WordPress 6.2 is set to introduce an integration with Openverse that allows users to quickly insert free, openly-licensed media into their content. It was not readily apparent when the feature made its debut in version 15.1 of the Gutenberg plugin that the inserted images are hotlinked. WP Engine developer Phil Johnston brought up this issue… Continue reading WordPress 6.2 Openverse Integration Hotlinks Images, Contributors Propose Uploading to Media Library as a Better Default
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Prison Journalism Project Launches Prison Newspaper Project on WordPress
The Prison Journalism Project (PJP), a non-profit organization founded in April 2020, trains incarcerated writers to be journalists and publishes their stories with the goal of empowering them to be a vital voice in criminal justice reform. Over the past three years, the project has published over 1,700 pieces of work from more than 600… Continue reading Prison Journalism Project Launches Prison Newspaper Project on WordPress
How to Create Compact Archives in WordPress
Do you want to create compact archives on your WordPress website? If you have been blogging for a few years, then the list of your posts might have become too long to fit in your WordPress sidebar. This will make your sidebar look cluttered which won’t be good for your site presentation In this article,… Continue reading How to Create Compact Archives in WordPress
9 Best Age Verification Plugins for WordPress (Compared)
Are you looking for a plugin to set up age verification on your WordPress site? Setting up age restrictions allows you to limit users from seeing content due to legal requirements or the nature of the content. You can set up age verification with the right WordPress plugin without editing any code. In this article,… Continue reading 9 Best Age Verification Plugins for WordPress (Compared)
Community Roundup Week Ending February 24
What a week it’s been! This week started with WordCamp Asia and is ending with a 30+ hour journey home. I’ve learned a few things over the past few weeks that are worth sharing: The WordPress community remains optimistic about just about everything, and pulls together to provide for one another wherever and whenever they… Continue reading Community Roundup Week Ending February 24
WordCamp Asia Wrap-up
I know you’re wondering. And yes, I showered. As a matter of fact, the WordCamp Asia team was very deliberate in considering disability needs from the start of Contributor Day through to the announcement of WCAsia 2024 at closing remarks. The hotel was perfect. The venue had elevators and automatic doors (or security stationed to… Continue reading WordCamp Asia Wrap-up
Tech Roundup Week Ending February 24
https://wptavern.com/wordpress-6-2-beta-3-released-contributors-to-host-live-product-demo-on-march-2 WordPress 6.2 Beta 3 has been released following the first-ever WordCamp Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. This beta release is open for testing by developers and users who want to try out the new features before the official release of WordPress 6.2 later this year. With these updates, WordPress continues to improve its user experience… Continue reading Tech Roundup Week Ending February 24
Business Roundup Week Ending February 24
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2023/02/sell-product-powerful-storytelling/ Chiara Aliotta has a great piece on Smashing Magazine about using storytelling to help design your product. She is also leading a workshop on the topic next month. https://www.decktopus.com/ Decktopus is a versatile presentation tool that can help businesses create visually appealing and engaging presentations for client sales calls. With a user-friendly interface and… Continue reading Business Roundup Week Ending February 24
Automattic Releases Bibimbap, a Free Block Theme for Restaurants
Automattic has a new theme in the WordPress Themes Directory. Bibimbap, named for a beloved Korean comfort food, is a restaurant theme. It is described as “simple and fun” but does not come with a live demo, so users will need to be prepared to work with patterns to get their restaurant sites put together.… Continue reading Automattic Releases Bibimbap, a Free Block Theme for Restaurants
Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 2
Corey Maass and Cory Miller share the messiness of building a WordPress product live. They reveal the initial version of Crop.Express, a plugin designed to crop a featured image within the WordPress workflow and discuss their progress and ongoing development. Estimated reading time: 53 minutes Transcript ↓ In this episode, Corey Maass and Cory Miller… Continue reading Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 2