WordPress.org hasn’t seen a redesign since 2016, when it went from sketches to prototype to live in a matter of a couple weeks. In six years, the software has undergone a metamorphosis by adopting a new block paradigm that should Continue reading WordPress Seeks User Input on Homepage and Download Page Redesign Project
In the near future, WordPress may be able to provide better caching recommendations for site owners. Performance team contributors are proposing two new Site Health checks for Persistent Object Cache and Full Page Cache. The modules have been tested inside Continue reading WordPress Performance Team Proposes Adding Persistent Object Cache and Full Page Cache to Site Health Checks
Axton is a beautiful new addition to the WordPress Themes Directory from the team at Catch Themes. Those who have been waiting for more full-site editing-enabled themes that go beyond a simple blogging layout should have a look at Axton, Continue reading Axton: A Free Block-based Portfolio Theme with Full-Site Editing Support
On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz. Felix is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google and a WordPress core committer. He is the lead engineer for the Site Kit plugin for WordPress and has been a regular contributor to Continue reading #34 – Felix Arntz on WordPress and Performance
Seven weeks ago, WordPress Theme Team contributors proposed several ideas for improving block themes’ visibility on WordPress.org. These included the possibility of changing the popular themes algorithm to more prominently feature block themes, and/or adding a new “Block” menu item Continue reading WordPress Themes Team Contributors Get Pushback on Proposal to Improve Block Themes’ Visibility in the Directory
In the latest episode of the WP Briefing, titled “Five for the Future’s True Intentions,” WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy responded to recent public criticism the program has attracted. She referenced a conversation she began in May where she Continue reading WordPress Executive Director Says 5% in Five for the Future Program Is Aspirational and Not Required
Last month WPZOOM released a free plugin called Block Patterns for Food Bloggers that I finally got the chance to test. Food blogs commonly have a strong focus on category and tag-driven grid layouts with big featured images and multiple Continue reading New Free Plugin Offers Beautiful Block Patterns for Food Bloggers
Gutenberg 13.6 was released this week with an expansion of full-site editing features and 26 bug fixes. One of the highlights includes the addition of the pattern modal for users when they create new content within a custom post type. Continue reading Gutenberg 13.6 Adds Pattern Modal Support for Custom Post Types, Expands Creation of Template Types
The Gutenberg Times will be hosting representatives from the Pew Research Center in its Live Q&A session on July 22, 2022, with co-hosts Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne McCarthy. After an eight-month hiatus, the show will return with guests who are Continue reading Gutenberg Times to Showcase the Pew Research Center’s “Block First Approach” in a Live Q&A on July 22, 2022
WordPress theme author Anders Norén has remade his popular Davis theme to support full-site editing. The new theme, Davis Blocks, is sporting the same clean design as its predecessor, and can be used as a starter theme or a lightweight Continue reading Anders Norén Remakes Davis Theme as Davis Blocks with Full-Site Editing Support
On the podcast today we have David Lockie. David is the Web3 Lead at Automattic, which is a new role. He’s trying to understand what Web3 is and how it’s going to alter the course of the internet in the Continue reading #33 – David Lockie on Why Web3 and WordPress Might Work Together
Envato, the Australia-based digital assets company, announced it is shutting down Envato Studio, its community freelance platform, and Twenty20, a stock photo website. The company continues to tighten its belt and focus on newer products after it laid off 100 Continue reading Envato to Shut Down Envato Studio on Short Notice, Jilting Longtime Service Providers
WordPress’ Performance team is kickstarting a proposal for developing a plugin checker tool similar to the theme check plugin, which ensures themes are meeting the latest standards and best practices. In 2021, WordPress’ Meta team built a code scanner that detects potential Continue reading WordPress Performance Team Proposes Developing a New Plugin Checker Tool
The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC), a non-profit that provides infrastructure support for free and open source software projects, is urging developers to stop using GitHub and move their projects to other platforms. The organization has historically had a number of public grievances Continue reading Software Freedom Conservancy Calls for GitHub Boycott
One year ago, WordPress 5.8 introduced support for WebP, allowing users to upload and use WebP images in their content. In March 2022, the Performance Team moved to expand core support for the image format by proposing WordPress enable WebP by Continue reading WordPress Performance Team Revises Proposal for WebP by Default
photo credit: Artsy Crafty Two weeks ago, WordPress theme author Rich Tabor tweeted, “Even with my theme developer hat on, I’m finding it easier and easier to create block themes ~ within ~ WordPress. I’m positive one day (soon) this Continue reading WordPress Themes Team Releases New Plugin for Creating Block Themes
WordCamp US will be hosting its first in-person event since 2019 in San Diego this year. The three-day event will run from September 9-11 at Town and Country Resort. Tickets went on sale today and are still available but likely to Continue reading WordCamp US 2022 Tickets Now On Sale: Limited to 650 Attendees
WordPress theme authors and contributors from the Themes team are exploring ways to make block themes more prominent on the official directory. These are themes that are specifically tagged with support for full-site editing. Despite WordPress having a block theme Continue reading WordPress Contributors Propose Improving Block Themes’ Visibility in the Directory
On the podcast today we have Daisy Olsen. Daisy works for Automattic as a Developer Relations contributor on the WordPress Project. She’s been working with WordPress since 2007 and during that time has worn many hats, including speaking at WordCamps Continue reading #32 – Daisy Olsen on Why You Should Try Out Block Themes
Rich Tabor’s new Wei theme is one of the most well-designed contributions to hit WordPress.org’s free themes directory this month. Wei is a minimalist block theme that keeps things simple while offering users a range of artfully selected accent color Continue reading Wei: A Free Minimalist WordPress Theme from Rich Tabor