WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 4

The fourth Release Candidate (“RC4”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC4 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase […]

Gravatar: Connect Your Research Identity with ORCID on Gravatar

Researchers, scholars, and contributors can now connect their ORCID iD to their Gravatar profile as a verified account. With this update, your Gravatar profile can include a trusted research identity alongside the other places people can find you online — from your personal site and social profiles to the platforms where you publish, collaborate, and […]

How to Reduce No-Show Appointments With WordPress (Stop Losing Money)

You’ve set aside time for a client appointment, prepared your materials, and blocked out your calendar. Then the appointment time comes, and nobody shows up. It’s frustrating, and it’s costing your business both time and money. You’ve probably noticed how doctors and dentists handle this. They send you email reminders days before your appointment, then […]

Open Channels FM: Challenges and Wins of Developer Advocacy Plus OpenTelemetry and Neurodiversity in Modern Tech

In this episode, hostsCarl Alexander and guest Diana Todia discuss neurodiversity in tech and the role of Developer Relations, emphasizing the importance of community support, open source contributions, and the growing significance of OpenTelemetry for observability.​ 

WordPress.org blog: Get Your WordCamp US 2026 Tickets

August 16–19, 2026, Phoenix Convention Center – Phoenix, Arizona Tickets are now available for WordCamp US 2026, taking place August 16–19, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The flagship event brings together people from across the WordPress community to learn, contribute, share ideas, connect with contributor teams, and help shape the future […]

Open Channels FM: Revisiting Web Intents and the Ongoing Challenges of Decentralized Web Services

In a conversation about the future of the open web, Paul Kinlan and Matthias Pfefferle explore the challenges of decentralized identity, interoperability, and potential solutions like Web Intents, advocating for user-centric systems.​ 

Open Channels FM: BackTalk on Being Strategically Annoying, RSS Adoption, and Going It Alone on the Web

Conversations from OpenChannels FM reveal insights on strategic persistence in networking, advancements in content management systems, podcasting technology adoption, and the challenges of standardizing web intents.​ 

#216 – Matt Schwartz on Exploring AI’s Impact in WordPress Agencies (Part 2)

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 a second look at exploring AI’s impact in WordPress agencies. If you’d like […]

HeroPress: Indebted: The Ugandan WordPress Dream that Flew to Asia – Ebbanja: Ekirooto kya Uganda ekyagenda e Buyindi

Emboozi eno weeri ne mu Luganda. There are moments in life when you sit back, look around, and just shake your head in disbelief. The kind where you ask yourself, “Eh! Is this really me?” This is one of those moments. The word indebted is typically associated with money—a debt to be repaid. But there […]

Open Channels FM: Why Smaller Tech Meetups Hit Different

Smaller tech meetups foster deeper connections and meaningful discussions, enhancing learning and community, while larger conferences can still provide value if approached thoughtfully.​