Gutenberg Times: WordPress 7.1 is afoot, Gutenberg 23.6, iframed post editor, Abilities API, Studio Code and more — Weekend Edition 371
Hi there, This week I realized, I have been building websites for 30 years. from Notepad and hand-coded HTML to HomeSiteX over Coldfusion to WordPress, Nodejs and ReactJS to Python and Claude. It’s been a fantastic journey. It never gets old. I still learn new things every single day. I cherish most the friends I […]
WPBeginner Spotlight 26: Form Analytics, More AI Tools, and Smarter SEO Monitoring
The main theme of this month’s WordPress news is measurement. Most of what shipped in July shows you something that your site was already doing without telling you. WPForms can now show which form field people abandon, and AIOSEO can tell you the day a plugin sets your homepage to noindex. On top of that, […]
Matt: Possible Futures of Happiness
At Automattic, we don’t have customer service or support, we have Happiness Engineers. There’s also a #ceo Slack channel where anyone can drop in and request a meeting, which my esteemed colleague Damianne President did, and this morning we had an interesting chat that set my mind racing about how we might engineer happiness in […]
Gutenberg Times: WordPress 7.1 Source of Truth
Welcome to the Source of Truth for WordPress 7.1! Before you dive headfirst into all the big and small changes and pick your favorites, make sure to read these preliminary thoughts about this post and how to use it. If you have any questions, leave a comment or email me at pauli@gutenbergtimes.com. A huge “Thank […]
Open Channels FM: Why Open Source Projects Need a License Before They Need Code
Open source fosters creativity but involves complex issues like licensing and ownership, especially in hackathons. Proper planning with appropriate licenses upfront is crucial for project success and flexibility.
Open Channels FM: Signal – Issue 18
Talk about personal journeys in web development, the complexities of fame, and the benefits of open source, emphasizing enriching content options for listeners beyond traditional podcasts.
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1 Beta 4
WordPress 7.1 Beta 4 is ready for download and testing! This beta release is intended for testing and development only. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, use a test environment or local site to explore the new features. How to Test WordPress 7.1 Beta […]
WPTavern: #227 – Maciek Palmowski on Testing Secure WordPress Hosting: Does the Marketing Match Reality?
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, testing secure WordPress hosting, does the marketing match the reality? If you’d like […]
Open Channels FM: Navigating Client Expectations in the Age of AI-Assisted Web Design
The growing use of AI tools is reshaping web design, as clients increasingly present AI-generated content. Education and proactive communication are essential for web professionals to navigate these complexities effectively.
Open Channels FM: A Journey Back to Enjoying Web Development and Personal Blogging
In this episode, Bob and Simon discuss the creative ups and downs of building personal websites, overcoming perfectionism, and finding joy in fun coding projects as part of the indie web journey.