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The WordPress Block Bindings API: What it is and how to use it to build dynamic websites

The Block Bindings API is a powerful tool in the block editor that lets you connect any data source to a block’s attributes. This API was first introduced in WordPress 6.5 and, in its initial implementation, enabled WordPress users to display custom field… Continue Reading →

5 Color Palettes For Balanced Web Design In 2026

Choosing colors with hex codes means guessing your way through lighter versions, darker buttons, and accessibility fixes. Divi 5 introduces a redesigned Color Picker with HSL controls to its new Color System, allowing you to build and scale palettes with… Continue Reading →

Testing DiviFlash With Divi 5

Another Divi Community staple is preparing for the next chapter. DiviFlash has been a cornerstone extension for Divi users who need more than the native modules can offer, and their team has been working diligently on Divi 5 compatibility. Divi… Continue Reading →

How To Create Interactive Layouts On Scroll With Divi 5

Capturing user attention requires more than static designs. Modern websites thrive on engaging, dynamic experiences that unfold as users scroll Divi 5‘s new Interactions feature allows designers to build scroll-triggered effects and animations that transform passive pages into captivating stories,… Continue Reading →

How To Build A Sticky Sidebar Layout With CSS Grid In Divi 5

With Divi 5, CSS Grid is built into the Visual Builder, so you can create true two-dimensional layouts using rows and columns together without touching a stylesheet. That makes sticky sidebar layouts much easier to build, especially when it is… Continue Reading →

The Ultimate Guide To Presets In Divi 5 (Including New Features)

Divi 5 helps you remember and reuse your design decisions. Using presets, you can set your brand colors, button styles, heading sizes, and spacing once, and every new element you add can automatically follow those rules. This transforms your styling… Continue Reading →

5 Hotspot Designs For Divi 5 (Free Download!)

Divi 5 makes it simple to build interactive sections that feel intentional, balanced, and on brand. In this free pack, you will get 5 Hotspot Sections, each designed to highlight key locations, features, or details in a clean and engaging… Continue Reading →

How to create magic effects in WordPress with core blocks

Most WordPress users don’t realize how far the block editor has come. Core blocks like Cover, Group, Columns, and Image now include enough built-in design controls to create layered depth, cinematic scroll effects, bold typography, and polished layouts that previously… Continue Reading →

Performance Year-End Chat Summary: 23 December 2025

The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. View Transitions to Core @westonruter kicked off the discussion by referencing plans to graduate the View Transitions plugin into core for WordPress 7.0, noting it pairs well with the admin… Continue Reading →

WordPress Vulnerability Report — December 24, 2025

In this report, 150 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 124 of these plugins and themes are now available. Please run these updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool… Continue Reading →

Introducing Divi Canvases (Off-Canvas Menus, Popups & Canvas Portals 🤯)

I am excited to introduce Divi Canvases for Divi 5. A canvas is a workspace detached from your main post content. You can use them as staging areas for design updates, a place to organize off-canvas components, or simply as… Continue Reading →

How managed hosting frees up time for agencies to focus on their core business

Most agencies move through their days balancing design work, development timelines, and client communication then suddenly get pulled into a different world the moment a site slows down, a plugin misbehaves, or a server error pops up. You’re expected to… Continue Reading →

How To Create Nested FAQs With Divi 5’s Nested Modules

Visitors scan FAQ sections more than they read them. They skim headings, looking for the one question that matches their problem. When they can’t find it fast, it affects conversions. The solution doesn’t lie in writing better answers, but in… Continue Reading →

How To Create Custom Product Pages In Divi 5 (New Woo Modules)

When it comes to ecommerce, standing out means ditching cookie-cutter templates for product pages that not only captivate but also convert. With Divi 5‘s Woo Product Modules, you can build high-impact product pages entirely from scratch, all while seamlessly integrating… Continue Reading →

How To Create A Custom Post Type Carousel Loop In Divi 5

Post displays keep visitors engaged with your content. They showcase what matters and encourage people to explore further. Static post loops work fine, but sometimes require an extra element to capture attention. That’s where carousels come in; they add movement… Continue Reading →

Private Translation Cloud Review: AI Translation That Can Deliver Human-Quality Results

Private Translation Cloud is both the AI engine powering WPML translations and a standalone software localization solution. This Private Translation Cloud review explores whether the technology delivers on its promise of human-quality translations at machine speed and cost. The post… Continue Reading →

Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (December 8, 2025 to December 14, 2025)

Last week, there were 224 vulnerabilities disclosed in 205 WordPress Plugins and 9 WordPress Themes that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were 74 Vulnerability Researchers that contributed to WordPress Security last week. Review those… Continue Reading →

How To Transition From Block To Flex In Divi 5

For years, Divi users relied on a block-based layout system that worked well at the time, but as WordPress page builders have evolved, limitations have emerged. Columns stacked predictably in rows, mobile reordering required duplicate sections or custom CSS, and… Continue Reading →

X-post: WordPress 6.9 Release Retrospective

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WordPress 6.9 Release Retrospective

Congratulations to all who helped make WordPress 6.9 possible! Now that the release cycle is complete, you’re invited to reflect and share your thoughts on the release cycle, release processes, release squad, or whatever else is on your mind. Feedback loops are… Continue Reading →

X-post: Proposal: 2026 Major Release Schedule

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Viraly Review 2026 – Could This Be The Best Social Scheduler Right Now?

Welcome to my Viraly review.  I’ve been avoiding writing this review for too long. But it’s probably not for the reason you think. Here’s why: I was one of the…

5 Large Text Designs For Divi 5 (Free Download!)

Divi 5 makes it simple to build bold hero sections and headline areas that feel intentional, balanced, and on brand. In this free pack, you’ll get 5 styled Large Text Sections — each crafted with strong typography, clear hierarchy, and… Continue Reading →

How Kinsta helps developers run complex WordPress sites at scale

Managing complex WordPress sites means dealing with plugin-heavy architectures, thousands of concurrent users, and clients who expect consistent performance. When you handle dozens of high-traffic builds for enterprise clients, standard hosting infrastructure breaks down. Kinsta provides an infrastructure built for… Continue Reading →

Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: Dec 18, 2025

This is the proposed agenda for the bi-weekly Accessibility Team meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 15:00 UTC Notes feature in WordPress 6.9 WordPress Importer can now migrate URLs in your content Planning for 7.0 Holiday updates Updates from the working group… Continue Reading →

Gutenberg 22.3 (December 17)

“What’s new in Gutenberg…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with… Continue Reading →

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