Matt: USA 250
This auspicious 250th Independence Day, I find myself thinking of what Om wrote in iAMerican when he became a US citizen in 2013. On a globe, America is a landmass, a country. In an immigrant’s heart it is a belief that future is almost always better. It may not be perfect and it is certainly […]
WPBeginner Turns 17 Years Old – We’re Doing a Giveaway ($10,000 in Prizes)
It’s quite surreal to type that WPBeginner turns 17 years old today! I’m incredibly grateful to have the support of such an amazing community of website owners, small businesses, and web professionals. YOU are the best part of WPBeginner! Like every year, I will take a few minutes to share all the major things that […]
Open Channels FM: Open Source as Foundation, Not Final Answer
In ecommerce, it’s not just about the tech but how it helps merchants grow. Open source can offer control and adaptability, especially with platforms like Woo and WordPress.
WPTavern: #223 – Ivana Ćirković on How WordPress Credits Bridges Education and Industry in the WordPress Ecosystem
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress, the people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case how WordPress Credits bridges education and industry in the WordPress ecosystem. If you’d […]
Open Channels FM: BackTalk on Support, Decision-Making, Reputation and Risk
Insights on community support, decision-making, starting new projects, and the importance of agency reputation in hosting. Engage and share!
Aaron D. Campbell: Open Source Support Can’t Depend on Charity
Companies depend on open source software. Supporting the projects that support your business shouldn’t be treated as charity; it should be part of sustaining the infrastructure, ecosystem, and user trust your products rely on. The post Open Source Support Can’t Depend on Charity appeared first on Aaron D. Campbell.
Open Channels FM: Thoughts on the Human Side of AI Acceleration
AI is evolving super fast, boosting productivity but also causing burnout and a loss of human touch. We need to balance tech with authentic human insights.
WPBeginner Spotlight 25: Let AI Build Your WordPress Forms, Clean Your Database, and Boost Your Fundraising
Welcome to the June edition of WPBeginner Spotlight! If there is one story this month, it’s AI becoming more integrated into WordPress. With the new WordPress Abilities API catching on fast, your favorite plugins are letting assistants like Claude and ChatGPT actually do the work on your site. They can build your forms, fix your […]
WordPress.org blog: The First AI Leaders Graduates
On June 23, around 40 students from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Louisiana Tech University, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette were celebrated in Chicago as the first cohort to receive the AI Leaders Micro-Credential through AI Leaders, the nation’s first workforce-focused AI literacy course tied to a recognized credential. Each of them […]
Open Channels FM: Six Months In: What Open Channels FM Has Been Talking About in 2026
In the first half of 2026, conversations on AI’s impact, WordPress 7.0 launch, and the importance of the open web emerged. Key themes included rethinking work, community, and embracing uncertainty.