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With the recent release of Local 6.0, the Local platform is now free for everyone. Features that were once only available for WP Engine and Flywheel customers can now be accessed by any WordPress user. According to the announcement, “By making previously subscriber-only tools like Live Links, MagicSync, Link Checker, Image Optimizer, and Instant Reload available for free, we’re continuing to bring the best, most innovative solutions to more developers. That way, they can continue to improve both their own sites and the larger WordPress ecosystem as a whole!” How Can You Use Local? Local simplifies site-building by offering a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]