WP Briefing: Episode 77: Let’s Talk About Data Liberation

admin April 15, 2024

Explore the WordPress Data Liberation project in this exclusive behind-the-scenes episode discussing WordPress migrations. Joining us is WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy, along with special guest and sponsored contributor Jordan Gillman. Together, they’ll look at how the project is expanding opportunities to benefit from the freedom and flexibility WordPress offers. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion! Credits Host: Josepha Haden ChomphosyGuest: Jordan GillmanEditor: Dustin HartzlerLogo: Javier ArceProduction: Brett McSherry and Nicholas GarofaloSong: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Show Notes Idea: translate.wordpress.org tour WordPress Playground Want to get...

WordPress 6.5.2 Maintenance and Security Release

admin April 9, 2024

Note: Due to an issue with the initial package, WordPress 6.5.1 was not released. 6.5.2 is the first minor release for WordPress 6.5. This security and maintenance release features 2 bug fixes on Core, 12 bug fixes for the Block Editor, and 1 security fix. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. Backports are also available for other major WordPress releases, 6.1 and later. You can download WordPress 6.5.2 from WordPress.org, or...

WP Briefing: Episode 76: A WordPress 6.5 Sneak Peek

admin April 2, 2024

Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming WordPress 6.5 release, accompanied by special guest Dave Smith, one of the Editor Tech leads for this release. Don’t miss this opportunity for an insider’s look! Credits Host: Josepha Haden ChomphosyGuest: Dave SmithEditor: Dustin HartzlerLogo: Javier ArceProduction: Brett McSherry and Nicholas GarofaloSong: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Show Notes WordPress Download WordPress 6.5 Development Cycle Unblocking WP6.5 – Font Library and Synced Pattern Overrides Data Views WP-Admin Redesign Font...

WordPress 6.5 “Regina”

admin April 2, 2024

Say hello to WordPress 6.5 “Regina,” inspired by the dynamic versatility of renowned jazz violinist Regina Carter. An award-winning artist and storied jazz educator known for transcending genre, Regina’s technical foundations in classical music and deep understanding of jazz have earned her the reputation of boldly going beyond what’s possible with the violin. Let the stunning twists and subtle turns of Regina’s genre-bending sound surprise you as you explore everything 6.5 offers. This latest version of WordPress puts more power...

WordPress 6.5 Release Candidate 4

admin March 28, 2024

The latest release candidate (RC4) for WordPress 6.5 is ready! This release candidate is an addition to the existing WordPress 6.5 release cycle. It allows more time for testing to ensure every feature and improvement is in the best shape possible. The updated target for the WordPress 6.5 release is April 2, 2024. Get an overview of the 6.5 release cycle, and check the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.5-related posts for further details. If you’re looking for more detailed technical...

Batch insert and replace images in WordPress posts

admin March 22, 2024

In addition to the ability to embed images and YouTube videos into WordPress posts via shortcodes, the CyberSEO Pro and RSS Retriever plugins introduce a batch method for adding graphic and video content via the Media enrichment panel. While this interface allows you to insert media content above and below the post text, and to store image links in the custom “thumb” field, its primary purpose is to facilitate the replacement of images in imported posts. It also allows you...

WordPress 6.5 Release Candidate 3

admin March 19, 2024

The third release candidate (RC3) for WordPress 6.5 is ready! This 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. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC3 on a test server and site. While release candidates are considered ready for release, testing remains crucial to ensure that everything in WordPress 6.5 is the best it can be. You can test WordPress 6.5 RC3 in four...

WP Briefing: Episode 75: WordCamp Asia 2024 Unwrapped

admin March 18, 2024

WordCamp Asia 2024 was a dynamic three-day celebration of collaboration, diversity, and innovation in the WordPress project. This week, Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy shares her insights and experiences from the event, which featured one of the largest Contributor Days in the region, a variety of speakers, engaging panel discussions, and workshops. Josepha offers her thoughts on the latest topics being discussed within the community and forming the future of WordPress. Credits Host: Josepha Haden ChomphosyEditor: Dustin HartzlerLogo: Javier ArceProduction: Brett McSherrySong: Fearless First...

WordPress 6.5 Release Candidate 2

admin March 12, 2024

The second release candidate (RC2) for WordPress 6.5 is ready! This 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. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC2 on a test server and site. While release candidates are considered ready for release, testing remains crucial to ensure that everything in WordPress 6.5 is the best it can be. You can test WordPress 6.5 RC2 in four...

WordPress automatic blogging with Midjourney

admin March 12, 2024

Users of CyberSEO Pro and RSS Retriever plugins have justifiably expressed dissatisfaction with the image quality generated by AI services like DALL-E and Stable Diffusion, pointing out that Midjourney currently leads the field in this area. This consensus makes it exciting to introduce a new feature available from CyberSEO Pro 11.000 and RSS Retriever 1.050 that now allows users to generate images for autoblogs using the Midjourney service! It’s important to note that Midjourney does not offer a public API...

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