Getting started with building Gutenberg blocks and Gutenberg apps can feel like climbing a steep hill — and you’re not alone in thinking that. One of the biggest challenges in Gutenberg development is setting up the development environment. From installing… Continue Reading →
CSS min() and max() are two versatile yet underutilized functions in responsive web design, and Divi 5 has full support for both since the Advanced Units update. While we’ve previously explored fluid typography with clamp() and dynamic calculations with calc(),… Continue Reading →
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into the sessions now available from DE{CODE} 2025, discuss the release of ACF 6.4 and WordPress 6.8, and much more! DE{CODE} 2025 Sessions Now Available On Demand WP Engine’s annual DE{CODE}… Continue Reading →
WordPress makes it easy to manage online assignments, whether you’re running a school, a university, or an independent course platform. With the right plugins, you can create assignments, collect submissions, track progress, and provide feedback, all within a system that’s… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.8.0 was released April 15,2025. Following this release, work will continue with regular, planned maintenance or minor releases. While the work of a major release team includes people filling approximately 16 different positions, maintenance release teams generally are considerably… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.8 includes some caching optimizations that may affect themes and plugins using the WP_Query::get() method and the WP_Query::$query_vars property. In #59516, WP_Query was optimized to improve cache hits for queries with equivalent arguments. This enhancement improves performance for sites… Continue Reading →
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This post is the latest in a series of updates focused on the performance improvements of major releases (see 6.7, 6.6, 6.5, 6.4, 6.3, and 6.2). WordPress 6.8, “Cecil” is the first and likely only major version WordPress released in 2025. It includes numerous significant… Continue Reading →
Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi… Continue Reading →
Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi… Continue Reading →
In this report, 374 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 90 of these plugins and themes are available now, so run those updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool… Continue Reading →
Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in… Continue Reading →
Managing a website often requires moving files to and from your server—whether it’s uploading fresh content, downloading backups, or tweaking configurations. While hosting panels provide some file management tools, they can feel restrictive. That’s where file transfer protocols like SFTP… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.8, nicknamed “Cecil” in honor of avant-garde jazz pianist Cecil Taylor, is now available. This release delivers enhanced performance, security, design flexibility, and accessibility, empowering developers and site owners to build faster and smarter. Let’s explore what’s new in… Continue Reading →
Each WordPress release celebrates an artist who has left an indelible mark on music. WordPress 6.8, code-named “Cecil,” honors the legendary pianist and jazz pioneer Cecil Taylor. Classically trained yet relentlessly unconventional, Taylor reimagined the piano as a percussive instrument—layering… Continue Reading →
Higher education institutions constantly face a challenge: providing timely, effective support to students without overloading staff with repetitive inquiries. From answering common course questions to guiding students toward the right resources, the volume of requests can quickly become overwhelming. AI… Continue Reading →
Have you been publishing content to a variety of different social media platforms for a while now but barely feel like you’re making an impact on any of them? It’s…
Are you worried you won’t be able to land brand deals as a small influencer? Fortunately, influencers of all sizes are able to get sponsored by brands in a variety…
Preparation for the WordPress 6.8 release is underway. This post shares the release process, including the timeline and how you can help. Release Timeline Overview The Dry Run concluded on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 15:59 UTC. A silent RC4… Continue Reading →
The fourth release candidate (“RC4”) for WordPress 6.8 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead,… Continue Reading →
Divi 5 now supports Fluid Typography using CSS Clamp(). This is a huge step forward in responsive design and will dramatically improve the speed and quality of website building. Here, I wanted to show you how to get started using… Continue Reading →
WordPress powers millions of websites globally. It’s a preferred CMS for aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses. Unfortunately, the popularity of the platform also makes it a tempting target for cybercriminals. Although there are many advantages to using the platform, website… Continue Reading →
What’s the best Instagram analytics app on the market? I wanted to find out, so I tested out all of them. In this post, I’ll reveal what I think the…
Sure, WooCommerce order emails are usually routine updates. But they also give your business a direct line to your customers. Each email lets you build trust, reinforce your brand, and create a lasting impression that keeps customers coming back. Unfortunately,… Continue Reading →
AI tools have exploded onto the WordPress scene, with all the heat and noise that usually accompanies an explosion. The potential is clear, but to unlock it we need to cut through the hype and determine what really works. In… Continue Reading →
Divi’s design capabilities have evolved with the introduction of Option Group Presets in Divi 5. While Element Presets have long made it easy to save and reuse fully styled elements, the new Option Group Presets add a layer of flexibility… Continue Reading →
In this report, 612 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 108 of these plugins and themes are available now, so run those updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool… Continue Reading →
Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress, the people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in… Continue Reading →
tl;dr: Use of the “compatible with exceptions” label for PHP 8 support has been retired and has been retroactively removed from all versions. WordPress 6.3 and later is now documented as fully supporting PHP 8.0 and 8.1, and WordPress 6.6… Continue Reading →
The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. Announcements / Reminders The Performance team is shifting the timing of out meetings to 3pm UTC to match many countries having shifted their time 1 hour in recent weeks. Our… Continue Reading →
