Explore real-time collaborative editing in WordPress with the Multicollab plugin. In this episode of Press This, Doc Pop and Anil Gupta discuss the development of the Multicollab plugin, its challenges in mimicking a Google Docs-style editor, and its future in light of WordPress core’s phase 3 Gutenberg project. Delve into the plugin’s compatibility, its evolving roadmap, and its enduring potential as we discuss the exciting future of collaboration in the WordPress ecosystem.
Local vs DevKinsta: Which One Should You Choose?
In this post, we are going to pit Local vs DevKinsta. Both are software solutions you can use for local WordPress development. They will each simulate a server environment on your computer where you can build websites, test themes, try out plugins, and more. Just like on a real server. Both Local and DevKinsta are also free to download and use, and while their basic functionality is the same, they do differ in a number of key areas. So, if you are wondering which is the right tool for your development workflow, this comparison of Local and DevKinsta will help […]
Envisioning the Future of WordPress: State of the Word 2023
WordPress Co-Founder Matt Mullenweg delivered his 2023 State of the Word from Madrid, Spain on Monday, marking the first-ever international delivery of his annual keynote address. Streamed worldwide, the event offered a comprehensive view of WordPress’s 2023 milestones and accomplishments, as well as the exciting prospects awaiting WordPress users in 2024. Some of the biggest takeaways from this year’s presentation included significant progress with regard to collaborative editing features in upcoming versions of WordPress, performance enhancements for faster site-building experiences, and the announcement of Portland, Oregon as the host city for WordCamp US for the next two years. Check out […]
Press This: CRM Strategies with Adrian Tobey, CEO of Groundhogg
In this episode of Press This, we dive into the world of Customer Relationship Management and marketing automation with Adrian Tobey, the CEO of Groundhogg. Adrian shares his journey into WordPress development and how he became interested in building his own CRM tools. The conversation touches on abandoned cart recovery, social media strategies, and the newest changes to Groundhogg’s email editor.
WordPress 2024 Roadmap: Releases, Coming Features, and More
The year is coming to an end, it’s time to look ahead. Besides guessing what the web design trends for 2024 are going to be, it also makes sense to see what we can expect from WordPress. Especially since Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy recently published a proposed WordPress roadmap for 2024. In this post, we want to look at what it spells for the WordPress platform and community for the new year. We will examine the planned releases, features we can expect, issues still to be solved, and what it all means in the bigger context. That way, you […]
Twenty Twenty-Four Theme Review: All the Features, All the Facts
It’s that time of year again when we’re presented with a new default WordPress theme to sink our collective teeth into. Twenty Twenty-Four is now out and offers new features, customization options, and details worthy of a thorough theme review. In this post, we’ll look at everything the new default theme has to offer. We’ll examine what’s new, what’s carried over from Twenty Twenty-Three, as well as the theme’s pros and cons. That way, you can decide if it’s an option for a present or future website project. Concept and Design Philosophy Twenty Twenty-Four shipped with WordPress 6.4 and heralds […]
Press This: Word Around The Campfire December 2023
Welcome to a special “Word Around the Campfire” edition of the Press This podcast. This month we talk with Jeff Chandler, a Marketing Generalist at StellarWP, and Mike Davey, the Senior Editor of Delicious Brains. We talk about what is new in WordPress 6.4, the cURL issue that led to the 6.4.1 release, shake ups at Tumblr, and Sarah Gooding’s exit from WPTavern.
Press This: A Journey Through Web Accessibility with Amber Hinds
Join us on this episode of Press This as we sit down with Amber Hinds, CEO at Equalize Digital and founder of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup. We delve into the vital world of web accessibility, exploring its significance for WordPress users, the game-changing Accessibility Checker plugin, and the need for fostering a more inclusive online community.
Press This: A Big New Version of BuddyPress
BuddyPress is a classic plugin that turns any WordPress site into a community hub with message boards and users. It’s been around for 15 years and is active on over 100,000 sites. Even WordPress.org uses BuddyPress! On this week’s episode of Press This we talk with iMath and David Cavins about the new features coming to BuddyPress. These features are so big, it required a huge overhaul of how BuddyPress works. Listen to this episode to find out more about this version and what the future for BuddyPress holds. We even talked about the possibility of a BuddyVerse upgrade with the help of ActivityPub.
WordPress 6.4 “Shirley” Leans Into Smooth, Seamless Content Creation
WordPress 6.4, “Shirley,” was released today, marking the third major WordPress release of 2023 and a significant leap forward for the world’s most popular content management system. Named for iconic jazz singer and pianist Shirley Horn, WordPress 6.4 has an impressive suite of enhancements and new features that further streamline the editor experience while offering greater creative flexibility. In the following sections, we’ll unpack some of the most transformative additions found in the 6.4 release, from new editor enhancements to the “Twenty Twenty-Four” theme and everything in between. Let’s get started! Note: In addition to testing 6.4 using a staging or […]
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