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Contribute2WP, a 48-hour contributor sprint led by the Torque team, wrapped up over the weekend with incredible participation and support from the WordPress community and beyond!  Veteran and first-time contributors were among the more than 60 two-hour pledges submitted, and from Friday at 8 a.m. PDT through Sunday at 8 a.m. PDT, Contribute2WP livestreams and Twitter activity fueled contribution projects forward—from bug fixes to documentation to video transcriptions and more!    Giving Back to WordPress  WordPress now powers more than  42 percent of the web, due in large part to the many hours of volunteer efforts from a dedicated group of […]

Last year, in the wake of a global pandemic, WordCamp US organizers made the painful decision to cancel the conference. Citing Zoom fatigue and organizer burn out, the team decided it was best to allow people a break at the end of the year. After a year of planning and perfecting virtual events, WordCamp US is back! The team will hold a one day all virtual, free event on October 1 starting at 8:45 am PDT and we couldn’t be more excited. Get ready for great speakers, sponsors, and even music! Get your free ticket! Back and Better Than Ever […]

StudioPress founder and one of the architects of the modern WordPress theme ecosystem, Brian Gardner, will join WP Engine as a Principal Developer Advocate. He will wear many different hats but will further enhance the developer experience at WP Engine by charting a course to advance WordPress and lead developer relations, specifically helping people with the transition to Gutenberg (block editor). When some were wary of the inclusion of Gutenberg, Gardner led the charge in not only making StudioPress compliant but designing specifically for StudioPress. Gutenberg is the future of content creation in WordPress. While the transition is still ongoing, […]

Just like last year, the WordCamp Europe organizers have decided to once again hold the conference online. That means anyone around the world can access it for free from the comfort of their desk, couch, bed, or neighborhood cafe. Tune in Monday, June 7, at 15:00 CEST to enjoy the workshops, talks, interviews, and sponsor booths. Talks run all day on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on Track 1, while Track 2 features discussions and workshops. A standard ticket gives you access to both tracks as well as the virtual sponsor booths where you can catch up with your favorite companies […]