WordPress.org Services Resume After Holiday Break

Automattician Alex Shiels of the Meta team has announced the resumption of WordPress.org services after the holiday break of two weeks. Users can now register new accounts, submit plugins, themes, and photos, and review plugins once again. Last month, Matt Mullenweg declared WordPress.org’s first-ever holiday break. He said, “In order to give myself and the many tired volunteers around WordPress.org a break for the holidays, we’re going to be pausing a few of the free services currently offered.”  Initially, WP Engine was the sol . . . [More]

WordPress.org Services Resume After Holiday Break

Automattician Alex Shiels of the Meta team has announced the resumption of WordPress.org services after the holiday break of two weeks. Users can now register new accounts, submit plugins, themes, and photos, and review plugins once again. Last month, Matt Mullenweg declared WordPress.org’s first-ever holiday break. He said, “In order to give myself and the many tired volunteers around WordPress.org a break for the holidays, we’re going to be pausing a few of the free services currently offered.”  Initially, WP Engine was the sol . . . [More]

LearnDash Review 2025: The Best WordPress LMS Plugin?

The post LearnDash Review 2025: The Best WordPress LMS Plugin? is written by Colin Newcomer and appeared first on WPKube. Considering using LearnDash to create online course content with WordPress? LearnDash is a popular WordPress LMS plugin that works for both serious academic institutions, solo course creators, and everyone in between. It can help you create unlimited courses, add unlimited lessons and topics, quiz your learners, require assignments, etc. It also includes built-in features to charge one-time or recurring access.... Continue R . . . [More]

LearnDash Review 2025: The Best WordPress LMS Plugin?

The post LearnDash Review 2025: The Best WordPress LMS Plugin? is written by Colin Newcomer and appeared first on WPKube. Considering using LearnDash to create online course content with WordPress? LearnDash is a popular WordPress LMS plugin that works for both serious academic institutions, solo course creators, and everyone in between. It can help you create unlimited courses, add unlimited lessons and topics, quiz your learners, require assignments, etc. It also includes built-in features to charge one-time or recurring access.... Continue R . . . [More]

India to Host Three WordCamps in January 2025

The Indian WordPress community is set for an exciting start to 2025, with three WordCamps scheduled for January, as per WordCamp Central. India has a thriving WordPress community and  according to the WordPress Meetup global trends report (January 2023 to June 2024), published by the Community Team, Indian cities Ahmedabad and Mumbai recorded the highest engagement for in-person events. WordCamp Ahmedabad The fifth edition of WordCamp Ahmedabad will take place on January 3 and 4, 2025, at the AUDA Auditorium in Shela, Gujarat. The firs . . . [More]

India to Host Three WordCamps in January 2025

The Indian WordPress community is set for an exciting start to 2025, with three WordCamps scheduled for January, as per WordCamp Central. India has a thriving WordPress community and  according to the WordPress Meetup global trends report (January 2023 to June 2024), published by the Community Team, Indian cities Ahmedabad and Mumbai recorded the highest engagement for in-person events. WordCamp Ahmedabad The fifth edition of WordCamp Ahmedabad will take place on January 3 and 4, 2025, at the AUDA Auditorium in Shela, Gujarat. The firs . . . [More]

Plugins Team Unveils Roadmap for Phase 2 of Plugin Check

Chris Christoff of the Plugins Team has published the roadmap of Phase 2 of the Plugin Check plugin. According to the statistics shared at this year’s State of the Word, 41% fewer issues were reported per approved plugin after launching the Plugin Check tool, enabling the team to approve 138% more plugins each week and significantly reducing the review queue length.  In the words of David Perez, “Plugin Check is a tool for testing whether your plugin meets the required standards for the WordPress.org plugin directory. With this plugin, . . . [More]

Plugins Team Unveils Roadmap for Phase 2 of Plugin Check

Chris Christoff of the Plugins Team has published the roadmap of Phase 2 of the Plugin Check plugin. According to the statistics shared at this year’s State of the Word, 41% fewer issues were reported per approved plugin after launching the Plugin Check tool, enabling the team to approve 138% more plugins each week and significantly reducing the review queue length.  In the words of David Perez, “Plugin Check is a tool for testing whether your plugin meets the required standards for the WordPress.org plugin directory. With this plugin, . . . [More]

Community Team Proposes Women-Centric WordPress Events for International Women’s Day

The WordPress Community Team has proposed hosting women-centric events on International Women’s Day through local WordPress communities to celebrate, empower, and inspire women. These events are envisioned as platforms where women can connect, share experiences, and enhance their skills in an inclusive and supportive environment. These events could take various forms, such as networking sessions, workshops, talks, learning activities, or mentorship opportunities. Local communities interested in organizing such events can apply through the . . . [More]

Community Team Proposes Women-Centric WordPress Events for International Women’s Day

The WordPress Community Team has proposed hosting women-centric events on International Women’s Day through local WordPress communities to celebrate, empower, and inspire women. These events are envisioned as platforms where women can connect, share experiences, and enhance their skills in an inclusive and supportive environment. These events could take various forms, such as networking sessions, workshops, talks, learning activities, or mentorship opportunities. Local communities interested in organizing such events can apply through the . . . [More]

WordCamp Europe 2025: Tickets and Diversity Scholarship Now Available

WordCamp Europe has released tickets for the 2025 edition of the event scheduled for June 5-7 in Basel, Switzerland. There are two types of tickets: the General ticket, priced at €50, and the Micro-Sponsor ticket, which costs €250. Both options include access to all sessions and Contributor Day on June 5, though separate registration is required for Contributor Day. The Micro-Sponsor ticket, priced closer to the actual cost of attendance, is a great way to support the event if you’re able to contribute more. Tickets are refundable, . . . [More]

WordCamp Europe 2025: Tickets and Diversity Scholarship Now Available

WordCamp Europe has released tickets for the 2025 edition of the event scheduled for June 5-7 in Basel, Switzerland. There are two types of tickets: the General ticket, priced at €50, and the Micro-Sponsor ticket, which costs €250. Both options include access to all sessions and Contributor Day on June 5, though separate registration is required for Contributor Day. The Micro-Sponsor ticket, priced closer to the actual cost of attendance, is a great way to support the event if you’re able to contribute more. Tickets are refundable, . . . [More]

The Difference Between Milk, Dark, and White Chocolate

Here’s an overview of the differences between milk, dark, and white chocolate: 1. Milk Chocolate Ingredients: Made with cocoa solids, cocoa butter, milk powder or condensed milk, and sugar. Flavor: Sweet and creamy, with a mild chocolate flavor due to the lower percentage of cocoa solids (typically 10-40%). Texture: Smooth and melts easily due to the presence of milk fats. Uses: Popular in candy bars, desserts, and baking. It’s a versatile chocolate that appeals to most palates. 2. Dark Chocolate Ingredients: Contains cocoa solids, cocoa . . . [More]

The Difference Between Milk, Dark, and White Chocolate

Here’s an overview of the differences between milk, dark, and white chocolate: 1. Milk Chocolate Ingredients: Made with cocoa solids, cocoa butter, milk powder or condensed milk, and sugar. Flavor: Sweet and creamy, with a mild chocolate flavor due to the lower percentage of cocoa solids (typically 10-40%). Texture: Smooth and melts easily due to the presence of milk fats. Uses: Popular in candy bars, desserts, and baking. It’s a versatile chocolate that appeals to most palates. 2. Dark Chocolate Ingredients: Contains cocoa solids, cocoa . . . [More]

Matt Mullenweg Asks What Drama to Create in 2025, Community Reacts

On Christmas Eve, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg took to Reddit, causing quite a stir by asking what kind of drama he should create in 2025. He posted, “What drama should I create in 2025? I’m very open to suggestions. Should we stop naming releases after jazz musicians and name them after Drake lyrics? Eliminate all dashboard notices? Take over any plugins into core? Change from blue to purple? I think we can brainstorm together and come up with way better things than I could on my own. Also, Merry Christmas! ” What drama shoul . . . [More]

Matt Mullenweg Asks What Drama to Create in 2025, Community Reacts

On Christmas Eve, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg took to Reddit, causing quite a stir by asking what kind of drama he should create in 2025. He posted, “What drama should I create in 2025? I’m very open to suggestions. Should we stop naming releases after jazz musicians and name them after Drake lyrics? Eliminate all dashboard notices? Take over any plugins into core? Change from blue to purple? I think we can brainstorm together and come up with way better things than I could on my own. Also, Merry Christmas! ” What drama shoul . . . [More]

WordPress Training Team Launches New Course for Designers: Beginner WordPress Designer

The Training Team has launched a new course on Learn WordPress specifically for designers: Beginner WordPress Designer. This learning pathway is crafted to help designers new to WordPress gain the skills needed to create professional websites. The course covers essential topics such as building a style guide, understanding block themes, and adopting a block-first approach to design. It also teaches best practices in web design, theme customization, layout composition, and working with media blocks. This learning pathway is free and open t . . . [More]

WordPress Training Team Launches New Course for Designers: Beginner WordPress Designer

The Training Team has launched a new course on Learn WordPress specifically for designers: Beginner WordPress Designer. This learning pathway is crafted to help designers new to WordPress gain the skills needed to create professional websites. The course covers essential topics such as building a style guide, understanding block themes, and adopting a block-first approach to design. It also teaches best practices in web design, theme customization, layout composition, and working with media blocks. This learning pathway is free and open t . . . [More]

CHR in the News!

Community Health Resources’ (CHR) Tramel Dunning, a supportive housing specialist, was featured in a recent NBC Connecticut article about Journey Home, which highlights the impact of Journey Home’s “A Hand Up” program. Dunning comments on the positive impact programs like this have on individuals who were homeless. Read the full article here and below! +++ NBC Connecticut ‘Journey Home’ volunteers collect and repurpose furniture for families in need By David Horwitz December 23, 2024 While many of us are enjoying our time off, a g . . . [More]

CHR in the News!

Community Health Resources’ (CHR) Tramel Dunning, a supportive housing specialist, was featured in a recent NBC Connecticut article about Journey Home, which highlights the impact of Journey Home’s “A Hand Up” program. Dunning comments on the positive impact programs like this have on individuals who were homeless. Read the full article here and below! +++ NBC Connecticut ‘Journey Home’ volunteers collect and repurpose furniture for families in need By David Horwitz December 23, 2024 While many of us are enjoying our time off, a g . . . [More]