Last month’s Twitter outage gave Mastodon a boost, as the company also announced unpopular changes to its API access. People from the WordPress community continue to trickle into the fediverse, with many going so far as to shutter their Twitter accounts. A fledgling community of WordPress users on Mastodon has made the network home and are reporting more quality interactions …
7 Predictions for How Brands Will Use Virtual Influencers to Connect With Consumers in 2023
Here are seven predictions for how brands will harness the power of virtual influencers in 2023. View original post at Entrepreneur…
#65 – Bob Dunn on Building a WooCommerce Community
Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox has a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case building a WooCommerce community. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching …
Why Personal Branding Is Important for Every Working Adult
Here’s why building and managing a personal brand is so important. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Gutenberg 15.2 Introduces Revisions for Template Editing
Gutenberg 15.2 is now available with support for revisions when editing templates and template parts. The Site Editor can be an intimidating place if you’re new to making changes there. A few clicks can make a drastic impact and some users won’t know how to return to where they started. Surfacing the revisions panel gives users a safety net. The …
The Dos and Don’ts of Domain Registration
When it comes to domain registration, there are some dos and don’ts of how to go about it properly. This article shows you what you need to know to lead you to a good domain name. It goes without saying, choosing a domain name is a crucial decision. After all, it’s your website’s calling card that you want to be …
WordPress 6.2 Openverse Integration Hotlinks Images, Contributors Propose Uploading to Media Library as a Better Default
WordPress 6.2 is set to introduce an integration with Openverse that allows users to quickly insert free, openly-licensed media into their content. It was not readily apparent when the feature made its debut in version 15.1 of the Gutenberg plugin that the inserted images are hotlinked. WP Engine developer Phil Johnston brought up this issue in the #core-editor channel on …
3 Crucial First Steps You Need to Take to Nail Your PR Strategy
You don’t need a fancy (read: expensive) firm to give you the goods. The best strategies take place in-house and are free to start. View original post at Entrepreneur…
Automattic Releases Bibimbap, a Free Block Theme for Restaurants
Automattic has a new theme in the WordPress Themes Directory. Bibimbap, named for a beloved Korean comfort food, is a restaurant theme. It is described as “simple and fun” but does not come with a live demo, so users will need to be prepared to work with patterns to get their restaurant sites put together. The home page pictured in …
How to Improve the Performance of Large WordPress Sites
If you’re running a larger WordPress site, you may be facing performance challenges that can impact user experience and search engine rankings. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to improve your site’s speed and performance. This article covers some of the most common performance challenges for larger WordPress sites and provides tips and solutions for addressing these. Growing …