Weekly WordPress News and Updates: WordPress is celebrating its 20th anniversary, Here are a few things to keep an eye for!

WordPress has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a blogging platform. Over the past 20 years, it has grown into the world’s most popular content management system, powering over 43% of sites on the internet. Its intuitive, flexible tools have made it the go-to choice for bloggers, independent creators, and small business owners alike. With its user-friendly interface and extensive customization options, WordPress has made it easy for anyone to create a professional-looking website.

One of the keys to WordPress’s success has been its vibrant community of users and developers. With tens of thousands of themes and plugins available, there’s no limit to what you can create with WordPress. Whether you’re looking to start a blog, build an online store, or showcase your portfolio, WordPress makes it easy to bring your vision to life. The platform’s open-source nature has also fostered a spirit of collaboration and innovation, with developers constantly working to improve the software and create new tools and features.

As WordPress celebrates its 20th anniversary on 27th May, it’s clear that the platform has a bright future ahead. With ongoing improvements to its core software and a growing ecosystem of third-party tools and services, WordPress is poised to continue empowering people to share their stories and ideas with the world for many years to come. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started with your first website, WordPress offers the tools and support you need to succeed online.

// Team WPLift

WORDPRESS NEWS AND ARTICLES

• https://wordpress.org/news/2023/05/episode-56-what-to-know-about-wordpress-playground/ – Episode 56: What to Know About WordPress Playground
• https://wordpress.org/news/2023/05/wordpress-6-2-2-security-release/ – WordPress 6.2.2 Security Release
• https://wptavern.com/wceu-2023-publishes-schedule-reaffirms-commitment-to-diversity – WCEU 2023 Publishes Schedule, Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity
• https://wptavern.com/wordpress-6-3-development-kicks-off-to-conclude-gutenberg-phase-2 – WordPress 6.3 Development Kicks Off to Conclude Gutenberg Phase 2
• https://wptavern.com/wordpress-6-2-core-performance-analysis-finds-improving-template-loading-for-classic-themes-could-make-a-major-impact – WordPress 6.2 Core Performance Analysis Finds Improving Template Loading for Classic Themes Could Make a Major Impact
• https://wptavern.com/gutenberg-15-8-adds-pages-menu-to-site-editor-revisions-ui-to-global-styles – Gutenberg 15.8 Adds Pages Menu to Site Editor, Revisions UI to Global Styles
• https://masterwp.com/find-your-muse-in-wordpress-the-wp-photo-directory-needs-photos/ – Find Your Muse In WordPress: The WP Photo Directory Needs Photos!

TUTORIALS AND HOW-TOS

• https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-use-shortcodes-in-your-wordpress-sidebar-widgets/ – How to Use Shortcodes in your WordPress Sidebar Widgets
• https://www.codeinwp.com/blog/how-to-stop-a-ddos-attack/ – How to Stop a DDoS Attack and Save Your Website in the Process
• https://www.codeinwp.com/blog/wordpress-user-management/ – WordPress User Management: How to Do It Effectively (5 Tips)
• https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-automatically-add-a-disclaimer-in-wordpress/ – How to Automatically Add a Disclaimer in WordPress (Easy Way)
• https://www.sitesaga.com/chatgpt-for-marketing/ – How to Use ChatGPT for Marketing? + 45 Marketing Prompts
• https://code.tutsplus.com/articles/why-isnt-your-wordpress-site-posting-to-facebook-common-causes-and-fixes–cms-106951 – Why Isn’t Your WordPress Site Posting to Facebook? Common Causes and Fixes

RESOURCES

• https://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/best-wordpress-full-site-editing-themes/ – 21 Best Block Themes for Full Site Editing in WordPress (2023)
• https://www.wpexplorer.com/woo-abandoned-cart-emails/ – Tips for WooCommerce Abandoned Cart Emails
• https://pressidium.com/blog/complete-guide-to-choosing-ssl-certificates/ – Complete Guide to Choosing SSL Certificates
• https://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/best-long-tail-keyword-generators/ – 10 Best Long Tail Keyword Generators (Compared)
• https://yoast.com/complete-guide-seo-copywriting/ – SEO copywriting: the ultimate guide
• https://wpmudev.com/blog/wordpress-development-chatgpt/ – 11 Ways ChatGPT Can Help You As a WordPress Developer
• https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/wordpress/best-multipurpose-wordpress-themes – 11 Best Multipurpose WordPress Themes in 2023