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News & Articles

• Is Blogging Still Relevant in 2024? (visualmodo.com)
  One question continues to intrigue content creators and Internet enthusiasts in 2024: is blogging still relevant? So much has changed since 1994 when Justin Hall, founding father of personal blogger, according to New York Times Magazine, created the world’s first blog called Links.net. In the following years, blogging has served as a platform allowing individuals, businesses, and organizations to share their thoughts, insights, and expertise with the world.
• 5 Best Side Hustle Business Ideas in 2024 (www.cozmoslabs.com)
  Starting a side hustle business is not as easy as a lot of entrepreneurs make it out to be. Anyone can do it with the right tools and approach. However, the process isn’t as simple as setting up a website and hoping for the best. If you’re looking for an internet side hustle that will make you money without needing to lift a finger, you’ll need to rethink your strategy. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of the top side hustles you can embark on online. We’ll also help you figure out what’s the best option for you. Let’s get to it!
• Call for Mentees & Mentors: Contributor Mentorship Program Cohort #2 (2024 Q1) (make.wordpress.org)
  We are thrilled to announce the launch of the second WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program cohort for the first quarter of 2024! This initiative is a fantastic opportunity for experienced WordPress contributors and those looking to get involved for the first time. Whether you are new to WordPress or looking to enhance your skills in a specific area, this program offers a unique chance to learn from experienced contributors in the community.
• The Future of Software: Key SaaS Trends Set to Dominate 2024 (pagely.com)
  
• What’s New in Gutenberg 17.5? (17 January 2024) (make.wordpress.org)
  
• WordPress and AI: The Future of Content Creation (managewp.com)
  
• SSH vs SSL: What’s the Difference in WordPress (wedevs.com)
  

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Plugin News

• 17 Best WordPress Booking Plugins To Grow Your Services (wpastra.com)
  Managing a services business becomes easy when booking appointments and payments happen automatically. All you need is a WordPress site and the right booking plugin. In this article you’ll learn: The best WordPress booking plugins to use; What each plugin is good for; What should you look for in a booking and appointment plugin, and why; Our opinion of the top three WordPress booking plugins. Let’s begin our journey!
• 15 Best Free eCommerce WordPress Plugins For Your Online Store (www.vwthemes.com)
  WordPress is a well-known platform that offers a multitude of plugins to users. However, many plugins require premium licenses to unlock their advanced features. It can be frustrating for those who wish to launch an online store and are on a tight budget. Fortunately, numerous free eCommerce WordPress plugins are available. They provide a complete range of features without any hidden costs.
• Know About These Top 5 WordPress Page Builders Before Investing Your Time & Money (www.tychesoftwares.com)
  
• Why You Need To Discontinue Using Nulled WordPress Plugins On Your Site (wedevs.com)
  
• ACF WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 2+ Million Sites (www.searchenginejournal.com)
  
• 10 Best WordPress Plugins to Enhance Your Website in 2024 (simplenet.io)
  
• The 7 Best WooCommerce Import Export Plugins (Round-Up) (advancedcouponsplugin.com)
  
• 10 Best CRM Plugins for WordPress (www.cloudways.com)
  

Theme News

• Twenty Twenty-One, Twenty Twenty, and Twenty Seventeen Updates Now Available (make.wordpress.org)
  New versions for the Twenty Twenty-One, Twenty Twenty, and Twenty Seventeen default themes are now available for download. If your site has enabled auto-updates for these themes, you should be receiving the updates shortly. These updates revert a recent change from using false !== strpos( ... ) in favor of the newer native str_contains() PHP function made in [55988], and released in coordination with WordPress 6.3 in August 2023.
• Top 7 Counselling WordPress Themes For Therapists And Counsellors (www.vwthemes.com)
  
• The Future of WordPress Themes: Trends to Watch in 2024 (wpreset.com)
  

Tutorials

• How To Create An IDX Real Estate Website Using WordPress (cyberchimps.com)
  Are you looking to create an IDX real estate website using WordPress? To create a successful real estate website, it’s important to include specific features that cater to the industry’s unique needs. These features may not always be available on pre-made websites, but don’t worry; we’re here to help you. Whether you’re a new agent or an experienced broker, we will easily guide you through creating an IDX real estate website using WordPress.
• How to Translate a German Website to English (2 Easy Ways!) (translatepress.com)
  In this article, we want to talk about different ways to translate a German website to English. We will concentrate on two different angles for that. For one, we will show you how you can translate any German website you encounter on the web into English. At the same time, and more importantly, we also cover how to permanently convert your own website from the German language to English if that is what you are trying to do. You will find that either way doesn’t pose too much of a problem when using the right tools.
• How to Stay on Top of Your WooCommerce Order Notifications? Plugins and Tips! (www.cozmoslabs.com)
  
• How to Assign Multiple Roles to a WordPress User (usersinsights.com)
  
• How To Upload vCard (VCF) Files to WordPress (www.wpdoze.com)
  
• How To Restore Deleted Pages in WordPress (www.fixrunner.com)
  
• How to Change Post Type in WordPress? (www.sktthemes.org)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• Let’s Explore WordPress 6.5 Recap | Hallway Hangout (make.wordpress.org)
  
• “Standing on the Shoulders of Giant Mice!” | This Week in WordPress (wpbuilds.com)
  
• How to Create a Multi-Vendor Marketplace Website on WordPress in 2024 | The Membership Machine Show (www.wp-tonic.com)
  
• Special Guest Anil Gupta of Multidots.com | WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SAAS (www.wp-tonic.com)
  
• Anil Gupta on the Challenges Posed by Multi Collaboration in WordPress | Jukebox (wptavern.com)
  
• Does Your WordPress Website Have an Expiration Date? | WPwatercooler Show (wpwatercooler.com)
  
• Three Startup Strategies Unveiled | kitchensinkWP (kitchensinkwp.com)