Weekly WordPress News and Updates: March 2023 Recap

 With a redesigned interface and integration with Openverse, WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy” simplifies site editing.
On March 29, 2023, WordPress released version 6.2 “Dolphy,” which included a revamped Site Editor interface and enhanced menu administration. A distraction-free writing mode, better media access, and a new Block Inserter design that interfaces with Openverse allow users to explore and insert free, open-source images and audio files in addition to the update. One of the final substantial releases for Phase 2 of the development roadmap, WordPress 6.2 features more than 600 developers. Further details are provided in the announcement blog and Field Guide for content producers, designers, and developers.

// Team WPLift

WORDPRESS NEWS AND ARTICLES

• https://wordpress.org/news/2023/04/the-month-in-wordpress-march-2023/ – The Month in WordPress – March 2023
• https://wptavern.com/twitter-suspends-wordpress-coms-access-to-twitter-api-breaking-jetpack-social-sharing – Twitter Suspends WordPress.com’s Access to Twitter API, Breaking Jetpack Social Sharing
• https://wptavern.com/woocommerce-to-host-virtual-contributor-day-april-19-2023 -WooCommerce to Host Virtual Contributor Day April 19, 2023
• https://wptavern.com/wordpress-contributors-propose-new-interactivity-api-for-frontend-blocks – WordPress Contributors Propose New Interactivity API for Frontend Blocks
• https://wptavern.com/ithemes-rebrands-to-solidwp– iThemes Rebrands to SolidWP
• https://wptavern.com/acf-6-1-adds-support-for-registering-custom-post-types-and-taxonomies – ACF 6.1 Adds Support for Registering Custom Post Types and Taxonomies

TUTORIALS AND HOW-TOS

• https://www.studiowombat.com/blog/woocommerce-measurement-price-calculator-plugins/ – Choose the right plugin for calculating prices on WooCommerce
• https://saucal.com/woocommerce-multistore/ – The Definitive Guide to Managing Multiple WooCommerce Stores
• https://bootstrapped.ventures/food-photography-ideas-with-phone/– How to Take Professional Cooking Photos With Your Smartphone
• https://www.codeinwp.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-wordpress-website/ – How Much Does It Cost to Build a WordPress Website in 2023?
• https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-use-icon-fonts-in-wordpress-post-editor/ – How to Use Icon Fonts in WordPress Post Editor (No Code)
• https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-create-a-custom-shape-divider-in-wordpress/ – How to Create a Custom Shape Divider in WordPress

RESOURCES

• https://wpreviewslider.com/the-5-top-woocommerce-dropshipping-plugins-in-2023/ – The 5 Top WooCommerce Dropshipping Plugins in 2023
• https://www.codeinwp.com/blog/best-live-chat-wordpress-plugins/– 10 Best Live Chat WordPress Plugins
• https://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/best-front-end-posting-plugins-for-wordpress/ – 9 Best Front-End Posting Plugins for WordPress (2023)
• https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/wordpress/best-dedicated-wordpress-hosting – 9 Best Dedicated WordPress Hosting Companies in 2023
• https://www.sitesaga.com/best-wordpress-themes-for-therapists/– 15 Best WordPress Themes for Therapists & Counsellors 2023
• https://www.wpkube.com/best-free-wordpress-themes/– 19 Of The Best Free WordPress Themes Of 2023