This post recaps how the WordPress project’s five Global Partners — Jetpack, WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Bluehost, and Hostinger — supported community events during the first half of 2026. Across more than a dozen regional the first WordPress Developers Day, and a growing network of WordPress Campus Connect events, Global Partners staffed booths, sponsored sessions, and connected…
This auspicious 250th Independence Day, I find myself thinking of what Om wrote in iAMerican when he became a US citizen in 2013. On a globe, America is a landmass, a country. In an immigrant’s heart it is a belief that future is almost always better. It may not be perfect and it is certainly…
Effective case studies focus on storytelling, positioning the customer as the hero. They highlight challenges, solutions, and outcomes, blending engaging narratives with measurable results to build trust.
Welcome to this month’s WPBeginner Spotlight! May has been a big month for the WordPress ecosystem. The headline is the long-awaited release of WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong,” but it’s far from the only news. This issue is also packed with a fresh wave of AI-powered tools designed to make managing your website easier than ever. Whether…
We are excited to announce that our founder Bob Dunn will be attending WordCamp Europe 2026 thanks to the support of Blackwall.
WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” introduces significant updates including visual revisions, responsive block visibility, and enhanced workflow features, promoting collaboration among users and developers while emphasizing safe updating practices.
AI: super-smart guesser or just a robot with a flair for the dramatic? Join our hosts as they grill gadgets, predict the future, and ponder if their devices need bedtime stories.
A scholarship is supposed to do more than cover a flight. Here’s what the first round of Open Horizons recipients have done since they came home from WordCamp US 2025. When we launched the Open Horizons Scholarship in May 2025, the goal was simple: help WordPress contributors get to the events that would otherwise be…
In ecommerce, it’s not just about the tech but how it helps merchants grow. Open source can offer control and adaptability, especially with platforms like Woo and WordPress.
In the first half of 2026, conversations on AI’s impact, WordPress 7.0 launch, and the importance of the open web emerged. Key themes included rethinking work, community, and embracing uncertainty.
