Community Summit Recaps, Multilingual Documentation, Performant Translations

This Week at WordPress.org (September 4, 2023) Discover the latest from the WordPress community. From the future of WordPress & Gutenberg’s next steps to intriguing discussions at the Community Summit. Plus, get a sneak peek into WordPress 6.4’s development cycle. Stay updated, stay involved! News WP Briefing: Episode 61: Community, Summit, all at Washington D.C.… Continue reading Community Summit Recaps, Multilingual Documentation, Performant Translations

Translations Across the Project • Admin Design • New Blocks Page • Working Group on Organizations Supporting WordPress • Contributor Mentorship

This Week at WordPress.org (August 7, 2023) With just a few days before Community Summit, Contributor Day, and WordCamp US, many initiatives across the project are gearing up for time well-spent together. Docs, Training, and several other teams are joining together to work on translations and localizations in a way that supports Gutenberg Phase 4… Continue reading Translations Across the Project • Admin Design • New Blocks Page • Working Group on Organizations Supporting WordPress • Contributor Mentorship

WordPress 6.3

This Week at WordPress.org (August 7, 2023) WordPress 6.3, Lionel, has been released. It’s time to test out the details and footnotes blocks, give the WP_DEVELOPMENT_MODE a try, and check out the new Get Involved tab on the Welcome screen. The WordPress Training team announces its first course cohort for Learn.WordPress.org. The course will cover… Continue reading WordPress 6.3

Business Roundup Week Ending August 4

In the Face of Constant Change, What Do Freelancers Need From WordPress? Understanding changing standards, best practices, and user expectations is key for agency growth. WordPress’ fast pace of changes might be overwhelming for some freelancers, making effective communication about these modifications essential. Freelancers are a major force behind WordPress’s growth, and their real-world insights… Continue reading Business Roundup Week Ending August 4

WordPress 6.3 RC3 • Cyber Resilience Act • Accessibility in Block Editing • Merging Gutenberg during Alpha

This Week at WordPress.org (July 30, 2023) What do WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and TYPO3 have in common? Leaders across these Content Management Systems have come together to express their concerns and seek dialogue with EU legislators regarding the proposed Cyber Resilience Act. They emphasize the vital role of Free and Open Source Software in fostering… Continue reading WordPress 6.3 RC3 • Cyber Resilience Act • Accessibility in Block Editing • Merging Gutenberg during Alpha

WordPress 6.3 RC2 • Synced Patterns • Internationalization • Gutenberg Phase 3

This Week at WordPress.org (July 25, 2023) We’re under two weeks away from WordPress 6.3 release. Have you started testing? Big changes are envisioned for the Media Library, Admin Dashboard, and more. You have an opportunity NOW to share ideas. What considerations do we need to account for? Read the Phase 3 post from Matías… Continue reading WordPress 6.3 RC2 • Synced Patterns • Internationalization • Gutenberg Phase 3

Business Roundup Week Ending July 28

The best time to send an internal email: A data-dive into 8.7 million email deliveries | AXIOS HQ “Timing is Everything: When to Send Internal Communication” is a comprehensive report revealing the optimal time to distribute critical organizational messages. Based on an extensive analysis of 8.7 million email deliveries from Axios HQ, this report offers… Continue reading Business Roundup Week Ending July 28

Business Roundup Week Ending July 21

Introducing Bluehost WonderSuite Bluehost announced WonderSuite, a comprehensive tool that helps users set up and customize their websites using WordPress. WonderSuite includes several components: WonderStart, an onboarding experience that integrates user responses into the website creation process; WonderTheme, a versatile WordPress theme with customizable options; WonderBlocks, a library of block patterns and page templates tailored… Continue reading Business Roundup Week Ending July 21

WordPress 6.3 RC1 • Field Guide • Gutenberg Phase 3

This Week at WordPress.org (July 17, 2023) WordPress 6.3 will arrive on August 8, so there isn’t much time left for testing compatibility. Whether you are a plugin or theme maintainer or managing clients’ websites, now is the time to test the latest features. Mike Schroder shares their most anticipated feature with auto-rollbacks coming. Collaborative… Continue reading WordPress 6.3 RC1 • Field Guide • Gutenberg Phase 3

Business Roundup Week Ending July 14

Can thought leaders be sued now? Adrian Roselli, a renowned accessibility expert, has been sued for advocating that web accessibility should be straightforward and inclusive. The lawsuit has been filed by AudioEye, a multi-million dollar accessibility company, which claims that its overlay product can make websites “accessible.” However, Roselli has been critical of such overlay… Continue reading Business Roundup Week Ending July 14