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• WordPress 6.6 Beta 3 (wordpress.org)
  WordPress 6.6 Beta 3 is here! Please download and test it. This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites—you risk unexpected results if you do. The target release date for WordPress 6.6 is July 16, 2024. Your help testing Beta and RC versions over the next four weeks is vital to making sure the final release is everything it should be: stable, powerful, and intuitive.
• Social Links Block Changes in WordPress 6.6 (make.wordpress.org)
  As of WordPress 6.6, the social links block will be wrapped in a list item (li tag) when used in the navigation block. This change fixed an issue where the navigation block produced invalid HTML (the social links block’s ul was nested directly under the navigation block’s ul). This may affect some themes that depend on the exact nesting of the HTML elements, for example using a selector like .wp-block-navigation__container > .wp-block-social-links.
• WordPress – Why Do SEO Experts Prefer This CMS over Others? (gracethemes.com)
  WordPress consists of blogs, Company’s website, and Web shops, etc. It is a free and relevant platform that is fascinating the users by its range of adaptations and versatile feature. It is simple as well as efficient. The person who has less knowledge of coding can easily execute the WordPress. But sometimes some question arises in the mind of the user.
• WordCamp Europe 2025 Scheduled for Next June in Basel, Switzerland (wp-content.co)
  
• How AI and ChatGPT Enhance WordPress Functionality (kinsta.com)
  
• WordPress Vulnerability Report — June 19, 2024 (solidwp.com)
  
• Site-Wide Background Images in WordPress 6.6 (make.wordpress.org)
  
• Highlights from WordCamp Europe 2024 (wordpress.org)
  

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Plugin News

• Best WordPress Video Player Plugins (getsocialguide.com)
  You often prefer watching a video on YouTube or other popular streaming websites when it comes to watching a video. But, what if you want to create a website that will also allow viewers to watch videos on your site? In this case, you’ll need a WordPress video player plugin that simplifies the entire video management process on your website.
• 14 Plugins to Consider when Creating a Booking or Appointment Booking Website (oceanwp.org)
  Do you want customers to book your services through a WordPress site? Are you looking to add a user account functionality to your booking website? For this purpose, we have collected 14 of the best plugins out there to help you achieve the goal. Keep reading to find the best fit. So, let’s determine what should be on a functional booking site. First, it is the booking engine. There is a form where the user selects services, time/dates and can preview the data before submitting a form.
• 14 Best WooCommerce Based Plugins for Increasing Your Store Functionality (www.sktthemes.org)
  
• 12 Best WooCommerce Product Slider Plugins (2024) (crocoblock.com)
  
• 6 Best File Upload Plugins for WordPress (wpnewsify.com)
  

Theme News

• 25 Best WordPress Block Themes for Full Site Editing (wedevs.com)
  Are you looking for the best block theme for your WordPress site? You've come to the right place. Block themes simplify the site development process and revolutionize the whole experience. Within a block theme, you'll get different block types and patterns. These design tools help you create complex and visually appealing websites with ease. But with hundreds of options, you may get confused about picking the right one.
• 12 Best Handmade Shop WordPress Themes for Handmade Product Sellers (www.sktthemes.org)
  

Tutorials

• How to Customize Your WordPress Theme: 5 Easy Methods (wperp.com)
  If your WordPress website looks dull and boring, you might be thinking of changing or customizing its theme. By customizing the WordPress theme, you can revive your site and make it stand out from the crowd. In this blog post, we explain five simple ways how to customize your WordPress theme and make it look amazing. But before jumping into the main discussion, take a look at some basics of the WordPress eco-system.
• How to Show Social Media Photos and Videos in a WordPress Post (gracethemes.com)
  What does a thousand words look like? Two pages for a single-spaced Word document. Approximately an eight-minute TED talk of a guy talking non-stop. One viral article. But what about an online blog? At that point, a thousand-word post makes for better website rankings, readers who stay on your website for longer, and more information to read about. Unfortunately, the long-form blog that you’d love to have on your website can be the great wall of text that could either push or pull readers to your website.
• Spotting the Red Flags: When It’s Time to Break Up with Your Managed WordPress Host (pagely.com)
  
• WordPress Load Balancing — What Is It, How It Works and How to Set It Up? (www.cloudways.com)
  
• How to Craft a Dynamic 404 Page with Search and Suggestions in WordPress (hoolite.be)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• WCEU 2024 Recap | kitchensinkWP (kitchensinkwp.com)
  
• WordPress Bootstrapping a Side Project Into a Successful Business | WP-Tonic Show (www.wp-tonic.com)
  
• Mina Tamang on SEO Techniques That Prioritise the User Experience | Jukebox (wptavern.com)
  
• Whose WordPress Is It Anyway? | WPwatercooler (wpwatercooler.com)
  
• The Power of Community | Press This (wpengine.com)