Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) has announced the expansion of its grant program to now […]

The WP Community Collective has announced that it has incorporated as a California membership nonprofit […]

The controversial mandatory pineapple pizza checkbox on WordPress.org’s login form has been made optional. This […]

The latest release of Gutenberg, version 19.9, brings a suite of powerful features, tools, and […]

WP Gives A Hand, a charitable initiative within the WordPress community, uniting businesses to donate […]

On the podcast today we have Andrew Palmer. Andrew's journey with WordPress started almost two decades ago after transitioning from Joomla. He went on to make significant strides in the community, co-founding Elegant Marketplace and investing in ventures like Atarim and Bertha AI. In this episode, we talk about the intricacies of working within the WordPress ecosystem, comparing the free and commercial sides. Andrew shares his thoughts on the challenges of financially compensating event contributors and the importance of non-financial contributions, such as time. He discusses the absence of a structured regulatory body in the web development industry, and how he thinks this can impact trust and credibility. If you've ever thought about the complexities and commercial dynamics of the WordPress ecosystem, this episode is for you.

WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg delivered his annual State of the Word (SOTW) address today from […]

Does pineapple belong on pizza? The answer may vary from person to person. But WordPress […]

WordPress.com is now offering new annual plans at 25% off as part of their year-end […]

After removing the mandatory WordPress.org login checkbox and the WP Engine Tracker CSV file, Automattic […]

After the court issued a preliminary injunction in favor of WP Engine, Automattic has begun […]

The CEOs of Barn2Plugins, Patchstack, and LayerWP have announced plans to expand their businesses beyond […]

WPExperts has acquired the Advanced File Manager plugin from Modal Web. WPExperts (formerly WooExperts) is […]

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the Northern California District Court has granted WP Engine’s motion for […]

On the podcast today we have Corey Maass, and he's here to talk about the role of social media, specifically regarding images you share. He highlights tools like his WordPress plugin OMGIMG, which simplifies the creation of shareable images. We also explore evolving image formats, the WordPress Media Library, and technological innovations, including Google’s in-browser video manipulation. He emphasises the importance of custom social images and compares strategies for YouTube thumbnails. The episode underscores the necessity of efficient image handling for enhancing online engagement and credibility. If you're a WordPress user looking to streamline your workflow and boost your social media game, this episode is for you.

Automattic has announced that it has acquired WPAI, a company specializing in AI-powered tools for […]

Awesome Motive’s WP Forms plugin has patched a Missing Authorization to Payment Refund and Subscription […]

Jessica Lyschik, a WordPress Developer at GREYD, has won the highly anticipated WordPress Speed Build […]

The WordPress Core team is gathering consensus around integrating the WP Consent API into Core. […]

WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg will deliver his annual State of the Word (SOTW) address on […]

WordCamp Asia has unveiled its official Wapuu mascot for the 2025 edition: Tahopuu. Designed by […]

Gravatar, or “Globally Recognized Avatar,” now offers its users more free domain options and Bluesky […]

BuddyPress Lead Developer Mathieu Viet has announced his departure from the WordPress community, marking the […]

ClikIT has announced its acquisition of the Infinite Uploads and Big File Uploads plugins from […]

So on the podcast today we have Stephen Dumba, a Ugandan teacher and WordPress community leader. We discuss Uganda's ICT curriculum, which now makes computer education compulsory for 17-18 year olds, and the efforts to equip schools with computer labs. Stephen shares his transition to WordPress, highlighting its ease of use and community support. He discusses his initiatives to train teachers and students, organising Meetups, and his vision for large-scale WordPress events in Uganda, despite financial constraints. Stephen’s dedication aims to empower Ugandan youth with essential web development skills. If you’re curious about how WordPress is shaping communities and education in Uganda, and the broader implications of ICT education in different regions, this episode is for you.

WordCamp Europe 2025 will take place in the vibrant city of Basel, Switzerland, from 5 […]

DreamHost has been removed from WordPress.org’s recommended hosting page. The update was made by Samuel […]