Custom List Tables allow you to manage a SQL table inside WordPress as if it were a native WordPress list table.

WordPress 7.1 introduces responsive style states for blocks. Styles can now be defined for Tablet and Mobile viewports both through Global Styles for each block type and on individual block instanc…

WordPress 7.1 ships client-side media processing – a capability that handles image compression, resizing, format conversion, rotation, and thumbnail generation directly in the user’s br…

WordPress 7.1 introduces a public API for custom icons. Discover how to register collections and render SVGs easily with this complete, practical tutorial.

OverviewCurrent SituationWhat’s changing in WordPress 7.1What should block developers do? Previous posts on this topic: Iframed Editor Changes in WordPress 7.0 (February 2026) Preparing the P…

WordPress 7.1 expands the Abilities API with custom validation hooks, a new invocation lifecycle action, richer user information, selective field responses, and more consistent schemas for the core…

So, wow, where did the month of April go, huh? It’s been a crazy busy one. From road-tripping from NYC to PressConf in Phoenix to driving to Checkout Summit in Sicily, Italy. It’s been a lot of travel, but also countless great conversations ​and learnings​. So, this edition is a bit of a catch-up on […]

That was an interesting week, wasn’t it? Three WordPress updates in the span of 24 hours. I don’t think we’ve ever seen this before. Now, it’s easy to be negative about this, but let’s consider the hard work that’s going into these releases. Security fixes need top priority. It’s just then very unfortunate it introduces […]

After 20+ years of working with WordPress, building, optimizing, securing, scaling, and fixing sites others gave up on, I’ve finally put everything I know about performance into one course. It’s called Make WordPress Fast. And today, the prelaunch is open. This is the first course I’ve ever released, and I didn’t want it to be […]

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In this episode of 'Within WordPress,' the focus is on AI's evolving role within the WordPress ecosystem. Host engages in a detailed conversation with James ...

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In this insightful episode of ‘Within WordPress,’ we welcome the illustrious Nathan Wrigley from WPBuilds, a very well-recognized figure in the WordPress podcasting world. Nathan shares his passion fo...

Join us in a fun conversation with plenty of learnings for everyone with Rytis Lauris, co-founder and CEO of Omnisend. In this episode of ‘Within WordPress,’ Rytis shares insights into Omnisend’s journey from a digital marketing agency to a leading marketing automation platform. We discuss the importance of focusing on solving problems rather than pushing […]

Join us in this comprehensive Within WordPress episode as we explore the journey behind NitroPack with co-founder Mihail Stoichev. We talk about NitroPack’s evolution from its beginnings in 2013 to its significant leap into WordPress optimization in 2019. We delve into NitroPack’s core philosophy, the importance of user-friendly design, sustainability, and its commitment to open […]

 In this episode of Within WordPress, we explore the journey and experiences of Jean Baptiste Marchand-Arvier, JB for short, co-founder and CEO of WP Media, renowned for their WordPress performance solutions such as WP Rocket. Our discussion delves into the evolution of caching plugins, the philosophy of making web performance seamless and user-friendly, and the […]

Join us in this episode of ‘Within WordPress’ as we chat with Cristian Raiber, a prominent figure in the WordPress community. Cristian shares his journey from starting a local agency in Romania to founding the WPChill brand, which now runs several successful WordPress plugins. Discover how he navigated the challenges of the market, his pivot […]

With the State of the Word just around the corner, we’re closing in on the end of a very tumultuous year for WordPress. It’s in that light that I’ve combined 4, 5 resources into one for this week’s Within WordPress highlight. That said, there’s plenty of cool new tools and finds I love sharing with […]

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We’ve got a full edition again! Lots of cool things happening in the world of WordPress this past week. Lots of cool solutions being created and shared and I love it. It’s a very large portion of what WordPress is to me. Hope you enjoy it! 🗞️ Within WordPress News Here’s what I saw happening […]