Matt: Kanye’s Back
In case you missed it, Kanye has started apologizing for the event he went through. I didn’t comment on it publicly when it happened because it seemed so strange to me that such a beautiful soul, who had created so much life-changing music with so much love, could express such hate. I’ve had close friends […]
Jake Spurlock: Raptorize It: 15 Years Later, Now With Blocks
Fifteen years ago, I released a WordPress plugin that answered a question nobody asked: “What if your website needed more velociraptors?” The Raptorize It plugin took the brilliant jQuery work from Zurb and made it dead simple to unleash Jurassic proportions on any WordPress site. The motivation back then was simple: you’re deep in a […]
Akismet: Version 5.6 of the Akismet WordPress plugin is available now
Version 5.6 of the Akismet plugin for WordPress is now available. In this release, we’ve improved performance, updated the setup process to more clearly explain errors when they happen, and cleaned up and standardized our UI across all of the Akismet wp‑admin screens. To upgrade, visit the Updates page of your WordPress dashboard and follow […]
#193 – Roger Williams on How We Might Reimagine Sponsoring WordPress Contributions
Transcription [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, how we might reimagine sponsoring WordPress contributions. If you’d like to subscribe to […]
We Built a Free Tool to Show You Exactly What’s Wrong With Your Content
You know that feeling when your content isn’t performing like it should, but you can’t quite figure out why? We built FreshRank.ai to fix that. FreshRank will analyze your content to deliver actionable insights that improve user experience, engagement, and rankings. How it works Drop in your URL or paste your content. Get your analysis…. […]
7 Fastest WooCommerce Themes (I Thoroughly Tested 22 Options)
Have you ever noticed shoppers leaving their carts right before they check out in your WooCommerce store? It’s frustrating, and in many cases, the main reason is slow page speed. Even with great products and fair prices, most people won’t wait for pages to load. Here’s something I’ve seen a lot while testing WooCommerce themes: […]
Open Channels FM: Building a Culture of Openness and Growth Around Accessibility in Tech
In this episode, Anne Bovelett discusses web accessibility with Marc Haunschild, emphasizing its benefits and challenges. They provide practical advice for developers, advocate for diverse teams, and promote small, iterative changes toward inclusivity.
Open Channels FM: Insights Into Successfully Rebranding Your Podcast
Rebranding a podcast involves much more than updating a logo or picking a new name. It is a transformative process that requires thoughtful planning, flexibility, and perseverance. One of the most revealing parts of the journey is the way it encourages you to reevaluate how each piece fits together, from your website structure to your […]
Matt: Bending Spoons
The story of what Bending Spoons has built is very impressive, and I’m a customer of theirs through Evernote, WordPress uses Meetup a ton. I think Automattic’s Noho office used to belong to Meetup. They’ve built an incredible engineering and product culture that can terraform technology stacks into something much more efficient. I think their […]
WordCamp Central: WordPress Udupi Community Empowers 300+ Students Across Coastal Karnataka Through Campus Connect
As the lead organiser representing the WordPress Udupi Community, I had the incredible opportunity to bring WordPress Campus Connect to college campuses across Coastal Karnataka.What began as a small idea soon became a mission – to introduce WordPress, open source, and digital opportunities to the next generation of creators. Across all our sessions, we interacted […]