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A Place to Remember WordPress Community Members

ByEric Karkovack September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

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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What if Apple’s Social Network is a Free Blog for Everyone?

ByMatt Medeiros September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Imagine a world where Apple, the tech giant renowned for its innovation, steps into the realm of social media and blogging with a game-changing twist? Picture this: Apple introduces an easy-to-use, free social network through its upcoming Journal app. Hypothetically,…

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Looking Back at WordCamp US 2023

ByEric Karkovack September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

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…

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Turn Your WordPress Passion Into a Career

ByMatt Medeiros September 1, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Nyasha Green about her experiences in the WordPress community. Nyasha is a talented developer, writer, and podcaster who has contributed tremendously to WordPress over the years. In our conversation, Nyasha shared some…

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Previewing the Upcoming Twenty Twenty-Four Theme for WordPress

ByMatt Medeiros August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

WordPress is gearing up to release their next default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four, this November. This highly anticipated theme aims to be more versatile and usable for a wider range of WordPress users compared to past default themes. What is the…

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Will There Ever Be a Market for Commercial Block Themes?

ByEric Karkovack August 30, 2023

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…

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WonderSuite: Bluehost is Simplifying WordPress for New Users

ByMatt Medeiros August 21, 2023August 22, 2023

Bluehost recently announced a new suite of products called WonderSuite aimed at improving the WordPress experience for new users. I had the chance to discuss WonderSuite with Mike Hanson, VP of WordPress Products at Bluehost, to learn more about who…

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Unlocking AI’s Potential: The Secret is Strong Prompts

ByMatt Medeiros August 18, 2023August 18, 2023

I’ve been skeptical about the AI tools I see emerging in my Twitter feed. So many of my WordPress friends are using these tools to code, write articles, build websites, and even develop their own AI products. But I’ve been…

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Here’s What I Hope to Experience at WordCamp US

ByEric Karkovack August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

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…

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