News & Articles

• Why Wordpress? Why Not Wix, Squarespace or Weebly? (www.wp-tonic.com)
  Your website needs depend on several factors, and it is best swayed by your requirements, tech-savvy and, long-term goals and not which one is the best. While Wix and Weebly offer simple drag-and-drop perfection for beginners, WordPress offer unmatched customisations with deep learning level and, Squarespace offers sophisticated design templates for professional-looking outcomes.
• GAAD 2025: 150+ Hours Pledged to Improve WordPress Accessibility (wp-content.co)
  To mark the 14th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Equalize Digital is bringing together the WordPress community to improve web accessibility across the platform. At the time of this writing, 33 participants have pledged a combined total of 151 hours toward making WordPress and its ecosystem more inclusive.
• Is WordPress Good for eCommerce in 2025? Pros, Cons & Expert Tips (wpminds.com)
  Launching an online store has become easier than ever But choosing the right platform can make or break your eCommerce success. With so many options available, WordPress stands out as one of the most flexible and popular choices. But is WordPress really good for eCommerce in 2025? The short answer: Yes—if you use the right tools and manage it well.
• Spain’s Modular DS Raises €615K to Fuel Growth of WordPress Site Management Platform (tech.eu)
  
• WordPress 6.8 Moved to bcrypt: A Quiet Revolution in Password Security (dothewoo.io)
  
• Divi vs Bricks Builder 2025: Which Is Better for WordPress Users? (bloggingjoy.com)
  
• Figma’s Big AI Update Takes on Adobe, WordPress, and Canva (www.theverge.com)
  
• 7 Best Website Maintenance Services for WordPress Users (wpminds.com)
  

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Plugin News

• Top 10 Free WordPress Facebook Plugins (gracethemes.com)
  Facebook has become a very important tool for business owners to connect and engage with their customers. If utilised effectively, this platform can help small businesses attract a huge number of customers to their website. You might not be aware, but WordPress powers a large number of websites on the internet, including at least 4% of the most successful. It is therefore no secret that businesses are increasingly turning to WordPress as the preferred platform for building their websites.
• Need a Professional WordPress Google Calendar Plugin? 14 Great Options (motopress.com)
  Does your website feature any kind of events like workshops, webinars, or meetups? If you connect your Google Calendar to a WordPress website, you can keep your calendar visible and up to date to manage your events more efficiently. This article contains free and premium solutions to find the best WordPress Google Calendar plugin! Whether you’re running a personal blog, a nonprofit, or an organization with a busy event schedule, this setup helps save time and keeps things consistent.
• OttoKit WordPress Plugin with 100K+ Installs Hit by Exploits Targeting Multiple Flaws (thehackernews.com)
  
• Form Maker vs Fluent Forms 2025: Which WordPress Form Plugin Should You Choose? (bloggingjoy.com)
  
• 30 Best Addons & Plugins for Elementor: Which One to Choose? Free & Paid (motopress.com)
  
• Best Tools for WordPress Agencies (melapress.com)
  

Theme News

• 82,000+ WordPress Sites Exposed to Remote Code Execution Attacks (cybersecuritynews.com)
  Critical vulnerabilities were identified in TheGem, a premium WordPress theme with more than 82,000 installations worldwide. Researchers identified two separate but interconnected vulnerabilities in TheGem theme versions 5.10.3 and earlier. When combined, these vulnerabilities create a dangerous attack vector that could lead to remote code execution and complete site compromise.
• 11 Best WordPress Themes for SEO and Speed 2025 (gracethemes.com)
  

Tutorials

• Mastering WordPress SEO and Driving Traffic with Google Analytics 4 (pagely.com)
  Imagine having a crystal ball that reveals exactly how visitors interact with your WordPress site. Informing you of what they love, where they linger, and why they leave. That’s essentially what Google Analytics 4 (GA4) offers. Whether you’re a blogger, small business owner, or marketer aiming to grow an audience, GA4 can transform the way you understand your site’s performance. In this guide, you’ll explore how to harness GA4 on your WordPress site to boost traffic and supercharge your SEO efforts.
• Want More Mobile Traffic? Follow These SEO Best Practices (Works for Multilingual Sites Too!) (translatepress.com)
  If you want to rank well, following mobile SEO best practices on your website isn’t optional. Without delivering a great experience for mobile users, your site is unlikely to perform well. Not sure how to get started? That’s what we are here for. Read on to learn why mobile SEO matters so much, how well-optimized your site currently is, and how to improve your design, performance, and content for mobile users.
• WordPress Hooks Explained: How to Use Actions & Filters (With Practical Examples) (www.cloudways.com)
  
• Looking for the Ultimate Guide to Faster WordPress Speeds? Here It Is (gracethemes.com)
  
• How to Set Up Affiliate Links on WordPress (www.24x7wpsupport.com)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• Interview with Wes Tatters | kitchensinkWP (kitchensinkwp.com)
  
• Official End of Media Corps | WordPress Podcast (English) (www.wppodcast.org)
  
• WooCommerce Starter Theme and Blocks, WordCamp Europe, and Gutenberg 20.7 and 20.8 | Gutenberg Changelog (gutenbergtimes.com)
  
• Hari Shanker on Understanding and Showing WordPress Contributions | Jukebox (wptavern.com)
  
• “At The Core” with Birgit Pauli-Haack and Fabian Kaegy | WP Builds (wpbuilds.com)