Are you tangled up in stress that keeps you from focusing on your tasks? Maybe the morning traffic started you off on the wrong foot (even if that traffic was just in the bathroom with everyone trying to get ready at the same time). Maybe your website crashed and you are struggling to recover what […]
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Almost every business in existence will eventually need to have its own website. But before you get to that point, it’s first important to understand web hosting vs. domain and what the difference is between the two most important parts of having a website. To put it simply: Website hosting or web hosting is what […]
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From a new page layout picker to a more streamlined writing prompt, we’re bringing you the latest round of editor improvements.

WordPress 5.7.1 is now available! This security and maintenance release features 26 bug fixes in addition to two security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. All versions since WordPress 4.7 have also been updated. WordPress 5.7.1 is a short-cycle security and maintenance release. The next […]

New WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities were disclosed during the second week of April. This post covers the recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. The WordPress Vulnerability Roundup is divided into three different categories: WordPress core, WordPress […]
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If you run a WordPress site, no doubt you’ve dealt with bots. They’re seemingly everywhere in the online world, and not every one of them is bad. But when it’s time to stop bots in WordPress, some approaches work better than others. Bad bots are more than a nuisance. They can disrupt the functionality of […]
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“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Zig Ziglar Do you see the problem, or do you see the possibility? Do you focus on the storm or seek out the silver lining? It’s not what happens that makes a difference, but how you choose to see and respond to what happens. […]
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In this episode, Josepha explores the five groups within the WordPress ecosystem and provides a high-level example of how they interact and support one another. As always, stay tuned for the small list of big things and a contributor highlight.

Are you struggling to get around the obstacles that are keeping you from your goals? Focused Flexibility is the ability to stay honed in on your goals but flexible in the process to get there. You need to bend and flex when life throws the unexpected in your path. Because it will. Be focused on […]
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New WordPress plugin and vulnerabilities were disclosed during the first week of April. This post provides a report of recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. The WordPress Vulnerability Roundup is divided into three different categories: WordPress core, […]
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Today, I am very excited to share that iThemes has acquired Kadence WP and the whole team behind Kadence Blocks, a WordPress page-builder style block package, and Kadence Theme, a next-generation WordPress theme built for performance and easy development.  We know our community of web developers, web designers, marketing agencies, and bloggers will love Kadence WP … […]
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This way of iterating improves WordPress and ties back to one of my favorite open-source principles. The idea that with many eyes, all bugs are shallow. To me, that means that with enough people looking at a problem, someone is bound to be able to see the solution. These words from Josepha Haden Chomphosy on […]

A 301 redirect is like a map that will take your website’s visitors from a page or post that no longer exists to one that does. Imagine trying to get your groceries delivered, but the map app stops at the end of your street and doesn’t take the delivery guy all the way to your […]
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No matter how big or small your WordPress site, unwanted WordPress spam in comments sections, site registrations and contact form messages are issues that you’ll need to address. Left unchecked, WordPress spam comments and spam user registration issues can quickly take over your site with intrusive content that detracts from the message your site is […]
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Learn how to make block patterns!

As technology products grow, it’s important to evolve. We’ve updated WordPress.com’s interface to make it more coherent and logical, allowing everyone to use it more intuitively.

New WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities were disclosed during the final week of March. This post covers the recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. The WordPress Vulnerability Roundup is divided into three different categories: WordPress core, WordPress […]
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New WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities were disclosed during the final week of March. This post covers the recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. The WordPress Vulnerability Roundup is divided into three different categories: WordPress core, WordPress […]
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Do you want to add HTTP security headers in WordPress? HTTP security headers allow you to add an extra layer of security to your WordPress website. They can help block common malicious activity from affecting your website performance. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll show you… Read More »
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In this episode, Josepha is joined by Matías Ventura, also known as “the spark behind the vision of Gutenberg." Josepha and Matías discuss full site editing and answer your questions, from “is full site editing a standalone plugin?” to “will full site editing break my current site?”

What is the difference between a WordPress blog vs website? The simple truth is a WordPress blog is in a WordPress website and a WordPress website has a WordPress blog in the options. Measuring the difference between a WordPress blog vs website can be a lot like defining the length of a rope. It depends […]
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Ulysses integrates with WordPress to enable publishing and editing to WordPress from within the app.

New WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities were disclosed during the third week of March. This post covers the recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. The WordPress Vulnerability Roundup is divided into three different categories: WordPress core, WordPress […]
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If you’re just getting started on building a new WordPress site, one of your first steps is to choose a WordPress theme. Just how familiar are you with WordPress themes? While some people have a general idea of what a theme in WordPress is, many don’t realize how important themes are and how they work […]
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