When WPBeginner turned 14 years old in 2023, we threw a giveaway to celebrate, which is a long-standing tradition we’ve been following for over a decade now. With the giveaway, we wanted to say thank you to everyone who supports WPBeginner and use the opportunity to supercharge our growth The birthday giveaway was a huge… Continue reading 6 Tips to Run a Successful Viral Giveaway Like WPBeginner (Behind the Scenes)
Category: Mailchimp
Why WPBeginner Switched From Mailchimp to Drip – 4 Reasons
A few months ago, we switched our email marketing tool from Mailchimp to Drip. Many of our email newsletter subscribers have asked us to write about why we decided to switch. When it comes to email marketing, choosing the right email marketing service that meets your needs is really crucial. In this article, we will… Continue reading Why WPBeginner Switched From Mailchimp to Drip – 4 Reasons
17 Best WordPress Mailchimp Plugins for 2023
Do you want to integrate Mailchimp with your WordPress site and want to find the best plugins? Mailchimp is a popular email marketing service that lets you create email campaigns, send automated messages, and more. With the right plugin, you can grow your email list, automate workflows, and make the most out of the service.… Continue reading 17 Best WordPress Mailchimp Plugins for 2023
Tech Roundup Week Ending July 28
WordPress 6.3 Release Candidate 2 – WordPress News WordPress 6.3 Release Candidate 2 is available for download and testing. It is currently under development and should not be installed on production or critical websites. It is scheduled for release on August 8, 2023. Notable updates in RC2 include fixes for footnotes, distraction-free editing, global style… Continue reading Tech Roundup Week Ending July 28
Tech Roundup Week Ending July 21
WordPress 6.3 to Introduce a Development Mode WordPress 6.3 will introduce a new development mode. This mode can be initiated by declaring the WP_DEVELOPMENT_MODE constant. It is not recommended for production sites. Possible values for WP_DEVELOPMENT_MODE include core, plugin, theme, all, or an empty string. “All” applies to sites where all three aspects may be… Continue reading Tech Roundup Week Ending July 21
Tech Roundup Week Ending July 14
GitHub introduces passwordless authentication. GitHub is introducing passwordless authentication as a new method to enhance account security and provide a seamless user experience. Passkeys are a secure and easy-to-use way of protecting user accounts, combining two-factor authentication (2FA) with enhanced user verification. Passwords are eliminated, and passkeys require a combination of something the user is… Continue reading Tech Roundup Week Ending July 14
Tech Roundup Week Ending July 7
WordPress Dropping support for PHP 5 WordPress has announced that they will discontinue support for PHP 5 in the upcoming WordPress version 6.3, set to release on August 8, 2023. This decision implies that the new minimum supported PHP version for WordPress will be PHP 7.0. Users are thus advised to upgrade their sites to… Continue reading Tech Roundup Week Ending July 7
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
Tech Roundup Week Ending June 2
ChatSEO? Buildd.co’s Chat SEO is a product that merges the functionalities of chatbots and search engine optimization (SEO) to improve user engagement and increase organic traffic on websites. Utilizing AI-driven chatbots, the solution provides personalized experiences by addressing user queries in real time and offering pertinent information. With the integration of SEO strategies within chatbot… Continue reading Tech Roundup Week Ending June 2
Tech Roundup Week Ending May 12
WooCommerce 7.7 If you’re running an online store using WooCommerce, you’ll be excited to hear about the recent 7.7 release! This latest update focuses on improving performance, security, and user experience. Among the key features in version 7.7 is the new Webhooks API, enhanced management of external products, and improved performance when modifying variations. From… Continue reading Tech Roundup Week Ending May 12