[ad_1] photo credit: Huasonic – cc WordPress is restarting its in-person WordCamp program after more than six weeks of discussion on a proposal for how the WordPress community can return to hosting events. Applications are now open for in-person WordCamps, provided they meet the Community Team’s updated guidelines for organizing WordCamps during the pandemic. Local […]
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Uploading via ZIP Files Preferred, SVN Access Forthcoming – WP Tavern
[ad_1] Earlier today, Dion Hulse announced the results of a six-week survey on the WordPress.org theme upload process. The goal was to figure out if uploading a ZIP file was a “pain point” and see what other methods theme authors prefer. Then, move forward based on the feedback. In total, 256 people responded to the […]
Continue readingHow to Update PHP in WordPress (Kinsta, DreamHost, & cPanel)
[ad_1] There is a lot of advice on keeping your WordPress themes, plugins, and core files up to date. This helps keep your site in working order. Though, it’s not the only element to focus on. You’ll also want to update PHP in WordPress, to keep the server-side running smooth. Every site has a front […]
Continue readingTheme Authors Should Be Able To Opt Out of Any Design Feature – WP Tavern
[ad_1] As I debugged issues with the new block gap feature added in Gutenberg 11.4 last week, I found the ticket introducing it. And, there was already a new ticket for one problem I had hit. However, there was some discussion over whether themes should be allowed to opt-out, rolling their own solution. There was […]
Continue readingPipe Wrench Publication Releases New Native Land Search Plugin for WordPress – WP Tavern
[ad_1] Pipe Wrench, an online publication that dissects different topics through longform stories, reactions, interpretations, and asides, has released a free WordPress plugin called Native Land Search. The publication commissioned the plugin from Alex Gustafson, a subscriber and contributor to the magazine. Native Land Search offers a search block or “Native Lands Aside” block pattern […]
Continue readingResources, Week of 5 September 2021
[ad_1] It’s been a little while since the last time I’ve shared some of the stuff that I’ve found. Part of it has to do with the fact that I’ve had stuff outside of work and blogging that have been of higher priority, and part of it has to do with taking a vacation. So […]
Continue readingWeekly WordPress News: WordPress 5.8.1 Security Release
[ad_1] Hey, WordPress fans. We are checking in with your latest dose of weekly WordPress news. This week, WordPress released a security and maintenance update with 60 bug fixes and 3 security fixes. We recommend updating your sites if you haven’t yet. Beyond that, Jetpack acquired Social Image Generator, a plugin that automatically creates social […]
Continue readingAdd a Little Pumpkin Spice to Your WordPress Admin This Autumn – WP Tavern
[ad_1] Autumn is my favorite time of the year. On some weekends, I like to drive through my old hometown with the windows rolled down. I crawl through the school zone at 25 mph and breathe in the football field’s freshly cut grass. All those memories of blood, guts, and glory under the Friday night […]
Continue readingAutomattic Acquires Social Image Generator Plugin, Plans to Integrate with Jetpack – WP Tavern
[ad_1] Automattic has acquired the Social Image Generator plugin, a commercial product that automatically creates social share images for WordPress content from a set of fully customizable templates. The plugin launched in February 2021, with a starting price of $39/year but is now closed to new sales. Daniel Post, the plugin’s creator, is joining Automattic […]
Continue readingInsights Into Switching Between Block Themes – WP Tavern
[ad_1] Unlike routine testing rounds for the FSE Outreach Program, Anne McCarthy threw a bit of a twist on the Make WordPress Test blog earlier today. The announcement asks users to think about what they would like to see when switching between block themes. The test is open to anyone who wants to participate through […]
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