Matt: Haiku
Live oaks reach branchesSunlight graces every leafWith gentle wisdom Inspired by the not-haiku on my ITO EN tea. (BTW the Automattic home page is all haiku since 2009.)
WPTavern: #191 – Arnas Donauskas on AI-Powered Troubleshooting for Websites
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 AI is taking on the burden of troubleshooting website issues, and making […]
Open Channels FM: How a Camping Trip Illustrates the Power of Storytelling in Tech
Rae Morey, WordPress journalist and podcast host, recently shared a story on Open Channels FM about a camping trip that revealed just how effective storytelling can be in business. After spending a rough night on the ground during a camping trip, Rae realized, “I woke up with a sore back. I’m getting old. And I […]
I Ran a WooCommerce Flash Sale — Here Are My 10 Expert Tips
If you’ve ever felt the stress of planning a limited-time sale in your WooCommerce store, you’re not alone. Creating real urgency can be challenging without adding extra pressure or risking shoppers abandoning their carts before completing their purchases. I’ve found that successful flash sales aren’t just about offering the biggest discount. The real results come […]
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9 Beta 2
WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 is now ready for testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you should evaluate Beta 2 on a test server and site. You can test WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 in […]
Open Channels FM: Episode Milestones and Back Behind the Mic
Bob’s gearing up for episode 700! He reflects on milestones, announces the end of solo episodes, and hints at more guest chats ahead.
Matt: AI NYC Event
On November 5th at our Noho office the legendary John Borthwick (investor in Twitter, Tumblr, Buzzfeed, Digg, Venmo…) and I will have a conversation on the future of the Open Web and human-centered AI. Please join us!
8 Best WordPress Media Library Plugins in 2025
If you use WordPress, then you know how bloated and disorganized your WordPress Media Library can become over time. Fortunately, there are plugins that address this exact problem. In this post, we’ll introduce you to some of the best ones and we’ll explain how they can help you keep your media library in tip-top shape. […]
Open Channels FM: The Open Web, A History of an Ideal
The open web is a decentralized, accessible space rooted in collaboration and innovation. From its beginnings with TCP/IP to modern movements, it emphasizes user control over content and identity.
What’s Coming in WordPress 6.9? (Features and Screenshots)
The first beta for WordPress 6.9 is now available for testing. When it’s officially released later this year, it will be the second and final major WordPress update of 2025. This version will bring big improvements to writing, collaboration, and performance. For example, you’ll see block-level Notes for feedback, the ability to hide blocks on […]