WP Tavern #100 – Nick Diego on the Revamp of the WordPress Showcase Website
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Nov 22, 2023 Nick Diego, a sponsored full-time contributor at Automattic, discusses the revamp of the WordPress Showcase Website. They explore the selection process, website structure, and the transition to a fully block-based system. The showcase features notable organizations and aims to dispel misconceptions about WordPress.
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Showcase Highlights WordPress' Breadth
- The WordPress Showcase highlights the diversity and capability of WordPress across various industries and scales.
- It serves to inspire users and counter misconceptions that WordPress is just a blogging platform.
Community Moderation Vital for Growth
- Anyone can submit a site to the WordPress Showcase, but it requires community moderation to maintain quality.
- Engaging contributors to help vet and manage submissions is essential for the future success of the showcase.
Flexible Submission Criteria Now
- The current submission criteria focus on using WordPress in unique or notable ways without strict technical requirements.
- Accessibility or performance standards are not enforced yet but may be considered with community consensus.