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Digging Into the WordPress Block Protocol Plugin
Posted by The WP Minute on March 9, 2023 at 3:37 pm

Digging Into the WordPress Block Protocol Plugin

The concept of building web layouts and content with blocks isn’t new. WordPress embraced it back in version 5.0 with the Block…
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Posted by The WP Minute on March 8, 2023 at 3:29 pm

How much are WordPress agencies earning?

If you’re a WordPress professional, it can be hard to know where you fit into the bigger picture. Online community The Admin…
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Beware the ides of March
Posted by The WP Minute on March 1, 2023 at 1:58 pm

Beware the ides of March

WordPress 6.2 is slated for release on March 28. Among its most impactful new features will be the integration of the Openverse…
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New WordCamps planned, Jetpack app updates & more!
Posted by The WP Minute on February 22, 2023 at 11:34 am

New WordCamps planned, Jetpack app updates & more!

The first-ever WordCamp Asia wrapped up on February 19. The event took place in Bangkok, Thailand and brought together attendees from all…
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AI Blocks, WCASIA, and continued tech cuts
Posted by The WP Minute on February 15, 2023 at 4:12 pm

AI Blocks, WCASIA, and continued tech cuts

It’s no secret that tools boasting Artificial Intelligence are popping up all over the place. That most certainly includes WordPress. And now…
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Full Site Editing stripped of the ‘beta’ label
Posted by The WP Minute on February 8, 2023 at 2:28 pm

Full Site Editing stripped of the ‘beta’ label

WordPress 6.2 is scheduled for release on March 28, 2023. But it’s never too early to start preparations. Therefore, you may want…
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Posted by The WP Minute on February 1, 2023 at 12:42 pm

Matrix over Slack, WP Minute Plus, & more Gutenberg goals

Should WordPress move away from Slack and towards the fediverse for project communication? Automattic-sponsored Meta team contributor Alex Kirk thinks so. Kirk…
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Announcing The WP Minute+
Posted by The WP Minute on January 30, 2023 at 12:28 pm

Announcing The WP Minute+

In today’s episode, Matt is talking about the new WP Minute+ podcast and why he started it. The WP Minute, which is…
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WordPress phases updated, Awesome Motive buys Thrive Themes, and more!
Posted by The WP Minute on January 25, 2023 at 11:10 am

WordPress phases updated, Awesome Motive buys Thrive Themes, and more!

What’s on tap for WordPress core in 2023? Project executive director Josepha Haden Chomphosy recently outlined some big picture goals. By design,…
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Posted by The WP Minute on January 18, 2023 at 3:47 pm

New Jetpack app, Mailchimp breach, and AI lawsuits

The lines between the open-source WordPress.org and its commercial counterpart WordPress.com (owned by Automattic) have long been blurred and confusing. So much…
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