASA's engagement with Equalize Digital and the…
Joost and Marieke Join Post Status as Equity Partners
Cory Miller
WordPress News
The ethos of my entrepreneurial career has always been partnership. I’ve long sought to live and apply the African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” In fact, it’s been…
Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 19
Olivia Bisset
BusinessDraft
https://youtube.com/live/amNj8hE9KqE Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller and Corey Maass talk about their plan to launch the plug-in before WordCamp US. They also discuss offering a special package for early supporters, and different ways to promote their product, including…
Member Spotlight: Rachel Winchester
Michelle Frechette
BlogsMember Spotlights
Rachel Winchester, or Win for short, is an independent product designer and startup founder who occasionally dabbles in internet art and other creative projects. Catch her hosting the Philly WordPress Meetup every month. Win began her career by teaching herself…
Jobs & Career Roundup Week Ending August 18
Michelle Frechette
CareersThe Week in Review
Apply to Speak at the WPCareerSummit We want the best speakers with the greatest and most up-to-date information to share. Our attendees are coming to learn either how to find a job or how to recruit and hire talent for…
Community Roundup Week Ending August 18
Michelle Frechette
The Week in ReviewWordPress Community
Are You Ready for WCUS? It's less than a week away now that almost 2000 WordPressers will convene in National Harbor, MD for WCUS 2023. Here are some resources for you: Meet the speakers The schedule is out The attendees…
Member Spotlight: Jon Clark
Michelle Frechette
BlogsMember Spotlights
Jon is a Marketing Automation Manager for StellarWP. Based out of the DMV area, Jon enjoys all things data and analytics, tech, sports, hiking and working on building his Youtube channel. What do you enjoy most about working in WordPress?…
Business Roundup Week Ending August 18
Nathan Ingram
WordPress News
Zoom AI Privacy Controversy Zoom’s Terms grant them access to your video, audio, and chat transcripts to train their AI tools, but their latest update promises not to use them without your permission. Zoom’s previous privacy issues raise the concerns…
