HeroPress: WordPress: the untapped treasure for leverage.

Unpopular opinion has it that the most popular cms is just an internet toy for websites. Well… it has managed to sustain more than 40% of the websites on the web, if the internet was a stock option by websites, WordPress has a sheer size plus a special place in my heart [insert_white_heart_emoji]. Welcome to […]

From Idea to Launch: How to Start a Health Blog in WordPress

You don’t need a medical degree or a nutrition qualification to start a health blog that actually helps people. Many people are looking for simple, relatable advice and shared experiences instead of complex medical reports. If you care about wellness and enjoy sharing what you learn, then you have everything you need to begin. I’ve […]

Open Channels FM: WordPress Takes the Stage at CloudFest with the WP Business and Agency Summit

WordPress is making waves at CloudFest with the WP Business & Agency Summit on March 23 in Germany. It’s all about growth, partnerships, and innovation, connecting agencies and cloud services for great networking.​ 

Open Channels FM: Behind the Scenes at CloudFest Europe’s Playground for Cloud, Security, and Hosting Innovation

In this episode Soeren, Myles and Robert discuss CloudFest 2026, highlighting its unique amusement park setting, various networking opportunities, and some new features for attendees.​ 

Matt: Gone (Almost) Phishin’

This is a little embarrassing to share, but I’d rather someone else be able to spot a dangerous scam before they fall for it. So, here goes. One evening last month, my Apple Watch, iPhone, and Mac all lit up with a message prompting me to reset my password. This came out of nowhere; I […]

How I Enabled Search by Blog Post Author in WordPress (in 3 Easy Steps)

When I started running a multi-author WordPress blog, I learned something important: readers develop favorite writers. But when they type an author’s name into your WordPress search box, nothing shows up, even if that author has published many posts. This happens because the default WordPress search feature does not include author names. Even if the […]

Matt: Declaration of the Independence

Governments of the Industrial World, you weary giants of flesh and steel, I come from Cyberspace, the new home of Mind. On behalf of the future, I ask you of the past to leave us alone. You are not welcome among us. You have no sovereignty where we gather. 30 years a 1 month later, […]

Gutenberg Times: PHP-only blocks, WordCamp Asia, Dev Notes for WordPress 7.0 — Weekend Edition #360

Hi there, I held my first walk-through of WordPress 7.0 with friends at the Santa Clarita WordPress Meetup. The group was really excited about all the big new features and the small quality-of-life (QoL) improvements. Jessica Lyschik and I also discussed many features coming to WordPress 7.0 on our latest podcast episode. Listen in if […]

How to Turn a Blog Into a Book (Publish-Ready in No Time)

If you’ve been blogging for a while, you probably have dozens (or even hundreds) of posts sitting on your site. You may not realize that all the content you’ve already created could become a book that demonstrates your expertise and generates extra income. The challenge is figuring out how to actually make it happen without […]

Open Channels FM: Open Channels FM v7.1 Release

Changes for 7.1 You can view our full changelog here.​