News & Articles

• Announcing the Formation of the WordPress AI Team (wordpress.org)
  Mary Hubbard has announced the formation of a new WordPress AI Team, a dedicated group focused on accelerating and coordinating artificial intelligence projects across the WordPress ecosystem. AI is already transforming how people create and manage content online. As this technology evolves, it’s essential that WordPress remains at the forefront, ensuring innovation happens in the open, guided by community values, and built to core standards.
• Is WordPress Still a Good Choice for Building Websites in 2025? (wpreset.com)
  In the ever-evolving digital landscape, one might wonder if WordPress, the platform that has long dominated the website-building space, still holds relevance in 2025. With competitors like Squarespace, Wix, and Webflow gaining traction through sleek templates and user-friendly interfaces, developers and entrepreneurs alike are weighing their options. Yet, despite these shifts, WordPress remains a powerful, adaptable, and widely-used content management system (CMS) that continues to evolve and innovate.
• Happy Birthday, WordPress! Let’s Have a Quick Tour of WordPress History and Recent Facts (wedevs.com)
  Cheers to 22 Years of WordPress! 🎉WordPress is stepping into its 22nd year on May 27, 2025. It's a magical moment for all the WordPress enthusiasts. Let's raise our virtual glasses to celebrate this big moment together! 🥂 It’s been 22 years since American developer Matt Mullenweg and English developer Mike Little launched the initial version of WordPress in 2003. To mark this occasion, let's show you some of the biggest milestones in WordPress history.
• Is Your Site Ready for 2025? 10 Privacy Trends Every WordPress Developer Needs to Know (wpmayor.com)
  
• WordPress Hosting vs Web Hosting in 2025: Which One Should You Choose (and why)? (bloggingjoy.com)
  
• 10 Best WordPress Hosting Options for 2025 (Pros & Cons) (www.wpkube.com)
  
• 7 Smart Ways to Use AI in WordPress Development (kinsta.com)
  
• Core Team at WCEU 25 | Contributor Day (make.wordpress.org)
  
• Brilliant at One Thing. Dangerous at Ten. (wpmayor.com)
  

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Plugin News

• Essential Plugins to Turn Your WordPress Site Into a Multimedia Resource Hub (barn2.com)
  If you're using WordPress, you don’t need custom coding or external platforms to create a multimedia-rich site. You can transform a basic website into a powerful media hub with the right plugins. Host videos, support podcasts, and build interactive document libraries — no tech expertise required. This article will highlight six essential WordPress plugins that help you upload, organize, and display multimedia content with ease.
• DeepL Write Review: Our Take on Whether This Tool Can Help You Create Better On-Page Translations (translatepress.com)
  It’s a common scenario: you’re working hard to expand your website’s global reach, but something’s not quite right with your translations. Maybe they sound too rigid, miss cultural nuances, or don’t capture your brand’s voice in other languages. While machine translation is cutting edge technology, nailing the nuances still requires careful attention to detail. The focus of this DeepL Write review could help you.
• WooCommerce One Page Checkout: Best Plugins for Your Store (www.cloudways.com)
  
• Top 5 Plugins for Embedding Social Media Posts in WordPress (wpdeveloper.com)
  
• Best Plugins for Fixing Hacked WordPress Websites (gracethemes.com)
  

Theme News

• 5 Best WordPress Block Themes for Fse (Most Are Free!) (www.navthemes.com)
  With the arrival of Full Site Editing (FSE) in WordPress, users now have the tools to design and customize their entire website using blocks—from headers and footers to sidebars and single post templates. FSE-compatible block themes are specially built to take full advantage of this functionality, providing flexibility, ease of use, and endless customization options. Better yet, many of the best themes are completely free, making them accessible for anyone looking to build or redesign a site.
• 10 Effective Premium Business Themes From WordPress (gracethemes.com)
  

Tutorials

• How to Fix “WordPress Database Error Disk Full” Error (www.24x7wpsupport.com)
  When your WordPress site suddenly goes blank or throws a critical error, it can be terrifying — especially when the message is: “WordPress database error: [Got error 28 from storage engine]” or “Error writing file (Errcode: 28 – No space left on device)” This is not just a typical WordPress error. It signals a serious server-level issue — your server’s disk is full. That means your site can no longer write to the database, cache, log files, or even upload images.
• Future-Proofing WordPress SEO: How To Optimize For AI-Driven Search Features (www.searchenginejournal.com)
  With the rollout of AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, and conversational search interfaces like ChatGPT and Perplexity, SEO is no longer just about traditional rankings; it’s about representation and visibility. Instead of obsessing over page 1 and traffic numbers, WordPress site owners need to start focusing on whether they’re represented in the answers users actually see and if that visibility is resulting in revenue.
• How to Write Your First Blog Post (Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide 2025) (bloggingjoy.com)
  
• Should WordPress Site Owners Be Using AMP in 2025? (pagely.com)
  
• How to Check Your WordPress Version (4 Easy Ways) (www.wpzoom.com)
  
• 7 WordPress Best Practices For Ecommerce (www.elegantthemes.com)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• More Plugins and More Gutenberg | WordPress Podcast (English) (www.wppodcast.org)
  
• Your Ultimate Guide Through the WordPress Plugin Galaxy | WP Plugins A to Z (wppluginsatoz.com)
  
• WordPress Multilingual, Translation and Community with Pascal Birchler and Robert Windisch | The WordPress Way (dothewoo.io)
  
• How Will AI Affect WordPress Freelancers and Agencies In The Next 18 Months | WP-Tonic Show (www.wp-tonic.com)
  
• Felix Arntz on How Speculative Loading Is Speeding Up Your WordPress Website | Jukebox (wptavern.com)
  
• The WordPress Commencement Speech – Class of 2025 | kitchensinkWP (kitchensinkwp.com)