Gutenberg 16.7 was released this week, packed with several features that are headlining the upcoming WordPress 6.4 release. This will be the last plugin release that will be rolled into the next version of WordPress. Font management with the new font library is now available for testing in the plugin. These features standardize a way to add font collections to …
Want to Improve Your Brand's Storytelling? Shift Your POV to Tell a Better Narrative. Here's How.
In a crowded digital media environment of voluntary engagement, brand storytelling isn’t enough to grab attention. You must approach the story from the right perspective — your customer’s. View original post at Entrepreneur…
WordPress Opens 2023 Annual Survey
WordPress has launched its 2023 annual survey, which is open to the entire community, including users, site builders, plugin and theme authors, and contributors. The 2022 survey collected responses from roughly 3,400 people, including approximately 800 contributors, a decline in submissions from previous years. The 2022 survey introduced the Likert scale, a rating scale that quantitatively assesses opinions, attitudes, or …
WordPress.org Expands Two-Factor Authentication Interface to Include Security Keys
WordPress.org began testing two-factor authentication (2FA) as an opt-in feature in May 2023. The interface and functionality are still in beta but it’s operational. This week contributors have expanded support for 2FA with a new interface for adding security keys, which are more secure than the one-time passwords. A logged in user can set up the keys by visiting their …
Don't Be a Boring Brand – How to Create Brand Distinction That Has Everyone Turning Their Heads
In the minds of most consumers, you’re selling commodities — unless you’ve created a brand distinction. This article will show you how to craft a brand that’s not just known but unforgettable. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Matthaus Klute Acquires Social Link Pages Plugin
WordPress developer Corey Maass has sold his Social Link Pages plugin to Matthaus Klute, an independent WordPress consultant and developer with Alpha Particle. It’s another story of small plugins changing hands, where developers get the opportunity to test ideas and business models. Even the most modest creations have value in a thriving marketplace where business owners are willing to invest …
When to Know If Rebranding the Right Move For You — and What You Should Focus on When It's Time
Discover if rebranding is what your company needs to work on by asking yourself key questions about why you want to rebrand in the first place and which key areas are most important to focus on, whether that be a refresh, partial or full rebrand. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Block Visibility 3.1.0 Adds WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads Controls
When WordPress contributor and developer Nick Diego released version 3.0 of his Block Visibility plugin earlier this year in March, he made all the Pro features available in the free version, with the exception of a few that would take more time. The plugin, which is used on more than 10,000 WordPress sites, allows users to conditionally display blocks based on …
Why Recent Layoffs and Unaddressed Employee Grief Are Hurting Your Company's Bottom Line
Communication can go a long way in creating trust, stability and vision in an organization’s very unstable time of grief. This will, in turn, improve the company’s bottom line as well. View original post at Entrepreneur…
WordPress Plugin Review Team Onboards New Members, Releases Plugin to Flag Common Errors
WordPress’ Plugin Review Team continues to dig out from under a massive backlog that has grown to 1,260 plugins awaiting review. Developers submitting new plugins can expect to wait at least 91 days, according to the notice on the queue today. “Currently there are 1,241 plugins awaiting review,” Automattic-sponsored Plugin Review team member Alvaro Gómez said earlier this week. “We …