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Reddit may soon ask: “Mind if I scan your eye? - Web Designer Depot

Reddit is considering using Sam Altman’s **eyeball-scanning Orb** to verify users—yes, your actual iris, for internet points. If this goes through, proving you’re human online might soon require biometric proof. Welcome to the internet’s weirdest identity crisis yet.

Exploring WordPress Playground: A developer’s sandbox for experimentation - Kinsta Blog

Experimenting with WordPress typically requires setting up a local environment, managing database configurations, and working through a complex server setup. These steps can be time-consuming, especially when you simply want to test a plugin, try out a theme, or tweak… Continue Reading →

Why should I avoid free WordPress hosting? - Pagely Blog

Free WordPress hosting. It’s tempting, right? You’re just starting out, maybe testing an idea or building your first blog. Why spend money when you can get hosting for zero dollars? Here’s the thing though, countless website owners learn this lesson… Continue Reading →

Sustainable Web Design: Saving the Planet or Just a Marketing Gimmick? - Web Designer Depot

Sustainable web design isn’t just a feel-good trend—it’s a necessity as bloated, inefficient sites contribute to massive energy waste. Cutting the fluff, optimizing performance, and rethinking design choices can create a web that’s not just greener, but also faster, smarter,… Continue Reading →

Essential Soft Skills for WordPress Developers - Delicious Brains

You’re not going to get far in WordPress development without solid technical skills. They’re foundational, allowing you to build, customize, and optimize digital experiences. However, they’re only going to take you so far. Continued success demands a sophisticated suite of… Continue Reading →

Dropping security updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6 - WordPress.org News

As of July 2025, the WordPress Security Team will no longer provide security updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6. These versions were first released nine or more years ago and over 99% of WordPress installations run a more recent… Continue Reading →

6 best WordPress AI website builders to try in 2025 - Kinsta Blog

AI is reshaping how WordPress sites are built, making the process faster, smarter, and more accessible. What once took days of design and development can now be done in hours using tools that generate layouts, write content, and even optimize… Continue Reading →

#173 – Tom Wilmot and Jon Ang on Building a Global Bank Website - WP Tavern

Transcript [00:00:19] 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 →

WordPress Vulnerability Report — June 18, 2025 - iThemes

In this report, 138 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 75 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 →

Web Design Will Become the Art of Profiling the User - Web Designer Depot

The next evolution of web design isn’t about looks — it’s about knowing you better than you know yourself. Get ready for a future where websites don’t just personalize your experience — they profile your soul in real-time. Creepy? Absolutely…. Continue Reading →

Creating a Headless WordPress Site from a Blueprint - Delicious Brains

Headless WordPress unlocks a variety of powerful use cases that are often difficult or less efficient to build with a traditional setup. For example, developers and designers may feel constrained by the structure of WordPress themes. A headless approach removes… Continue Reading →

Shared hosting vs dedicated hosting: Key differences - Kinsta Blog

Are you trying to determine the difference between shared hosting and dedicated hosting, and (more importantly) which approach is best for your website? This post is here to help! Below, we cover everything you need to know, including defining these… Continue Reading →

Exciting New Tools for Designers, June 2025 - Web Designer Depot

Another month, another roundup packed with design tools that use artificial intelligence features to supercharge your workflows.

Survey: Which WP accessibility documentation do you need? - Make WordPress Accessible

As you probably already know, we will be working on the documentation on accessibility in the WP Accessibility Team’s Handbook. For this we need your feedback.If you have the time, please fill in the feedback request form so we know… Continue Reading →

How Your Hosting Provider Impacts Your WordPress Site’s Performance - Pagely Blog

Your WordPress site is slow. You know it, your visitors know it, and Google definitely knows it. But here’s what might surprise you, the problem probably isn’t your theme or that plugin you installed last month. It’s your hosting. Most… Continue Reading →

How to convert a Figma project to WordPress (3 Methods) - Kinsta Blog

Designing in Figma is fast, flexible, and collaborative. But what happens when it’s time to turn your pixel-perfect mockup into a working WordPress site? The truth is, converting a Figma project to WordPress isn’t a one-click process. While tools exist… Continue Reading →

How Apple Quietly Brought Skeuomorphism Back to Life - Web Designer Depot

Apple just resurrected skeuomorphism, but it’s hiding behind shiny buzzwords like “Liquid Glass.” Is this a stunning reinvention of UI or a glossy distraction from Siri’s ongoing failure? Either way, Apple’s new design looks incredible… until you try to read… Continue Reading →

X-post: AI Chat Agenda – 12 June 2025 - Make WordPress Accessible

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#172 – Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada on Website Maintenance for WordPress Agencies and Freelancers - WP Tavern

Transcript [00:00:19] 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 →

WordPress Vulnerability Report — June 11, 2025 - iThemes

In this report, 306 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 134 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 →

Start project “Accessibility documentation” on WordCamp Europe 2025. - Make WordPress Accessible

At the contributor day of WordCamp Europe in Basel @rianrietveld and @joedolson started the work to update and extend the documentation about accessibility for WordPress. This is what we agreed: Scope The current documentation in our Accessibility Handbook needs to… Continue Reading →

WordPress Hybrid Themes: A user and developer approach - Kinsta Blog

WordPress 5.9 introduced a new way to build websites: Full Site Editing. It was a turning point for WordPress users because it completely changed the way WordPress themes are built and work. The introduction of FSE also introduced a distinction… Continue Reading →

The Future of Gmail Isn’t an Inbox—It’s an Assistant That Writes Your Emails for You - Web Designer Depot

Gmail in 2025 should be more than an inbox—it should write your emails, follow up, and manage your communication for you. Why are we still typing replies when AI can understand tone, context, and intent better than ever? The future… Continue Reading →

The Figma Fanboy: Designing with Passion, Judgment, and a Lot of Auto-Layouts - Web Designer Depot

The “I Only Use Figma” designer is convinced Figma can solve all of life’s problems, from wireframes to world peace. They’ll flex their Figma files like a secret society, leaving you wondering if they could design a better universe—if only… Continue Reading →

WCEU 2025: A Community Celebration in the Swiss Sun - WordPress.org News

Photo by Nilo Velez Over 1,723 attendees from 84 countries gathered at the Messe and Congress Center Basel in Switzerland, and 20,353 more joined online for WordCamp Europe 2025. I’m personally very excited… There’s so much I want to do…. Continue Reading →

The Art of Duolingo Notifications: The Subtle Manipulation of Language Learners - Web Designer Depot

Duolingo’s notifications are a masterclass in psychological manipulation, using FOMO and guilt to keep users engaged and reinforce habits. While effective for habit formation, they raise questions about whether they’re perpetuating a digital addiction.

7 Things You’re Doing Wrong to Optimize Your WordPress Site - Pagely Blog

Is your WordPress site feeling sluggish? Slow load times or high bounce rates can signal issues you might not even realize you’re causing. You’re not alone. Many site owners unknowingly make mistakes that drag down performance. But don’t worry, fixing… Continue Reading →

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