It has to be said and repeated: WP Engine is not WordPress. My own mother was confused and thought WP Engine was an official thing. Their branding, marketing, advertising, and entire promise to customers is that they’ re giving you WordPress, but they’ re not. And they’ re profiting off of…
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PDX + WCUS 2024: A Recap
WordCamp US (WCUS), North America’ s largest WordPress event, hosted over 1, 500 attendees from around the world at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, from September 17 to 20. Over four days, WordPress professionals and enthusiasts came together to explore the latest advancements and use cases, collaborate on open…
A Brand-New Way to Learn WordPress
Learn WordPress has been growing as a hub of educational resources for WordPress since 2020. Now, it’s undergone a transformation in content focus and design with the introduction of Learning Pathways and a reimagined look. The WordPress.org redesign continues Learn WordPress is the latest section of WordPress.org to…
WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey”
Say hello to WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey, ” named after the legendary American Big Band leader, Tommy Dorsey. Renowned for his smooth-toned trombone and compositions, Dorsey’s music captivated audiences with its emotional depth and vibrant energy. Let your heart swing, sing, and sway to the deep brass notes of Dorsey’s…
Highlights from WordCamp Europe 2024
2, 584 attendees participated in the 12th annual WordPress event in Europe, held at the Lingotto Conference and Exhibition Centre in Torino, Italy. The Mole Antonelliana in Torino, illuminated to celebrate WordCamp Europe 2024 From June 13-15, 2024, WordPress enthusiasts from across the globe gathered in Torino to explore…
WP Briefing: Episode 76: A WordPress 6.5 Sneak Peek
Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming WordPress 6.5 release, accompanied by special guest Dave Smith, one of the Editor Tech leads for this release. Don’ t miss this opportunity for an insider’ s look! Credits Host: Josepha Haden Chomphosy Guest: …
WordPress 6.5 “Regina”
Say hello to WordPress 6.5 “Regina, ” inspired by the dynamic versatility of renowned jazz violinist Regina Carter. An award-winning artist and storied jazz educator known for transcending genre, Regina’s technical foundations in classical music and deep understanding of jazz have earned her the reputation of boldly going…
WP Briefing: Episode 75: WordCamp Asia 2024 Unwrapped
WordCamp Asia 2024 was a dynamic three-day celebration of collaboration, diversity, and innovation in the WordPress project. This week, Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy shares her insights and experiences from the event, which featured one of the largest Contributor Days in the region, a variety of speakers, engaging…
Highlights from WordCamp Asia 2024
Over 1, 300 attendees gathered at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taiwan for WordCamp Asia 2024. This three-day event emerged as a vibrant celebration showcasing the collaboration, diversity, and innovation that drive the world’ s most popular web platform. The Asian WordPress flagship event started with a dedicated…
The Month in WordPress – February 2024
February saw significant progress towards the upcoming WordPress 6.5 release and final preparations for WordCamp Asia. The results of the annual WordPress survey were released, and discussions began on the next steps for the Data Liberation project. Read on for the latest happenings in the WordPress space. Get…
WordCamp Asia 2024: Q&A with Matt Mullenweg
WordCamp Asia 2024 is just a few days away—starting on March 7 in Taipei, Taiwan. This unique three-day summit will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, numerous networking opportunities, and a closing Q& A experience with WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg. The live Q& A session will be streamed for WordPress…
People of WordPress: Sunita Rai
The People of WordPress series shares inspiring stories of how people’s lives can change for the better through WordPress and its global community of contributors. In this edition, we feature Sunita Rai, a content marketer originally from a remote village in the hills of Nepal. Sunita’ s journey to…
The Month in WordPress – January 2024
January kicked off with big plans for the WordPress project in the year ahead. Work on the WordPress 6.5 release is underway, with Beta 1 scheduled for next week and early testing opportunities. Let’ s catch up on all the exciting updates from the past month. Looking at 2024…
The Month in WordPress – December 2023
As 2023 came to a close, WordPress bid farewell with the much-anticipated annual State of the Word and the 6.5 roadmap, among other exciting updates. Read on to learn more about the community’s end-of-year celebrations and catch a sneak peek of what’s in store for the year ahead….
State of the Word 2023 Recap
On December 11, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg traveled to beautiful Madrid, Spain, to deliver his annual State of the Word keynote. It was the first time this event took place outside the United States. Against the backdrop of Palacio Neptuno —an iconic architectural gem and UNESCO World Heritage…
The Month in WordPress – November 2023
November is usually a busy month for the WordPress project, and this year is no different. Following the empowering release of WordPress 6.4, the energy continues to build, setting the stage for the anticipated State of the Word and upcoming projects. Read on for all the exciting updates…
Alert: WordPress Security Team Impersonation Scams
The WordPress Security Team is aware of multiple ongoing phishing scams impersonating both the “WordPress team” and the “WordPress Security Team“ in an attempt to convince administrators to install a plugin on their website which contains malware. The WordPress Security Team will never email you requesting that you…
People of WordPress: Artemy Kaydash
The People of WordPress series shares inspiring stories of how people’s lives can change for the better through WordPress and its global community of contributors. Artemy Kaydash discovered that working with WordPress has opened possibilities greater than he imagined. For him, the “ active, responsive, and enthusiastic community” makes…
State of the Word 2023 – Madrid, Spain
The countdown is on for this year’ s State of the Word! If you missed the initial announcement a few weeks ago, you’ ll want to mark your calendars for December 11, 2023. State of the Word is the annual keynote in which WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg celebrates the progress…
