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News & Articles

• Top WordPress Managed Hosting Providers for Your WordPress Site (valet.io)
  Have you ever noticed how some WordPress sites run smoother, load faster, and have minimal downtime? A large contributor to this is their choice of hosting – specifically, managed hosting for WordPress. This managed hosting is built to optimize every aspect of your site, from speed to security, to ensure peak performance, not just keep it online. Managed WordPress hosting was created as a ‘done-for-you’ hosting alternative to self-managed hosting.
• WordPress 6.4.3 Patches Two Security Issues, Update Your Websites (wp-content.co)
  WordPress 6.4.3 was rolled out yesterday featuring two security fixes, 5 bug fixes on Core, and 16 bug fixes for the Block Editor. Given the security nature of this release, WordPress.org strongly advises users to promptly update their sites. WordPress 6.4.3 is a short-cycle release led by Sarah Norris, Joe McGill, and Aaron Jorbin. The next major release is version 6.5 scheduled for 26 March 2024.
• Namecheap vs Cloudflare: Which Domain Registrar Is Better? (domainwheel.com)
  
• WordCamp Asia 2024 – A Comprehensive Guide for Attendees (wp-content.co)
  
• Proposal: What’s Next for the Outreach Program (make.wordpress.org)
  
• WordPress 6.4.3 RC1 Is Now Available (make.wordpress.org)
  
• HTTP vs HTTPS (pagely.com)
  

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Plugin News

• 5 Best WordPress Import and Export Plugins 2024 (Free and Paid) (crocoblock.com)
  Import/Export plugins are something quite essential in many cases. They help you move particular content from one site to another without migrating other settings, themes, or plugins, unlike migration plugins. WordPress has a built-in tool available in Dashboard > Tools, but its functionality is quite limited. If you need more, check out the plugins I will talk about in this article.
• Better Search Replace WordPress Vulnerability Affects Up To +1 Million Sites (www.searchenginejournal.com)
  A critical severity vulnerability was discovered and patched in the Better Search Replace plugin for WordPress which has over 1 million active website installs. Successful attacks could lead to arbitrary file deletions, sensitive data retrieval and code execution. The severity of the vulnerability discovered in the Better Search Replace plugin is rated as Critical, which is the highest level, with a score of 9.8 on the severity scale of 1-10.
• Which One Is Better LMS Plugin Between LearnDash vs Tutor LMS (www.vwthemes.com)
  
• CAPTCHA vs. reCAPTCHA: 7 Key Differences and How to Choose (melapress.com)
  
• Introducing Our New WooCommerce Discount Plugin (barn2.com)
  
• 7 Best Cookie Consent Plugins For 2024 (cyberchimps.com)
  

Theme News

• The 8 Best Responsive WordPress Themes for Publishers and Writers (www.vwthemes.com)
  Among the thousands of platforms selling their best themes, finding the right one is crucial. And that too, for publishers; it becomes way more difficult to get the right one. Running a publishing firm is easy; you need to have a good online presence. As the world runs on the web with the urge to find everything easily with a few clicks. This has somehow raised the competitive side too. To find the right place for a publishing firm, we have the right solution for you.
• 10 Best WordPress Fitness Themes 2024 (bizbergthemes.com)
  

Tutorials

• How to Disable Specific Blocks in WordPress (developer.wordpress.org)
  Have you ever wanted to disable specific blocks in WordPress? Whether to simplify the editing experience, maintain consistency across a site, or any other reason, this article will guide you through the process. At its core, block restriction in WordPress can be accomplished with either PHP or JavaScript. The choice between these two depends largely on your existing site setup and personal preferences.
• How to Offer Membership Discounts on Your WordPress Site (www.cozmoslabs.com)
  If you run a membership website, discounts and coupons are a great way to attract new members, build brand loyalty, and encourage renewals. However, for beginners without any technical expertise, this can seem very complex. Fortunately, with the right tools, it’s relatively simple to offer membership discounts on your products. All you have to do is install a handy plugin. Then, you can create unlimited discount codes for percentage and fixed-rate offers.
• Slang Translation 101: How to Translate Slang Professionally (translatepress.com)
  
• How to Build an Online Education Platform Using WordPress (wedevs.com)
  
• How To Troubleshoot Your WordPress Media Library (wppluginsify.com)
  
• Better Sales Pages With Better Typography (pimpmytype.com)
  
• How to Find Post/Page ID in WordPress (wordathemes.com)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• Live Chat vs ChatBots | kitchensinkWP (kitchensinkwp.com)
  
• WordPress: A Deep Dive into Passion and Strife | The WP Minute (share.transistor.fm)
  
• Best WordPress Online Resources and Influences in 2024 | Wp-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SAAS (www.wp-tonic.com)
  
• Mike Auteri on Using GatherPress to Organise WordPress Events | Jukebox (wptavern.com)
  
• “Flamingoes, Water Slides and Bright Jumpers” | This Week in WordPress (wpbuilds.com)
  
• Empowering LGBTQ+ folks in WordPress | Post Status Draft (poststatus.com)