Mathieu Viet, the driving force behind BuddyPress, has made a heartfelt announcement: he’s stepping away from the WordPress ecosystem…entirely.
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How to Add a Background Image Cover in WordPress – in 1 Minute
While overall opinions on the Gutenberg editor vary, even the naysayers can’t deny that there are so many elements you can add now with just the core WordPress blocks that you couldn’t before. One of those elements is a background cover image. Not only is there a dedicated…
How to Change Your Default Category From “Uncategorized” in WordPress
So you launched a new WordPress site, wrote your first post, and published it. Then shortly afterwards you realized that it was automatically tagged as “uncategorized.” We’ve all been there before – myself included. There’s a way to change this though and in this quick tutorial I am…
Mullenweg and Co. Take Over the Advanced Custom Fields Plugin
A couple of weeks ago, I talked about the new and growing fight between Automattic/Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine. Back then, the two were mainly trading words, and dueling cease and desist letters. However, the scope seems to be continuing to expand, including WP Engine filing an actual…
WordPress Profile Picture Without Gravatar (And How to Add It to Posts)
As much as I love using WordPress, there are certain quirks about it that annoy me. One of those in particular is that the only default way to change your user profile photo is by linking it to a Gravatar profile. It’s not only annoying because it forces…
How Does WordPress Sound to You? Join Our Survey About WordPress Brand Tone and Voice
Over the past few years, we have seen increased efforts to better position and market the WordPress brand. Along with these efforts, we now have a Brand Writing Style Guide that defines how the WordPress voice should sound and what tone it should convey. The brand book was…
WP Engine and Automattic Trade Cease-and-Desist Letters After Matt Mullenweg Jabs
If you follow WordPress at any level, it’s hard not to have heard about the drama surrounding Matt Mullenweg’s attack on WP Engine at the tail end of WordCamp US, something that marred what otherwise seemed like a very lovely event.
WordCamp US 2024 Kicks Off On September 17!
Hey there, WordPress fans! I am checking in today to let you know that WordCamp US 2024 is about to kick off!
Best Cheap WordPress Hosting: 7 Options That Are Both Cheap and Efficient
I’ve been working with WordPress hosting for years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned about “cheap” WordPress hosting plans, it’s that they’re only cheap for the first year. After that, the renewal rates kick in, and suddenly…well, tough luck, pay up!
Interview With Anne McCarthy: How the WordPress Testing Process Works
WordPress is a massive open source tool that relies on thousands of volunteer contributors to create and test updates before they go live. Q: What are the biggest issues you face in testing WordPress releases? Anne: The biggest issues probably come down to… I always want people to…
WordPress 6.6 Released on July 16, Bringing New Upgrades and Site Editor Features
In last month’s news roundup ( link ), I talked about how WordPress 6.6 was working its way through the release process, with multiple beta and release candidate versions. Now’s the date when I can finally say that we’ve gone through this process successfully…I mean, WordPress has. WordPress…
WordCamp Europe, Supply Chain Attack, More Acquisitions 🗞️ July 2024 WordPress News w/ WPShout
Howdy, WordPress friends. I am back here with you covering all the most recent WordPress news from the past 30 days…or so. In this edition, I’ll cover WordCamp Europe 2024 (and tell you more about its venue in 2025), an ongoing supply chain attack that’s affecting lots of…
Plugin Directory Changes, Envato Acquired, Our Hosting Survey 🗞️ June 2024 WordPress News w/ WPShout
Hey there, WordPress fans! I am back with the latest edition of our monthly WordPress news roundup, which covers everything that happened in WordPress over the past 30 days…or so. In this edition, there’s plenty of juicy news, including changes at the WordPress.org Plugin Directory, a bunch of…
20+ Best WordPress Plugins for 2024 – We Did the Research for You
Just like apps enhance your phone, some of the best WordPress plugins can transform a basic WordPress site into something special. From powerful SEO tools to simple contact form plugins, it’s impressive how a quick ten-second installation can make such a big difference. However, not all plugins are…
Hey, WordPress Developers, How Is AI Impacting Your Work?
I bet anyone reading this post already uses AI in some way. Whether it’s writing code, drafting a difficult email, or getting help with your kids’ homework, it’s becoming part of our everyday lives. In some areas, however, AI has proven extremely efficient. I was curious to learn…
Best Cheap Domain Registrars 2024: Beyond First-Year Deals
Greetings, fellow bargain hunter! If you’re reading this right now, then I’m assuming that you love a good deal just as much as I do. Since you seem like a kind person, I’m happy to help you save some money on your next domain name ( activate good…
A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer: Exploring Remote vs Hybrid Work
Are you considering a career as a web developer but would like some deeper insight into what a day in the life of a software engineer is actually like? You’ve landed in the right place then. In this post, we’ve interviewed two pro web developers to give you…
How to Create a Multi-Language Website in WordPress
Most of us know that plugins are the answer to the question of how to create a multi-language website in WordPress. However, this is only a small part of the story. Multilingual website design across the web can be complex and incorporate a number of advanced technologies and…
How to Duplicate a Page in WordPress (Quickly)
There are plenty of scenarios when it makes sense to duplicate a page. Maybe you want to quickly copy a page or post with all the settings intact, or you might be running A/B split tests. Duplicating a page is simply a more elegant solution than copying and…
How to Fix the “Updating Failed. The Response is Not a Valid JSON Response” Error
Did you encounter the “updating failed the response is not a valid JSON response” error on your WordPress website? 🤔 It’s a common WordPress error but not a critical one. In most cases, it does not prevent you from accessing your website but can prevent you from getting…
