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WP News! WordPress 2022 annual survey results & more!

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For the show notes & links: https://thewpminute.com/wordpress-2022-annual-survey-results-more/ WordPress news: https://thewpminute.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thewpminute.com/subscribe/ Donate to us or join the membership: https://thewpminute.com/support/
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WordPress news! .org tags, 2022 wrap-ups, and AI coding battles!

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During the 2022 State of the Word event, Matt Mullenweg announced that the WordPress.org theme and plugin repositories would allow authors to categorize their entries as “Commercial” or “Community” products. Not long after, the feature became active. As Sarah Gooding reports for WP Tavern, authors are starting to opt-in. Examples include Automattic’s Akismet and Jetpack plugins, which are designated as “Commercial”. Meanwhile, default themes such as T
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WordPress news! Blaze, performance, Duplicator acquisition

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Thanks for being here

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WordPress news! New Jetpack app, Mailchimp breach, and AI lawsuits

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The lines between the open-source WordPress.org and its commercial counterpart WordPress.com (owned by Automattic) have long been blurred and confusing. So much that commercial offerings from Automattic’s suite of tools were integrated into the official WordPress mobile app. https://thewpminute.com/?p=9598 That’s about to change. As Sarah Gooding of WP Tavern reports, features that rely on Automattic products are moving to the latest version of the fr
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New jetpack app and more!!

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Is Transistor podcast hosting right for you?

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If you're starting a new podcast in 2023, you might be reviewing Transistor podcast hosting. In today's video, I'll explore the pros and cons of Transistor including things like price, usability, monetization, free podcast websites, and more! Start your podcast at Transistor: https://thewpminute.com/go/transistor == Timestamps == 00:00 Pros/Cons of Transistor.fm 00:34 Transistor.fm Pricing 02:34 Transistor.fm is easy 05:10 Transistor.fm analytics 06:1
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WordPress news! New WordPress phases, Awesome Motive buys Thrive Themes, and more!

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What’s on tap for WordPress core in 2023? Project executive director Josepha Haden Chomphosy recently outlined some big picture goals. By design, the post is light on detail. Haden Chomphosy says the list represents a view from “10,000 feet”. Perhaps the biggest item mentioned is the completion Phase 2 of the Gutenberg project, which focuses on the customization of the Block and Site editors. From there, the project will begin exploring Phase 3, where
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WP News! Matrix over Slack, WP Minute Plus, & more Gutenberg goals

by Best Webhosting Added 11 months ago 14 Views / 0 Likes

Should WordPress move away from Slack and towards the fediverse for project communication? Automattic-sponsored Meta team contributor Alex Kirk thinks so. Kirk has proposed a project to explore switching to the free Matrix open-source federated chat system. The potential benefits are compelling. For one, there’s something to be said for open-source projects supporting each other. Beyond that, easier onboarding and a variety of available chat clients w
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New changes in WordPress 6.2 Beta!

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Today we're looking at the upcoming features in WordPress 6.1 through the first beta they released today. Full site editing is getting _better_, but the verdict is still out on it's day to day use. Let me know what you think about the changes in comments! WordPress news: https://thewpminute.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thewpminute.com/subscribe/ Donate to us or join the membership: https://thewpminute.com/support/
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WP News! WP 6.2 is coming, FSE is ready for primetime?

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WordPress 6.2 is scheduled for release on March 28, 2023. But it’s never too early to start preparations. Therefore, you may want to check out the first beta release, which is now available for testing. The first major release of 2023 brings a plethora of enhancements to the Site and Block Editors. Some features, such as color coded template parts within the Site Editor, focus on improved usability. But there are a few big picture changes as well. For
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New AI Image & Text Generation blocks at WordPress.com | Powered by Jetpack?

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WordPress.com is playing with some experimental AI blocks to help users generate images and text content for their websites. I looked at these two blocks today to show off what they can. I'm curious if these will hit Jetpack for .org users in the future. WordPress news: https://thewpminute.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thewpminute.com/subscribe/ Donate to us or join the membership: https://thewpminute.com/support/
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WP News! AI Blocks, WCASIA, GoDaddy cuts

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It’s no secret that tools boasting Artificial Intelligence are popping up all over the place. That most certainly includes WordPress. And now Auttomattic’s WordPress.com is running an experiment to see how the technology might benefit users. As reported by blogger JenT at WPcomMaven, the managed hosting service quietly added two AI-powered blocks to the Block Editor. The AI Image and AI Paragraph blocks are aimed at helping content creators. As the na
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InstaWP install & host WordPress websites in seconds!

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InstaWP allows you to host temporary WordPress websites to help you develop, demo, or learn to use our favorite CMS! You can try instaWP for free using my link below! Using the link helps earn us a digital coffee to keep us going :) Try InstaWP https://swiy.co/instawp WordPress news: https://thewpminute.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thewpminute.com/subscribe/ Donate to us or join the membership: https://thewpminute.com/support/
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WP News! More WordCamps planned, Jetpack app updates & more

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It’s the WP Minute! Support independent WordPress news like this, join the Slack membership, or purchase a classified listing in the weekly newsletter at thewpminute.com/support You know how it goes, everything I mention here will be linked up in the newsletter and the blog post. Check out thewpminute.com for the links. Most Impactful The first-ever WordCamp Asia wrapped up on February 19. The event took place in Bangkok, Thailand and brought together
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WP News! Openverse concerns and more Awesome Motive acquisitions

by Best Webhosting Added 11 months ago 14 Views / 0 Likes

WordPress 6.2 is slated for release on March 28. Among its most impactful new features will be the integration of the Openverse media search. This will allow users to add images, audio, and video that are available via a Creative Commons license. While Openverse integration adds a layer of convenience, there was some debate about how the feature initially worked. As Sarah Gooding of WP Tavern reports, the first iteration (released in version 15.1 of t
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WP News! How much are WordPress agencies earning?

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If you’re a WordPress professional, it can be hard to know where you fit into the bigger picture. Online community The Admin Bar aims to provide a glimpse into the market with its annual WordPress Professional Survey. Web designer Kyle Van Deusen interviewed 667 professionals and reported on a range of topics. Among the highlights: 77% of respondents consider themselves to be full-time; Over half of respondents have been in business for 10 years or le
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WP News! More AI coming to WordPress

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Blocks are now a key part of the WordPress experience. But what if they were platform-agnostic? That’s the idea behind the Block Protocol. Founded in 2022, the organization recently released a WordPress plugin. In its initial release, the Block Protocol plugin adds over a dozen new blocks to WordPress. Included in the package you’ll find blocks to display common items such as addresses, how-to lists, and countdown timers. There are also AI-powered blo
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Cloudfest WordPress hackathon, changes at Yoast, and thanks to the plugin team

by Best Webhosting Added 11 months ago 13 Views / 0 Likes

well-represented. Over at WP Tavern, Sarah Gooding reports that a Hackathon event has led to some innovative WordPress projects. For instance, there’s an in-browser development environment that uses the VS Code editor and allows developers to see changes in real-time. Meanwhile, the Wapuugotchi project uses the familiar Wapuu character to display notifications and unlock features. On the more serious side, Eco-mode for WordPress aims to reduce outgoin
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WP News! Beta label removed, Assistant Pro, more acquisitions

by Best Webhosting Added 11 months ago 12 Views / 0 Likes

After a time formatting bug caused a 24-hour delay, WordPress 6.2, code-named “Dolphy”, was released on March 29th. According to core contributor Jean-Baptiste Audras, 607 people from at least 50 countries were part of the release squad. Perhaps the biggest development in 6.2 is that the “beta” label has been removed from the Site Editor. The feature was first added in WordPress 5.9 and has undergone steady improvements. A new interface has been imple
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Choosing Pressable to host your WordPress website

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We'll take a look at using Pressable managed WordPress hosting for your website hosting needs. If you're a freelancer or agency owner looking to give your clients a solid WordPress hosting experience, check out what Pressable has to offer. You can even try their demo account without having to sign up first: https://try.pressable.com/ Get started: https://pressable.com/ WordPress news: https://thewpminute.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thewp
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WP News! Another Step Forward for Inclusion and Diversity

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Do you remember what made WordPress 5.6 so historic? It was the first version of the software produced by an all-woman and non-binary release squad. And it looks like history is about to repeat itself. WordPress 6.3 is scheduled to be released in July and will once again feature an all-women and non-binary squad. Project Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy made the announcement and shared an outline for those interested in contributing. The mom
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WP News! WooCommerce increasing prices, $162k acquisition, and more!

by Best Webhosting Added 11 months ago 10 Views / 0 Likes

The uncertainty surrounding social media providers like Twitter has sparked interest in alternatives. Mastodon and other Fediverse networks have received a look. But longtime WordPress users may recall a self-hosted option: BuddyPress. The venerable plugin can turn any WordPress website into a social hub. It still boasts over 100,000 active installs. And even if you haven’t heard much about it lately, it’s still very much in development. Version 11.1
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WP News! WooExpress launches, Yoast leadership change, WordPress certifications

by Best Webhosting Added 11 months ago 12 Views / 0 Likes

Managed WooCommerce hosting is a growing segment within the WordPress ecosystem. And it has a new entrant: WooCommerce. The Automattic-owned eCommerce provider recently launched WooExpress. The service is hosted by WordPress.com. It aims to be a one-stop shop for building and maintaining an online store. Packages start at $40 per month with discounts for paying annually. A selection of pre-installed extensions and themes are included. Sarah Gooding of
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Using the free Raft theme and Otter blocks plugin by Themeisle

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I had the chance to look through Themeisle's new Full Site Editing theme, Raft. You can download it for free and use their Otter blocks plugin to help build out custom layouts. In this video, I'll give you an overview of using the combo, and see if it can replace the current theme on my website. Download Raft https://themeisle.com/themes/raft/ Download Otter https://wordpress.org/plugins/otter-blocks/ WordPress news: https://thewpminute.com/ Subscribe
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WordPress News Roundtable! .org blog, Divi, OpenPress, WordPress 6.1

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Welcome to a special edition of the WP Minute! Rather than our usual five minute roundup of WordPress news, we’ve recorded an expanded episode this week. Matt Medeiros and Eric Karkovack got together to discuss their picks for November’s most interesting and impactful stories. Here’s a rundown of links mentioned in the show: The new WordPress Developer Blog seeks to bridge the information gap between developers and changes to core. Hopefully it proves
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WordPress news! WP Community Collective, Brizy raises $2.4m, ChatGPT made a plugin

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It’s a familiar refrain: the WordPress project needs contributors. But getting involved can be difficult for individuals who aren’t corporately sponsored. A new nonprofit organization is hoping to address this ongoing challenge. The WP Community Collective looks to offer community-funded fellowships to financially support contributions to WordPress. Founded by Sé Reed, Katie Adams Farrell, and Courtney Robertson, the WPCC seeks both individual donatio
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WordPress news! Automattic VIP content moderation, selling a plugin for 1.6 million, and more!

by Best Webhosting Added 1 year ago 15 Views / 0 Likes

What’s a web hosting provider’s role in content moderation? WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg recently weighed in. Mullenweg was a guest on The Verge’s Decoder podcast and discussed the issue as it relates to WordPress VIP hosting. Specifically, he commented on a controversial story that was published in 2020 on the New York Post website. The Post is a WordPress VIP client. The story covered material allegedly recovered from a lap
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My Highlights From State of the Word 2022

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Get our full recap here: https://thewpminute.com/state-of-the-word-2022/ Timestamps 00:00 Josepha's remarks 01:35 Gutenberg will be bigger than WP 02:53 Mobile version of Gutenberg 04:28 Education is big for WP 08:45 New WP theme 11:39 Labels for theme and plugin creators 15:00 Run WP in a browser WordPress news: https://thewpminute.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thewpminute.com/subscribe/ Donate to us or join the membership: https://thewpm
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Is WordPress.com ready for the newsletters business?

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We all know why newsletters are important to a brand, especially in light of the recent exodus from Twitter. But with brands like Substack, Mailerlite, and BeeHiiv already leading the pack -- is there room for WordPress.com? WordPress news: https://thewpminute.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thewpminute.com/subscribe/ Donate to us or join the membership: https://thewpminute.com/support/