Weekly WordPress News: WordPress 5.8 Beta 3 Released

Hey, WordPress fans. We are checking in with your latest dose of weekly WordPress news.

This week, the WordPress 5.8 Beta 3 is out and ready for testing. 38 bugs have been fixed since the second beta release. Consider setting up a test site to play with the new features.

Beyond that, Automattic has launched a new mobile app for Jetpack, available on iOS and Android. We also have some awesome tutorials and roundups for you as usual.

Let’s get to all of this week’s WordPress news…

WORDPRESS NEWS AND ARTICLES

• WordPress 5.8 Beta 3 – now available for testing. 
• Jetpack from Anywhere: The Mobile App is Here – available on iOS and Android.
• Getting To Know the Upcoming WordPress 5.8 Template Editor – everything you need to know about the new editor.
• Microsoft Store gets an official WordPress app that’s rated M for Mature – WordPress finally got an official Microsoft Store app. 
• WordPress Vulnerability Report: June 2021, Part 4 – the regular iThemes’ vulnerability roundup.
• Just How Niche is Headless WordPress? – an interesting read looking at using WordPress as a headless content provider.
• Google Launches Search Console Insights – a new tool to help site owners better understand their audience.
• Block API Enhancements in WordPress 5.8 – the canonical way to register block types.
• Say Hello to LifterLMS 5.0 –  LifterLMS just got even better with the all-new 5.0.

TUTORIALS AND HOW-TOS

• How to Fix Broken Links in WordPress (2021) – as the title says.
• How to set up WordPress to use Amazon SES – and some solutions to help you integrate both platforms along the way.
• 9 ways to make your WooCommerce product header remarkable – using Storefront Pro.
• How to Improve Product Images in WooCommerce – 3 ways you can boost your product images in your store.
• How to Create Custom Permalinks in WordPress – how to change permalinks in WordPress.
• What is a translation management system and do you really need one? – how to find a translation management system that fits your needs. 
• How to set up a WordPress website in 10 steps -as the title says.
• How to become a food blogger: essential tips for a hassle-free start – how to become a food blogger step by step.
• How Busy Web Creators Can Build a Successful Social Media Presence – for web creators looking to amplify their presence.

RESOURCES

• Checkout X Review – Increase WooCommerce Sales With This Powerful Conversion Platform – our in-depth review of this plugin.
• Newsomatic Review: Feature-Rich Autoblogging Solution – a close look at this popular auto-blogging tool.
• WooCommerce Advanced Product Labels Plugin Review/Tutorial (2021) – stand out from other merchants selling online with this plugin.
• 10 Best WordPress Post Type Plugins in 2021 –  as the title says.
• Founder marketing: Hiring a media creator – a new episode of Matt Report.
• 12 Best WordPress Mega Menu Plugins for Better Menus (2021) – great alternatives to the default WordPress menu.
• 45 Best WordPress Technology Themes in 2021 – a comprehensive list of the best tech themes.
• 30+ Best WordPress Sports Themes in 2021 – the best WordPress themes for sports.