In this post, we are going to pit Local vs DevKinsta. Both are software solutions you can use for local WordPress development. They will each simulate a server environment on your computer where you can build websites, test themes, try out plugins, and more. Just like on a real server. Both Local and DevKinsta are also free to download and use, and while their basic functionality is the same, they do differ in a number of key areas. So, if you are wondering which is the right tool for your development workflow, this comparison of Local and DevKinsta will help […]

The year is coming to an end, it’s time to look ahead. Besides guessing what the web design trends for 2024 are going to be, it also makes sense to see what we can expect from WordPress. Especially since Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy recently published a proposed WordPress roadmap for 2024. In this post, we want to look at what it spells for the WordPress platform and community for the new year. We will examine the planned releases, features we can expect, issues still to be solved, and what it all means in the bigger context. That way, you […]

Is WordPress really safe? That’s probably a question on the minds of many new users, especially when they hear that it’s an open source project. So, are there any statistics about WordPress security that can provide an answer? As a matter of fact, there are, and in this post, we have tried to compile as many meaningful numbers on this topic as possible. Below, we’ll examine industry reports and statistics regarding the security of WordPress core, themes and plugins, login information, and hosting environments. In the end, we want you to not only have a good idea about the safety […]

It seems like half the articles I write these days are about artificial intelligence. This one is no exception as I am about to try out and review Jetpack AI Assistant, a new generative AI tool recently unveiled by WordPress.com. It promises to bring ChatGPT-like features to WordPress and help you write blog posts, headlines, and calls to action. It can also improve your writing, change its tone, and even provide translations — all more quickly than doing it manually. Jetpack AI Assistant is available to all WordPress.com users but, as the name suggests, you can also use it on […]

Are you ready to learn more about the new Internet protocol HTTP/3 and WordPress? Good, because that is exactly what we will talk about in this article. The new standard HTTP protocol will bring some changes and innovations to how data is transmitted online. Therefore, its widespread adaption will have consequences for everything connected to the Internet, including websites built with WordPress. To prepare you for the coming of HTTP/3, we will talk about what exactly it is, how it come to be, what is new and different about it, and HTTP/3’s benefits and downsides. After that, we examine how […]