Read to the end to see an adorable epic battle. In today’s edition: Basel’s upcoming WordCamp has more useful sessions than your Swiss Army knife has tools. The Admin Bar’s 2025 survey is your chance to spill your hot takes, and maybe discover you’re not the only one Googling, “how to deal with clients” every day. The web has become …
New Subscription Options for Expert Services: Always-On Protection and Performance
We’re excited to announce a significant upgrade to our Expert Services offerings! Our popular Malware Removal and Site Speed Optimization services are now available as ongoing subscriptions, giving you consistent protection and performance without the hassle of repeated one-time purchases. Here’s the details: Malware Removal: Continuous Protection for Dynamic Sites If you’re managing dynamic or critical websites with frequent updates, …
“Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again?”
Read to the end to see a very chill dude absolutely shredding it on the slopes. In today’s edition: Post Status launches WP Speakers Virtual Stage Series, for rejected WordCamp speakers and anyone else with something to say about WordPress. A cybercriminal network has been working 9-5 since 2016 to infect over 20,000 WordPress websites with malware in the so-called …
Defender Pro v5.1 — Taking the “Weak” Out of WordPress Passwords
If you’re running a WordPress site, you already know security is a constant battle. And let’s face it—most users are terrible at choosing passwords. That’s why the latest version of Defender comes with powerful new tools to help you enforce stronger passwords across your entire site. Instead of hoping your users make good security choices (spoiler: they probably won’t), you …
<b>To Boldly Go Where No Newsletter Has Gone Before…</b>
Read to the end to see a pooch who has snuggling down to an art. In today’s edition: Testers Wanted: 6.8 is ready for you to poke, prod and play with. The folks at Wordfence want you to start a bug-hunting streak. Are you ready? Good news! International Women’s Day fixed gender inequality in WordPress! Oh wait… Hot Off The …
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Read to the end to find out what happens when a cat finally catches the laser pointer beam… In today’s edition: Press Paws: WPMU DEV now hosts the largest support community for three-legged pets and their humans. Would you commit to a domain name that is guaranteed to outlive you? WordPress 6.8 will finally use bcrypt for password hashing, addressing …
Every Array I’m Shufflin’
Read to the end to see the most inconvenient convenience store in the world. In today’s edition: The WordPress Training Team reveal their 2025 goals for world domination (but like, the good kind.) FYI: Your flip-flops and short-shorts are NOT invited to WordCamp Asia. #keepitclassy A great post from Sunita Rai that includes like, every WordPress Wapuu ever. Hot Off …
Mastering Site Optimization: Answers To Your Toughest Questions
Site optimization can be a tricky beast to handle, and at WPMU DEV, we’ve seen it all. We know the common issues that slow WordPress sites down, from oversized images to overzealous plugins to databases that need a little TLC. But you’ve probably already read 101 posts on “how to optimize your site speed” or “x tips for site optimization”… …
Let’s Git Right To It
Read to the end to take a ride in the beatmobile… In today’s edition: GoDaddy throws down a cool half-million in support of the WordPress community. Post Status is turning into a Dutch nonprofit and folks are pretty happy about it. The internet has finally decided on the correct pronunciation of GIF. Hot Off The Presses: What’s New? Hope you’re …
Forminator Now Supports More Payment Options with Stripe
When it comes to payment forms on your website, there’s one thing for sure: The more ways for people to pay you, the better. That’s why we’ve released a major update to our Stripe integration, offering your customers more flexibility and convenience when making payments. Instead of just credit and debit cards, you can now accept 40+ payment options including …