WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9.4 Release

WordPress 6.9.4 is now available! WordPress 6.9.2 and WordPress 6.9.3 were released yesterday, addressing 10 security issues and a bug that affected template file loading on a limited number of sites. The WordPress Security Team has discovered that not all of the security fixes were fully applied, therefore 6.9.4 has been released containing the necessary […]

WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9.2 Release

WordPress 6.9.2 is now available! This is a security release that features several fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can download WordPress 6.9.2 from WordPress.org, or visit your WordPress Dashboard, click “Updates”, and then click “Update Now”. If you have sites that support automatic […]

WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9.3 and 7.0 beta 4

WordPress 6.9.2 was released earlier today and addressed 10 security issues. A few users have subsequently reported an issue where the front end of their site was appearing blank after updating to 6.9.2. The issue has been narrowed down to some themes using an unusual approach to loading template files via “stringable objects” instead of […]

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, […]