Business Roundup Week Ending July 7

WS Form Unveils Revolutionary OpenAI Powered Feature: AI-Generated Forms WS Forms, a respected WordPress form plugin, recently unveiled an innovative AI-powered feature to revolutionize how we generate forms. By integrating core OpenAI into their forms, WS Forms can now automate the generation of text and image content, making form creation more efficient and user-friendly. This… Continue reading Business Roundup Week Ending July 7

Community Roundup Week Ending July 7

WordCamp Dhaka Canceled It doesn’t happen often (I think the last time was due to COVID in 2020), but recently the decision was made to cancel WordCamp Dhaka. When companies attempt to exert influence on the planning process, the Community Team must step in to mediate. In this instance, we have decided to cancel WordCamp… Continue reading Community Roundup Week Ending July 7

Member Spotlight: Lana Miro

I’m Lana, 27 years old, but I feel much older :D. Why? I suppose because I attended so may events, offline conferences, and trainings during my university time. So it allowed me to travel abroad, meet new people, and gain much knowledge (mainly about the environment and community influence). Thus, when Covid time came, let… Continue reading Member Spotlight: Lana Miro

Business Roundup Week Ending June 30

Supreme Court backs web developer who didn’t want to create same-sex wedding sites. In a landmark decision that has sparked widespread disappointment, the Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of a popular service provider, allowing them to refuse same-sex wedding services to LGBTQ+ couples. This ruling, based on the service provider’s freedom of speech, is… Continue reading Business Roundup Week Ending June 30

Tech Roundup Week Ending June 30

iThemes: Why WordPress Malware Scanners Are Worthless In a thought-provoking article recently published on iThemes, the effectiveness of WordPress malware scanners is critically examined. The article suggests these tools may not be as reliable as users hope, often failing to detect and combat malware, especially on WordPress sites using supposedly protective plugins. This revelation underlines… Continue reading Tech Roundup Week Ending June 30

Community Roundup Week Ending June 30

WCEU Was Amazing I know it’s been a few weeks, but having come back with covid, I haven’t had a chance to share my final thoughts on WCEU, so I’ll do so briefly here. The event was incredibly well organized from a disability standpoint. The venue was navigable, the official parties were fully-accessible, and the… Continue reading Community Roundup Week Ending June 30

WordPress 6.3 Beta 2 • Help Test • WPDiversity • Plugin Team Next Phase • Mentorship

This Week at WordPress.org (June 26, 2023) Release season is upon us as we approach WordPress 6.3’s August 8th release. Your help is needed testing the latest changes. Do you run or attend WordPress events and notice only one type of person is attending? What can you do to be a good ally to foster,… Continue reading WordPress 6.3 Beta 2 • Help Test • WPDiversity • Plugin Team Next Phase • Mentorship

The WP Agency Journey with Rob Cairns of Stunning Digital Marketing

Transcript ↓ In this episode, Cory Miller, CEO of Post Status, and Rob Cairns, Founder, CEO, and Chief Creator of Amazing Ideas at Stunning Digital Marketing, discuss the importance of website security, client communication, and managing client expectations. They also talk about the need for businesses to treat their websites as valuable assets and allocate… Continue reading The WP Agency Journey with Rob Cairns of Stunning Digital Marketing

Member Spotlight: Jay Walsh

Jay Walsh leads communications and PR for WooCommerce, the internet’s most-used ecommerce platform. Jay has over 20 years of communications experience spanning tech, public media, open source, gaming, and the public sector. When asked at a party about a “neat thing he once did,” Jay usually says it was joining the (then very-small) start-up team… Continue reading Member Spotlight: Jay Walsh

Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 18

Transcript ↓ Corey Maass and Cory Miller continue the development of their new WordPress plugin, Crop.Express. In this episode, they discuss the importance of finding personal fulfillment, embracing the journey, and enjoying the process of pursuing hobbies and personal projects. They encourage everyone to reevaluate their definition of success and find meaning in the act… Continue reading Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 18