This week, popular plugin Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), announced the release of version 6.1. This update marks a huge win for functionality of the plugin and WordPress development as a whole. Site developers can now register custom post types and custom taxonomies from within the plugin. Having the functionality directly within the ACF dashboard not only saves time, it cuts down on the number of plugins needed to power a site. This exciting update significantly expands the features of both the free version and ACF PRO. All users can enjoy this historic new phase of ACF. Let’s dive into the […]
Conquering The Rest of the Web at DE{CODE} 2023
WP Engine‘s virtual developer conference DE{CODE} 2023 just wrapped up, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the insightful content! You can still register for free today and get the entire conference on demand. You can find every talk here. Let’s dive into some of the great content you can access right now. Learn at DE{CODE} The conference is packed with expert-led talks for any skill level. Whether you’re interested in headless, privacy, or security, there is something for you. WP Engine CIO and Founder, Jason Cohen, tackles How Technology has Shaped the Power Dynamics Between Designers, […]
Plugin Madness 2023 Voting Now Open
The court floor has been polished, the gatorade coolers have been filled, and the announcer has finished their vocal warm up. That can only mean one thing, Plugin Madness has officially begun! The community has chosen the very best 64 plugins out there and now it’s time to put them to the test. Who will have a slam dunk and who will foul out? We need you to come back every week to vote in the new round and keep your faves going. The schedule is as follows: Week 1 (64): Feb 27 Week 2 (32) March 6 Week 3 […]
WordCamp Asia 2023 was Worth the Wait
After three difficult years of planning and re-planning, the first WordCamp Asia finally happened. WordPressers from all of the world traveled to beautiful Bangkok, Thailand for a weekend of learning and networking. This flagship conference was originally scheduled to happen in February of 2020 and was the first large-scale WordPress event to get canceled due to the pandemic. It was an ominous marker of things to come and the new world we would all encounter. Over the last three years, WordCamp organizers all over the world had to pivot, some moving fully online and others canceling altogether. Off the bat, […]
Learn, Grow, Create: DE{CODE} 2023 Registration Open Now
Editor’s Note: This post was updated on March 13, 2023 to include the Fireside Chat with Matt Mullenweg and Matías Ventura. Is your website feeling a little stale? Have you been looking for a way to breathe some life into your workflow? You won’t want to miss DE{CODE} 2023, WP Engine’s all-virtual conference for developers. This free event will cover topics including eCommerce, headless WordPress, managed WordPress hosting, and beyond. Everything you could need to spice up your website and amp up your development skills. This year for the first time ever, WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO, Matt Mullenweg and Matías […]
Get Ready for WordCamp Asia 2023, Finally
After three difficult years, WordCamp Asia is happening! The flagship event was scheduled for February of 2020 but had to be canceled due to the pandemic. This was a painful decision for the organizers who had put so much volunteer time into organizing such a ground-breaking event. However, nothing can dampen the spirit of the WordPress community who banded together to make it happen this year. Same city, same venue, same great people. The conference runs from February 17-19 in Bangkok, Thailand. If you were unable to secure a ticket before they sold out in only 24 hours, never fear. […]
Plugin Madness 2023 Nominations Open
Tie up your Jordans, put on your compression sleeve, and stretch out your hamstrings because it is time for Plugin Madness. Now in its eighth year, this bracket-style competition pits the best 64 WordPress plugins against each other to find the very best one. But first, we need you! To find our contenders we’re turning to the experts, the WordPress community, for Plugin Madness nominations. We want to find the hidden gems. Tell us about the plugins that solve an annoying problem, that make life easier, or that just work really well. Plugins will be sorted into four categories; Marketing, […]
A Look Back at WordPress in 2022
It is hard to believe 2022 is coming to a close. After two years of learning how to live and work apart, this year allowed for us to start to come back together. There were more in-person events, more contributions to Core, and three massive releases. The uncertainty of the landscape started to fade, and the perseverance of the community was on full display. Though we can never fully predict what will happen next, one thing is for certain, the WordPress community will continue to be a pillar of strength through all of life’s ups and downs. A lot happened […]
5 Press This Episodes to Listen to Over Break
The days are getting shorter, the cold is setting in, and family is coming into town. It is the perfect time to settle in beside the fire with a nice cup of hot chocolate and catch up on podcasts. This year, Torque’s own Doc Pop took over the WordPress community podcast, Press This. Doc talked to experts from all the community about everything from WordCamps to Gutenberg and beyond. We’ve compiled a few excellent episodes to get you started, but if you’re interested in the entire catalog, you can subscribe to Press This on Red Circle, iTunes, Spotify, or you […]
Open for All: State of the Word 2022
On a rainy, cloudy day in New York City, WordPress Co-Founder Matt Mullenweg presented his annual State of the Word keynote speech. In front of a small but engaged in-person audience, and a vast streaming audience, Mullenweg went over the WordPress wins for 2022 and what we can look forward to in 2023. Some themes were familiar such as the power of the community, and the importance of keeping open source open. But others like collaborative editing within the dashboard and new plugin taxonomies spoke to an exciting and vibrant future of the project that couldn’t have been imagined when […]
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