DreamHost Removed from WordPress.org’s Recommended Hosting Page

DreamHost has been removed from WordPress.org’s recommended hosting page. The update was made by Samuel Wood (Otto), “Tech Ninja” for Audrey Capital, and the page now exclusively lists Pressable, Bluehost, and Hostinger as recommended hosting providers. The removal came without any explanation, with the associated changeset message simply stating, “Hosting: rm dreamhost, per matt.” DreamHost was previously removed temporarily from the page earlier this year, on January 17, 2024, only to be reinstated later. The Hosting page has . . . [More]

DreamHost Removed from WordPress.org’s Recommended Hosting Page

DreamHost has been removed from WordPress.org’s recommended hosting page. The update was made by Samuel Wood (Otto), “Tech Ninja” for Audrey Capital, and the page now exclusively lists Pressable, Bluehost, and Hostinger as recommended hosting providers. The removal came without any explanation, with the associated changeset message simply stating, “Hosting: rm dreamhost, per matt.” DreamHost was previously removed temporarily from the page earlier this year, on January 17, 2024, only to be reinstated later. The Hosting page has . . . [More]

WordCamp Europe 2025 is Looking for Speakers and Sponsors

WordCamp Europe 2025 will take place in the vibrant city of Basel, Switzerland, from 5 to 7 June 2025. This will be the 13th edition of this flagship event, and the organizers are currently seeking both sponsors and speakers to make this event the best one yet. Call for Speakers WordCamp Europe 2025 is currently inviting speakers to share their knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas with the WordPress community. The event will feature two full days of engaging talks and interactive workshops. There are three presentation formats ava . . . [More]

WordCamp Europe 2025 is Looking for Speakers and Sponsors

WordCamp Europe 2025 will take place in the vibrant city of Basel, Switzerland, from 5 to 7 June 2025. This will be the 13th edition of this flagship event, and the organizers are currently seeking both sponsors and speakers to make this event the best one yet. Call for Speakers WordCamp Europe 2025 is currently inviting speakers to share their knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas with the WordPress community. The event will feature two full days of engaging talks and interactive workshops. There are three presentation formats ava . . . [More]

Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2024

The post Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2024 is written by Devesh Sharma and appeared first on WPKube. It’s that time of year again when people start revving up their shopping lists, hunting down the best deals in town, and are experiencing an all-out shopping frenzy! Now is the best time to invest in premium WordPress Hosting products, themes, and plugins. Wanting to celebrate Black Friday and Cyber Monday with their favorite WordPress enthusiasts, top WordPress companies are.... Continue Reading Re Posted From: Top Black Friday . . . [More]

Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2024

The post Top Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2024 is written by Devesh Sharma and appeared first on WPKube. It’s that time of year again when people start revving up their shopping lists, hunting down the best deals in town, and are experiencing an all-out shopping frenzy! Now is the best time to invest in premium WordPress Hosting products, themes, and plugins. Wanting to celebrate Black Friday and Cyber Monday with their favorite WordPress enthusiasts, top WordPress companies are.... Continue Reading Re Posted From: Top Black Friday . . . [More]

WordCamp Asia Seeks Host City Applications for 2026

WordCamp Asia, one of WordPress’s premier flagship events, is seeking a host city for its 2026 edition. Previous editions were held in Bangkok and Taipei, with Manila set to host in 2025. Local WordPress communities meeting the following criteria are encouraged to apply by December 31, 2024: The city has an active local community that regularly organizes WordCamps, Meetups, or similar events. At least one WordCamp has been successfully organized in the city within the past four years. A committed team of at least eight active org . . . [More]

WordCamp Asia Seeks Host City Applications for 2026

WordCamp Asia, one of WordPress’s premier flagship events, is seeking a host city for its 2026 edition. Previous editions were held in Bangkok and Taipei, with Manila set to host in 2025. Local WordPress communities meeting the following criteria are encouraged to apply by December 31, 2024: The city has an active local community that regularly organizes WordCamps, Meetups, or similar events. At least one WordCamp has been successfully organized in the city within the past four years. A committed team of at least eight active org . . . [More]

Chocolate 101: The Basics of This Beloved Treat

Chocolate has a universal appeal that spans cultures and generations, making it one of the most cherished indulgences in the world. Whether you enjoy it as a bar, in a drink, or as a key ingredient in baked goods, chocolate’s versatility and rich history make it a fascinating subject. In this guide, we’ll explore the basics of chocolate, from its origins to its different types. The Origins of Chocolate Chocolate has its roots in ancient Mesoamerica, where the Mayans and Aztecs cultivated cacao trees. They referred to cacao as the “food of . . . [More]

Chocolate 101: The Basics of This Beloved Treat

Chocolate has a universal appeal that spans cultures and generations, making it one of the most cherished indulgences in the world. Whether you enjoy it as a bar, in a drink, or as a key ingredient in baked goods, chocolate’s versatility and rich history make it a fascinating subject. In this guide, we’ll explore the basics of chocolate, from its origins to its different types. The Origins of Chocolate Chocolate has its roots in ancient Mesoamerica, where the Mayans and Aztecs cultivated cacao trees. They referred to cacao as the “food of . . . [More]

#147 – Steve Burge on Transitioning WordPress to the SaaS Market

Transcript [00:00:00] 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, transitioning WordPress to the SaaS market. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast player of choice, or by going to wptavern.com/feed/podcast, and you can copy that URL into most podcast players. If you have a topic that . . . [More]

#147 – Steve Burge on Transitioning WordPress to the SaaS Market

Transcript [00:00:00] 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, transitioning WordPress to the SaaS market. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast player of choice, or by going to wptavern.com/feed/podcast, and you can copy that URL into most podcast players. If you have a topic that . . . [More]

WP Engine v. Automattic: Judge Inclined to Grant Injunction, Orders Status Quo

The highly anticipated preliminary injunction hearing in the WP Engine v. Automattic case took place yesterday at the Northern California District Court. Presiding Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín made it clear that while she was “inclined to grant some sort of injunction,” WP Engine’s proposed version was “exceedingly vague” and “not particularly narrowly tailored.” The judge emphasized that she could not enforce WP Engine’s proposed injunction due to its lack of specificity. In the meantime, both parties have been ordered to . . . [More]

WP Engine v. Automattic: Judge Inclined to Grant Injunction, Orders Status Quo

The highly anticipated preliminary injunction hearing in the WP Engine v. Automattic case took place yesterday at the Northern California District Court. Presiding Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín made it clear that while she was “inclined to grant some sort of injunction,” WP Engine’s proposed version was “exceedingly vague” and “not particularly narrowly tailored.” The judge emphasized that she could not enforce WP Engine’s proposed injunction due to its lack of specificity. In the meantime, both parties have been ordered to . . . [More]

WordPress.org Releases New ‘Secure Custom Fields’ Plugin With ACF Pro Features

In the latest chapter of the ongoing dispute between Automattic and WP Engine, a new plugin “Secure Custom Fields” (https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-custom-fields/) has been added to the Plugin Repository by WordPress.org. This plugin has 90+ active installations and exhibits the features of ACF Pro plugin like repeater, flexible content, clone fields gallery, options pages, and ACF Blocks. Last month, WordPress.org took over WP Engine’s ACF plugin, citing security issues, and renamed it Secure Custom Fields (https://wordpress.org/ . . . [More]

WordPress.org Releases New ‘Secure Custom Fields’ Plugin With ACF Pro Features

In the latest chapter of the ongoing dispute between Automattic and WP Engine, a new plugin “Secure Custom Fields” (https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-custom-fields/) has been added to the Plugin Repository by WordPress.org. This plugin has 90+ active installations and exhibits the features of ACF Pro plugin like repeater, flexible content, clone fields gallery, options pages, and ACF Blocks. Last month, WordPress.org took over WP Engine’s ACF plugin, citing security issues, and renamed it Secure Custom Fields (https://wordpress.org/ . . . [More]

WordCamp Asia 2025 Announces Two Scholarships for Attendees

WordCamp Asia 2025, in partnership with The WordPress Foundation and WordCamp Central, has announced two scholarship opportunities for the upcoming event in Manila, Philippines. These scholarships aim to support community members by covering essential expenses such as flights, accommodation, and event tickets. A team of program managers from WordCamp Central and the WordPress Global Community Team will oversee the selection process. The Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship is being extended to WordCamp Asia for the very first time. Previously, t . . . [More]

WordCamp Asia 2025 Announces Two Scholarships for Attendees

WordCamp Asia 2025, in partnership with The WordPress Foundation and WordCamp Central, has announced two scholarship opportunities for the upcoming event in Manila, Philippines. These scholarships aim to support community members by covering essential expenses such as flights, accommodation, and event tickets. A team of program managers from WordCamp Central and the WordPress Global Community Team will oversee the selection process. The Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship is being extended to WordCamp Asia for the very first time. Previously, t . . . [More]

The 2024 WooCommerce holiday gift guide

For the past three years, we’ve curated a gift guide to feature some awesome Woo stores, and to offer around 40 different gift ideas that span a broad range of geographies and interests.  Grab these goodies for friends, family members, or yourself — we’re not judging. Actually, we actively encourage self-gifting throughout this post (oops). […]Re Posted From: The 2024 WooCommerce holiday gift guideWoo Commerce . . . [More]

The 2024 WooCommerce holiday gift guide

For the past three years, we’ve curated a gift guide to feature some awesome Woo stores, and to offer around 40 different gift ideas that span a broad range of geographies and interests.  Grab these goodies for friends, family members, or yourself — we’re not judging. Actually, we actively encourage self-gifting throughout this post (oops). […]Re Posted From: The 2024 WooCommerce holiday gift guideWoo Commerce . . . [More]