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Revisiting the WP Consent API: A Step Toward Better Privacy in WordPress
In December 2024, the WordPress Core team revisited the proposal to integrate the WP Consent API into WordPress Core. Originally introduced in early 2020, this API aims to provide a standardized framework for managing user consent preferences, enabling plugins and themes to access and respect these settings. The Evolution of Privacy Standards Since the initial…
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Introducing Project Bedrock: A Transparent Future for WordPress Hosting
For years, the world of WordPress hosting recommendations has been shrouded in secrecy, with users left to navigate a landscape shaped by obscure agreements and undisclosed incentives. Project Bedrock is here to change that. The Problem: Lack of Transparency in Hosting Recommendations When users search for the best WordPress hosting solutions, they often rely on…
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DreamHost Removed from WordPress.org’s Recommended Hosting List: Calls for Transparency Grow
In recent developments within the WordPress community, DreamHost has been removed from WordPress.org’s recommended hosting page. This change, executed by Samuel Wood (Otto), a “Tech Ninja” for Audrey Capital, leaves Pressable, Bluehost, and Hostinger as the current recommendations from WordPress. The removal of DreamHost has reignited discussions about the transparency and criteria for listings on…
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Automattic vs. Open Source: A Controversial Push for Revenue Sharing
In October, David Heinemeier Hansson, the creator of Ruby on Rails, published a blog post titled “Automattic is doing open source dirty,” expressing concerns over Automattic’s recent actions within the open-source community. The controversy centers around Automattic’s demand for an 8% share of WP Engine’s revenues, citing insufficient contributions to the WordPress project. Hansson argues…
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WordPress Reaches 1,000 Block Themes: A Milestone in Website Customization
The WordPress Themes Repository has reached a significant milestone, now hosting over 1,000 block themes. This achievement underscores the growing adoption of block-based design within the WordPress community. Introduced in WordPress 5.9, block themes allow users to design and customize every aspect of their sites using the block editor. This innovation marked a shift towards…
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Elevate Festival
The Elevate Festival is a premier event in Canada’s tech and innovation landscape, set to take place in Toronto from October 7 to 9, 2025. This annual festival brings together a diverse group of innovators, industry leaders, startups, and investors to celebrate and advance technological progress. Festival Overview Hosted in downtown Toronto, the Elevate Festival…
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Google Trends: Unlocking Real-Time Insights for Smarter SEO Strategies
Google Trends is a powerful tool that analyzes the popularity of search queries. Over time, it offers insights into trending topics both globally and locally. Marketers, researchers, and content creators utilize it to understand public interest in specific subjects. This enables strategic decisions based on search behavior. In August 2024, Google enhanced Google Trends with…
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New Business
Today is the big day… I have officially started my business Wheelz Web Design. From humble beginnings that started in grade 10 communications class back in highschool, to online learning through multiple resources over the years. It slowly grew from just my own website (this website before WordPress, it was vary crude and hand coded…
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Monetizing Generative AI: Opportunities and Challenges
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new avenues for businesses to enhance efficiency and innovation. However, effectively monetizing this technology presents both significant opportunities and challenges. Revenue Streams in Generative AI Companies are exploring various strategies to capitalize on generative AI: Challenges in Monetization Despite the potential, several challenges hinder the…
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Happy 21st Birthday to WordPress
Happy birthday WordPress!!! To think, just a couple years ago you were a teenager and now here we are 21 years since that first release with many more to come. Many releases and feature milestones have happened over these years, and many more are sure to come. Thanks for this wonderful thing you have created…