The main theme of this month’s WordPress news is measurement. Most of what shipped in July shows you something that your site was already doing […]
Month: July 2026
Matt: Possible Futures of Happiness
At Automattic, we don’t have customer service or support, we have Happiness Engineers. There’s also a #ceo Slack channel where anyone can drop in and […]
Gutenberg Times: WordPress 7.1 Source of Truth
Welcome to the Source of Truth for WordPress 7.1! Before you dive headfirst into all the big and small changes and pick your favorites, make […]
Open Channels FM: Why Open Source Projects Need a License Before They Need Code
Open source fosters creativity but involves complex issues like licensing and ownership, especially in hackathons. Proper planning with appropriate licenses upfront is crucial for project […]
Open Channels FM: Signal – Issue 18
Talk about personal journeys in web development, the complexities of fame, and the benefits of open source, emphasizing enriching content options for listeners beyond traditional […]
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1 Beta 4
WordPress 7.1 Beta 4 is ready for download and testing! This beta release is intended for testing and development only. Please do not install, run, […]
WPTavern: #227 – Maciek Palmowski on Testing Secure WordPress Hosting: Does the Marketing Match Reality?
Transcript [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 […]
Open Channels FM: Navigating Client Expectations in the Age of AI-Assisted Web Design
The growing use of AI tools is reshaping web design, as clients increasingly present AI-generated content. Education and proactive communication are essential for web professionals […]
Open Channels FM: Open Channels News July 28, 2026
NVIDIA forms the Open Source Secure AI Alliance for safer AI, while a judge allows a lawsuit against Automattic to proceed.
Open Channels FM: A Journey Back to Enjoying Web Development and Personal Blogging
In this episode, Bob and Simon discuss the creative ups and downs of building personal websites, overcoming perfectionism, and finding joy in fun coding projects […]