WordPress 6.4 will be shipping a new default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four (TT4), expected in early November. This theme is more feature-rich than previous default themes, and contributors have been working on identifying potential performance improvements that can be made ahead of the release. As a starting point, Google-sponsored Performance team contributor Felix Arntz conducted several benchmarks comparing TT4 with the …
WordPress Reverts Live Preview Button on Plugins After Developer Backlash
Last week WordPress meta contributors implemented a “Live Preview” button for plugins in the official directory, with the intention of allowing users to safely test any plugin in one click. The button went live across all of WordPress.org’s 59,000+ plugins but took plugin developers by surprise as it was pushed through without any communication or input from stakeholders. The implementation …
Make WordPress Sites Load Faster Than Ever With New Hummingbird Critical CSS
With Hummingbird’s much anticipated Critical CSS feature, you can expect faster-loading pages and better performing WordPress sites. Here’s why render-blocking resources are now a thing of the past… Ace Google’s PageSpeed performance scores with Hummingbird’s Critical CSS feature. If you care about page loading speed (and you should if you want visitors to stay on your website for longer than …
Ollie Theme Now Available on WordPress.org
The free Ollie block theme, created by Mike McAlister and Patrick Posner, is now available for download on WordPress.org. A contentious review process led the team to remove the onboarding features, despite having gotten the green light from WordPress’ leadership who advocated for moving forward with the experiment. The version of Ollie available on WordPress.org is simply the theme without …
Why NASA Chose WordPress for Revamping Its Flagship Website
NASA has removed the beta label from the new nasa.gov website, which was launched on WordPress, replacing Drupal as the CMS. After a lengthy process, which required 18 months of active web development, data migration, and content building, NASA has emerged with modernized flagship and science websites, showcasing the innovation and discoveries that have defined the agency for more than …
How PR and SEO Can Converge to Supercharge Your Online Exposure
Boost online visibility and improve search engine rankings by integrating public relations and SEO strategies. View original post at Entrepreneur…
G2 Summer Awards 2023 – How WPMU DEV Performed
How did WPMU DEV compare against other WordPress leaders in the areas of Managed Hosting, Web Hosting, and WordPress Site Management for the Summer 2023 quarter? Winners of 139 G2 Awards for Summer ’23! WordPress Management ToolsManaged HostingWeb HostingManaged HostingManagement ToolsWordPress HostingManaged HostingManaged DNS ProvidersDomain RegistrationWordPress Management ToolsWordPress HostingManaged HostingWeb HostingWordPress Management ToolsWeb HostingWordPress Management ToolsWeb HostingManaged HostingManaged HostingDomain RegistrationWordPress …
How a Strong Personal Brand Can Justify Charging a Premium
A strong personal brand enhances the ability to charge premium prices by elevating perceived value and exclusivity and plays a crucial role in amplifying PR efforts, standing out in a saturated market, and establishing credibility and opportunities across various industries. View original post at Entrepreneur…
#93 – Piermario Orecchioni on How and Why WordPress Gets Translated
Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, how and why wordPress gets translated. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that …
WordPress Global Sponsorship Program Raises Costs for 2024 to Support Expanding In-Person Events
WordPress’ Community team has proposed a draft for the 2024 Global Community Sponsorship Program, with fees increased to cover the costs of the rapidly expanding number of in-person events. The program supports the volunteer-organized local events so that they can provide free or low-cost access for attendees. It helps companies streamline their sponsorship contributions across multiple events with less administrative …