Fifteen years ago, I released a WordPress plugin that answered a question nobody asked: “What if your website needed more velociraptors?” The Raptorize It plugin took the brilliant jQuery work from Zurb and made it dead simple to unleash Jurassic proportions on any WordPress site. The motivation back then was simple: you’re deep in a […]
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Version 5.6 of the Akismet plugin for WordPress is now available. In this release, we’ve improved performance, updated the setup process to more clearly explain errors when they happen, and cleaned up and standardized our UI across all of the Akismet wp‑admin screens. To upgrade, visit the Updates page of your WordPress dashboard and follow […]
Transcription [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 this case, how we might reimagine sponsoring WordPress contributions. If you’d like to subscribe to […]
You know that feeling when your content isn’t performing like it should, but you can’t quite figure out why? We built FreshRank.ai to fix that. FreshRank will analyze your content to deliver actionable insights that improve user experience, engagement, and rankings. How it works Drop in your URL or paste your content. Get your analysis…. […]
Have you ever noticed shoppers leaving their carts right before they check out in your WooCommerce store? It’s frustrating, and in many cases, the main reason is slow page speed. Even with great products and fair prices, most people won’t wait for pages to load. Here’s something I’ve seen a lot while testing WooCommerce themes: […]
In this episode, Anne Bovelett discusses web accessibility with Marc Haunschild, emphasizing its benefits and challenges. They provide practical advice for developers, advocate for diverse teams, and promote small, iterative changes toward inclusivity.
The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to evaluate RC1 on a test server and site. WordPress 6.9 RC1 […]
Rebranding a podcast involves much more than updating a logo or picking a new name. It is a transformative process that requires thoughtful planning, flexibility, and perseverance. One of the most revealing parts of the journey is the way it encourages you to reevaluate how each piece fits together, from your website structure to your […]
The story of what Bending Spoons has built is very impressive, and I’m a customer of theirs through Evernote, WordPress uses Meetup a ton. I think Automattic’s Noho office used to belong to Meetup. They’ve built an incredible engineering and product culture that can terraform technology stacks into something much more efficient. I think their […]
As the lead organiser representing the WordPress Udupi Community, I had the incredible opportunity to bring WordPress Campus Connect to college campuses across Coastal Karnataka.What began as a small idea soon became a mission – to introduce WordPress, open source, and digital opportunities to the next generation of creators. Across all our sessions, we interacted […]


