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A Bridge Too Far
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…
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3 Predictions for WordPress in 2024
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…
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W3Techs Names Elementor Content Management System of the Year 2023
Elementor first launched in 2016 and has quickly risen to become one of the most widely-used page builders for WordPress. It allows users to easily create customized pages and sites through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The WordPress.org plugin page displays…
Thankful for WordPress
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…
Will Data Liberation Grow WordPress?
Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Matias Ventura, Matt Mullenweg, and team hosted the State of the Word 2023 in Madrid this week. Delivering a familiar presentation we’ve come to appreciate over the last few years. Ventura continues to take the role of…
Sarah Gooding leaves WP Tavern, Page Builders at a Crossroads, is WordPress thriving?
The Minute+ News Roundtable podcast discussed Sarah Gooding leaving Tavern, the future of WordPress page builders, WooCommerce’s rebranding, and the overall state of WordPress. The guests highlighted the importance of Tavern in promoting WordPress innovation and discussed the implications of page builders like Elementor raising prices. They also debated the potential control of the WooCommerce ecosystem by WordPress.com and Automattic. While there are positive signs for WordPress, there are concerns about rising costs, complexity for newcomers, and potential fragmentation. Thoughtful leadership will be needed to maintain the balance in the WordPress community and ecosystem.
Will WordPress Page Builders Survive?
The author discusses the significance of the Twenty Twenty-Four theme and its potential impact on the page builder market. They mention the importance of continuous improvement and hope that the design team behind the theme will enhance its features. They also question whether the future enhancements to site editing and blocks will diminish the need for page builders. The author believes that a strong default WordPress experience can help retain users and position third-party plugins and page builders as options for more advanced users. They mention Automattic’s positioning with Jetpack and express their intention to critique the project in the context of WordPress’s future.
Twenty Twenty-Four Theme is…Good!
WordPress 6.4 was released with a bug that was quickly patched in version 6.4.1. The Twenty Twenty-Four theme has received positive reviews and is expected to be widely adopted. The episode covers the release of WordPress 6.4, and there is a discount on a cart and checkout plugin for WooCommerce. There are also updates on Brainstorm Force’s investment in an appointment booking plugin, possible changes at Tumblr, and tips on using Slack for WordPress business. Support for The WP Minute is also encouraged.
What’s new in WordPress 6.4?
WordPress 6.4 has been released, featuring updates to the Block Editor, including improvements to Blocks and Patterns, vertical text orientation, and new commands in the command palette. The release also introduces the new default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four, which aims to offer more flexibility and patterns for site builders. Overall, WordPress 6.4 is seen as a step towards the future of WordPress and the block-based era.
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