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What’s New in Gutenberg 19.0? (14 August)
In the Gutenberg 19.0 release, two important features have been added under experimental flags to allow folks to opt in to test and give feedback as they want. These features can be enabled by going to Gutenberg > Experiments. The first feature lets you connect blocks to custom fields, which many have been eager to see. The second feature lets you quick edit within the new Site Editor > Page’s interface, built using Data Views. Feedback is welcome and needed for both.
Automatic Conversion of HEIC Images to JPEG in WordPress 6.7
In WordPress 6.7, HEIC image uploads will be automatically converted to JPEG on the server when possible. This allows you to view HEIC images in WP Admin and use them in postsand pages regardless of whether a visitor’s browser supports HEIC. Browser support for HEIC is low while the occurrence of HEIC images is common as they are the default storage format used by Apple devices. The original HEIC image can be downloaded via a link on the attachment page.
On-Page vs. Off-Page SEO: What Is It + How It Impacts SERP Visibility (2024 Guide)
Wondering what are on-page vs. off-page SEO? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a critical strategy for online businesses and websites, as it helps drive organic traffic to the website by improving visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). At its core, SEO comprises two fundamental components: on-page and off-page optimization. While both components aim to improve a website’s search engine rankings, they focus on distinct aspects of optimization.
