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WP News! Matrix over Slack, WP Minute Plus, & more Gutenberg goals

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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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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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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

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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! WooCommerce increasing prices, $162k acquisition, and more!

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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

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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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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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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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WPForms overview & basic contact form set up 2020!!

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WPForms is one of the most installed & active WordPress contact form plugins in the ecosystem. At the time of this video, they have 3 million+ active installs on WordPress.org. In this video, I'll show you how to quickly get their basic contact form activated and embedded on your site. I'll also provide an overview and give you some feedback on who I think this contact form plugin is for. Get WPForms Pro: https://plugintut.com/go/wpforms Learn more: h