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WordPress Gutenberg 10.1 Boosts Core Web Vitals
Update to the Gutenberg editor improves WordPress Core Web Vitals
WordPress Considers Dropping Support for IE 11
WordPress announced it’s seeking feedback on dropping Internet Explorer 11 support to gain considerable improvements to performance and development
WordPress Out of Touch with Publisher Needs?
Publishers scramble to fix Core Web Vitals while WordPress, plugin and theme developers seemingly decline to address those needs
Core Web Vitals Challenge: WordPress vs Everyone
Real-world data is used to select which CMS is the Core Web Vitals Champion. WordPress versus Joomla, Drupal, Squarespace and Wix
WordPress 5.6.2 Update is Largely Successful
WordPress 5.6.2 update safely rolls out with a fix for a bug introduced by the previous update. Publishers are encouraged to update.
WordPress: Bugs Detected in Ninja Forms Plugin, 1M Sites Affected
Exploits detected in the Ninja Forms plugin for WordPress, installed on over a million sites, can lead to a complete site takeover if not patched.
WordPress Boots Pirated Themes and Plugins
WordPress issued a statement that pirated themes and plugins are prohibited from being distributed from the official repositories
WordPress Gutenberg Improved Site Performance
WP Rocket redesigned site with WordPress Gutenberg and experienced remarkable performance gains. But there are a few things to watch out for
WordPress 5.6.1 Introduces Bug Into Post and Page Windows
Bug warns publishers from leaving editing window in WordPress 5.6.1. Triggers false warning: “Changes you made may not be saved”
Google Improves Web Stories WordPress Plugin
Updates to Web Stories plugin make it easier to earn money and new design features help publishers create more engaging web stories
WordPress 5.7 Will Feature Updated Admin Colors
WordPress.org announced progress toward an updated admin color palette for WP 5.7 that will be more accessible and easier to read.
Top Threats to WordPress Sites Identified in New Report
WordPress sites are increasingly being infected with malware from pirated themes and plugins, as per a new report on WordPress security.
WordPress Response to Rogue Plugin Updates
WordPress issued a reminder to plugin publishers to not over-reach their authority and that violators will continue to be flagged
WordPress.com Now Offers Website Development
WordPress.com announced Built by WordPress.com, a website development service to compete against sites like Squarespace.
WordPress All in One SEO Auto Updates Cause Backlash
Publishers complain about All in One SEO Plugin automatic updates
Contact Form 7 Vulnerability in +5 Million Sites
A serious vulnerability was patched in Contact Form 7 that allows attackers to upload malicious scripts.
WordPress Redux Plugin Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites
Redux Gutenberg Blocks Library & Framework, with over 1 million active users, patched a CSRF vulnerability
WordPress 5.6: The Good, the Meh and the Ugly
WordPress 5.6 is rolling out with dozens of improvements but security researchers discovered an exploitable feature.
WordPress Easy WP SMTP Plugin Vulnerability
Popular WordPress plugin with over 500,000 active installations was recently patched to fix an exploit that grants hackers complete control.
WordPress 5.6 and PHP 8 Compatibility
WordPress offered guidance about compatibility of new WordPress 5.6 with PHP 8 and what that means for publishers.
Google Web Stories Plugin for WordPress Gets First Big Update
Google is rolling out the first major update to its Web Stories plugin for WordPress which comes with three useful new features.
WordPress Ultimate Member Plugin Vulnerability
Ultimate Member WordPress plugin issued a patch for three critical and severe exploits that grant attackers total control of a site.
How to Make Your WordPress URLs SEO Friendly
Creating SEO-friendly WordPress URLs is a simple way to improve your organic search visibility. Follow these four tips to ensure that you get it right.
WordPress 5.6 May Break Sites on December 2020
WordPress 5.6 will make jQuery Migrate Helper Plugin “useless” which means some sites may break again.
WordPress Update Fiasco
Latest WordPress update is all trick and no treat. Required a second update to fix problems. Update now.
WordPress 5.6 Feature Removed For Subpar Experience
An important feature of WordPress 5.6 was removed because it was nowhere near ready. Opens the door for progress on a bigger feature.
Loginizer WordPress Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites
Popular WordPress security plugin Loginizer patched two security issues, including a SQL Injection.
WordPress Gutenberg 9.2 – Dozens of Improvements
WordPress Gutenberg 9.2 offers dozens of new features. Becomes closer to becoming a modern site editor.
How to Add Emojis to Title Tags & Meta Descriptions in WordPress
You can get emojis in your WordPress titles and meta descriptions. Learn how to do it – and why it doesn’t always work.
18 WordPress Plugins That Will Speed Up Your Site
Does your website load super fast for your users? If not, here are 18 WordPress plugins that can help speed up your site.