Yoast Co-Founder Calls For WordPress Leadership Change – Mullenweg Resists
Joost de Valk calls for a change in WordPress governance structure. Mullenweg says it’s not possible with WordPress.
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The HCU Effect In Google Updates
An analysis of how Google’s “HCU” signals may influence website rankings during a core algorithm or spam update.
Mullenweg’s WordPress Pause Triggers Unexpected Complications
Mullenweg’s pause of some WordPress services leads to unexpected consequences. The community scrambles to fix emerging issues.
WordPress Vs. Squarespace – Which One Is Better?
A head-to-head comparison of WordPress and Squarespace shows clear benefits of one over the other, helping you identify which platform best suits your needs.
Mullenweg Takes On Inc Magazine For “Biased” Interview
Matt Mullenweg hits back at Inc. magazine for “inaccuracies” and bias in an unflattering interview.
Mullenweg Pauses WordPress Services – Hopes To Reopen Next Year
Matt Mullenweg pauses WordPress services and expresses hope to reopen “sometime in the new year.”
A Candid Assessment Of AI Search & SEO
A frank assessment of the significant changes in search and what SEOs should be paying attention to right now and in 2025.
OpenAI Announces 1-800-ChatGPT
Now you can call and speak to ChatGPT by phone or text via WhatsApp, no account necessary
Marketing Trend: Consumers Prefer Relatability
A new marketing report finds consumer attitudes are shifting toward relatability over perfection.
Google’s Ex-CEO on AI: What SEOs Should Pay Attention To
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s comments suggest AI’s future direction, something SEOs should watch closely
Essential WordPress Plugins Every Site Should Have
Make your WordPress website secure, optimized, and user-friendly with these essential plugins. From SEO to security, this guide has got you covered.
Mullenweg Disgusted & Sickened As WP Engine Regains Access
WordPress co-founder says he’s sickened by being “legally forced” to provide services to WP Engine, says he disagrees with court decision
Automattic Removes WP Engine Client List From Tracker Site
Automattic complies with preliminary injunction, removes CSV file containing WP Engine’s client list
Judge Sides With WP Engine Against Automattic & Mullenweg In WordPress Dispute
Judge grants WP Engine’s request for a preliminary injunction, consistently rejecting Automattic and Mullenweg’s arguments.
Automattic Acquisition Will Bring AI Into WordPress
Automattic’s acquisition of WPAI will result in integration of AI into WordPress in some form in the near future
Google’s Updated Crawler Guidance Recommends ETags
Google recommends using ETag for efficient caching for reducing unnecessary crawling and server load
WPForms Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 6 Million Sites
A high-severity WPForms WordPress plugin vulnerability affects up to 6 million websites
Google CEO: Search Will Change Profoundly In 2025
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that Google Search will profoundly change in 2025 and struggled to articulate concern for web content creators
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT o1, ‘World’s Smartest Language Model”
OpenAI announces o1, the “world’s smartest language model” and a Pro tier offering unlimited usage and more computing power.
Wix Integrates Session Recording Toolkit Into Analytics Interface
Wix Analytics quietly integrates TWIPLA session recording toolkit, enabling users to analyze visitor interactions
Gravatar Offers Free Domains To Use As Bluesky Handles
Gravatar announces free domain names for creating custom Bluesky handles in just four simple steps.
Accessibility Champ: Wix, WordPress, Squarespace, Duda, Or…?
Twenty website building platforms and CMSs were ranked for accessibility—the winner may surprise you.
Scan of 140K Sites Reveals Best WordPress Plugins
Data from 140,000 WordPress sites reveals which SEO and performance plugins users judge to be the best and most trustworthy
New Report Shows AI Overviews Trends Are Stabilizing
Google AI Overview citations were generally stable in October and November but growth in more granular queries surged
How Chrome Site Engagement Metrics Are Used
Google Chromium documentation exposes the truth about Chrome Site Engagement Metrics and their purpose
Automattic Quietly Intensifies WP Engine Tracker Site
WP Engine Tracker website updated with new feature that intensifies Mullenweg’s self-described “nuclear war” against WP Engine
WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin Vulnerability Hits 200k+ Sites
CleanTalk Anti-Spam WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated hackers to upload plugins to launch attacks
WP Engine Vs Automattic: Judge Inclined To Grant Preliminary Injunction
Judge is inclined to grant preliminary injunction in WP Engine’s federal lawsuit against Automattic but one more hurdle remains
Automattic Receives Backlash For Cloning Premium Plugin
Automattic clones the ACF Premium plugin to distribute it free, disincentivizing users from paying for it or competing plugins.
Wix Rolling Out AI-Powered Site Planning & Visualization Tool
Wix’s new AI-powered site visualization tool streamlines site planning and accelerates the time it takes to update or launch a website