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News & Articles

• What’s New in Gutenberg 19.0? (14 August) (make.wordpress.org)
  In the Gutenberg 19.0 release, two important features have been added under experimental flags to allow folks to opt in to test and give feedback as they want. These features can be enabled by going to Gutenberg > Experiments. The first feature lets you connect blocks to custom fields, which many have been eager to see. The second feature lets you quick edit within the new Site Editor > Page’s interface, built using Data Views. Feedback is welcome and needed for both.
• Automatic Conversion of HEIC Images to JPEG in WordPress 6.7 (make.wordpress.org)
  In WordPress 6.7, HEIC image uploads will be automatically converted to JPEG on the server when possible. This allows you to view HEIC images in WP Admin and use them in postsand pages regardless of whether a visitor’s browser supports HEIC. Browser support for HEIC is low while the occurrence of HEIC images is common as they are the default storage format used by Apple devices. The original HEIC image can be downloaded via a link on the attachment page.
• On-Page vs. Off-Page SEO: What Is It + How It Impacts SERP Visibility (2024 Guide) (translatepress.com)
  Wondering what are on-page vs. off-page SEO? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a critical strategy for online businesses and websites, as it helps drive organic traffic to the website by improving visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). At its core, SEO comprises two fundamental components: on-page and off-page optimization. While both components aim to improve a website’s search engine rankings, they focus on distinct aspects of optimization.
• New Proposal to Update WordCamp Budget Guidelines to Attract New Attendees (wptavern.com)
  
• WordPress 6.5 & 6.6: Game-Changing Enhancements for Enterprise Websites (pagely.com)
  
• Top Reasons for Choosing WordPress to Build Your Website On! (gracethemes.com)
  
• State Of SEO Report: Top Insights For 2025 Success (www.searchenginejournal.com)
  
• WordPress Vulnerability Report — August 14, 2024 (solidwp.com)
  
• Top 5 Benefits of WordPress SMS Notification (gracethemes.com)
  

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Plugin News

• 8+ Best WordPress Directory Plugins of 2024 (droitthemes.com)
  If you are looking for the best WordPress directory plugins, you have come to the right place. Directory plugins help to create a directory for business organizations, places, services, people, listing,s and many more. If you add a directory plugin along with the right set of plugins, your website will have very enhanced quality. In the following, we’ll be showing you the best free & paid directory plugins with which you’ll be able to create a directory using WordPress.
• 6 Best WordPress Automation Plugins Compared (wpmayor.com)
  Searching for the best WordPress automation plugins to improve your site? Automation plugins let you build automated sequences based on the core WordPress software, the plugins that your site is using, and/or third-party services that your business relies on. In this post, we curated our picks for the six best automation plugins and went hands-on with each plugin to give you a detailed look at what it offers, including key features, ease of use, integrations, and pricing.
• Best WordPress Event Plugins with Booking, Registration & Tickets Features (motopress.com)
  
• 7 Ways to Use Your WordPress Website to Showcase Expertise and Grow Trust (mysterythemes.com)
  
• UpdraftPlus vs Jetpack: Which Is the Right Choice For Your WordPress Site? (blogvault.net)
  
• Best WordPress Gallery Plugins Compared (gracethemes.com)
  

Theme News

• Free Minimalist WordPress Blog Themes (wptechonline.com)
  Today, blogging is a key way to share content and communicate. Free minimalist WordPress blog themes stand out with their neat, clean designs. They prioritize a great user experience. These themes help bloggers and entrepreneurs make a strong online presence. They make it easier to present content in a clear way. By choosing minimalism, these themes offer a distraction-free space. This boosts reader focus and engagement. The trend of minimalism in design is growing.
• Top 10 Attractive and Elegant Business WordPress Themes of 2024 (gracethemes.com)
  

Tutorials

• How to Enable Social Login for WordPress (3 Easy Steps) (wpmayor.com)
  In today’s world, time is one of the most valuable assets you can get. Ensuring your viewers save time on your website is key to attracting and retaining users. How can you do this? One effective way to achieve this is by incorporating social login for WordPress. Social login lets users sign up or log in using their social media accounts like Facebook, Google, X (previously Twitter), or LinkedIn. This method streamlines the authentication process and provides benefits for both users and website administrators.
• How to Create Your Own Certification Program in WordPress: Step-by-Step Instructions (www.cozmoslabs.com)
  WordPress makes it possible to create any type of online course and sell it through your site. The Content Management System (CMS) offers plenty of plugins that enable you to deliver these courses. However, your course might not sell well if you don’t create a certification program. In this article, we’ll go over the benefits of offering certifications in WordPress. Then, we’ll show you how to create a certification program using Paid Member Subscriptions along with LearnDash and TutorLMS. Let’s get to it!
• 10 Effective SEO Techniques to Optimize Your WordPress Site for Mobile (gracethemes.com)
  
• How to Add a Dynamic Copyright Date in WordPress Footer (getsocialguide.com)
  
• How to Reinstall WordPress Without Losing Data: 4 Methods (melapress.com)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• Stepping Outside the WordPress Bubble | BobWP on Community (dothewoo.io)
  
• Diving into WordPress 6.6 with Insights from Mary Baum and Meher Bala | The WordPress Way (dothewoo.io)
  
• Surveying the WordPress Industry: Revenue Trends and Challenges With Kyle Van Deusen | WP Builds (wpbuilds.com)
  
• The Best Membership Marketing Strategies in 2024 That Work | The Membership Machine Show (www.wp-tonic.com)
  
• A Hosting Company's Journey Into The World of Marketing Automation | WP-Tonic Show (www.wp-tonic.com)
  
• The Rhythm of Work & Does GTD Still Make Sense | kitchensinkWP (kitchensinkwp.com)