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WordPress Roundup: August 2024

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Welcome to the WordPress Roundup, your monthly digest of the latest news and updates from the WordPress community. We bring you essential WordPress developments for all experience levels each month, keeping you informed about the latest core updates and upcoming releases. Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a dedicated site owner, or launching your first WordPress… … Read more

WP Engine Appoints Samuel Monti as its Chief Financial Officer

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AUSTIN, Texas—SEPT. 5, 2024—WP Engine, a global web enablement company providing premium products and solutions for websites built on WordPress, today announced the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer, Samuel (“Sam”) Monti. In his new role, Monti is responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects of WP Engine’s financial organization, including corporate… … Read more

Understanding Upcoming Changes to Let’s Encrypt’s Chain of Trust

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At WP Engine, we’re committed to ensuring your websites are always secure and easy to access. To this end, we use Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificates to safeguard the communication between your site and its visitors, providing peace of mind that your digital presence is well-protected.  Let’s Encrypt remains a leader in SSL protection, providing SSL… … Read more

Press This: WordPress as a Design Tool—Empowering Users to Create

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Welcome to Press This, a podcast that delivers valuable insights and actionable tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of WordPress.  In this episode, host Brian Gardner and Automattic Product Lead Rich Tabor, unpack WordPress’s design potential, highlighting its evolving features and the power it offers website builders. Powered by RedCircle Brian Gardner: Hey everybody, welcome… … Read more

Crafted With Code: Performance Showcase

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This year’s Crafted With Code showcase has already highlighted five projects recognized by the Webby Awards and WP Engine, each featuring beautifully designed, highly accessible digital experiences.  Now, Crafted With Code is shining a light on some of the most performant projects submitted to the Webbys this year. The Webby Awards exist to honor excellence… … Read more

Democratizing Core Contributions: A Guide to WordPress.org Badges 

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WordPress is an open source project, meaning anyone can contribute to the software, regardless of skill level. You probably first think of writing code, but it goes beyond that: whether you’re submitting patches, translating content, or organizing events, your contributions matter and are essential to the ongoing success of the WordPress project.  This collective effort … Read more

Open Enrollment at WordPress.com: Free Websites for Students 

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Your online presence is paramount to the success and well-being of your future self. Whether it’s for sharing your latest creative project, building an impressive portfolio, or simply expressing your ideas, owning a personal website gives you the power to control your online identity. It’s a space where you can showcase your work, share your … Read more

Connect With More Clients: Our Partner Directory Has Arrived

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Since we launched the Automattic for Agencies program earlier this summer, we’ve helped agencies save thousands of dollars and countless developer hours. Today, we’re making it easier than ever for agencies to connect with potential clients by presenting the new WordPress.com Partner Directory. This directory lists top-tier agencies for our customers who are looking for … Read more