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News & Articles

• WordPress 6.0 Release Candidate 1 (wordpress.org)
  The first release candidate (RC1) for WordPress 6.0 is now available! WordPress 6.0 is planned for official release on May 24th, 2022.
• Town and Country San Diego Set to Host WordCamp US 2022 (us.wordcamp.org)
  WordCamp US (WCUS) returns September 9 through 11, with all three days of programming held at Town and Country Resort San Diego. This mid-century modern landmark was originally built in 1953 and is centrally located in Mission Valley.
• Celebrate the 19th Anniversary of WordPress with #wp19day (masterwp.com)
  This week David Bisset announced a new project to celebrate WordPress’s 19th anniversary, coming up on May 27. #wp19day is a celebration of 19 years of WordPress and, more importantly, the WordPress community.
• James Kemp Acquires ReplyBox (wptavern.com)
  
• Page Creation Patterns in WordPress 6.0 (make.wordpress.org)
  
• WordPress Vulnerability Report – May 4, 2022 (ithemes.com)
  
• Costs Of WordPress Joining The Block Protocol (masterwp.com)
  
• Taxonomy Performance Improvements in WordPress 6.0 (make.wordpress.org)
  
• SpinupWP Launches CLI Tool and External Database Support (wptavern.com)
  
• Performance Increase for Sites with Large User Counts (Now also Available on Single Site) (make.wordpress.org)
  

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Plugin News

• 5 Best WooCommerce Auction Plugins to Easily Run Auction Sales on Your Store (www.cozmoslabs.com)
  A WooCommerce auction plugin can help you run auctions on your WooCommerce store with ease. It offers all the features you need to get the most out of exclusive or in-demand products on your site. So, let’s understand some important details related to using an auction plugin before we review the 5 best WooCommerce auction plugins out there.
• Query Monitor – Debug WordPress and Improve Website Performance (kinsta.com)
  Query Monitor is a 100% free plugin that helps you debug your WordPress site’s performance and development. You can think of it like Chrome Developer Tools, but specifically for WordPress. You can dig into database queries, scripts, timing, and more. And you can also view tons of helpful information, such as general environment information and details for specific pages.
• Top 5 SEO Plugins for WordPress – Reviewed and Ranked in 2022 (www.ilovewp.com)
  
• MailPoet: the all-in-one Plugin to Create and Send Emails from WordPress (wpmarmite.com)
  
• Gutenberg Hub Launches an Online Page Builder App Using WordPress Patterns (wptavern.com)
  
• The Image Filters Plugin Adds Over 20 Filters, Including Vintage, Pastel Pink, and More (wptavern.com)
  

Tutorials

• How to Create a WordPress Social Network Site (www.cozmoslabs.com)
  Creating a social network can be quite daunting, especially if you’re not very tech-savvy. This is why it’s best to use a social network plugin for WordPress to create a social network on your own website. In this article, we’ll show you step-by-step how to create a social network in WordPress.
• How to Build a Business Listing Using ACF Blocks and the Query Loop Block in a Block Theme (www.advancedcustomfields.com)
  Full Site Editing in WordPress is here, and it’s going to change the way you build themes. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how block themes work, how to use ACF Blocks in a block theme, and provide some real world examples.
• Cross-Site Scripting: A Guide for WordPress Users (ithemes.com)
  
• WooCommerce Function of the Week: get_ip_address (poststatus.com)
  
• WordPress Best Practices: Tips From Top Industry Experts (wpengine.com)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• A Sneak Peek at WordPress 6.0 | WP Briefing (wordpress.org)
  
• Raising Your Freelance rates w/ Chima Mmeje | Matt Report (mattreport.com)
  
• Gutenberg 13.1, New Zealand, InnerBlocks | Gutenberg Changelog (gutenbergtimes.com)
  
• MemberPress and Asking: Is the WordPress Way the Right Way? | WP Review (wpreview.io)
  
• Joe Casabona on Why WordPress Is a Great Choice for Your Podcast | WP Tavern Jukebox (wptavern.com)
  
• BlackPress: Bringing More Creators Into The WordPress Community | Post Status Excerpt (poststatus.com)
  
• A Conversation with Terry Trout of Nexcess about Hiring in Marketing | Get Hired Post Status (youtu.be)