WordPress
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Choosing the Right Website Platform for Your Business
Every business needs a strong online presence, and building a website is an essential part of that. However, choosing the right platform for your website is a big decision. The platform you pick should align with your goals, expertise, and resources. Define Your Website’s Purpose The first step is understanding what you need your website…
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Write and Publish E-Books with the WordPress Block Editor
The WordPress Block Editor has evolved beyond website creation—now, it’s a powerful tool for writing and publishing e-books. With new enhancements, authors and content creators can draft, format, and export books in the EPUB format directly from WordPress, making it easier than ever to create digital publications. A Seamless Writing Experience The Block Editor’s familiar…
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Court Grants WP Engine Injunction Against Automattic in Ongoing Legal Battle
In a significant legal development, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the Northern California District Court has granted WP Engine’s motion for a preliminary injunction against Automattic and its CEO, Matt Mullenweg. This ruling mandates that Automattic cease actions that have been disrupting WP Engine’s operations and access within the WordPress ecosystem. Background of the Dispute The…
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Automattic Acquires WPAI to Advance AI-Powered Tools in WordPress
In a strategic move to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has acquired WPAI, a startup specializing in AI-powered tools for WordPress. Founded two years ago, WPAI has developed innovative products such as CodeWP, an AI integrated development environment for WordPress developers; AgentWP, an AI assistant for WordPress; and WP.Chat, a…
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BuddyPress Lead Developer Mathieu Viet Departs WordPress Over Ethical Concerns
In a significant development within the WordPress community, Mathieu Viet, the lead developer of BuddyPress, has announced his departure from the ecosystem. Viet’s decision stems from concerns over recent actions by WordPress leadership, particularly regarding the restriction of WordPress.org API services for users associated with specific hosting companies. Viet expressed his disapproval of these measures,…
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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…