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News & Articles

• What’s New in Gutenberg 18.0? (27 March) (make.wordpress.org)
  The 180th Gutenberg plugin release comprises a total of 206 closed PRs by 59 contributors and with a record-setting 17 first-time contributors. You’ll find in the release the result of additional Data View work, improvements for featured image and and media+ text block . The changelog also lists a ton of bug fixes, performance improvements and about 35 PRs of Documentation updates.
• WordPress 6.5 Release Derailed By Bugs In New Feature (www.searchenginejournal.com)
  WordPress 6.5 postponed after a disagreement on how to implement a new feature resulted in a change of direction. What derailed the 6.5 release is a new Font Library feature for managing fonts that also makes using Google Fonts GDPR compliant. The GDPR compliance part is a nice feature that allows a publisher to connect with Google Fonts and download fonts locally instead of serving them from Google’s servers.
• The Evolution of WordPress: From Blogging Platform to Full-Fledged CMS (droitthemes.com)
  WordPress has evolved remarkably since its beginning in 2003 as a simple blogging platform. Created by Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little, WordPress was conceived as a tool for bloggers to easily publish content online. Over the years, it has transformed into a versatile Content Management System (CMS) powering a significant portion of the internet. The platform’s evolution has been marked by numerous milestones, including major updates and releases that introduced significant new features and improvements.
• Hallway Hangout: Data Liberation Discussion and Brainstorm (make.wordpress.org)
  
• WordPress Vulnerability Report — March 27, 2024 (solidwp.com)
  
• .app or .com – Which Domain Name to Choose? (wpindigo.com)
  
• Top WordPress Website Hosting Companies (poststatus.com)
  

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Plugin News

• 8 Best WooCommerce Product Sorting Plugins (2024) (crocoblock.com)
  Does your eCommerce site have a lot of products that you want users to be able to sort by various parameters? Sorting helps site visitors find the necessary information or goods with a few clicks. It can be done using various criteria, such as price, size, relevance, distance, and more. This feature is essential if the product site contains too many positions. For example, if a person needs a phone with a certain amount of memory or by a particular brand, sorting can help them find the right option quickly.
• List of Best WordPress Product Comparison Plugin for your Affiliate Website (www.vwthemes.com)
  Imagine your users having a great time, effortlessly comparing products, and making smart choices. With customizable attributes that cater directly to your audience’s needs, comparison buttons that make the process an easy job, and side-by-side tables that visually showcase product differences and similarities. We’re not just upgrading your website; we’re turning it into the best shopping experience for your customers.
• Top 5 WordPress Marketing Automation Plugins to Boost Your Sales in 2024 (Check Out These Tools Especially if You Want to Improve Your Woo Store’s Email Marketing Efforts for Leads Generation and Nurturing) (www.tychesoftwares.com)
  
• Rank Math WordPress SEO Plugin Vulnerability Affects +2 Million Sites (www.searchenginejournal.com)
  
• Demystifying RSS Feeds: 4 Effective WordPress Plugins for 2024 (www.wprssaggregator.com)
  
• 15+ Best WooCommerce Plugins for Thriving Ecommerce Industry (wptuto.com)
  

Theme News

• A List of 9 Free WordPress Themes for Freelancers Graphic Designers and Programmers (www.sktthemes.org)
  Hey, are you looking awesome WordPress themes to enhance your graphic design website or programming services or any freelancing services? As a graphic designer, you want your site to be as cool and inspiring as your artwork, right? But let’s be real, most regular WordPress themes just don’t have that creative spark you’re looking for. In this guide, we’re gonna hook you up with some seriously awesome WordPress themes made especially for graphic designers like you.
• 10+ Best Free WordPress Themes With Demo Content (Updated) (www.sktthemes.org)
  

Tutorials

• How to Password Protect a WordPress Page or Site: 6 Options (melapress.com)
  You might want to password-protect individual pages or the entire website because you only want it to be accessible to some people, like friends, or it is member-exclusive content. Another possible reason is to password-protect content on a website that is currently under development. Making a website still in the development phase publicly accessible can result in a bad user experience and also pose risks to website security.
• 7 Membership Retention Strategies for Your Website (www.cozmoslabs.com)
  Are you worried about losing premium members? Even when you offer top-notch subscription products or services, membership retention can be challenging for subscription businesses. But, if you implement some tried-and-true membership retention strategies, your customers will be more likely to renew their subscriptions. For instance, you can offer membership tiers for increased flexibility, or create a mailing list to make sure people don’t miss out on time-sensitive perks.
• How to Use WordPress Block Patterns? Actionable Tips & Video Tutorial (motopress.com)
  
• WordPress Beta Tester: How to Use It in 2024 [Complete Guide] (wpdeveloper.com)
  
• 7 Ways to Improve Loading Speeds on Your WordPress Blog (gracethemes.com)
  
• How to Use WordPress React Components for Plugin Pages (developer.wordpress.org)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• Anil Gupta | WPCoffeeTalk (wpcoffeetalk.com)
  
• Shawn Hooper on Launching WordCamp Canada (WCEH) | Jukebox (wptavern.com)
  
• What’s the Big Deal with Container Queries? | The No Script Show (wpbuilds.com)
  
• “Touching a Different Part of the Elephant, and Don’t Shout at Guinea Pigs” | WP Builds (wpbuilds.com)
  
• Who is Responsible for WordPress Marketing? | The WP Minute (share.transistor.fm)
  
• Interview with Marcus Burnette | kitchensinkWP (kitchensinkwp.com)