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Divi 5's Multi-Select lets you edit backgrounds, spacing, and responsive values across multiple rows or modules in one pass. Here's how the selection methods and Mixed values work. @elegantthemes #WordPress #Divi #Guides
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The WP Feature Notifications project has rewritten its core repository interface to scope all notification lookups per user, unblocking the REST API layer. Nine community PRs are open for review. #WordPress #PHP #Community
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Yoast WooCommerce SEO 17.​0 adds an AI alt text generator for product images. Generate suggestions from your photo and product data, review them in a bulk editor, and apply in one click. @yoast #WordPress #Yoast #WooCommerce
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AI can push a PageSpeed score from the low 70s to 99, but it cannot replace client relationships, scoping discipline, or recurring revenue strategy. A good Agency Action episode on what actually builds a sustainable WordPress agency. #WordPress #AI #Opinions
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Convert your entire WordPress Media Library to WebP for free, no CDN required. Robin Image Optimizer handles bulk conversion, delivery, and fallbacks with no account or API key needed. #WordPress #Performance #Guides
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Gutenberg 24.​3 is out. You can now format text across multiple blocks at once, save failures show copyable error details, and the Media inserter has been rebuilt on the DataViews grid. The update also includes security fixes from WordPress 7.​1.​4. #WordPress #Gutenberg
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A plugin founder left WordPress, built an AI-powered static site platform, and says agencies need to stop selling websites and start selling business results. Is he right? #WordPress #AI #SEO
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Group pricing, CSV bulk enrollment, and auto-issued certificates all work on the free Masteriyo plan. Variable seat counts per package require Pro. #WordPress #LMS
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WordPress 7.​1.​4 is out and exploitation is already underway. An unauthenticated RCE flaw in Core's update process drew over 18,500 attack requests in its first 21 hours. Check Dashboard > Updates now to confirm your site is patched. #WordPress #Wordfence #Security
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The Learn WordPress team is asking the community to review its three Learning Pathways and flag outdated lessons, missing content, or broken workflows. Even feedback on a single lesson helps. #WordPress #LearnWordPress #OpenSource
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WordPress core is exploring a unified notification tray to replace the pile of admin notices plugins use today. A new prototype maps every WooCommerce and WooPayments message against the proposed system. #WordPress #WooCommerce #a11y
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WooCommerce 11.​3 adds a new filter and Store API field so extensions can declare parent-child cart item relationships, fixing misleading 'N in cart' counts for bundles and composite products. @WooCommerce #WordPress #WooCommerce #PHP
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Automattic is arguing WordPress lost market share since 2022 to show it can't be a monopoly. WP Engine is pointing to a 2011 press release to fight the trademark counterclaims. #WordPress #Automattic
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The Contributor Toolkit now ships 350 MB lighter, which matters a lot when a room full of Contributor Day attendees all hit the same wifi at once. #WordPress #OpenSource
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WordPress 7.​3 aims to let AI agents connect to any WordPress site natively, with OAuth auth, a built-in MCP layer, and agent-ready task support. No manual setup required. #WordPress #AI
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Weglot 2.​0 is out for WordPress, bringing a brand-aware AI translation model, image localization, and a redesigned review workflow. New users get access now, existing users roll in progressively. @weglot #WordPress #Weglot #AI
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A WordPress agency owner who built 1,500+ commercial sites has stopped recommending the platform. Security, plugin fragility, governance, and performance data all point the same direction. #WordPress #Security #Performance
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WooCommerce 11.​3 beta is available for testing ahead of its November 9 release. Sale badges can now display discount amounts or percentages, and blocks gain expanded colour and spacing controls. @WooCommerce #WordPress #WooCommerce #Plugins
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Two critical PHP security vulnerabilities have been patched. If your site runs PHP, update now. Sites on PHP below 8.​2 have no patch available and may need to go offline until they can upgrade. #WordPress #Security #PHP
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The WordPress core team wants your feedback on how release roadmaps are structured. The survey is open to everyone, from developers to everyday site owners, and closes November 16th. #WordPress #OpenSource #Community
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