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First Look: The Future Of WordPress Widgets

Bud Kraus

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May 13, 2021

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With all the talk about Phase 2 of the Gutenberg Project (aka Full Site Editing) there hasn’t been enough talk about widgets. For what seems like an eternity, the widget screen has not change one iota. It has a reliable drag and drop UI where a widget (basically micro content) can be placed into set areas on a web page. No doubt, you’re familiar with this. But all of that is about to change. The widget screen is about to become “Gutenized.” Out with the old widgets and in with Gutenblocks. It will look something like this: As of this […]

DE{CODE} 2021 Looked to the Future of WordPress

Emily Schiola

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March 4, 2021

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WP Engine’s developer-focused conference DE{CODE} just wrapped up for the second year in a row. The virtual conference acted as a way to bring together people from around the community and learn. The day consisted of three keynotes and a variety of shorter breakout sessions that focused on the life cycle of a website: Set up, Build, Launch, and Optimize. On top of talks, attendees could attend networking sessions as well as chat in the Slack channel. Each talk focused on how to make your site more powerful and reach more people. Headless WordPress The first keynote, delivered by WP […]

Registration for Developer-Focused Conference DE{CODE} Open

Emily Schiola

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February 17, 2021

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Looking for a way to connect with old friends, meet new people, and learn a lot about WordPress? The second annual developer-focused conference DE{CODE} is the place for you! The conference starts on March 4 at 10 am CST, and registration is free. Learn There are 15 expert-led talks taking you through how to set up, build, launch, and optimize your site. You definitely won’t want to miss the three keynotes. Founder and CTO of WP Engine, Jason Cohen, is scheduled to talk about headless WordPress. Decoupled architecture gives site owners even more tools to create powerful digital experiences. Up […]

WordPress 5.6’s Auto-Updates: Everything You Need to Know

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February 2, 2021

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Updating to the latest version of WordPress is essential for protecting your website against security threats. The longer you wait to install the upgrade, the more time malicious parties have to exploit your site’s vulnerabilities. That’s why WordPress auto-updates are appealing to so many website owners. Fortunately, WordPress 5.6 introduces an enhanced auto-updates feature. By activating it, you can install minor and major WordPress releases automatically. This means you can feel confident that you’re always running the latest and most secure version of the platform. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about WordPress 5.6’s auto-updates feature. […]

State of the Word 2020

Emily Schiola

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December 17, 2020

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2020 was incredibly difficult, but one thing that remained consistent is the power of the WordPress community. In the face of so many challenges, WordPress users around the world came together to create virtual events, move small businesses online, and put out three major Core releases. Like everything else this year, Matt Mullenweg’s State of the Word looked a little different. As always, he looked at the year’s successes and outlined what’s to come, but the whole event was held virtually. It was streamed live across three channels and people were encouraged to submit questions ahead of time. If you […]

WordPress 5.6: New Features, Changes, and What Else to Expect

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December 8, 2020

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WordPress 5.6 adds several new features to the platform. For anyone who works with WordPress for a living, it’s important to know what’s on deck and how the new version will affect you and your site.  As usual, the latest WordPress release has something for everyone. Most end users will find the changes to the block editor and launch of a new default theme to be the most compelling additions. Developers will likely be digging into the nitty-gritty of the code changes. What will you find most significant? Let’s explore everything WordPress 5.6 has to offer.  The WordPress 5.6 Development […]

State of the Word to Stream Live

Emily Schiola

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December 7, 2020

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Every year at WordCamp US, Matt Mullenweg delivers a speech detailing where WordPress has come over the last year and where it’s going in the upcoming year. A lot has looked different in 2020, and the State of the Word will too. This year’s speech will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter on Thursday, Dec 17th, 2020  at 1600 UTC. If you have a burning question, take a minute-long video on your phone or computer in landscape format and send it in. According to the announcement, “To submit your question, upload it as an unlisted video (YouTube works great for this) and send a […]

Everything You Need to Know About WordPress 5.5

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September 9, 2020

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Major WordPress updates are always exciting, and WordPress 5.5 is no exception. There are usually only three major releases per year, and each one moves the Content Management System (CMS) in new and interesting directions. As is usually the case, we’ve known about some of WordPress 5.5’s new features for months now. Lazy loading, for example, has been a long time coming to core, and it’s a very welcome addition. In this article, we’re going to give you the full breakdown of everything you need to know about WordPress 5.5. We’ll go over all the changes this update brings to […]

Yoast Takes Stake in WordProof

Emily Schiola

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September 1, 2020

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Yoast founder Joost de Valk and current Yoast CEO Marieke van de Rakt have invested in Dutch startup WordProof. WordProof is aimed at giving consumers a way to validate information using the Timestamp Ecosystem. This gives readers and search engines a way to quickly find sources for content. “Joost and Marieke bring valuable expertise that will help us create a universal timestamp standard, assuring that search engines can index the website in the best possible way,” WordProof-founder and CEO Sebastiaan van der Lans said. Utilizing Yoast’s SEO expertise, the company plans to combat the spread fake news and fraud. “From […]

WordPress Co-Founder Mike Little Speaks at Genesis Community Livecast

Emily Schiola

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August 25, 2020

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The Genesis Community Livecast came back from hiatus with special guests Mike Little, Anita Carter, and Sandee Jackson. The conversation centered around the representation of black WordPress community members. Where are we now? The WordPress community is known for being incredibly inclusive and welcoming, however panelists had a hard time pinpointing black thought leaders. “I find that black people in the WordPress community aren’t hugely visible and it does seem to be a small number that is visible. There is a large community in the WordPress world but I’ve struggled trying to pinpoint anyone who is a leader,” Little said. […]

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