After October 31st, MySQL 5.7 will no longer be officially supported. In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Manager Carmen Johnson walks us through the critical transition from MySQL 5.7 to 8.0 and its impact on an estimated 75% of WordPress sites that are still running on 5.7. Learn why this shift matters, the security considerations involved, and the steps you need to take to ensure a smooth and secure upgrade.
Press This: Word Around the Campfire September 2023
In this episode of PressThis, we discuss news from around the WordPress community in our monthly segment Word Around the Campfire. We talk about upcoming features of WordPress 6.4, MySQL’s ending support for version 5, and much more. We also talk about some upcoming WordCamps and events like WordPress Accessibility Day, as well as some recent events that have been canceled. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to catch up on all things WordPress community, don’t miss this episode of PressThis!
The WordPress Core Performance Team: What Do They Do?
The WordPress Core Performance Team is a relatively new addition to the roster of WordPress teams. Just like the Sustainability Team, it hasn’t been around for that long. Partially, that’s because performance used to be a high priority for the WordPress community to address. Performance was mostly outsourced to hosting providers and plugins. Plus, there are so many things that users can do themselves to speed up WordPress websites. However, reports started piling up that WordPress was being left in the dust by competitors. As a consequence, the community decided that it was time to make WordPress core performance a […]
Don’t Miss WordCamp Rochester 2023
WordCamps and local meetups are back! After a tough few years, we are finally able to get back together and celebrate all things WordPress under one roof. This year, we have covered WordCamp Europe and WCUS, but local and regional WordCamps are still just as important. That’s why we are excited for WordCamp Rochester 2023. This one day event is perfect for anyone looking to level up their website on Saturday and get back to work on Monday. Held on September 30 at the Rochester School of the Arts, this conference is jam-packed with talks from experts ranging from page […]
Press This: How to Translate Your Website with Weglot
In this episode of Press This we talk with Thomas Fanchin, the partnership manager at Weglot, about the benefits of multilingual websites on WordPress. Thomas explains how translations can increase website traffic, improve accessibility, and boost SEO. We then dive into the steps necessary to set up a multilingual site using Weglot, emphasizing audience research, language selection, and SEO settings. He also highlights the importance of adapting images and marketing for different regions.
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