WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1.2 Release
This security release features a fix for a critical severity security vulnerability. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can download…
The Real Cost of Stripe on WordPress: Plugin Fees and Break-Even Calculator
Stripe fees are fixed, but plugin fees are a choice. Use this simple break-even calculator to see when a free Stripe plugin stops being free. The post The Real Cost…
Open Channels FM: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Genealogy During the Era of Artificial Intelligence
I makes genealogy faster and more accurate while Charleen Mullenweg explains the ongoing need for human review.
Open Channels FM: Invisible Unicode Attacks, CrowdSec Source Leak, and the AI Coding Boom Explored
Invisible characters challenge spam filters, CrowdSec deals with a code leak, and AI is shifting what matters in software development.
bbPress: bbPress 2.6.18 is out!
bbPress 2.6.18 is a maintenance release focused on forum imports and first-login password upgrades. Imported users can now upgrade their passwords on first login for more legacy forum formats, including…
WordPress.org blog: WordPress Takes Its Turn Leading the Open Website Alliance
I’m happy to announce that I am now serving as president of the Open Website Alliance (OWA), representing the WordPress Foundation. The Alliance brings together the community organizations behind Drupal,…
OpenStation Blog: Drag, Drop, Preview: How a Post Gets Written in OpenStation
I started writing a post (this post!). Then, as usually happens, I needed a picture, so I dragged one straight from my desktop into OpenStation. No downloading, no extra tabs…
Stripe Payment Links vs Embedded WordPress Forms: Which Should You Use?
Should you share a Stripe Payment Link or embed a payment form on your WordPress site? Compare setup, branding, features, and real costs. The post Stripe Payment Links vs Embedded…
How to Build a WooCommerce Print Shop Order Form With File Upload
Build a WooCommerce print-shop page where customers upload artwork, pick a size, and unlock bulk discounts. Step-by-step PPOM walkthrough inside! The post How to Build a WooCommerce Print Shop Order…
OpenStation Blog: A better way to use WordPress
I have been using WordPress for a long time, and I still love it. But wp-admin has basically worked in the same way for years. OpenStation is our attempt to…