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WordPress has come a long way since its origins nearly 20 years ago, but for some it still carries the reputation of being a blogging platform. This year, WP Engine and  the Webby Awards are breaking that stereotype once and for all. Crafted with Code, now in its fourth year, provides a closer look at the people and processes involved in Webbys-nominated projects, and highlights some of the most dynamic websites on the web. 26 percent of the projects were built on WordPress.  No one knows better than WordPressers, the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into a really innovative […]

The court floor has been mopped, the gatorade coolers are empty, and the announcer has gone home. That can only mean one thing, Plugin Madness has officially come to a close! Congratulations to our 2023 Plugin Madness winner, Advanced Custom Fields! ACF was the very first Plugin Madness winner in 2016, and it has come back to take the crown again seven years later. ACF knocked out huge contenders such as Yoast, former Plugin Madness Champion Smush, and WooCommerce to come out on top. Wow! We are thrilled and grateful that ACF has won this year’s Plugin Madness. On behalf […]

WP Engine‘s virtual developer conference DE{CODE} 2023 just wrapped up, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the insightful content! You can still register for free today and get the entire conference on demand. You can find every talk here. Let’s dive into some of the great content you can access right now. Learn at DE{CODE} The conference is packed with expert-led talks for any skill level. Whether you’re interested in headless, privacy, or security, there is something for you. WP Engine CIO and Founder, Jason Cohen, tackles How Technology has Shaped the Power Dynamics Between Designers, […]

After three difficult years, WordCamp Asia is happening! The flagship event was scheduled for February of 2020 but had to be canceled due to the pandemic. This was a painful decision for the organizers who had put so much volunteer time into organizing such a ground-breaking event. However, nothing can dampen the spirit of the WordPress community who banded together to make it happen this year. Same city, same venue, same great people. The conference runs from February 17-19 in Bangkok, Thailand. If you were unable to secure a ticket before they sold out in only 24 hours, never fear. […]

It is hard to believe 2022 is coming to a close. After two years of learning how to live and work apart, this year allowed for us to start to come back together. There were more in-person events, more contributions to Core, and three massive releases. The uncertainty of the landscape started to fade, and the perseverance of the community was on full display.  Though we can never fully predict what will happen next, one thing is for certain, the WordPress community will continue to be a pillar of strength through all of life’s ups and downs.  A lot happened […]