Matt: Homework from WordCamp
A few times during the WordCamp US keynote, I asked for a show of hands and got mostly blank stares back, especially on the AI questions. That’s not a criticism — it’s a reading list. If the future is going…
Open Channels FM: AI for the Rest of Us
An update on Open Channels News, new fall series (including “AI for the Rest of Us”), and a preview of the Open Channels FM 5.0 release coming in September.
WordPress.org blog: AI Creates Opportunity While Artists Ship at WordCamp US 2026
WordCamp US (WCUS) 2026 just wrapped up after 4 days at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 1,100 people from around the world registered to attend, and thousands more watched online through livestreams. Contributor Day and Showcase Day…
WordPress Playground Explained: Full WordPress in Your Browser (Zero Install)
WordPress Playground runs a full WordPress site right in your browser. Here are 5 practical ways to use it, plus the honest limitations to know first! The post WordPress Playground Explained: Full WordPress in Your Browser (Zero Install) appeared first…
What’s New in WordPress 7.1? (Features & Screenshots)
WordPress 7.1 is finally here 🥳, and we have been closely following its development. The new version launched on August 19, 2026, timed with WordCamp US. Its focus is on how you collaborate, style, and manage media on your WordPress…
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1 “Mary Lou”
Each WordPress release celebrates an artist who has made an indelible mark on the world of music. WordPress 7.1, code-named “Mary Lou,” honors pioneering jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Mary Lou Williams. A child prodigy who began playing publicly at…
#230 – Adrian Sticea on Navigating the Decline of WordPress Work on Upwork and the Rise of New Opportunities
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress, the people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in…
How to Refresh Old Blog Posts for SEO (A Workflow That Works)
Old posts losing traffic? Learn a simple workflow to refresh old blog posts for SEO, plus a free tool that tells you exactly what to fix first.
Programmatic SEO for WordPress: An Honest Guide (2026)
Curious about programmatic SEO on WordPress? Learn how it works, what Google’s scaled content policy means for you, and a realistic 6-step workflow to try it. The post Programmatic SEO for WordPress: An Honest Guide (2026) appeared first on Themeisle…
Matt: Surprise DM
When I saw the Slack notification preview, “Matt, I’m literally crying right now,” I must admit my first reaction was “Oh no, what happened…” Matt, I’m literally crying right now. I just read the Baby & Caregiver Attendance policy that…