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WPBriefs'Twas the night before WordPressAs we bid farewell to another incredible year of tech and web wonders, WPBriefs proudly presents the grand finale podcast of 2023! Get ready to unwrap a digital gift as we dive into the festive spirit with a special poem that's bound to bring joy to your coding heart. Tune in, relax, and let the tech magic of the season fill your virtual workspace. Happy coding and happy holidays! See you all next year!2023-12-2203 min

WPBriefsWordPress News: Plugin Ranking Concerns, DOM Size Issue, WooCommerce Update, and MoreIn today's podcast, we cover WordPress concerns, DOM size issues, HTTP Request API, WooCommerce 8.1.0 release, and WPGraphQL's features. Stay tuned!2023-09-1503 min

WPBriefs136 Vulnerabilities Exposed in WordPress, Urgent Updates Required for 4 Million Sites136 WordPress vulnerabilities reported, impacting millions of sites. Wordfence launches CLI scanner for malware detection. New ActivityPub plugin available. Concerns over WordPress.com plugin directory duplication and sock puppets in the community. #WordPress #WebsiteSecurity 2023-09-1402 min

WPBriefsWordPress: Switching to Block Themes, Publishers' Impact, WooCommerce Update, and Plugin MetricsToday's news in the WordPress world includes a guide on switching to a block theme, investment in publishers, WooCommerce 8.1.0 release, and demands for better plugin metrics. Stay updated!2023-09-1301 min

WPBriefsWordPress Community Summit, WordCamp US, and WordPress 6.3 Release HighlightedAugust 2023 brought the WordPress community together for the Community Summit and WordCamp US. WordPress 6.3 was also released, giving users a sneak peek into the future. Challenges were faced and solutions found, but security concerns arose with the Slimstat Analytics plugin. On a positive note, 10up announced their merger with Fueled, expanding their team and market reach.2023-09-1201 min

WPBriefsGutenberg 16.6 Introduces Block Hooks and Improvements, Mastodon and WordPress IntegrationGutenberg 16.6 released with block hooks and toolbar improvements, PHPCS and WordPress sniff options, Mastodon-WordPress integration, FestingerVault controversy, HeroPress success stories, WP-CLI power, and monetizing themes in the era of Block Editor.2023-09-1103 min

WPBriefsWordPress Weekly Highlights: Vulnerabilities, Brand Retirements, and Women in WordPress MentorshipThis week's WordPress news covers Wordfence vulnerability report, GoDaddy retiring Media Temple, new WordPress TV video, OmniForm release, Learning Hub on WordPress.com, and WP Includes mentorship scheme. Stay updated!2023-09-0802 min

WPBriefsLatest Updates in Gutenberg, WooCommerce Blocks, WordPress Core, and Troubleshooting TipsRead about the latest updates in Gutenberg, WooCommerce Blocks, WordPress Core, skipping the cart page in WooCommerce, a personal essay on WordPress by Justin Kopepasah, installing PHPCS on MacOS, and troubleshooting common WordPress site errors.2023-09-0702 min

WPBriefsWooCommerce Shorter Beta, Translations Testing, Block Variations, Scheduler Change, and AI ConferenceWooCommerce Core Beta shortens release cycle, WordPress calls for testing on translations & block variations, proposal to change input date type for scheduling blog posts, and Human Made organizes AI conference. Find more info in related links.2023-09-0602 min

WPBriefsExciting Updates from WordPress: Community Summit, WordCamp Talks, and Lessons LearnedExciting updates from the WordPress community: insights from the Community Summit, WordCamp US talks on YouTube, and lessons in building enterprise plugins.2023-09-0501 min

WPBriefsPatchstack Reports 404 Vulnerabilities, Contract Disputes, and WordPress UpdatesPatchstack reports 404 vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins, Learn WordPress releases new content, and a cautionary tale on hiring without a contract.2023-09-0402 min

WPBriefsWordPress Updates: PHP Version Support, New Features, and Security ConcernsWordPress news roundup: PHP version support, WordPress 6.4 features, WooCommerce Blocks update, HTML API video, security concerns, Wordfence report, WordCamp US talks, and custom settings guide. Stay tuned for more updates!2023-09-0102 min

WPBriefsExciting Developments in Web Development, WordPress Enterprise, Translations, and Social Media PublishingExciting developments in web development and WordPress: WebAssembly with PHP, free guide on WordPress for enterprise, performant translations plugin, API-powered publishing to social media networks. Stay tuned for more updates!2023-08-3102 min

WPBriefsWordPress.com Launches 100-Year Hosting Plan, August Photo Directory Update, and More!WordPress.com introduces a 100-year domain and hosting plan. August Photo Directory update, WordPress Accessibility Day, bug fixes, and more.2023-08-3002 min

WPBriefsMatt Mullenweg Shares Notable Insights at WordCamp US 2023Matt Mullenweg shared notable insights at WordCamp US 2023, including his thoughts on lifetime licenses, the importance of standardizing Learning Management Systems, and improving accessibility in WordPress. He also called for a reset in the community and discussed upcoming features in Gutenberg. #WordPress #WordCamp 2023-08-2903 min

WPBriefsWordPress Announces 100-Year Plan, Zombie Plugins Pandemic, and New Gutenberg UpdateWordPress.com unveils its 100-year plan, Matt Mullenweg shares his thoughts on WP, "Zombie" Plugins Pandemic affects 1.6M+ websites, and more in the latest WordPress news.2023-08-2803 min

WPBriefsNew WordPress 6.4 Theme, Learn WordPress with Code, Vulnerability Report, NASA PartnershipNew default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four, announced for WordPress 6.4. Learn how to contribute to Learn WordPress with code in a new video. Check out the latest vulnerabilities and WordPress VIP powering NASA's websites. #WordPress 2023-08-2502 min

WPBriefsExciting Updates in WordPress: Navigation, Gutenberg, Jetpack, and Future of TumblrExciting updates in WordPress: Navigation block, Gutenberg 16.5 enhancements, Jetpack 12.5 with AI Assistant, tutorial creation for learn.wordpress.org, and Matt Mullenweg's vision for Tumblr's future.2023-08-2401 min

WPBriefsWordPress 6.4 Release, WordCamps, Plugin Testing, and More!Exciting news in the WordPress community: WordPress 6.4 release, WordCamp memories, plugin testing with Chrome extension, vulnerability alert, and developer updates. Stay tuned for more!2023-08-2302 min

WPBriefsAI Revolutionizes SEO in WordPress: Enhancing Visibility, Simplifying Workflows, and Improving CodeExciting news in the world of WordPress and AI! Learn about enhancing SEO, ClassifAI's new features, and the release of WordPress Coding Standards 3.0.0.2023-08-2202 min

WPBriefsWordPress Community Summit Travel Fund Contributes $48K for WordCamp USWordPress Community Summit Travel Fund Contributes $48K for WordCamp US 2023-08-2102 min

WPBriefsWordCamp Asia Volunteer Registration, Learn.WordPress.org Code Contribution, and More!Volunteer registrations open for WordCamp Asia 2024! Plus, learn how to contribute to Learn.WordPress.org with code and review the Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report. Discover methods for building a block theme, join bug scrub sessions for WordPress 6.4, explore the differences between MySQL 5.7 and 8.0, and find out about group.one's acquisition of popular WordPress plugins.2023-08-1803 min

WPBriefsWordPress Update, Hacked Websites, Vulnerabilities, Glossary & Support Forum DiscussionToday's news on WordPress: WooCommerce Blocks 10.9.0 released, WordPress sites hacked, vulnerabilities reported, WordCamp Glossary, and support forum discussion.2023-08-1702 min

WPBriefsWordPress Community News: AI Summit, WordCamp Asia Sponsorship, and Content PersonalizationLearn about the upcoming WordPress Web Agency AI Summit hosted by Crocoblock and how AI can enhance content personalization in WordPress. Plus, WordCamp Asia 2024 is calling for sponsors!2023-08-1602 min

WPBriefsWordPress TV Releases Video on DEIB at WordPress Events, WooCommerce Size Chart Implementation, and Vox Media Partners with WordPress VIPIn today's news: WordPress TV releases "Contributor Mentorship: A Primer for DEIB at WordPress Events," Vox Media partners with WordPress VIP, and a guide on implementing a product size chart in WooCommerce.2023-08-1501 min

WPBriefsBlue Note: The Jazz-Inspired WordPress Theme for Writers and BloggersBlue Note, a new WordPress community theme for writers and bloggers, has been released. WordPress 6.3 "Lionel" is out with exciting features. Human Made is hosting an AI for WordPress event. New resources like WordPress.org/blocks and the Core Blocks Explorer are available. ZipWP, an AI-driven web builder, promises to create websites in just 60 seconds.2023-08-1402 min

WPBriefsWordPress 6.3 Release, Avada Vulnerabilities, and Admin Design KickoffWordPress 6.3 released with new features, WordPress TV workshop explores updates, Avada theme and plugin vulnerabilities discovered, admin design kickoff discussed, Gutenberg 16.4 introduces experimental auto-inserting blocks. Stay updated on WordPress news!2023-08-1102 min

WPBriefsAccessibility Tips, Website Vulnerabilities, Jazz Musicians, ACF 6.2, and CMS RivalryToday's WordPress news covers accessibility tips for headings, website vulnerabilities, jazz musicians associated with WordPress versions, ACF 6.2 release, and the potential of another CMS to rival WordPress. Check out the related links for more details.2023-08-1002 min

WPBriefsWordPress and WooCommerce Updates: New Features, Videos, and Theme Generator!WordPress 6.3 "Lionel" is released with new features, WooCommerce 8.0.0 is out, insightful video on WordPress 6.3, Gutenberg 16.0.0 update, and a Block Theme Generator for theme developers!2023-08-0902 min

WPBriefsVisa Updates, Offsite Backups, WordPress Multisite, Sustainability Team & Performance BoostsWordCamp Asia 2024 visa announcement, offsite backups on WordPress, installing WordPress Multisite with Local, WordPress Sustainability Team formation, and performance improvements in WordPress 6.3.2023-08-0802 min

WPBriefsWordCamp Asia 2024, Internationalization, Contributor Mentorship, and More!WordCamp Asia 2024 in Taipei, call for speakers open. Learn about WordPress internationalization and localization in new video. WordCamp US 2023 schedule released. Contributor mentorship discussed in another video. Blind developer finds freedom in WordPress community.2023-08-0702 min

WPBriefsWordPress Remembers: Paying Tribute to Lost Contributors and Their Lasting ImpactWordPress pays tribute to contributors who have passed away with a memorial page, Newspack helps small publishers run their WordPress websites, the Training Team launches a program for new contributors, ZIPWP introduces an AI-powered website creation platform, and Wordfence reports on WordPress vulnerabilities.2023-08-0402 min

WPBriefsDeveloping Your First WordPress Block, Premium Themes Market, Google Domains BidLearn WordPress announces its first course cohort on developing WordPress blocks. Will there be a market for premium block themes? WordPress.com offers free transfers to Google Domains customers. A reminder about plugin ownership. Stay tuned for more updates!2023-08-0301 min

WPBriefsImproving WordPress Workflow, Analyzing SEO, and Maturity of Site EditorWordPress releases made easy with smaller updates for smooth workflows. Save SEO time with "All in One SEO Analyzer" extension. WordPress 6.3 launches on August 8th with mature Site Editor. Protect your site with WordPress nonces and API. Freelancers empowered with flexibility and collaboration. Reach your audience effectively using Jetpack Newsletter.2023-08-0203 min

WPBriefsFlaws in Ninja Forms Plugin Leave 800K Sites Vulnerable, Urgent Security Alert!Ninja Forms plugin puts 800k WordPress sites at risk, WordCamp Asia 2024 call for speakers now open, translations slow down WordPress sites, and new Interactivity API in development.2023-08-0102 min

WPBriefsWordCamp Europe Inspires WordPress Community, Phishing Scam Alert, Developer Tools Survey Results, and Slack/Matrix Bridge LaunchedWordCamp Europe 2023 brings WordPress enthusiasts together in Athens, while a phishing scam targets Wordfence users. Survey reveals insights into WordPress developer tools, and a Slack/Matrix bridge tool is launched by WordPress meta contributors.2023-07-3102 min

WPBriefsImproving Website Performance, Ninja Forms Vulnerabilities, and Local Font HostingNew WordPress TV video on website performance with caching, Ninja Forms plugin vulnerabilities, hosting fonts locally in WordPress, WordCamp US 2023 COVID precautions, concerns about Gutenberg's impact on developers, building custom styles for Separator block, NASA's beta website.2023-07-2802 min

WPBriefsWordPress News: Next Gen Event URLs, CLS Elimination, Gutenberg 16.3, Block Data APINext Generation Event URL proposed for WordPress, eliminating Cumulative Layout Shift in WordPress, new features in Gutenberg 16.3, and the release of Block Data API.2023-07-2701 min

WPBriefsImprove Website Speed and User Experience with Google Lighthouse's Render Blocking Resources ToolSpeed testing is crucial for evaluating website performance. Google Lighthouse offers an opportunity to improve page speed by eliminating render blocking resources. Restyling menu titles in WordPress can have accessibility issues. WordPress 6.3 RC2 is available for testing, but not recommended for production sites. Stay tuned for more updates!2023-07-2601 min

WPBriefsWordPress Core Performance, Community Code of Conduct, Mojeek Image Search: HighlightsWordPress core's performance analysis reveals the impact of loading translations, Post Status implements new community code of conduct, Mojeek adds Openverse to its image search, Faust.js develops a Block Library for Gutenberg, Redis enhances WordPress site performance, and WordPress Playground gains attention. #WordPress 2023-07-2503 min

WPBriefsWordPress 6.3 Demo, Hosting Guidelines, Enterprise Websites, Variable Fonts, WooCommerce QuizIn today's news, we have highlights from the 6.3 Live Product Demo, WordPress contributors demanding transparency for hosting listings, a comparison between WordPress and Webflow for enterprise websites, solutions for using variable fonts in custom block themes, and a guide on creating a product recommendation quiz for WooCommerce. Also, check out the new WordPress.com themes released this month!2023-07-2402 min

WPBriefsAmazon SES Setup, Deleting Spam Users, Mastermind Groups, Plugin Categories & TikTok PartnershipToday's blog post covers a range of topics for WordPress users. Learn how to set up Amazon SES for emails, delete spam users with WP CLI, join/start a mastermind group, understand community vs commercial plugins, and explore the new collaboration between WooCommerce and TikTok. Stay tuned for more updates!2023-07-2102 min

WPBriefsQuickly Build a WordPress Website, Debunking Myths, and Accessibility ImprovementsDiscover interesting stories about WordPress: building a website with ChatGPT, differences between WordPress hosting and web hosting, the not-so-nice side of the WordPress community, debunking myths about headless WordPress, and upcoming accessibility improvements in WordPress 6.3.2023-07-2002 min

WPBriefsWordPress 6.3 Updates, Vox Media Switches CMS, and Security ConcernsGet the latest on WordPress 6.3, changes to bundled themes, Vox Media switching to WordPress CMS, security vulnerabilities in WooCommerce Payments plugin and Freemius WordPress SDK. Exciting updates and important warnings!2023-07-1903 min

WPBriefsWordPress and WooCommerce Updates: New Features, Performance Enhancements, and Security ConcernsLearn how to hide page titles, improvements in cache API, new command palette API, WooCommerce 7.9 features, and a targeted exploit campaign against WooCommerce Payments.2023-07-1802 min

WPBriefsExciting Updates from the WordPress Community: New Video, Admin UI Revamp, and More!WP-CLI for PHP developers, admin UI revamp, script registration improvements, Gutenberg updates, development mode, and a new plugin for embedding threads! Stay tuned for more updates.2023-07-1703 min

WPBriefsDEIB Team Proposal, Metadata API Improvements, Headless WP Guide, Image EnhancementsWordPress proposes a DEIB team, improvements to metadata API in WordPress 6.3, a guide on headless WordPress, and image performance enhancements. Check out the related links for more info!2023-07-1401 min

WPBriefsWordPress Publishers Performance Summit and Other Exciting Updates in Digital PublishingThe State of Digital Publishing hosts WordPress Publishers Performance Summit, the WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program begins, Birgit Pauli-Haack curates content on Gutenberg Times, create an "On This Day" page for WordPress, and Bluehost introduces AI-powered WonderSuite.2023-07-1302 min

WPBriefsPlugin Vulnerabilities, Visual Regression Testing, GA4, and More!WordPress news roundup: vulnerabilities found in popular plugins, visual regression testing tools for WordPress, differences between GA4 and Universal Analytics, WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 released, front-end performance optimization discovery. Stay updated!2023-07-1202 min

WPBriefsWordCamp London Cancelled, New Features for Developers, Boost Sales with WooCommerce Trick, and Content Moderation GuideWordCamp London cancelled due to budget constraints. July edition of "What's new for developers" released. Tips for WooCommerce store owners and Gravity Forms OpenAI guide also shared. Stay informed!2023-07-1102 min

WPBriefsLearning Pathways, WooCommerce Blocks Update, and Real-Time Collaboration PlansLearning Pathways project launched by WordPress Training Team, WooCommerce Blocks 10.6.0 released, new tutorial videos on debugging and Dashboard Widgets, live product demo for WordPress 6.3, plans for real-time collaboration in WordPress, and opportunities to contribute.2023-07-1002 min

WPBriefsBlogger Insights, WooCommerce Tips, Course Promotion & New Shipping CalculatorDiscover new WordPress and WooCommerce updates, from blogger Ramya Pandyan's journey to boosting customer retention. Learn about promoting online courses, a handy shipping calculator plugin, and crucial security insights.2023-07-0702 min

WPBriefsExciting Collaborative Features, WordPress Turns 20, PHP 5 Support Dropped & MoreExciting new collaborative features for WordPress, 20th anniversary celebrations, modifying theme.json data, dropping support for PHP 5, WCUS 2023 Contributor Day goals, and a guest blogging program. Stay updated with the latest in WordPress!2023-07-0601 min

WPBriefsWordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exploited, Perfect Block Themes, Recurring Donations, WooCommerce 7.9.0 RCStay updated with the latest WordPress news! Learn about plugin vulnerabilities, choosing block themes, setting up recurring donations, and the new WooCommerce release.2023-07-0502 min

WPBriefsWordCamp Dhaka (Bangladesh) Cancelled due to Corporate InfluencePolyglots making WordPress accessible, Ultimate Member plugin security update, WordCamp Dhaka cancellation due to corporate influence, and Command Palette in WordPress 6.3 for developers. Stay tuned for more on WP Briefs!2023-07-0401 min

WPBriefsGutenberg 16.1 introduces reusable patterns, WordSesh speaker shares agency-to-plugin insights, and Ultimate Member vulnerability puts 200k sites at riskGutenberg 16.1 brings new features, WordSesh 2022 shares agency to plugin business transition. Ultimate Member vulnerability puts websites at risk. WordPress Playground prototype created in a week. Learning marketing from a hacker's perspective. Data analysis on WordPress plugins for async and defer support.2023-07-0302 min

WPBriefsGutenberg 16.1 Release, Global Styles Update, Security Report & Performance Boost in WordPress 6.3 Beta!Gutenberg 16.1 release, global styles in Site Editor, Wordfence vulnerability report, and performance improvements in WordPress 6.3 Beta. Stay tuned!2023-06-3001 min

WPBriefsRenaming Debate, WordCamp Asia 2024, WooCommerce Button Customization: WP Briefs News Roundup!Get the latest WordPress news: renaming proposal for Gutenberg, WordCamp Asia 2024 in Taiwan, WooCommerce customization, security updates, and more. WP Briefs has you covered!2023-06-2902 min

WPBriefsWordCamp Europe 2024 Seeking Organizers, New WordPress Playground Tutorial, WooCommerce Product Filters Update, WordPress 6.3 Beta 1 PostponedWordCamp Europe 2024 seeks organizers, WordPress Playground tutorial released, WooCommerce Product Filters update, WordPress 6.3 Beta 1 release postponed due to error. Stay tuned for more on WP Briefs!2023-06-2801 min

WPBriefsDiscover the Power of Headless WordPress, Fix Common Errors, Test WPGraphQL APIs, and Boost SEO PerformanceHeadless WordPress, common errors, WPGraphQL testing guide, and a success story in SEO - all in today's edition of WP Briefs! Read more at wpbriefs.com 2023-06-2701 min

WPBriefsBoost your WordPress site's speed, master new skills, and discover the future of website building in today's WP Briefs!In today's WP Briefs, learn how to speed up your WordPress website, hear from CEO of Crocoblock, discover learning resources, explore the updated WordPress Pattern Directory, and find out how to host your site locally in 2023. Stay tuned for more! Full transcript at https://wpbriefs.com 2023-06-2601 min

WPBriefsTransform Your WordPress Website with Color: Stand Out and Enhance Designs!Explore the transformative power of color in WordPress block themes, demystify theme.json, stay informed with the vulnerability report, and more in today's WP Briefs. https://wpbriefs.com 2023-06-2302 min

WPBriefsDiscover the Power of WordPress on Your iPhone with Blocknotes App!Get the latest on WordPress news: Blocknotes app brings WordPress to iPhones, WPGraphQL BuddyPress plugin combines GraphQL with BuddyPress, and Style Book feature in Site Editor allows for easy styling. Stay tuned for more updates!2023-06-2201 min

WPBriefsPHP 8+ Beta Support Criteria Proposal & Streamlined Local Environment ToolGet the latest WordPress news: proposal for removing "Beta Support" from PHP 8+, easy local environment setup with wp-now, team dashboards, and more.2023-06-2102 min

WPBriefsThe Dangers of AI-Generated Content for SEO & Setting Up BOGO Offers in WooCommerceRead about the dangers of using AI-generated content for SEO, setting up a buy one get one free offer in WooCommerce, an authentication bypass vulnerability in Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce, and the new auto-sharing feature to Mastodon on WordPress.com and Jetpack.2023-06-2002 min

WPBriefsFrom Prison to Profit: Wolf Bishop's Inspiring Journey in WordPressWolf Bishop's inspiring journey from prison to WordPress success. Custom template parts enhance site-editing. TeamWP promotes positive work culture. WordPress firewall plugins' zero-day protection. Automattic donates to Drupal Gutenberg development. Stay tuned for more WordPress news. 2023-06-1902 min

WPBriefsSpeaker Workshop for WordPress Enthusiasts in APAC, Mark Your Calendars!For more in-depth information on these stories and to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the world of WordPress, visit https://wpbriefs.com. Don't miss out on valuable insights and updates - check it out now!2023-06-1602 min

WPBriefsWordCamp Europe Success, Gutenberg Updates, AI's Impact on SEO, Canva vs WordPress, and Paid Newsletter FeaturesFor more details on these stories and to stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress news, be sure to visit https://wpbriefs.com. Don't miss out on valuable insights and exciting developments in the world of WordPress.2023-06-1502 min

WPBriefsWordPress.org Announces New Categories for Themes and Plugins, WooCommerce Stripe Gateway Plugin Vulnerability Found, and AI Integration in WordPress DevelopmentThe WP Briefs blog post covers various WordPress news and updates. It includes the addition of new categorizations in the Theme and Plugin Directory, a vulnerability found in the WooCommerce Stripe Gateway plugin, upcoming WordCamps around the world, AI integration in WordPress development, the latest version release of WooCommerce (7.8), types of hosting options for running a successful WordPress website, and WP Engine's recognition as one of Texas' Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work. To read more about these updates, visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-06-1402 min

WPBriefsCommunity Team Hosts Training on GPL Compliance; WordCampers Demand Changes to Q&A FormatWP Briefs for June 13th, 2023 covers the upcoming Community Team Training focused on GPL compliance, changes demanded by WordCamp attendees in Q&A format, a user's love for WordPress blocks and editor, VIP-CLI dev-env sync sql command update to support multisite, effortless documentation made possible by modern tools like GitHub Copilot, and six ways to reduce TTFB & server response times on WordPress. Check out https://wpbriefs.com for more details on each of these stories.2023-06-1301 min

WPBriefsWordCamp Europe Celebrates WordPress' 20th Anniversary with Over 2,500 Participants from 94 CountriesWP Briefs for Monday, June 12th, 2023 covers a variety of WordPress news stories from the past week. The topics include highlights from WordCamp Europe's keynote address, celebration of WordPress' 20th anniversary, best practices for building an enterprise WordPress website, WordCamp US ticket updates and recent data analytics reports on demand for WordPress. Additionally, there is a closer look at the WordPress Polyglots Team and their role in translation efforts. To read more about these updates and news pieces visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-06-1201 min

WPBriefsMultilingualPress and Woo Express: Latest Updates for WordPress UsersThis blog post from WP Briefs covers six news stories related to WordPress, including Alex Frison's talk on MultilingualPress at BigWP London, a new option for WooCommerce users called Woo Express, and how to improve WordPress performance by preloading key requests. The post also includes information about vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins and themes, building a speaker profile bio block for WordCamp organizers, and branding and marketing tips from Cory Miller and Corey Maass. To read more about these topics, visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-06-0901 min

WPBriefsMaximizing WordPress Performance, Security, and SEO: A Guide to Advanced Caching, Logs, and VulnerabilitiesThis blog post provides a brief summary of the latest WordPress news and updates. It covers topics such as optimization techniques, security updates, comprehensive guides for developers, AI integration in WordPress, and the potential pitfalls of enabling 'Discourage Search Engines' on your site. To learn more about these topics and stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress news, visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-06-0801 min

WPBriefsWCEU 2023 Join the Themes Contributor Day and Discover Johannes, an Open Source Wireframe KitThis blog post covers various topics related to WordPress, including a contributor day for the Themes team at WordCamp Europe 2023, The Month in WordPress for May 2023, a recent issue with the Getwid plugin and how it was resolved, an open-source wireframe kit called Johannes for designers, and a new tool utilizing AI technology for writers using Jetpack. It also highlights Akamai's warning about web application firewall (WAF) not protecting WordPress or WooCommerce websites against certain types of attacks. To learn more about these topics, visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-06-0702 min

WPBriefsWooCommerce raises minimum PHP version to 7.4, Formidable Forms vulnerable to arbitrary plugin installation, and WordPress 6.4 development cycle announcedThe blog post highlights three recent news updates related to WordPress. WooCommerce has announced a bump in the minimum required PHP version from 7.3 to 7.4 for its upcoming release. Formidable Forms plugin has an arbitrary installation vulnerability that could allow low privilege users to install any plugin available on downloads.wordpress.org, leading to malicious activities. The WordPress community has announced the development cycle for WordPress 6.4 and seeks gender-underrepresented groups' participation and shared ownership within the open-source community. Read more about these updates on https://wpbriefs.com.2023-06-0601 min

WPBriefsWordPress TV releases new videos on block themes & coding standards, plus exciting features coming to WordPress 6.2This blog post covers the latest news stories from the world of WordPress, including a new video on how to switch from a classic to a block theme, news about using block inspector sidebar groups in WordPress 6.2, a workshop on WordPress Coding Standards, and information on WordCamp Europe 2023. The post also includes an interesting personal account of someone who wrote twenty articles in one day with the help of free AI tools for their new business WP Master. To read more about these stories, visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-06-0501 min

WPBriefsWooCommerce Releases Fix & Biscotti Plugin for WordPress CookiesThe latest edition of WP Briefs provides updates on WooCommerce's new fix, WordPress TV's tutorial on creating a staging site, a plugin called Biscotti that extends the expiration date of logged-in user cookies, Wordfence Intelligence's weekly vulnerability report, and Post Status' latest podcast episode "Launching a WordPress Product in Public." Readers are encouraged to visit https://wpbriefs.com for more information.2023-06-0201 min

WPBriefsDiscover the Creative Side of Blocks and Learn How to Manage a WordPress Multisite Network in Latest UpdatesWP Briefs provides updates on WordPress. In this post, viewers can learn about a new video showcasing the creative side of blocks, reflections on AI for WordPress, how to manage a WordPress multisite network, and more. For those interested in reading further, there is a closing prompt to visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-06-0101 min

WPBriefsInsights on Learners' Needs and Proposal for WordPress Sustainability Team Amidst Security ConcernsThe latest WP Briefs blog post provides a summary of the latest WordPress news and updates, including insights from an individual learner survey on how to improve the learning experience for WordPress users. The post also covers a proposal to establish a WordPress Sustainability Team, security vulnerabilities in Gravity Forms Plugin and Jetpack, tips on reducing DNS lookups to optimize site speed, and Automattic's decision to force install a security patch on millions of websites using Jetpack. For more information about these updates, visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-05-3102 min

WPBriefsUnveiling WordPress Template Hierarchy, Security Flaws and Hotlinking Prevention Tips for Better WebsitesThis WP Briefs blog post covers several interesting topics related to WordPress. The first is an explanation of the WordPress template hierarchy, which can help users create better themes. The second story highlights a security flaw in WordPress that allows for XSS attacks, emphasizing the importance of regular website security checks. The third story explains hotlinking and how to prevent it on your site. Finally, there's a philosophical piece about the power of one meaningful connection with another person by co-founder Matt Mullenweg. For more information on these topics, visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-05-3001 min

WPBriefsWordPress Performance Team Finds Classic Theme Template Loading Optimization Could Improve User Experience and Increase TrafficWP Briefs' May 29th, 2023 edition covers various topics related to WordPress. It highlights the importance of optimizing website performance, interviews with the Executive Director of WordPress, and tips for developers on debugging code and customizing block style variations. The blog post also celebrates WordPress's 20th anniversary and explores its journey from a humble blogging tool to powering over 40% of all websites on the internet. Readers can learn more about these stories by visiting https://wpbriefs.com.2023-05-2902 min

WPBriefsWordPress Developers: Learn Version Control with Git and GitHub, Improve Site Security, and Speed Up Your Site with Lazy LoadingThis blog post covers several stories related to WordPress development and security, including version control using Git and GitHub, adding HTTP security headers, lazy loading for images and videos, the bug scrub schedule for WordPress 6.3, the design kickoff for the upcoming release, and server performance analysis during the WordPress 6.2 release cycle. For more news updates in the world of WordPress development and security, read more on https://wpbriefs.com.2023-05-2601 min

WPBriefsWordPress News Roundup: Design Trends, Website Security, and Headless CMSThis blog post covers a variety of WordPress news stories, including design trends, website security, and headless CMS. Topics include using patterns to create beautifully designed layouts, choosing secure passwords for web security, unique examples of what's possible with WordPress beyond the norm, design trends for May 2023, creating a headless WordPress site with React.js, and an example of Wordfence Firewall blocking an XSS campaign targeting a vulnerability in a plugin. Visit https://wpbriefs.com to read more.2023-05-2501 min

WPBriefsWordPress 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Evolution and Innovation with Exciting Updates, AI Content Feedback, and More!The latest WP Briefs post covers various WordPress-related news and updates, including the release of Gutenberg 15.8 with new features, a new zero-config development environment called wp-now, using ChatGPT to automate content creation in WordPress blogs, and how AB Split Test plugin has introduced AI content feedback. Additionally, the post highlights WP Engine Ireland's recognition as Best Workplace in Tech by Great Place to Work® and the need for photo contributions to the WP Photo Directory. Finally, there is a new video on WordPress TV focused on front-end performance optimization. To learn more about these topics, visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-05-2401 min

WPBriefsExploring WordPress Costs, Block vs. Classic Themes, and Smart Security Measures: Your Daily Dose of WP UpdatesWP Briefs brings daily WordPress news and updates. Today's edition includes stories about the costs of running a WordPress website, choosing between Classic and Block themes, smart security measures for protecting your website, Passkeys for simpler authentication methods, GenerativeAI's workings and its intersection with WordPress, and best practices for handling child themes. Visit https://wpbriefs.com to read more.2023-05-2302 min

WPBriefsWordPress News: UpdraftPlus Vulnerability Fixed in Latest Update, WordCamp Europe 2023 Schedule Released, and More!The WP Briefs for May 22nd, 2023, highlights various WordPress news stories. It includes a warning about a vulnerability in the UpdraftPlus plugin and how to fix it, WordCamp Europe's schedule and commitment to diversity, and an updated version of WordPress that fixes security issues. Additionally, there is information on testing plugins for PHP compatibility with PHP 8 and details about WP Vulnerabilities API. To stay updated on the latest news from the world of WordPress, visit WP Briefs.2023-05-2201 min

WPBriefsWooCommerce 7.7 Released and Other WordPress NewsThe blog post covers various WordPress-related news and updates, including the release of WooCommerce 7.7, tips on translating Elementor with Polylang, information on WordPress 6.3's roadmap, a tutorial video on WordPress Multisite Networks, and Wordfence Intelligence's weekly vulnerability report. It also includes an announcement regarding an increase in Meetup venue support funds from WordPress Community Support. The post concludes by addressing the question of how much traffic WordPress can handle. For more information and details about these updates, visit WP Briefs.2023-05-1901 min

WPBriefsWordPress Releases Version 6.2.1 with Fixes for Five Security VulnerabilitiesToday's WP Briefs news roundup includes the release of WordPress version 6.2.1, an article on registering WordPress hooks with PHP attributes, and the importance of navigating quickly between Site Editor and WP-Admin. The post also covers a recent headline claiming that a Ferrari website was put at risk by a WordPress plugin vulnerability, as well as considerations for choosing between Webflow vs. WordPress for building a website. WordCamp Europe has been criticized over its speaker lineup, while positive feedback has been received for a pilot program proposal for the WordPress contributor mentorship program. Read more on WP Briefs.2023-05-1801 min

WPBriefsBrands Engage Audiences with NFTs While WordPress Proposes Retirement of Default ThemesWP Briefs' May 17th, 2023 edition features five news stories related to WordPress. The first story discusses the discovered vulnerability in ACF Plugin and the detection of exploit attempts within 24 hours of the announcement. The second story explores how brands use NFTs to interact with audiences and how WooCommerce can help them do so. The third story covers WordPress's proposal to retire older default themes, while the fourth offers a quick tip for developers on verifying minimum PHP version requirements before activating their plugins. Lastly, WordPress has released its 6.2.1 maintenance and security update that has bug fixes for core and block...2023-05-1701 min

WPBriefsMicro.blog 3.0 Beta Allows Seamless Cross-Posting to WordPressThe latest WP Briefs covers a range of topics related to WordPress, including the new beta for Micro.blog 3.0, the combination of open source and AI in WordPress development, the importance of WordCamps in connecting and growing the community, a proposal for local teams to have adapted Handbooks, and an overview of CSS evolution and its potential to enhance block editors like Gutenberg. For more information on these topics, check out the full post at WP Briefs.2023-05-1601 min

WPBriefsCritical Vulnerabilities Found in Popular WordPress PluginsThis blog post covers the latest news updates in the WordPress community, including the patching of a critical vulnerability in Essential Addons for Elementor, A/B testing plugins for WordPress, Themeum's acquisition of Kirki Customizer Framework Plugin, and concerns about hackers exploiting a vulnerability in the Advanced Custom Fields plugin. Visit WP Briefs to read more about these stories and stay up-to-date on all things WordPress.2023-05-1501 min

WPBriefsNew WordPress Tutorial, Free Block Theme, and Security Best Practices: WP Updates You Need to KnowThis blog post provides updates from the world of WordPress, including a new tutorial video on WordPress TV that explores various editor modes, WP Engine's release of Frost - a free block theme for website builders, and ways to secure WordPress websites. The article also covers WPCS securing a new investment from Emilia Capital, Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (May 1st - May 7th), and an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability found in "Essential Addons for Elementor" plugin. To learn more about these updates and stay up-to-date with WordPress news, visit WP Briefs.2023-05-1202 min

WPBriefsWordPress Foundation Offers Memorial Scholarship for WordCamp US 2023 & New Era of WordCamps AnnouncedThis blog post covers several news stories from the WordPress world, including a scholarship for travel to WordCamp US 2023, a new focus for WordCamps, the latest monthly roundup for developers, and more. Additionally, readers can find a helpful guide on how to migrate Squarespace to WordPress and information on the importance of email authentication. To read more about these stories and stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress developments, visit WP Briefs.2023-05-1101 min

WPBriefsCreate custom templates in the site editor, improve your plugin development skills, and increase programming productivity with AI toolsThe WP Briefs blog post for May 10, 2023, covers several WordPress news stories. Topics include creating a custom template in the Site Editor, coding standards and file structure in plugin development, AI tools to enhance programming productivity, Brainstorm's invitation for input from the community on WordCamp Europe 2023 Contributor Day, WebDevStudios' 15th anniversary of WordPress experience, the availability of WordPress 6.2.1 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) for testing and the release of WooCommerce 7.7 with various fixes and improvements. Readers are encouraged to visit wpbriefs.com for more information.2023-05-1002 min

WPBriefsOpen AI's ChatGPT and GPTEverest: The Latest in AI Innovation for WordPressThe WP Briefs blog post for May 9, 2023, covers a range of news stories from the WordPress community. The topics include Open AI's ChatGPT, WP CLI, Developer Satisfaction Survey, From Blogs to Blocks campaign, top website design trends for 2023, changes in the block editor and custom post meta, WordCamp US returning in August, AI innovation in WordPress core, and GPTEverest - a new WordPress AI assistant. For more news and updates on WordPress, visit https://wpbriefs.com.2023-05-0902 min

WPBriefsDesign WordPress Sites Privately with Localhost and Learn How to Install it Step-by-StepThe WP Briefs blog post covers several WordPress news and updates, including how to install WordPress on a local development site, the Advanced Custom Fields plugin's recent patch, the introduction of a new block theme called Sendig, building a mini-course on Block Design in 24 hours, and seven ways to fix the Internal Server Error 500. Read more on https://wpbriefs.com for additional resources and information.2023-05-0801 min

WPBriefsWordPress Marketing Team Launches 'From Blogs to Blocks' Campaign Ahead of Platform's 20th AnniversaryThe WordPress Marketing Team has launched \"From Blogs to Blocks,\" an initiative aimed at encouraging users to transition from traditional blog post formats to the more modern block-based editor. The campaign includes tutorials and case studies showcasing the benefits of utilizing the Gutenberg block editor. In other news, WordPress TV released a new video tutorial exploring category templates with block themes, while the WordPress Themes Team unveiled a new block theme called Stacks specifically designed for building slide decks. Additionally, the results of the 2022 Annual Survey have been released, revealing valuable feedback from members of the WordPress community. Visit wpbriefs...2023-05-0502 min

WPBriefsWooCommerce 7.7 Release Candidate, WordCamp US 2023 Tickets Sell Out, Google Introduces Passkeys, and WordPress 6.2.1 Release incomingIn today's news, WooCommerce 7.7 Release Candidate 1 is available for testing, WordCamp US 2023 tickets are sold out, Google introduces passkeys, the Frost theme has been added to the WordPress Theme Directory, and Advanced Custom Fields plugin is seeking feedback. Stay informed about the latest WordPress updates by visiting our website at wpbriefs.com.2023-05-0401 min

WPBriefsWordCamp US 2023 Tickets Now Available, New WP Speakers Website Launched, and More WordPress News!Welcome to WP Briefs for May 3rd, 2023! This week's edition features exciting news about WordCamp US 2023 tickets going on sale, a new website for finding WordPress event speakers, and the latest WordPress release. Additionally, marketers are discussing the potential benefits and drawbacks of using AI in content creation, and the Make Marketing team is launching a campaign to celebrate WordPress's 20th anniversary. Lastly, there is talk about the role of AI in WordPress Core. Read more on https://wpbriefs.com.2023-05-0302 min

WPBriefsWordPress Celebrates 20th Anniversary Amidst Localized Content and Plugin VulnerabilitiesA summary of the recent WordPress news. Find more on https://wpbriefs.com 2023-05-0201 min