Pop-Up Livestream on February 22
As mentioned in this post, Matt will host a livestream on February 22 during Bangkok daylight hours. He opened an invitation to any speaker who was affected by the cancellation, and the livestream will include the following fine people: Imran Sayed, Md Saif Hassan, Muhammad Muhsin, Nirav Mehta, Piccia Neri, Umar Draz, and Francesca Marano […]
The Block Editor is Now Supported on the WordPress Native Apps
The block editor allows for a smoother drafting experience – now possible on any screen size.
WordPress 5.4 Beta 2
WordPress 5.4 Beta 2 is now available! This software is still in development, so we don’t recommend running it on a production site. Consider setting up a test site to play with the new version. You can test WordPress 5.4 beta 2 in two ways: Try the WordPress Beta Tester plugin (choose the “bleeding edge nightlies” option) Or download […]
People of WordPress: Kori Ashton
You’ve probably heard that WordPress is open-source software, and may know that it’s created and run by volunteers. WordPress enthusiasts share many examples of how WordPress changed people’s lives for the better. This monthly series shares some of those lesser-known, amazing stories. The beginning In 1998, Kori created her very first HTML website. Her dad […]
Power Users Rejoice: You’ve Got SFTP and Database Access
Three new hosting management tools give you direct access to your site’s files and data.
PHP 7.4 Just Came Out, and So Did Our PHP Version Switcher
If your site is on the Business or eCommerce plan, you can switch to the newest version of PHP today.
WordCamp Asia Cancelled Due to COVID-19
I’ve arrived at the difficult decision to cancel the inaugural WordCamp Asia event, which was planned to take place in Bangkok on February 21st. The excitement and anticipation around this event have been huge, but there are too many unknowns around the health issues unfolding right now in the region to explicitly encourage a large […]
A New Way to Earn Money on WordPress.com
With Recurring Payments, your supporters become your sustainers, and a reliable income stream frees you to push your creative boundaries.




