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Episode 700 and The Biggest Lesson Learned With a Rebrand
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More As we hit 700 episodes, BobWP catches us up on the rebrand. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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WordPress Plugins Team Rolls Out Automatic Security Scans for All Plugin Updates
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress Plugins Team is now automatically scanning every plugin update on WordPress.org for security, compatibility, and compliance issues, expanding its use of automation to…
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How a Camping Trip Illustrates the Power of Storytelling in Tech
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Rae Morey, WordPress journalist and podcast host, recently shared a story on Open Channels FM about a camping trip that revealed just how effective storytelling…
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WordPress Community Team Calls for Contributors to Rebuild WordCamp Tooling
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress Community Team is calling for contributors to help overhaul the tools that power WordCamps, including CampTix, the ticketing plugin organizers have long wanted…
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WordPress 6.9 Beta 2
From wordpress.org Source: Read More WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 is now ready for testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or…
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Episode Milestones and Back Behind the Mic
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Bob’s gearing up for episode 700! He reflects on milestones, announces the end of solo episodes, and hints at more guest chats ahead. From openchannels.fm…
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Blocktober Wraps Up as Telex Inspires a Wave of WordPress Experimentation
From therepository.email Source: Read More As October winds down, so too does Blocktober, Tammie Lister’s month-long challenge to create a WordPress block every day with Automattic’s experimental AI tool, Telex.…
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The Open Web, A History of an Ideal
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The open web is a decentralized, accessible space rooted in collaboration and innovation. From its beginnings with TCP/IP to modern movements, it emphasizes user control…
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WordPress Foundation and WooCommerce Join Countersuit Against WP Engine, Alleging Trademark Infringement and False Advertising
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress Foundation and WooCommerce have joined Automattic and Matt Mullenweg in countersuing WP Engine, accusing the hosting company of trademark infringement, false advertising, and…
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FAIR and Patchstack Joining Forces at CloudFest USA Hackathon to Build New Security Integration
From therepository.email Source: Read More The first-ever CloudFest USA Hackathon, taking place November 4 in Miami, will bring together contributors from the FAIR project, Patchstack, and several hosting companies to…
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WordCamp Canada 2025 Fosters Connections Between Generations of WordPress Users
From therepository.email Source: Read More Canada’s largest gathering of WordPress enthusiasts drew a strong turnout at Carleton University last weekend, sparking new conversations about the future of the open web.…
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WooCommerce 10.3 Brings Cost of Goods Sold to Core, MCP Beta for AI Integrations
From therepository.email Source: Read More WooCommerce 10.3 was released this week, introducing one of the most requested features for store owners: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) tracking is now part…
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Devin Walker Joins Automattic as Artistic Director for Jetpack
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic has hired GiveWP co-founder Devin Walker as Artistic Director for Jetpack, where he will lead the product’s design, branding, and user experience. Walker announced…
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The Power of Customer Support and Building Relationships in SaaS
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Strong customer support is key for SaaS success. Building relationships with users and hosting providers boosts satisfaction and can be a powerful marketing tool. From…
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WordPress 6.9 Beta 1 Now Available and Ready for Testing
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 6.9 Beta 1 was released on Tuesday for testing ahead of its planned December 2 release. The release introduces expanded template management, an upgraded…
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Transforming Website Analytics for WordPress Users with a Privacy-First Approach
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Adam chats with the creators of Independent Analytics, a WordPress plugin focusing on user-friendly, privacy-oriented website stats. They highlight its benefits over…
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5 Best Image Optimization Plugins for WordPress Tested on Real Images
Source: WPShout Looking for the best image optimization plugin for WordPress? To help you choose, we went hands-on with five popular options and ran our own tests. See the results…
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From Identica to ActivityPub: How Open Social Protocols Are Shaping the Future of the Web
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The Fediverse, shaped by pioneers like Evan Prodromou, evolved from Identica to ActivityPub, fostering decentralization and user control. It contrasts corporate social networks by promoting…
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Key Takeaways From Matt Mullenweg’s WordCamp Canada 2025 Town Hall
From therepository.email Source: Read More As part of this year’s WordCamp Canada, WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg hosted a town hall with attendees to answer questions and have…
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Automattic Again Pushes to Dismiss WP Engine’s Antitrust Claims Amid Dispute Over Redacted Excerpts
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic has again asked the U.S. District Court to throw out WP Engine’s antitrust and extortion-related claims. At the same time, both companies are wrangling…
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WPManageNinja Launches FluentCart, Aiming to Bring Speed and Simplicity to Ecommerce for WordPress
From therepository.email Source: Read More A new ecommerce contender has entered the WordPress space. This week, WPManageNinja officially launched FluentCart, a self-hosted plugin that promises to make selling products and…
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The WP Minute Launches Courses, Starting With WordPress Hosting
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WP Minute is stepping into education. The publication best known for its interviews, podcasts, and community commentary has launched courses, a new learning initiative…
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10Web Launches Vibe for WordPress, Another AI Builder That Turns Prompts Into Full Sites
From therepository.email Source: Read More AI-powered site builders are having a moment in WordPress, and 10Web is the latest company to throw its hat into the ring. This week, the…
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From Treehouses to Tech: The Lifelong Friendship Behind DocsBot
From therepository.email Source: Read More For as long as Aaron Edwards and Joshua Dailey have known each other, they’ve been building things together. After meeting in fifth grade and all…
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Why Focus Matters When Building a Successful WordPress Plugin Business
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Learn the importance of focus in scaling a WordPress plugin, advocating for prioritizing core products over numerous side projects to achieve long-term success. From openchannels.fm…
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How Great Storytelling Builds Brand Loyalty and Differentiates Products
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Rae and Adam dig into why storytelling is key for brands to shine in WordPress, sharing tips on connection, differentiation, and authentic…
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Judge Reins In Discovery Fight as WP Engine Ordered to Produce Customer Data
From therepository.email Source: Read More A U.S. magistrate judge has moved to rein in the escalating discovery battle between WP Engine and Automattic, warning attorneys for both sides to stop…
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Agency News Weekly
From poststatus.com Source: Read More WordPress Accessibility Day is Happening This Week WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 is a free, global 24-hour livestream event taking place October 15-16. The event aims…
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The Latest from Post Status Members
From poststatus.com Source: Read More Amadeu Arderiu released an open Playground for the Gutenberg AI Agent, allowing users to generate pages with prompts that create content, images, and layouts using…
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Ollie’s Menu Designer Flagged for Core, With Automattic Developers Set to Help Shepherd It
From therepository.email Source: Read More Ollie’s “game-changing” Menu Designer plugin is moving toward inclusion in WordPress core. Anne McCarthy says developers at Automattic are available to help shepherd it in,…
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Bootstrapping a Successful WordPress Business Through Customer Feedback and Iteration
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Mark chats with Aurelio Volle from WPUmbrella about his journey in creating a WordPress management tool, maintaining customer focus, and the importance…
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WordPress.com Rolls Out MCP Support as Automattic Dogfoods MCP Adapter
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress.com has rolled out support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI assistants to connect directly to sites through a secure, standardized interface —…
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First Ten Hosts Certified Under Secure Hosting Alliance’s Trust Seal Program
From therepository.email Source: Read More Ten hosting providers have been certified under the Secure Hosting Alliance’s new Trust Seal program, marking the first round of companies to complete the independent…
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Chasing the Sun: Inside WP Accessibility Day’s 24-Hour Event & What to Expect in 2025
From therepository.email Source: Read More When WP Accessibility Day kicks off next week, someone, somewhere will always be awake. As one session wraps in San Francisco, another begins in Berlin,…
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From Home Kitchen to International Orders
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Using WooCommerce and open source to take kitchen baking into an online cake business, embracing cake in a jar and building a vibrant brand with…
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How Decentralized Social Platforms Grew from Identica to Modern-Day Mastodon
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Matthias Pfefferle discusses the Fediverse’s origins and evolution with Evan Prodromou, highlighting decentralized social networks, protocols, privacy, and the future of federated systems. From openchannels.fm…
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WP Engine Accuses Automattic and Matt Mullenweg of Concealing Control of WordPress.org and the WordPress Trademarks
From therepository.email Source: Read More WP Engine has filed a whopping 175-page revised complaint in its ongoing legal fight with Automattic and Matt Mullenweg, seeking to strengthen its antitrust claims…
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Agency News Weekly
From poststatus.com Source: Read More When AI Buys the Coffee: How Agentic Commerce Is Changing Ecommerce Imagine telling your AI assistant, “Find me the perfect gift for a coffee snob,”…
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The Latest from Post Status Members
From poststatus.com Source: Read More Satyam Vishwakarma launched Contributor Photo Gallery, a free, open-source plugin to showcase WordPress.org photo contributions, and later shared a follow-up post highlighting its community impact.…
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Why Linking and Permalinks Are the Backbone of the Open Web
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Dave Winer talks about the open web’s basics, emphasizing that linking is crucial for real connection. Platforms limiting links miss out on that vibrant web…