WordCamp Central: Happy Birthday, WordPress

Twenty-three years ago, a team of 2 friends released something into the world that they probably couldn’t have fully imagined the consequences of. Not just a publishing tool, though it became that for hundreds of millions of people but a reason to find each other. WordPress just turned 23. And if you’re not yet part […]

#218 – Luke Carbis on the Future of WordPress Plugins: AI, Ethics, and New Directory Standards

Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress, the people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, the future of WordPress plugins, AI, ethics, and new directory standards. If you’d […]

Open Channels FM: New Tools and Updates in WordPress 7.0 for Developers and Content Managers

WordPress 7.0 « Armstrong » introduces significant updates including visual revisions, responsive block visibility, and enhanced workflow features, promoting collaboration among users and developers while emphasizing safe updating practices.​ 

Introducing Uncanny Agent: The AI Assistant That Manages Your WordPress Site

Ever logged into WordPress to publish a post, only to end up spending hours on admin tasks? It happens more often than we probably want to admit. You meant to write, but then you noticed yesterday’s orders needed checking. A landing page needed updating before tomorrow’s promo. And your form needs to be integrated with […]

WordPress.org blog: Looking Ahead to WordCamp Europe 2026

June 4-6, 2026 | ICE Kraków Congress Centre, Kraków, Poland WordCamp Europe 2026 will bring the WordPress community together in Kraków, Poland, from June 4–6 for Contributor Day, two conference days, and a program shaped by the ideas, tools, and people moving WordPress forward. This year’s schedule includes two official keynotes, hands-on workshops, panels, and […]

Open Channels FM: Why Structured Content Matters for Large-Scale Websites

Content management systems are constantly evolving to meet the growing needs of organizations with vast amounts of information to share. One topic that’s often overlooked until it becomes a problem is how structured data impacts editorial efficiency and long-term website success. When a site has hundreds, or even thousands of individual pages, keeping everything organized […]

How I Use a WordPress Quiz to Automatically Qualify Leads

A standard contact form tells you almost nothing about the person who just filled it out. You get a name and an email address, but no idea whether that person is ready to buy, still exploring options, or not a real fit at all. At WPBeginner, we run a hosting quiz that works differently. Before […]

Gutenberg Times: WordPress 7.0 released, 7.1 in planning, Block Bits and WordCamp Europe coming up — Weekend Edition 366

Hi there, It’s good to be home again. It was an unusually long break, but I appreciate the series of official bank holidays that morph into long weekends away from the computer. And of course, the catch-up is overwhelming. The creativity inside the WordPress community around content creation, development and design is highly energizing. And […]

Open Channels FM: BackTalk on Digital Patience, the Power of Story, Platform Longevity, and What Your Brand Says When You’re Not in the Room

BackTalk on topics like website wait times, storytelling in case studies, platform longevity, and brand positioning in today’s digital landscape.​ 

WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong”

Every WordPress release celebrates an artist who has made an indelible mark on the world of music. Say Hello to WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong”, named in honor of “Satchmo” himself, jazz musician Louis Armstrong. Known as the “first great jazz soloist”, Louis Armstrong created ensembles that highlighted his own profound trumpeting skills, and in the process, […]