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Do the Woo is Sponsoring WordCamp Europe 2025
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More We’re exciting to sponsor WordCamp Europe 2025 again. Come by our booth and join the community conversatoin. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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WordPress Sites Cost Up to 44% Less Than Proprietary CMS Platforms, WP Engine Report Finds
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress is free, but running it isn’t. A new report from WP Engine aims to quantify just how much companies are spending behind the scenes…
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Second Plaintiff to Join Class Action Against Automattic, Mullenweg Over WP Engine Dispute
From therepository.email Source: Read More A proposed class action over WP Engine’s temporary blocked access to WordPress.org last year is moving forward, with lead plaintiff Ryan Keller expected to file…
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WordPress.org Plugin Submissions Surge 87% Amid Rise in AI Tools
From therepository.email Source: Read More Less than a year after clearing their backlog and bringing wait times down, the WordPress Plugin Review Team is facing a new challenge: volume. Plugin…
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Matt Mullenweg Settles Caregiver Lawsuits Days Before Trial
From therepository.email Source: Read More Two lawsuits filed by former caregivers against WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and his family have settled just days before one was scheduled to go to…
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Inside WordCamp Europe 2025: Lead Organizers on Making Basel Affordable, Inclusive, and Community-First
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp Europe 2025 is just around the corner, set to take place June 5–7 in Basel, Switzerland. It’s the 13th edition of the flagship WordCamp,…
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WordCamp Europe 2025 Organizers Share Insights and Excitement
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More This special episode of WordPress Event Talk is all about WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, highlighting organizers’ insights on inclusivity, accessibility, childcare, workshops, and…
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From Functional to Scalable: WooCommerce Solutions with an Enterprise Mindset
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Some insight on agencies who focus on enterprise-level solutions for mid-market WooCommerce clients, emphasizing customized, scalable technologies and decoupled architectures to enhance reliability and growth.…
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One For the Road via PressConf with Adam and Emma
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More During PressConf 2025, hosts and guests highlighted the significance of in-person connections within the WordPress community, emphasizing candid conversations, relationship-building, emotional moments, and the event’s…
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How to Say No to Feature Requests Without Upsetting Your Customers
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The challenges of declining customer feature requests while maintaining goodwill. Strategies include transparent communication, offering alternatives, and using data for prioritization, preserving product vision. From…
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Your Website Could Use a Changelog to Fuel Creativity
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Website changelogs, often overlooked, document progress and small victories. They provide transparency, spark creativity, and offer audiences insight into a site’s evolution—important for all creators,…
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Why Contributor Day in Basel is a Must-Do
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Contributor Day at WordCamp Europe 2025 is a community event on June 5th in Basel, Switzerland, encouraging contributions to the WordPress project for all skill…
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Lessons Learned From 15 Years of Building Complex WooCommerce Sites with Matt Schwartz
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In Woo AgencyChat, host Robert Jacobi chats with Matt Schwartz from Inspry about their journeys in WordPress, WooCommerce insights, lessons in agency growth, and the…
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From Grassroots to Global: How WordPress Campus Connect is Nurturing the Next Generation of Users and Contributors
From therepository.email Source: Read More For years, Anand Upadhyay had been trying to grow the WordPress community in Ajmer, a small city in northwestern India. He and his wife, Pooja…
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Why Agency Maturity Matters When Choosing WooCommerce (or Any Ecommerce Platform)
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More This post highlights the significance of assessing business maturity when recommending WooCommerce to clients, ensuring they understand long-term commitments for successful online store management. From…
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The Media Corps Is Dead. What Now for WordPress Marketing?
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress Media Corps — launched in March 2024 to improve collaboration between the project and independent media in the WordPress ecosystem — has officially…
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A Recap of PressConf 2025
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The episode of WordPress Event Talk discusses PressConf, led by new host Michelle Frechette. Our hosts share insights on networking, event structure, participant feedback, and…
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WordCamp US 2025 Moves Ahead With New Leads After Automattic Layoffs Disrupt Planning
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp US 2025 is finally moving forward with an entirely new — and relatively inexperienced — lead organizing team, following delays triggered by the layoffs…
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WordPress 6.8 Moved to bcrypt: A Quiet Revolution in Password Security
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More WordPress 6.8 upgrades password security by transitioning to bcrypt, enhancing protection against attacks without disrupting users, while setting new industry security standards. From openchannels.fm Source:…
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Matt Mullenweg Reignites WordPress Marketing Debate with X Post Asking for Agency Suggestions
From therepository.email Source: Read More Matt Mullenweg has reignited debate around WordPress’ long-standing marketing challenges with a single question posted to X last Sunday: “What would be the best agency…
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Bits and Pieces of the Channel with BobWP
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Bob discusses updates for WordCamp Europe, including minor show name changes, a new host announcement, and the relocation of daily posts to…
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How the Friends Plugin Turns Your WordPress Site into a Decentralized Social Hub
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The Friends plugin for WordPress lets you create your own private social feed, sharing posts with friends while keeping everything decentralized and in your control.…
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Equalize Digital Launches Accessibility Contributor Day for GAAD 2025
From therepository.email Source: Read More To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 15, Equalize Digital is inviting the WordPress community to take part in a virtual contributor day and…
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Automattic Asks Court to Dismiss Class Action Filed by WP Engine Customer
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic is seeking to dismiss a class action lawsuit over its feud with WP Engine, arguing the case is based on frustration, not facts. In…
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All Things WordCamp Lisboa 2025 with Marco Almeida and Hacer Yilmaz
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, BobWP chats with WordCamp Lisboa organizers Hacer and Marco about the upcoming event, highlighting the new Community and Contribution Day, diverse sessions,…
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StellarWP Launches StellarSites, A New Managed Hosting Platform Built Around Its Flagship Plugins
From therepository.email Source: Read More StellarWP has launched StellarSites, a managed hosting platform that turns its suite of popular plugins into a tightly integrated, vertical-focused service. The move shifts StellarWP…
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Unlocking Creative Content Management in WordPress with Derek Hanson & BobWP
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode of Content Sparks, Derek Hanson discusses WordPress content management with BobWP, highlighting its flexibility and creativity for blogs, presentations, and multimodal content…
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Elementor Releases Alpha of Editor V4, Its Biggest Overhaul in Eight Years
From therepository.email Source: Read More Elementor has released the first alpha version of its new Editor V4, marking the next step in its shift toward a CSS-first approach and the…
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WordPress Leadership Reinstates 32 Banned WordPress.org Accounts, Launches Formal Review
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress project leadership has reinstated 32 WordPress.org accounts and launched a formal review into dozens more Slack accounts, following ongoing concerns about how bans have…
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A2 Hosting Rebrands as hosting.com, Ending 23-Year Run Under Its Original Name
From therepository.email Source: Read More After more than two decades, the name ‘A2 Hosting’ is no more. The long-running hosting company has rebranded as hosting.com, retiring a well-known brand in…
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Beyond Code: How the WordPress Photo Directory is Building a More Inclusive Community
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The WordPress Photo Directory offers an inclusive way to contribute, showcasing diverse cultures through photography. Anyone can participate, enhancing community creativity while gaining valuable skills…
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Canonical Plugin Proposal for Accessibility Prompts Concerns from Contributors and Experts
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg has suggested that accessibility improvements could be developed as a canonical plugin to help contributors respond more quickly to the needs…
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PressConf Recap: Why Showing Up Matters in the WordPress Community
From therepository.email Source: Read More PressConf wrapped up this past weekend after two packed days of talks, a VIP day, and countless conversations. And honestly, I’m exhausted! It was a…
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Embracing the Fediverse: Moving Beyond Traditional Cross Posting
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Understanding the need to rethink traditional social media practices like cross posting in this decentralized network. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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First-Time Contributors and WordPress 6.8 Enhancements with Birgit Pauli-Haack and Joe McGill
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In The WordPress Way episode, host Abha and guests, Birgit and Joe, discuss WordPress 6.8’s launch, featuring core contributors who highlight improvements for user experience,…
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Matt Mullenweg Reverses Course on Blocking Accounts and Banning Contributors in Surprise ‘WordPress Jubilee’
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg is reversing course on one of his most controversial actions of the past second months: blocking contributors and critics from WordPress.org…
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Breaking Language Barriers: The Journey of Translating WordPress
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The web connects diverse communities, yet language barriers persist. Open source translations enhance accessibility in platforms like WordPress, fostering collaboration and empowering users to create…
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Navigating the WordPress Media Ecosystem with Rae & BobWP
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode of Content Sparks, hosts Rae Morey and BobWP explore the significance of media in the WordPress ecosystem, emphasizing relationship-building between businesses and…
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WordPress Slows to One Major Release Per Year — And Not Everyone Agrees With How It Happened
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress project has officially shifted to a one-release-per-year schedule — and not everyone is on board with how the change was made. Following the…
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5 Things I’m Looking Forward to at PressConf
From therepository.email Source: Read More I’ve just landed in Phoenix, Arizona, for what’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events in the WordPress business world in years:…