Two Tools: Better Presentations from iA and Super Fast Collaborative Code Editing with Zed

iA is developing a Markdown-based, radically simplified presentation app (called Presenter) that helps you tell stories effectively. I’ve demoed the beta and will have some things to say about it when there’s a public release. It’s nice, it’s simple, and like iA Writer I hope there will be a WordPress Integration. How Can We Make… Continue reading Two Tools: Better Presentations from iA and Super Fast Collaborative Code Editing with Zed

The fastest WooCommerce on earth…

So they say. Specifically, Rodolfo Melogli said in Woo Weekly #399 that it’s the fastest he’s seen, and I imagine he’s seen a lot. Post Status • Post Status – The Community for WordPress Professionals

Big Tweets on Ways to Give Back

We’re really looking forward to seeing this WordPress mentorship program launch — and maybe some of the planning? In a recent episode of The Excerpt, Nyasha Green talks about the importance of mentorship to her growth as a developer and entry into WordPress. There are some plans for a mentorship program coming before the end… Continue reading Big Tweets on Ways to Give Back

Remote work lashback — it’s not all wrong

Leo Postovoit at XWP has shared a pretty thorough defense of remote work. I didn’t realize remote work was under such attack, or that Malcolm Gladwell had weighed in on the subject. (Big eyeroll and groan.) Many people seem tired of Gladwell’s explanations of so many things these days. Some of his better known work… Continue reading Remote work lashback — it’s not all wrong

Breaking into WordPress and Post Status Book Nook Picks

The Best Place to Break into WordPress Talisha Lewallen from WP Connects asks, “What is the best way to start and stay involved in the WordPress community?” WordCamps and Meetups were mentioned a lot. But my favorite came from Ben Meredith who said: “The support forums are how I learned. It’s a great way to… Continue reading Breaking into WordPress and Post Status Book Nook Picks

Adjust HTML Block Markup, FSE Back to Basics, WP 6.0.2 RC1, and Updating WP_MEMORY_LIMIT

This Week at WordPress.org (August 24, 2022) WordPress 6.0.2 is coming soon! Join the next Call for Testing and give your feedback on HTML block markup and increasing the WP_MEMORY_LIMIT variable in wp-config.php. Feedback WordPress 6.1 feature freeze is September 20, 2023. There are many ways to weigh in with feedback now. 1⃣ A new… Continue reading Adjust HTML Block Markup, FSE Back to Basics, WP 6.0.2 RC1, and Updating WP_MEMORY_LIMIT

Who is Winning in the Woo Marketplace?

Ellipsis has published some new data and analysis that addresses the question, “Who is winning in the WooCommerce marketplace?” Their conclusions: In comparison to WordPress, WooCommerce has been a lot stronger this year. 70% commission on sales makes the WooCommerce Marketplace a viable sales channel. $85,498,900 has been earned in estimated revenue from the WooCommerce… Continue reading Who is Winning in the Woo Marketplace?