Gutenberg Times: Abilities API, Block Accessibility Check, Gutenberg Framework, AI creating Blocks and themes—Weekend Edition 345
Hi there, A release party is coming up on Tuesday, October 21, at 15:00 UTC for WordPress 6.9 Beta 1. It’s the first time for this release squad. Good luck! Will you start testing WordPress 6.9 next week? You can use the Beta Tester plugin by Andy Fragen and install it on your test site. […]
Matt: WordCamp Canada
Howdy and bonjour! First, thank you so much, merci beaucoup, for having me at your WordCamp. I love the spirit of local communities gathering and helping each other learn and grow together. I wasn’t planning to speak; I was just going to attend this WordCamp, but since the organizers have given me a bit of […]
I Tried 5 Best WordPress Community Plugins (So You Don’t Have To)
A lot of people try to build online communities in WordPress, but most never gain traction. The problem usually isn’t the idea—it’s the setup. Without the right platform, it’s hard to spark real conversations or keep your members engaged over time. That’s why choosing the right community plugin matters so much. It can turn a […]
Matt: On Money Stuff
There are a few writers who I follow religiously, and one is Matt Levine of Bloomberg’s Money Stuff. For business and finance it’s one of the smartest and funniest things you can read. Yesterday, I think for the first time, he mentioned WordPress! In the context of his quote on this great X thread about […]
Matt: The Curse of the Muse
Some days, like this morning when I almost missed my flight to WordCamp Canada in Ottawa, I’m so overwhelmed with the maelstrom of ideas and sparks of creation that it feels like waves crashing against a dam. There are so many ways I can imagine new software, new products, new ways for the world to […]
WPTavern: #189 – Weston Ruter on Unlocking WordPress Performance
Transcript [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 WordPress Core continues to strive to unlock greater performance. If you’d like […]
I Built a Fundraising Thermometer in WordPress (in Just 10 Minutes)
Visitors decide whether or not to donate in seconds. If they can see that others are already contributing and the goal is within reach, they’re far more likely to take action. A fundraising thermometer can help with that. It turns your campaign into something people can see and connect with, generating excitement as the donation […]
Matt: D’Angelo & Diane
Just last night I was re-watching Annie Hall to remember and honor Diane Keaton, and now the news that D’Angelo had passed. I’m writing this listening to Voodoo, one of the great albums of all time. That CD in my beater car in Houston was on constant rotation, the richness of the tracks— it’s an […]
Open Channels FM: Why Focus Matters When Building a Successful WordPress Plugin Business
Learn the importance of focus in scaling a WordPress plugin, advocating for prioritizing core products over numerous side projects to achieve long-term success.
Open Channels FM: How Great Storytelling Builds Brand Loyalty and Differentiates Products
In this episode, Rae and Adam dig into why storytelling is key for brands to shine in WordPress, sharing tips on connection, differentiation, and authentic messaging.