Google Abandons FLoC in Favor of New Topics API, a Replacement for Third-Party Cookies
Google is burying FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts) in its sea of abandoned experiments. FLoC’s proposed mechanism for replacing third-party cookies grouped people together and labeled them using machine learning. The controversial ...
If This Is Modern WordPress Theme Development, Sign Me Up
I have had a block theme idea rattling around in my brain for a while. For months, I have considered building a single-page profile/card theme, and I finally sat down and ...
WordPress 5.9 “Josephine” Released, Introduces Full Site Editing and New Twenty Twenty-Two Default Theme
After a short delay, WordPress 5.9 “Josephine” has finally arrived with the long-awaited full-site editing features that give users more control over site design and page templates. This release is named ...
15 Best Admin Dashboard Templates (Free Download Available)
Today, let’s put the spotlight on the best admin dashboard templates (free download). The admin space of a website or web tool often doesn’t get as much attention as what’s on ...
WordPress.org Gets New Global Header and Footer Design
If you happened to be browsing WordPress.org on Sunday, you might have been in for a shock. The website got a bit of an upgrade. A partial one, at least, as ...
WordPress Community Team Updates COVID-19 Safety Guidelines to Relieve Volunteers of Enforcement Burden
Earlier this month the WordPress Community Team proposed stricter guidelines for hosting in-person events, as the pandemic continues to warrant vigilance and a nimble approach to ensuring attendees’ safety. The updated ...
WP Career Summit Opens Registration, Calls for Speakers and Sponsors
WP Career Summit is a new event hosted by the Post Status community that will take place on April 8, 2022. The summit is the first of its kind in the ...
BlackPress Meetup To Host Meet and Greet Mixer on January 27
Established this year by Destiny Fox Kanno and Joe A. Simpson, Jr, the BlackPress Meetup group will host its first event next week. It will be a meet-and-greet social hour for ...
Shopify vs Squarespace Compared: Which Is Better for Ecommerce
Shopify vs Squarespace is a common comparison for would-be store owners. However, on the surface this doesn’t make sense. For starters, Shopify is more of an ecommerce tool that sometimes links ...
BuddyPress 10.0.0 Released, Introduces Site Membership Requests and Visual Improvements to Activity Logs
BuddyPress 10.0.0 “La Pino’z” was released today, named for a popular pizza chain in India with more than 350 restaurants. This major release introduces a Site Membership Requests feature, which can ...