- WP Briefing: Episode 79: Why Start a WordPress Media Corps (and Why Now?)
There’s a new initiative in the WordPress community: the WordPress Media Corps. In today’s episode of the WordPress Briefing, you’ll find out how it came to be, first as a nugget of an idea during the pandemic and now as an active experiment. Learn how this shift in focus values the ongoing impact, and often invisible effort, of independent WordPress media—and seeks to help them more easily deliver engaging, high-quality WordPress content to their audiences.
- WordPress 6.5.3 Maintenance Release
WordPress 6.5.3 is now available! This minor release features 12 bug fixes in Core and 9 bug fixes for the block editor. You can review a summary of the maintenance updates in this release by reading the Release Candidate announcement. WordPress 6.5.3 is a short-cycle release. The next major release will be version 6.6 planned
- WP Briefing: Episode 78: Guided Growth: Cultivating Contributors Through Mentorship
Explore the transformative world of the WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program with guest host Angela Jin and special guest and sponsored contributor Hari Shanker. Whether you're a long-time WordPress enthusiast or new to the scene, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and tips to help you engage more deeply with one of the most passionate open source communities.
- How WordPress Is Creating a Faster Web
WordPress's massive reach of over 40% of the web comes with a similarly large responsibility. Read about what the WordPress project is doing to enhance performance for its users and the web.
- WP Briefing: Episode 77: Let’s Talk About Data Liberation
Explore the WordPress Data Liberation project in this exclusive behind-the-scenes episode discussing WordPress migrations. Joining us is WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy, along with special guest and sponsored contributor Jordan Gillman. Together, they'll look at how the project is expanding opportunities to benefit from the freedom and flexibility WordPress offers. Don't miss this enlightening discussion!
- How to Fix 503 Service Unavailable Error in WordPress
Are you seeing a 503 service unavailable error on your WordPress website? The problem with the 503 error is that it gives you no clues about what’s causing it, which makes it extremely frustrating for beginners. In this article, we will show you how to… Read More » The post How to Fix 503 Service Unavailable Error in WordPress first appeared on WPBeginner.
- How to Use the Psychology of Popups to Boost Signups by 250%
I’ve been doing popup marketing for over a decade now, and I’ve found that it is one of the most effective ways to prompt action and get more leads online. The problem is that popups can be annoying. Studies show that over 80% of website… Read More » The post How to Use the Psychology of Popups to Boost Signups by 250% first appeared on WPBeginner.
- How to Redirect Your User’s Attention with Comment Redirect
Are you looking to engage new users by redirecting them to a different page after they first leave a comment? Comments are a great way to keep your users engaged and build a strong community around your content. Tiny hacks like automatically redirecting first-time commenters… Read More » The post How to Redirect Your User’s Attention with Comment Redirect first appeared on WPBeginner.