So you launched a new WordPress site, wrote your first post, and published it. Then shortly afterwards you realized that it was automatically tagged as "uncategorized." We've all been there before - myself included. There's a way to change this though and in this quick tutorial I am going to show you how to do it.
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The Gutenberg block editor has close to 100 default blocks available for use. However, there are still situations where you might want to add a feature to your post that's simply not available via the default blocks. That's where custom HTML comes to the rescue! In this quick guide, I'm going to show you how you can use the HTML block along with Claude (a freemium AI tool) to customize your own posts.
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A couple of weeks ago, I talked about the new and growing fight between Automattic/Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine. Back then, the two were mainly trading words, and dueling cease and desist letters. However, the scope seems to be continuing to expand, including WP Engine filing an actual lawsuit against Matt Mullenweg and Automattic.
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As much as I love using WordPress, there are certain quirks about it that annoy me. One of those in particular is that the only default way to change your user profile photo is by linking it to a Gravatar profile. It’s not only annoying because it forces you to create an account with a service that you probably wouldn’t use otherwise, but then it also populates that same photo on any WordPress site you log into (if you use the same email address).
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Over the past few years, we have seen increased efforts to better position and market the WordPress brand. Along with these efforts, we now have a Brand Writing Style Guide that defines how the WordPress voice should sound and what tone it should convey. The brand book was first created in August 2018 and has undergone several updates since then. It serves as a manual for all marketing messages, campaigns, and communication from WordPress.
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If you follow WordPress at any level, it’s hard not to have heard about the drama surrounding Matt Mullenweg’s attack on WP Engine at the tail end of WordCamp US, something that marred what otherwise seemed like a very lovely event.
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Recently, I was working on a rewrite of one of our theme list posts and in the process I tested over 30 themes. By the end, I came to the unfortunate conclusion that the majority were junk. My gut feeling was that the "shiny cover, empty box" syndrome I encountered was more widespread than only the niche I worked on. So I decided to fire up a test instance of WordPress and went through 31 additional themes in a separate niche. These are the results of my research.
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Hey there, WordPress fans! I am checking in today to let you know that WordCamp US 2024 is about to kick off!
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Cheap WordPress hosting sounds great until you're hit with hidden fees, slow loading times, and (truly) useless support. I've been burned by this myself…multiple times. So, I decided to find out if it's even possible to get reliable WordPress hosting without emptying your wallet
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Ever since we started this site, we’ve been deeply involved in the topic of hosting a WordPress website. Personally, it wasn’t something I deliberately set out to learn that much about; rather, the topic found me. If you’re using WordPress, hosting is just essential, and there’s no way to ignore it. You just can’t run a site without it. So naturally, you’d want the best hosting available and steer clear of the sub-par options.
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If you like ambitious projects, I think this news tidbit will be right up your alley. In late August, Matt Mullenweg and Automattic announced plans to migrate all of the existing Tumblr websites to WordPress. Given that Tumblr hosts more than half a billion blogs (yes – that’s a “B”), I think this might just be one of the largest migration projects ever undertaken.
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If you're attending WordCamp US 2024 in person or online, I have great news! In late August, we got our first look at the full lineup and schedule for this year's event, which will be held in Portland, Oregon from September 17-20.
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As the title of this article says, I have no formal development experience. For full transparency though, I also wasn't coming into this with a total lack of understanding about the underlying code that makes WordPress plugins function. That did make things somewhat easier, but nowhere near easy. I was damn enthusiastic about building a WordPress plugin though, so I decided to give it a shot.
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Over the past few months, I’ve been diving deep into what people really think about WordPress’ block editor – Gutenberg. I thought this was going to be a fun project. I analyzed over 340 opinions from platforms like Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, and WordPress.org. I also spoke with developers, colleagues, and other professionals in the WordPress community to get a well-rounded perspective.
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If you're a fan of default WordPress themes, I have great news! On August 15, we got our first look at the upcoming Twenty Twenty-Five default theme in this WordPress.org post. The new Twenty Twenty-Five theme will be released as part of WordPress 6.7 (which is currently scheduled for release on November 12, 2024).
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If you haven't checked out Learn WordPress lately, it's probably a good idea to do it today. This free educational hub has just had a serious glow-up, and I'm here to give you the scoop on why it's worth your attention.
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I sat down with Anne McCarthy, long-time WordPress contributor and Test Lead for WordPress 6.6 (which has just been released), to get a better understanding of how this process works – and how you can get involved.
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WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey” went live a couple of days ago on July 16! As with most of the major releases over the past few years, the new features and changes primarily focus on the Site Editor and Block Editor, with not much being done for people using the “classic” approach to WordPress.
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Lately, I’ve learned that there are three sure things in life – death, taxes, and Awesome Motive acquiring popular WordPress businesses. That third certainty is what prompted me to write this post and let you know about the latest addition to their portfolio.
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Howdy, WordPress friends. In this edition, I’ll cover WordCamp Europe 2024 (and tell you more about its venue in 2025), an ongoing supply chain attack that’s affecting lots of plugins/WordPress sites (make sure your sites are safe), several new WordPress acquisitions, and plenty more news and tidbits.
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Learn how to use the WordPress Interactivity API, why it’s essential, and how it simplifies adding interactive features to your blocks. Discover seamless integration with PHP server-side rendering and real-world examples of dynamic user experiences.
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Hey there, WordPress fans! I am back with the latest edition of our monthly WordPress news roundup, which covers everything that happened in WordPress over the past 30 days…or so.
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One of the most useful features added to the JavaScript language in recent years is JavaScript modules, also referred to as ES6 modules. In this tutorial, I’ll cover some of the history of JavaScript modules, show you a handful of syntax examples, and introduce all their basic features.
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Just like apps enhance your phone, some of the best WordPress plugins can transform a basic WordPress site into something special. From powerful SEO tools to simple contact form plugins, it’s impressive how a quick ten-second installation can make such a big difference.
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Choosing the right hosting stack informs your server response times, resource availability, and compatibility with other tools. A good setup can help you scale your site, too. Let's take a look at where your hosting fits in when it comes to your WordPress development environment.
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A trend toward consolidation in WordPress has been going on for at least a decade now, but it's not only limited to WordPress. All aspects of the web industry have been affected by it. In this post, we'll introduce you to five mergers and acquisitions from recent history.
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Our regular readers know that we’ve been conducting hosting surveys ever since 2016. This initiative has grown to become the biggest WordPress hosting survey on the web. Roughly once every 1-2 years, we look at the lineup of the most popular WordPress hosting companies and ask our readers to assess their actual long-term experience with those companies.
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Check-in for the latest WordPress news, including Jetpack Stats going paid, Woo rebranding, WordPress.org redesigns, and lots, lots more.
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It took some time to find the right place for WPShout in our portfolio, but now we think we're there. We've merged the WPShout and CodeinWP websites together under WPShout's brand and name!
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Finding the fastest WordPress hosting takes more than just reading a few reviews or trusting what companies say about themselves. Every provider claims to be the best – I’m yet to come across one that doesn’t – but without real data, those words don’t mean much.
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