News & Articles

• Speculative Loading in WordPress (make.wordpress.org)
  The WordPress Performance Team recently published a new plugin called “Speculative Loading” which enables a new technology of the same name to automatically prerender certain URLs on the page, which can lead to near-instant page load times. The functionality is powered by the Speculation Rules API, a new web API that allows defining rules for which kinds of URLs to prefetch or prerender.
• Is It Time to Switch? Why Enterprises Migrate from Drupal to WordPress (pantheon.io)
  Managing a Drupal site is often complex, requiring careful consideration for even minor tweaks or updates. That’s because Drupal caters to “ambitious site builders” – developers and technical teams with immense knowledge of how a website is built. WordPress, with its easy-to-use interface and robust out-of-the-box functionality, "democratizes publishing" by empowering users to create, manage and publish content with ease.
• What’s New in WordPress 6.5: Font Library, Interactivity API, and More! (wpdeveloper.com)
  Say hello to WordPress’s newest version, WordPress 6.5 “Regina,” named after the dynamic versatility of the renowned violinist Regina Carter. Widely popular for her deep understanding of jazz and unmatched violin skills, Regina inspired WordPress 6.5, which is built with a deep focus on the details of web-building with Gutenberg in WordPress.
• 5 Key Reasons to Prioritize a Maintenance Plan for Your WordPress Site (www.weglot.com)
  
• WordPress.org Homepage Update Lands Local Websites in Trouble (wp-content.co)
  
• Why Should You Use WordPress? 30 Wonderful Reasons (mysterythemes.com)
  
• WordPress Vulnerability Report — April 10, 2024 (solidwp.com)
  
• What Happened to WordPress 6.5.1? (make.wordpress.org)
  

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Plugin News

• 3 Best WordPress eCommerce Plugins for Bloggers (wpmayor.com)
  As a blogger or a creative freelancer, the rise in eCommerce transactions offers a great opportunity to monetize your blog and take advantage of your creative skills. If you have an established blog with a loyal audience, you can sell different products related to your niche to your readers. If you’re a freelancer, you can sell your creative work as eBooks, video tutorials, and premium services. The possibilities are just endless.
• 8 Best Advanced AJAX Product Filter Plugins for WooCommerce (2024) (crocoblock.com)
  Every website must make it easy for users to find what they are looking for – easy and fast. It is critical because people have too much choice and not enough time. If your site is too confusing and complicated, users will likely choose another site if it takes a while to find the right product. In today’s world, you can’t risk convenience and speed. That’s why you should consider AJAX filters for WooCommerce sites as soon as the first products are added to the site.
• 6 Reasons Why You Should Use a WordPress Link Manager Plugin for Your Online Magazine Website (mhthemes.com)
  
• Streamline Your Tasks with The Best WordPress Management Plugins (www.multicollab.com)
  
• 7 Best WordPress CAPTCHA Plugins + a Much Better Alternative (jetpack.com)
  
• The Best 6 Plugins for Customizing Your WordPress Dashboard (www.admincolumns.com)
  

Theme News

• Top Must-have Travel WordPress Themes in 2024 (gracethemes.com)
  Travel is always a topic that requires a lot of creative ideas from web designers and developers. Because of its diversity, travel websites must change their look regularly to keep up with the trend and be unique in the eyes of visitors. That way it can increase traffic and customer engagement. The article will suggest top stunning travel WordPress themes for any website whether it is a blog or a travel service provider.

Tutorials

• WordPress Password Reset Not Sending/Working [SOLVED] (melapress.com)
  Are you having trouble with WordPress not sending password reset mail? There are many reasons why WordPress password reset might not send the reset email or otherwise work. This article explores all of the available troubleshooting options to help you identify and resolve the issue. There are plenty of reasons why someone might want to change their WordPress website account password.
• What is a Multilingual Translator? (And What Are Your Best Options) (translatepress.com)
  If you want to be able to reach an audience in multiple languages, finding the right multilingual translator is important. You can connect with new people in ways that you wouldn’t be able to with a single language. And, if you’re running a business, you’ll be able to reach new customers and create a better experience for your existing multilingual customers, including offering multilingual customer support and achieving other benefits.
• Membership Page Design Tips & Best Practices (www.cozmoslabs.com)
  
• A Complete Guide to Write Great Content for Your WordPress Website (droitthemes.com)
  
• How to Add Google Analytics to WordPress: Methods & Best Practices (www.wpzoom.com)
  
• A Guide to Using WordPress Logs to Track Errors (pagely.com)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• Marcus Burnette | WPCoffeeTalk (wpcoffeetalk.com)
  
• “Soup to Nuts: The Path of Totality” | This Week in WordPress (wpbuilds.com)
  
• Special Guest Kevin Geary | WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Live Round Table Show (www.wp-tonic.com)
  
• Looking Ahead to WordPress 6.6 | The WP Minute (share.transistor.fm)
  
• Listener Q & A | kitchensinkWP (kitchensinkwp.com)