WordPress is an open-source project. It relies heavily on contributions from the community. And there always seems to be a need for more participants. There are misconceptions about contributing, though. Some people believe that they don’t have relevant skills. The…
The challenge of innovating with WordPress is that the project may not always embrace new ideas or functionalities. The WordPress core may not move quickly enough, and its mission may diverge from that of users and product makers. Innovation often comes from outside the project, and pushing the boundaries may not be officially supported or encouraged. However, it is still worth pushing the envelope and gathering user feedback to evolve and potentially inspire change within the WordPress project.
Before adding artificial intelligence (AI) to your WordPress product, consider its usefulness, impact on pricing and maintenance, and potential for fueling growth. AI should improve the user experience and provide unique features, but it should not be added just because it’s trendy. Implementing AI comes with costs and maintenance responsibilities. Additionally, think about how AI may evolve in the future and whether it aligns with your product roadmap. Ultimately, adding AI should be done for the right reasons and with the intention of improving the user experience and enabling growth.
The WordPress ecosystem is constantly evolving. We see new product launches almost daily. Themes and plugins are still popular. But tools that leverage SaaS and AI are also becoming common. Some product categories are saturated. Others are in their early…
The challenges of creating WordPress theme and plugin demos are discussed in this article. Traditional methods of downloading and installing demos on live websites can be problematic, leading to the need for alternative solutions. The article highlights the importance of context and tailored onboarding experiences for different types of products. It also suggests tips for product makers to create effective demos, including keeping them relevant, considering interactivity, and finding ways to guide users. The article concludes by expressing hope for a new era of WordPress product demos with improved tools and lowered barriers.
A new project called WordPress Remembers aims to memorialize community members who have passed away. It is a page on WordPress.org that allows people to reminisce and learn about the contributions of those who have made an impact on the WordPress community. The page is maintained by a small group of sponsored contributors who review requests to be listed. The project may also integrate the memorials with WordPress.org Profile pages in the future. The goal is to recognize and honor all contributors who have left their mark on WordPress.
WordCamp US 2023 is now behind us! I had high hopes coming into the event. And I’m happy to say that I wasn’t disappointed. It was my first “flagship” WordCamp. And it certainly had the look and feel of a…
WordPress block themes have been around for a few years now. We often tout them as the future of theming. But they continue to make up a small portion of the market. And so we’re still waiting for the watershed…
WordCamp US is right around the corner. The event takes place August 24-26 in National Harbor, MD. The conference will host visitors from around the globe. And it will mark my first time attending a “flagship” event. My previous WordCamp…
WordPress has been the content management system (CMS) market leader for over a decade. According to W3 Techs, the software has ranked #1 since at least 2012. As of this writing, WordPress powers over 43% of websites. To put that…
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