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How to Contribute to WordPress

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Emily Schiola

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Community

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October 1, 2021

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Open source projects greatly depend on the contributions of those in the community. Contributors catch bugs, suggest improvements, and overall make the experience better. WordPress now powers over 42 percent of the web, which wouldn’t be possible without all of the mostly-volunteer work from its thriving community,. In 2020, the world was rocked by a global pandemic. WordPress was no different. We couldn’t have in person events and get together with our online friends. Many people had less time outside of work to volunteer. For all those reasons, contributions to WordPress core were significantly low in 2020 and have yet […]

Press This Podcast: Internet Art and WordPress with Rachel Winchester

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Emily Schiola

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Community

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September 29, 2021

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Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Here host David Vogelpohl sits down with guests from around the community to talk about the biggest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. David Vogelpohl: Hello everyone and welcome to Press This the WordPress community podcasts on WMR. This is your host, David Vogelpohl, I support the WordPress community through my role at WP Engine, and I love to bring the best of the community to you hear every week on press this as a reminder, you can find me on Twitter @wpdavidv, […]

How MailOptin Can Help You Simplify Email Automation (3 Key Ways)

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Will Morris

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Plugins

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September 29, 2021

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If you’ve been looking for an email automation solution, you may have been disappointed by what you’ve found. Some programs can only offer you clunky interfaces or overly complex settings. They can make it frustrating to set up even the most minimal campaign. Fortunately, you don’t have to settle. By using the right plugin, you can simplify your email automation once and for all. In this article, we’ll introduce you to MailOptin. Then we’ll take you through three strategic ways to make the most out of its features. Let’s dive right in! An Introduction to MailOptin Email marketing has a […]

How to Use the WordPress Block Pattern Directory (2 Ways)

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Will Morris

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Design

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September 29, 2021

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If you’re building your website from scratch, you may feel a bit overwhelmed when trying to design its visual layout. While you could create your site using code, this method can be rather difficult and challenging for non-developers. With the WordPress Block Pattern Directory, you can access user-made layouts and quickly build your site’s pages and posts. Furthermore, this feature comes with sub-categories that make it easier to find columns, galleries, text boxes, and other elements for your site. In this guide, we’ll look at what the WordPress Block Pattern Directory is and why it could be useful for site […]

4 Best SSL Certificate Providers for WordPress Websites

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Will Morris

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Security

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September 28, 2021

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A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate is essential for protecting your website and your customers. However, the world of SSL is often full of confusing jargon. That’s why we’ve put together this complete guide to the best SSL certificate providers. By exploring the validation times, costs, and type of products each company provides, you should have no problems finding the option that’s right for you. In this post, we’ll discuss why SSL certification is important for all websites and is absolutely crucial for eCommerce sites. We’ll then explore four of the industry-leading SSL providers and debate their strengths and weaknesses. […]

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