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Another week, and we're bringing you the latest WordPress news from the last seven days. Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette and Tim Nash. We cover the PressConf event highlights, discuss the new Theme Switcher Pro plugin, and explore Joost’s reflections on unintended consequences in SEO tools. We share updates on Patchstack security alerts, and WordPress 6.8, mention upcoming events like WordCamp Canada, and introduce Tim Nash’s new WordPress security course. There's chat about new tools including BetterFox for Firefox and WP Descriptor for AI-generated image alt tags. The episode is lighthearted, featuring fun audience banter inspired by a mysterious “of the chickens” sign, as well as practical and community news from the WordPress ecosystem.

In this episode, I talk with Gabriella Laster, Product Marketing Director at Elementor, about the upcoming Elementor v4 release. Gabriella explains why a major codebase rewrite was needed, highlighting significant performance improvements, a new CSS-first approach, more intuitive UI changes, and enhanced workflow features. She reassures existing users that v3 and v4 will coexist, ensuring a smooth transition without breaking sites. The episode also covers their commitment to developer documentation, ongoing user education, and no planned pricing changes. You can expect incremental rollouts throughout 2025 with opportunities to participate in early testing. If you rely on Elementor for your livelihood, or even just your own website, and want to know what Elementor v4 will mean for you, this episode is for you.

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 14th April 2025. Join Nathan Wrigley, Mark Westguard, Wendie Huis in 't Veld, Steve Burge as we talk about the WordPress news from this week. We discuss the upcoming Page Builder Summit, the release of WordPress 6.8 (the only major update for 2025), and new features like speculative loading for faster page speed. We explore the environmental and practical impacts of prefetching, the shift to an annual WordPress release cadence, and concerns about AI’s growing role in web development. The panel also touches on community events like WordCamp Europe, the importance of human connection, and shares news about plugins, accessibility tools, and open-source site projects.

Sherry Holub, a talented WordPress agency owner and graphic design expert, shares her unique approach to crafting customized websites. She highlights her transition from traditional design to leveraging custom fields in WordPress, allowing for highly adaptable and tailored solutions. The conversation dives into the importance of blending creativity with functionality, particularly for small businesses and nonprofits. Sherry also discusses the evolving landscape of web design, emphasizing simplicity, flexibility, and the necessity of purposeful design.

In "This Week in WordPress #330," Nathan Wrigley, Taco Verdonshot, Piccia Neri, and Corey Maas discuss various topics, starting with Google wanting merchants to share marketing emails for better service insights. Piccia introduces Canva's expansion into website building and promotes her course on accessible data visualisations. Corey presents his new Chrome extension, Pause Tab, designed to help manage browser tabs more effectively. The episode also highlights the sale of the Newsletter Glue plugin by Leslie Sim, stressing its impact on the WordPress community. Additionally, there's excitement around WP APAC, a new collective for WordPress professionals in the Asia Pacific. They discuss WordPress 6.8's upcoming release, the final for 2025, and the implications of reduced WordPress releases' perception. Lastly, the conversation touches on controversial ads appearing in the block editor and Progress Planner's integration with Yoast SEO for improved site maintenance.

In this episode of "The Nice Show" from WP Builds, hosts Nathan Wrigley and Mark Westguard discuss the importance of positivity. They share stories of meeting nice people, like Derek Ashauer and Miriam Schwab, and mention useful WordPress plugins like Conversion Bridge. They explore online tools like Loveable for web design and highlight community events like PressConf, WP Accessibility Day, and the Page Builder Summit. The conversation lightens with real-world anecdotes, delightful short videos, and curious news about bringing extinct animals back to life, all in the spirit of spreading niceness.

The WordPress news from the last week with Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Tammie Lister, Tim Nash. We discuss a variety of WordPress topics. Michelle launches a new events-focused podcast with Bob WP, and starts a weekly series of talks at Post Status. We explore potential alternatives to Figma, Automattic's recent workforce restructuring, and the implications of a reduced WordPress release cadence. We also cover upcoming events like Press Conf and the Page Builder Summit, and discuss the challenges of engaging Gen Z with WordPress, highlighting the need for modern design and effective communication.

In this WP Builds episode, Nathan talks with guests Wes Tatters and Mike Eisenwasser about Rapyd Cloud, a high-performance hosting solution for dynamic WordPress sites. Wes, the managing director, developed the infrastructure designed to dynamically scale resources based on demand. Mike, the co-founder and chief product officer, details their focus on sites needing significant resources, like social networks and e-commerce platforms. They offer managed WordPress hosting with advanced security and performance monitoring. Rapyd's pricing starts at $50/month, appealing to serious site owners seeking robust, scalable, and efficient hosting solutions. So, if you’ve been seeking a reliable, high-performance, and dynamic hosting solution for your WordPress site, this episode might just provide the answers you’re looking for with Rapyd Cloud as a promising option on the horizon.

Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Corey Maass, Bob Dunn as they discuss the WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 24th March 2025. There's a lot to talk about but also a lot of technical gremlins! We discuss various topics related to WordPress, including accessibility, AI, and recent news in the WordPress community. Featured items include the new Elementor A11Y tool, the announcement of the Page Builder Summit, and updates on WordPress 6.8 accessibility improvements. We also delve into the practicalities of using AI in website development and recap highlights from the CloudFest hackathon.

Tim Nash, a cybersecurity expert with a background in physical penetration testing, dives into the critical state of WordPress security. He discusses the alarming rise in vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of the Patchstack report. Listeners learn about the transition to bcrypt for password hashing in WordPress 6.8, which greatly enhances security. Nash highlights the need for regular updates and monitoring plugins, while stressing that more vulnerabilities discovered can ultimately lead to better security practices.