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I recently interviewed Mark Szymanski for an upcoming WP Minute+ episode, where we explored the opportunities to contribute back to WordPress for “newcomers” like him. Does it always have to be with code? WordCamps? Chatting in GitHub issues? Or can…
Cory Miller and I discuss how the WordPress community is impacted when “big issues” clash with Matt, Automattic, and other community members. How should we handle these moments of passion and strife? It’s easy to label these issues as WPDrama,…
I wanted to take today off, to have a bit of a reset from the weekly grind (often chaos) of WordPress stuff. Instead, I’m hoping I can reset expectations with you, my valued reader/listener/viewer of the WP Minute. We’re going…
Happy New Year! Let’s look at 3 predictions I have for WordPress in 2024. 1. New Admin Changes the Game The biggest change in WordPress coming, for me, will be the redesigned admin. I think when any software gets a…
It’s that time of year where many of us take time off for the remainder of the month to celebrate the holidays and think deeply about our new goals ahead. What are you thankful for this holiday season? Is it…
WordPress celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023, marking two decades of powering over 40% of websites. Over the past year, the open-source CMS saw significant improvements to its editor Gutenberg, default themes, innovative new tools like Playground, and a growing…
The message discusses the evolution of WordPress podcasts over the past decade, showcasing the experiences and insights of WordPress veterans Matt and Dustin. They talk about the challenges of balancing content creation with other responsibilities, the potential for monetization through sponsorships and optimization of online businesses, and the struggles of website management. The message emphasizes the importance of consistency, monetization strategies, and staying updated on content creation tools and platforms.
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…
It’s about that time of year where we reflect on our accomplishments, look ahead to the goals we want to achieve, and hopefully appreciate the moment we’re living in right now. Even if it’s not your perfect place, there are…
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.
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