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WPBeginner Turns 11 Years Old – Reflections and Updates (+ Giveaway)

Today is July 4th which means WPBeginner is officially 11 years old. We’ve come a long way Like every year, I want to take a few minutes and do a quick recap of all the major things happening in business as well as my personal… Read More »
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Wordpress

4 Jul 2020

Python 3.9.0b4 is now ready for testing

On behalf of the entire Python development community, and the currently
serving Python release team in particular, I’m pleased to announce the
release of Python 3.9.0b4. Get it here:

https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-390b4/

This is ...

Python

3 Jul 2020

GitHub Action Hero: Casey Lee

The GitHub community is capable of incredible things and GitHub Actions is the tool. Do you want to automate your workflow, increase your productivity, and empower your developer experience? Then read on for inspiration. We’ve

Github

3 Jul 2020

What is a Permalink?

A permalink is the full address of a post or page on your website. They are the “permanent address” of where a specific piece of content is available. Think of permalinks as you would physical addresses and road signs. Your website is divided into different areas and permalinks serve as the maps that distinctly denote […]
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Wordpress

3 Jul 2020

7 Best Instagram Plugins for WordPress (Easy to Use)

Are you looking for the best Instagram plugins for WordPress? Whether you want to display your Instagram photo feed, create an Instagram slider, add the Instagram icon with a link to your profile, or create an Instagram giveaway to grow your followers, this list is… Read More »
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Wordpress

3 Jul 2020

Grillin’ it: Barbecue trends and family recipes

This Fourth of July, the fairground fireworks and pool parties may be put on hold. But there’s one thing we don’t have to cancel: Firing up the grill and hanging out in the backyard. In fact, “4th of July grilling ideas” spiked more than 400 percent in...

Google

3 Jul 2020

How we launched docs.github.com

ICYMI: docs.github.com is the new place to discover all of GitHub’s product documentation! We recently completed a major overhaul of GitHub’s documentation websites. When you visit docs.github.com today, you’ll see content from the former help.github.com

Github

2 Jul 2020

Git Credential Manager Core: Building a universal authentication experience

Authentication is a critical component to your daily development. When working in open source, you need to prove that you have rights to update a branch with git push. Additionally when working on proprietary software,

Github

2 Jul 2020

GitHub Supports the Open Technology Fund

Last week, GitHub joined over 500 organizations signing a letter to the U.S. Congress seeking continued support for the Open Technology Fund (OTF) and its mission of funding open source tools for internet freedom. OTF

Github

2 Jul 2020

What Is SEO Marketing?

SEO marketing is a digital marketing technique that utilizes SEO (Search Engine Optimization) as a key strategy for finding new customers. By creating content that addresses search terms and answers questions asked by your potential customers, you have the opportunity to win over website visitors and earn their trust as a helpful and reliable source […]
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Wordpress

2 Jul 2020

How to Create a Secure Contact Form in WordPress

Do you want to create a secure form in WordPress? Forms allow users to submit information on your website. However, they can also be used by hackers to steal information, attack websites, and install malicious code. In this article, we will show you how to… Read More »
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Wordpress

2 Jul 2020

The Month in WordPress: June 2020

June was an exciting month for WordPress! Major changes are coming to the Gutenberg plugin, and WordCamp Europe brought the WordPress community closer together. Read on to learn more and to get all the latest updates. WordPress 5.4.2 released We said hello to WordPress 5.4.2 on June 10. This security and maintenance release features 17 […]

Wordpress

2 Jul 2020

Announcing the PSF Project Funding Working Group

For the past 3 years, the PSF has been working on grant funded projects to improve our internal systems and platforms. This work has been done with the Packaging Working Group, and focused on our packaging ecosystem of PyPI and pip. We have been a...

Python

1 Jul 2020

iThemes Security Pro Feature Spotlight #1: Magic Links & Passwordless Login

Welcome to the first edition of the iThemes Security Pro feature spotlight. In these posts, we are going to highlight a feature and share a bit about why we developed the feature, who the feature is for, and how to use the feature. Today we are going to cover Magic Links and Passwordless Logins, two […]
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Wordpress

1 Jul 2020

Launching docs.github.com

We know how important learning is to your success using GitHub. When you’re using our products, we hope you’ll feel confident and supported with the tools you need to keep growing in your journey. That’s

Github

1 Jul 2020

Launching docs.github.com

We know how important learning is to your success using GitHub. When you’re using our products, we hope you’ll feel confident and supported with the tools you need to keep growing in your journey. That’s

Github

1 Jul 2020

How to Setup Delivery Time Slots in WooCommerce (Step by Step)

Have you ever needed to set up delivery time slots for your online store? Creating delivery time slots allows you to keep up with customer demand for more convenient delivery. At the same time, it also allows you to create a more manageable schedule to… Read More »
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Wordpress

1 Jul 2020

The show goes on: Australia’s theaters go digital

Griffin Theatre Company, in Sydney’s bustling King Cross, has produced new Australian plays and welcomed theater-goers since 1978. In March, like many performing arts organizations in Australia, Griffin had to close its doors—but it was determined to ...

Google

1 Jul 2020

Free tools and training to help with economic recovery in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Through lockdown, many of us found that online tools have been a real lifeline. We’ve used them to find information and stay connected with our communities, support local businesses, teach our children and learn new skills ourselves. The same tools wil...

Google

1 Jul 2020

Selling Through Storytelling: How to Craft a Compelling Brand Story

A brand story contains many of the same elements of storytelling as your favorite book or film—it has characters, action, and climax. Most importantly, it leaves the reader or viewer with a feeling. We spoke with four business owners and Shopify's own...

Shopify

30 Jun 2020

How to Speed up Your WordPress Site with WP Rocket

Does your WordPress site load slowly? Do you want to learn how to speed up your WordPress site with just a few clicks? In this new course, you'll learn how to make your WordPress site load faster using the WP Rocket plugin.
How to Speed up Your WordPress Site with WP Rocket appeared first on WP101.com

Wordpress

30 Jun 2020

Looking back on the GitHub Security Lab Capture The Flag: CodeQL and chill

One year ago, the security research team at Semmle launched its first Capture the Flag (CTF), as part of the Hack In The Box (HITB) Amsterdam conference. We wanted to propose something different from the

Github

30 Jun 2020

Four years later, Google’s first Code Next class is graduating

My weekday routine is a balancing act. When I walk to the subway station at six in the morning, it's typically still dark outside. If I'm lucky, I'll snag a seat on the 5 train for the hour-long ride from the Bronx to Manhattan, but most days I'm stand...

Google

30 Jun 2020

Stadia Savepoint: June updates

With June coming to an end, it's time for another update in our Stadia Savepoint series. Here are the updates we’ve made this month to the Stadia platform:Touch controls on mobileAccess touch controls within any game on your mobile device when a contro...

Google

30 Jun 2020

Python 3.8.4rc1 is now ready for testing

Python 3.8.4rc1 is the release candidate of the fourth maintenance release of Python 3.8. Go get it here:
https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-384rc1/

Assuming no critical problems are found prior to 2020-07-13, the scheduled release date ...

Python

30 Jun 2020

One percent of Googlers get to visit a data center, but I did

For years I’ve wondered what it’s like behind the protected walls of a Google data center, and I’m not alone. In my job at Google, I spend my days working with developers. Our data centers are crucial to the work that they do, but most have never actua...

Google

30 Jun 2020

Work profile: the new standard for employee privacy

Employees increasingly demand privacy from the technology they use every day, but employers often see privacy in opposition to enterprise data security. Since its debut in Android 5, the work profile has secured company data on personally-owned devices...

Google

30 Jun 2020

Our focus on helpful devices: Google acquires North

Today we're announcing that Google has acquired North, a pioneer in human computer interfaces and smart glasses. They've built a strong technology foundation, and we're excited to have North join us in our broader efforts to build helpful devices and s...

Google

30 Jun 2020

SEO Content Marketing Guide: 5 Things to Know

SEO content marketing should be a primary focus point of any rock-solid digital marketing plan. People put a lot of energy and time into SEO or “Search Engine Optimization.” They also put just as much time into content marketing. That’s due to the fact that SEO and content marketing are two branches that work harmoniously […]
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Wordpress

30 Jun 2020

Celebrating Pride Month: Perspectives on Identity, Diversity, Communication, and Change

"Be proud. Be yourself." This month, Automatticians shared what celebrating Pride means to them.

Wordpress

30 Jun 2020

Celebrating Pride Month: Perspectives on Identity, Diversity, Communication, and Change

"Be proud. Be yourself." This month, Automatticians shared what celebrating Pride means to them.

Wordpress

30 Jun 2020

Travel back in time with AR dinosaurs in Search

Dinosaurs may have ruled the Earth millions of years ago, but with augmented reality (AR), you can turn your home into “Jurassic World.” We're partnering with Universal Brand Development, Amblin Entertainment and Ludia to bring 10 dinosaurs from the fr...

Google

30 Jun 2020

How to Create a Custom Instagram Photo Feed in WordPress

Recently, one of our readers asked if it was possible to add a customized Instagram photo feed to their site? Specifically, they wanted to customize the Instagram photo feed to only show select photos instead of all photos from their profile. In this article, we’re… Read More »
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Wordpress

30 Jun 2020

Building a Multi-Million Dollar Fitness Brand Without Paid Marketing

Life and business partners, Natalie Holloway and Maximilian Kislevitz are the founders of Bala and the creators of Bala Balges, stylish weighted bands that amplify just about any workout. In this episode of Shopify Masters, Natalie and Max share how t...

Shopify

30 Jun 2020

Editing and Enhancing Images in the WordPress Apps

From cropping and rotating to drawing and adding filters, here's a look at the latest updates to the Media Editor in your WordPress app.

Wordpress

29 Jun 2020

How sweet it is! This Googler carves fruit into art

During work hours, Leonard Ko collaborates with teams of engineers on Pixel phones. But he’s also known for a unique talent outside of tech: creating intricate sculptures out of fruit. It turns out fruit is just the latest medium for Leonard, who has b...

Google

29 Jun 2020

Bringing free retail listings to Google Search

When shopping online, it can be daunting to find the right product, the best seller, or the best value. People often have many high quality choices available but aren't always aware of them all or don't have an easy way to access them. For many merchan...

Google

29 Jun 2020

Understand how COVID-19 is impacting your community

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting different communities in different ways. As cities and towns across the world respond with local policies and guidelines, the need for timely and authoritative local news and information is paramount. To help people n...

Google

29 Jun 2020

How to Change the “Just Another WordPress Site” Text (Easy Way)

Does your site have the text “Just another WordPress site” in the header or title bar? Often beginners don’t know how to change this tagline. But leaving it in place doesn’t look good. Luckily, it’s really easy to change this to something else or even… Read More »
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Wordpress

29 Jun 2020

Python 3.7.8 and 3.6.11 now available – last 3.7.x bugfix release

Python 3.7.8, the next bugfix release of Python 3.7, is now available. You can find the release files, a link to the changelog, and more information here:

https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-378/

&nb...

Python

28 Jun 2020

Stories of small business: resilience amid COVID-19

As a former small business owner, I admire the many ways that an idea-turned-business can start: as a side hustle, a plan dreamed up at the kitchen table, or something passed down from generation to generation. But what I admire more is the ingenuity a...

Google

27 Jun 2020

Setting the record straight on news

We care about quality journalism because it helps create a more informed world. A strong fourth estate is important for society and democracy. But the truth is the business model for news that worked 40 years ago is facing enormous challenges today. Th...

Google

26 Jun 2020

2020 Python Software Foundation Board of Directors Election Retrospective and Next Steps

With the 2020 Board of Directors Election Results announced, a new class of directors will officially be joining June 30th!

In light of the results and narrow margins, the Python Software Foundation (PSF) staff, incoming directors, existing...

Python

26 Jun 2020

Remote work: Reshaping the workplace experience

The GitHub Workplace Experience team weighs in on how to get creative during COVID-19 and what the future holds.

Github

26 Jun 2020

GitHub Action Hero: Victoria Drake

GitHub Actions allows you to automate your workflow. With GitHub Actions, you can deploy to any cloud, build containers, automate messages, and do so much more. Use any tool you know and love, and have

Github

26 Jun 2020

How to Set Up a Shopify Store: A Step-By-Step Guide

Like many people, the first time I set up a Shopify store, I remember staring at the blank canvas before me not knowing where to start. That's why we put together this resource to help you save time by walking you through all the decisions you'll make...

Shopify

26 Jun 2020

Facebook Pixel: How to Create Better Facebook Ads for More Conversions

Facebook pixels help you advertise to people who have visited your website and track how well those ads are performing. This kind of information can be used to make your advertising campaigns more effective.More

Shopify

25 Jun 2020

Meet features help engage students and moderate classes

This year, as educators conducted class remotely, the equivalent of over 1,300 years of learning took place each day on Google Meet. With more than 140 million educators and students now using G Suite for Education worldwide to create, collaborate and ...

Google

25 Jun 2020