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Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: October 02, 2025

On Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM GMT+8, a team meeting started in #accessibility facilitated by @muddassirnasim. You can read the full transcript or see the meeting agenda. Biweekly Team Meeting Time Update The bi-weekly chat meeting time has changed to alternate Thursdays at 15:00 UTC,… Continue Reading →

X-post: Call for Testing: Ability to Hide Blocks

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How To Extend Presets With Divi 5’s New Extend Attributes

Among the many new builder features, Divi 5 also implements several efficiency improvements. These include improvements to the UI and those that help you with a smoother workflow. Not only is Divi faster (from a technical standpoint), but it is… Continue Reading →

Are Closed Ecosystems Like Apple’s a Necessary Evil?

Closed ecosystems like Apple’s are sleek, secure, and utterly addictive—but once you’re in, escaping feels impossible. They promise a seamless experience while quietly locking you into a world where Apple decides what you can use, buy, and access, leaving innovation… Continue Reading →

Delicious Brain Bytes: FAIR 1.0 Arrives, ACF Survey Results, and Hosting a Site on a Disposable Vape

In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we dive into the game-changing FAIR 1.0 decentralized package manager, explore the key data from the ACF Annual Survey, see how one developer hosted a functional website on a disposable vape, and much… Continue Reading →

How to Find Local File Inclusion (LFI) Vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugins and Themes

Local File Inclusion (LFI) occurs when user-controlled input is used to build a path to a file that is then included by the application. In WordPress (and PHP web applications in general), this means values from $_GET, $_POST, $_REQUEST, or… Continue Reading →

How To Create A Logo Carousel In Divi 5

With Divi 5’s Group Carousel Module, you can build a logo carousel right inside the builder without relying on extra plugins. It’s a simple way to showcase client logos, partner badges, or featured brands in a scrolling strip that feels… Continue Reading →

Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: Oct 02, 2025

This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on Thursday, October 02, 2025 at 08:30 PM GMT+5:30 Bug Scrub Schedule for WordPress 6.9 Updates from the working group Design Documentation General Gutenberg Media Meta Themes Open floor If you want… Continue Reading →

WordPress security workflows on Kinsta: Implementation guide

You already have enterprise-grade infrastructure protection through Kinsta’s native security features via isolated containers, a Cloudflare Enterprise WAF, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and mandatory MyKinsta Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). However, infrastructure security forms only half the equation. WordPress security workflows… Continue Reading →

Kinsta relaunches Agency Partner Program to fuel growth for digital agencies

LOS ANGELES — Oct 1, 2025 — Kinsta, a leading managed hosting provider for WordPress, is announcing a new Agency Partner Program to provide new ways for digital agencies to grow quickly. The program enables agencies to focus on delivering… Continue Reading →

Bandwidth-based plans add flexibility to hosting at Kinsta

Kinsta recognizes that different websites have distinct traffic patterns. So now, in addition to our visitor-based plans, we’re introducing bandwidth-based options; we want to provide customers with more flexibility in how their hosting is measured, allowing them to choose the… Continue Reading →

How To Trigger Effects Using Mouse Movements In Divi 5 (Free Download!)

The problem with most animation tools is that they swing from boring to chaotic with no middle ground. Either the effects aren’t visible, or a slight move of the mouse can send elements flying. With Divi 5’s Interactions, you get… Continue Reading →

WordPress Vulnerability Report — October 1, 2025

In this report, 476 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 136 vulnerabilities in WordPress Core, plugins, and themes are now available. Please run these updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version… Continue Reading →

The Death of the Double Click: How UX Finally Buried a Relic of the Desktop Era

Double-clicking is a clunky gesture from the floppy disk era that has no place in modern UX. As interfaces evolve toward AI, touch, and simplicity, it’s time to finally bury the double-click for good. If you’re still designing for it,… Continue Reading →

Easily Backup and Sort Apple Photos, Videos, Media, and AI Content

Like most, the majority of files (project files, photos, videos, etc.) are all backed up to the cloud each day because, you know, just in case. But I treat my photos and videos a bit different. Yes, I have daily… Continue Reading →

WordPress 6.8.3 Release

WordPress 6.8.3 is now available! This is a security release that features two fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can download WordPress 6.8.3 from WordPress.org, or visit your WordPress… Continue Reading →

Scaling multiple site WordPress portfolios with Kinsta

Juggling a handful of WordPress sites is manageable. But when your agency’s portfolio grows into the dozens or even the hundreds, keeping everything running smoothly can feel like a second business. That’s why hosting isn’t a background detail for integrated… Continue Reading →

Everything You Need To Know About Divi 5’s Custom Attributes

Divi 5 is taking shape, and each step toward a full release packs even more possibilities than the last. Our team is officially in bug-bash mode and making sure what’s currently available is as stable as possible. Even as that… Continue Reading →

Introducing WS Form: The Ultimate Tool for Building Forms

Looking for a powerful, flexible, and user-friendly WordPress form builder? WS Form might be your best bet. With over 100 templates, 55+ field types, and integrations for WooCommerce, PayPal, Stripe, and 90+ apps, this plugin packs a serious punch. Our… Continue Reading →

18 Easy Social Media Optimization Strategies To Grow Your Brand

Looking for social media optimization tips? You’re in the right place. Social media optimization (SMO) is all about getting more out of your social media strategy.  It involves optimizing your…

Social Media Income Diversification: Moving Beyond Sponsored Posts

Do you ever worry that your current income streams will suddenly dry up, leaving your social media career in jeopardy? Most social media influencers earn their income through ads, affiliate…

WP A11y Docs update September 2025

This update informs you about: The Knowledge Base is ready to contribute. Issues on GitHub with what needs to be written or reviewed. The work planned for October 2025. How you can help. Knowledge Base is ready to contribute In… Continue Reading →

6 Email Popups For Divi 5 (Free Download)

Divi 5 Interactions makes it easy to build popups directly in the Visual Builder. This free pack includes 6 prestyled email popup Section layouts designed to look great out of the box and wire up quickly. Each layout pairs clean… Continue Reading →

Intent-Based UI Is Replacing Navigation—Are We Designing Ourselves Out of the Interface?

Navigation is dying—and it’s not by accident. As interfaces shift toward intent-based design, users no longer click; they expect the UI to read their minds. But when software anticipates our every move, are we creating seamless experiences—or designing invisible cages?

What’s new in Gutenberg 21.7? (24 September)

“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 →

How To Find And Use Lottie Animations For Your Website

Animations can make your sites feel alive, but most designers avoid them because they slow down loading speeds. The choice seems simple: either you get a website that crawls or a fast-loading one that feels flat and lifeless. Well, that… Continue Reading →

Divi 5 Public Alpha 24: All Beta Blockers Complete

The Divi 5 Public Alpha is available for use on new websites. If you use Divi 5, you’ll notice an update notification for Public Alpha Version 24. We release new Divi 5 versions every two weeks, and it gets better… Continue Reading →

Dear Designers: Stop Using System Fonts Like It’s 2005

System fonts once defined the web’s visual identity, but today they’re mostly fallback options, lacking the personality and control modern typography demands. In a world of variable fonts and expressive design, relying on system fonts isn’t nostalgic—it’s just lazy.

How To Master Group Carousel Transition Effects In Divi 5

Creating dynamic, engaging carousels is easy, thanks to a new module in Divi 5. The Group Carousel Module lets you build interactive sliders packed with any Divi module without relying on third-party plugins or custom code. Whether you want to… Continue Reading →

Meet Kinsta at B2B Marketing Leaders Forum ASIA 2025

Kinsta is heading to B2B Marketing Leaders Forum ASIA 2025 in Singapore on 8-9 October. We’re excited to be part of Asia’s largest B2B marketing conference focused on driving pipeline, revenue, profitable growth, brand, leadership and personal career advancement! As… Continue Reading →

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