Each week of Press This, we usually focus on one conversation with an individual on a specific topic. But there’s too much WordPress news to do that, and I’m really excited about today’s segment. This is our Word Around the Campfire segment with Sam Brockway and Mike Davey.
Will AI Replace Us All? (How I Tried to Get ChatGPT to Do My Job)
Thanks to ChatGPT, artificial intelligence has been allover the news as of late. Many people are fascinated by the chatbot’s ability to communicate, relay information, and even write poetry. At the same time, it raises the old question whether AI will replace us all in the near future. Seriously, look at Google. Pretty much all its autosuggestions are of the “will AI replace X” nature. After being talked about as the next big thing for years, it seems like artificial intelligence has finally arrived in the mainstream — and very suddenly. Does this mean the great labor displacement that experts […]
Press This: What’s New in WordPress 6.2
WordPress 6.2 was recently released, and it’s a huge update for WordPress, particularly the way the site editor works. With this release, we’re almost at the end of Gutenberg Phase Two, which focused on Full Site Editing through content blocks. So that means that soon WordPress will begin working on Gutenberg Phase Three, which is multi-author Collaboration to talk about the new features in 6.2. And what’s next for Gutenberg, we are joined today by Justin Tadlock.
Crafted with Code 2023 Highlights The Power of WordPress
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 […]
ACF Wins Plugin Madness 2023
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 […]
Press This: When Agencies Should Hire Other Agencies
Today’s guest is Bobby King, the Chief Operating Officer at the White Label Agency. The White Label Agency is a WordPress agency that specializes in partnering with other digital agencies, and we are gonna talk about when and why agencies should consider partnering up on WordPress projects.
How Much Does an SSL Certificate Cost (and Is it Worth it)?
If you’re launching a business website or looking for a hosting provider, chances are you’ve run into Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates. These certificates use encryption to help secure websites. However, you might be wondering how much it’s going to cost you and if you should even invest in one. Fortunately, there are trusted Certificate Authorities (CA) that offer both free and premium SSL solutions. Even better, some quality web hosting providers will manage your SSL certificate for you. In this post, we’ll explain how SSL certificates work. Then, we’ll look at the cost of different SSL certificates offered by […]
Press This: How TrustedLogin Improves the Support Experience
As an agency or plugin developer, there are many times when running customer support could be made so much easier if you had access to your customer’s dashboard. But there’s obviously a lot of concerning issues about asking for that sort of access and how it could be done. That’s why today we’re gonna be talking with Zack Katz.
Conquering The Rest of the Web at DE{CODE} 2023
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, […]
Press This: React-Gutenberg Bridge
Today’s guests, Teresa Gobble and Blake Wilson gave a great talk at WP Engine’s DE{CODE} titled, “React-Gutenberg Bridge: Introducing the React-Gutenberg Bridge, A Headless Block Support for an Even Better Editing Experience.”
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