July 2020
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Big Orange Heart Opens 2020 Remote Work Wellbeing and Mental Health Survey
A Big Orange Heart, formerly known as WP&UP, has opened its 2020 Remote Work Wellbeing and Mental Health Survey. The … Continue reading Big Orange Heart Opens 2020 Remote Work Wellbeing and Mental Health Survey →
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WordPress 5.6 Wish List: Homepage Post Type Selection and Block Management
With the WordPress 5.5 development cycle coming to a close, it is time to begin mapping out what features should … Continue reading WordPress 5.6 Wish List: Homepage Post Type Selection and Block Management →
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WordCamp US 2020 Canceled Due to Pandemic Stress and Online Event Fatigue
WordCamp US 2020, which was originally scheduled for October 27-29, was officially canceled today. In April, organizers transitioned to planning … Continue reading WordCamp US 2020 Canceled Due to Pandemic Stress and Online Event Fatigue →
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Post a Lot of Code? Try the Code Syntax Block Plugin for WordPress
I am always on the lookout for interesting syntax-highlighting plugins, particularly for those occasions when I write tutorials or other … Continue reading Post a Lot of Code? Try the Code Syntax Block Plugin for WordPress →
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Bing Launches URL Submissions Plugin for WordPress
Bing has launched its first official plugin for WordPress aimed at helping site owners get their content indexed immediately. Instead … Continue reading Bing Launches URL Submissions Plugin for WordPress →
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Upcoming in WordPress 5.5: Features and Changes Theme Authors Should Know About
August 11, the target release date for WordPress 5.5, is just shy of two weeks away. For developers who have … Continue reading Upcoming in WordPress 5.5: Features and Changes Theme Authors Should Know About →
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Gutenberg 8.6 Adds Cover Block Video Positioning and Updates Block Patterns
Gutenberg 8.6 landed quietly last week. Much of the focus right now is ironing out the remaining bugs for WordPress … Continue reading Gutenberg 8.6 Adds Cover Block Video Positioning and Updates Block Patterns →
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WordPress to Stick with Online-Only Meetups and WordCamps for Remainder of 2020
The WordPress Community Team has officially updated its guidelines for WordCamps to be online-only events for the remainder of 2020. … Continue reading WordPress to Stick with Online-Only Meetups and WordCamps for Remainder of 2020 →
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Are Plugin Authors to Blame for the Poor Admin Notices Experience?
Last Thursday, Vova Feldman published an article asking that we stop blaming plugin authors for the plethora of admin notices … Continue reading Are Plugin Authors to Blame for the Poor Admin Notices Experience? →
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Develop, Test, and Showcase Blocks in Isolation With BlockBook
Riad Benguella released BlockBook, a project that promises to overhaul how developers build blocks and more, on Tuesday. It is … Continue reading Develop, Test, and Showcase Blocks in Isolation With BlockBook →
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Unsplash Responds to Image Licensing Concerns, Clarifies Reasons for Hotlinking and Tracking
Concerns are mounting regarding Unsplash’s terms and image licensing after the site launched its official WordPress plugin this week. Several … Continue reading Unsplash Responds to Image Licensing Concerns, Clarifies Reasons for Hotlinking and Tracking →
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Revised Block Directory Guidelines Proposal Updates Wording but Changes Little Else
Yesterday, Alex Shiels posted an update to the proposed guidelines for the WordPress block directory. The document adds eight rules … Continue reading Revised Block Directory Guidelines Proposal Updates Wording but Changes Little Else →