Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at [email protected]. 5 Niche Conferences You Can’t Miss In 2016: WordCamps are a great way to meet people, but there are even smaller conferences out there that are just as fun and perfect for networking. See if any of these are right for you. How To Prevent Image Hotlinking in WordPress: Hotlinking is an annoying issue but many times the people who are doing it don’t know it’s wrong. How To Move Your Site Correctly From WordPress.com To A […]
Human Made Releases Free White Paper On REST API
Just a few weeks before A Day of REST, yesterday organizers of the conference Human Made released a white paper, Talking to 25 Percent of the Web, which takes an in-depth look at the REST API. The paper was written by Tom Wilmot, CEO of Human Made, and Joe Hoyle, CTO Human Made in collaboration with Ryan McCue, co-lead of the WP REST API development team, WP REST API developer Daniel Bachhuber, and writer Siobhan McKeown. It covers everything from what the API is, to how it will change WordPress, to potential future challenges by applying knowledge that Human Made has gained […]
5 Niche WordPress Conferences You Can’t Miss In 2016
We’ve come a long way since the first WordCamp in 2006 in San Francisco. In 2015, 89 WordCamps were held in 34 countries with over 21,000 attendees total. That’s just WordCamps alone. There were 2,000 other meetups around the world attended by 40,000 people. Over the past few years, WordPress has seen a rise in niche conferences. And, as WordPress grows to be more dynamic, they will likely continue to gain popularity. Here are five niche conferences to look out for in 2016. A Day Of REST The WordPress REST API has gained momentum over last year and will be fully merged […]
What’s New In WordPress: 1/11/2016
Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at [email protected]. WordPress Multilingual Finally Explained: This is a great look at different multilingual plugins and how to use them to make your site more accessible. Planning For WCUS 2017 Underway, Applications For Host City Now Open: You can now nominate your city to host WordCamp US in 2017 and 2018. Here is all the info on how to apply and what you need to submit. How To Add Settings To WordPress Default Settings: You can customize everything […]
WordPress 4.4.1 Security And Maintenance Release Now Available
WordPress 4.4.1 shipped today. The announcement says that Crtc4L reported that anything 4.4 or older could be “affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow a site to be compromised.” Users are advised to update as soon as possible. WordPress 4.4.1 addresses issues found in older versions of OpenSSL and includes updated emoji support. The update fixes 52 bugs discovered in WordPress 4.4. To see a full list of the fixes, check the Installation/Update information. You can update your site directly on WordPress.org or in your WordPress dashboard.
DesktopServer 3.8.1 Now Available
DesktopServer version, 3.8.1 is now available for download. The update addresses bugs found in DesktopServer’s last major update 3.8, which was released earlier this year. 3.8.1 fixes redo log errors on large imports, phpMyAdmin import issues, visual compressor issues debug nesting level, and more. On top of the bug fixes, the update also includes the new Airplane Mode plugin, Mailbox viewer, Bypass Login plugin, and WordPress 4.4. It also includes faster localhost page loads when more than one site’s listed. You can review the official announcement for the full list of updates. To update, go to ServerPress.com, enter your account, and hit the download tab […]
10 WordPress Takeaways From 2015
Another year is coming to an end. And, in the world of WordPress, so much has happened. It’s been a year filled with Wappuus, WordCamps, APIs, and important milestones. In no particular order, let’s take a look at 10 of the most talked about things to happen in the WordPress ecosystem in 2015. 25 Percent Of The Internet It wouldn’t be a 2015 roundup if we didn’t mention the biggest thing to happen this year. At the beginning of November, W3Tech, a web technology survey company, showed that WordPress is used by 25 percent of the Internet — that’s one […]
What’s New In WordPress: 12/28/2015
Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at [email protected]. An Inside Look At Twenty Sixteen: The New Default WordPress Theme: WordPress 4.4 shipped a few weeks ago, and with it came a new default theme, Twenty Sixteen. Get to know the new theme and how you can use it. Charlie Livingston, Founder of aThemes, Acquires Pro Plugin Directory: Pro Plugin Directory accumulated 170 plugins in only five months, and now it was sold. See how and why the company decided to be acquired. Responsive Images […]
What’s New In WordPress: 12/21/2015
Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at [email protected]. How To Learn JavaScript As A WordPress Developer: Now that WordPress.com, Calypso is run entirely on JavaScript, it is a good time to brush up on the basics. This is a great resource for gaining the tools to master JavaScript. How Bruce Wampler Migrated 600 Theme Options To The WordPress Customizer: Eight months ago, Bruce Wampler was publically opposed to the customizer to change theme options, but now, he is on board. Here he explains how he […]
5 Takeaways From This Week’s AMA With Brian Gardner
After a week off, ManageWP gave us another AMA this week, headed by StudioPress founder Brian Gardner. Find him on Twitter @bgardner. Gardner lives in Chicago with his wife and son and isn’t afraid to admit his love for Starbucks and Sarah McLachlan. People asked about Gardner’s decision to make themes minimal, how he decides on his next project, and as always, the future of WordPress. Here are five takeaways. Sometimes Change Is Good. Gardner has switched up his blog design many times, and while he admitted part of it is because he is a “creative schizophrenic,” the real reason […]
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