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WordCamp Asia is back in 2026, this time in Mumbai, India, and it’s building on a year that showed just how ambitious and connected the WordPress community has become. Now is the time to get involved. Get your ticket, explore sponsorship opportunities, and help spread the word. In 2025, more than 1,400 attendees from 71 […]

Over the past few weeks, a new space has taken shape on WordPress.org for students who want to learn, build, and contribute. WordPress Education programs bring together initiatives that help students enter the WordPress ecosystem through clear, accessible entry points that lead to real-world practice. With hands-on initiatives and supportive communities, participants can grow new […]

WordPress Playground had a busy year in 2025, with updates that make it more capable for day-to-day development, plugin previews, and learning environments. The project’s latest year-in-review highlights progress across performance, compatibility, database support, and tooling, expanding what can be done in a WordPress environment that runs in the browser and through the command line. […]

Become a driving force behind WordPress innovation by joining the Global Community Sponsorship Program: a comprehensive initiative that supports the events and people powering our open source mission. As a Global Sponsor, your organization gains meaningful visibility across the international WordPress ecosystem while helping to fund events that foster growth, collaboration, and community. Why Choose […]

State of the Word 2025 brought the WordPress community together for an afternoon that felt both reflective and forward-moving, blending stories of global growth with technical milestones and glimpses of the future. This year also marked the twentieth State of the Word since the first address in 2006, a milestone noted in the WordPress history […]

WordPress 6.9, code-named "Gene," brings major upgrades to how teams collaborate and create. The Notes feature introduces block-level commenting to streamline reviewing and polishing content, navigating across the entire dashboard with the Command Palette is now faster for power users, and the new Abilities API provides a standardized way to open the door for AI-powered and automated workflows. Combined with all the performance and accessibility improvements, 6.9 is one to write home about.

The third Release Candidate (“RC3”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC3 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase […]

The second Release Candidate (“RC2”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC2 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase […]

The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to evaluate RC1 on a test server and site. WordPress 6.9 RC1 […]

WordPress 6.9 Beta 3 is available for download and testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please don’t install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you can evaluate Beta 3 on a test server and site. WordPress 6.9 Beta 3 can be tested […]

She had 190,000 LinkedIn followers and 50+ DMs a day. What she didn’t have was a website. Discover the inspiring story of Tammy Silva, a WordPress.com user.

Every founder launching online faces the same question: Where do I even start? We gathered insights from founders and experts who've been exactly where you are. Here's what they wish they'd known from day one.

Find out about the new Studio CLI in WordPress Studio 1.7.0 for managing local sites more efficiently.

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WordPress.com now supports OAuth 2.1 for MCP, making it easy to connect AI agents like ChatGPT or Claude. Add a URL, approve access, and work securely with PKCE-protected authentication.

Find out about the improvements to the WordPress Code block that give you more options for displaying code in your blog posts.

This guide breaks down what managed hosting is and how it compares to regular hosting.

Unsure how to pick the right WordPress hosting plan for your needs? This guide walks you through the key decisions and features that matter.

Learn how to build an interactive preconfigured WordPress theme demo with Playground Blueprints.

There's a lot of confusion surrounding WordPress's pricing. Here's a breakdown of what's free, as well as the costs of running a fully functional website.

BuddyPress 14.4.0, BuddyPress 12.6.0, and BuddyPress 11.5.2 are all now available. This is a security release. Please update as soon as possible. 14.4.0, 12.6.0 & 11.5.1 fixed one bug and one security issue: Note: 11.5.2 contains the same code changes as 11.5.1 but has been repackaged to hopefully resolve some SVN oddities. For complete details, […]

BuddyPress 14.3.4, BuddyPress 12.5.3, and BuddyPress 11.4.4 are all now available. This is a security release. Please update as soon as possible. 14.3.4, 12.5.3 & 11.4.4 fixed two bugs: For complete details, visit the 14.3.4 changelog. You can get the latest version by clicking on the above button, downloading it from the WordPress.org plugin directory or checking it […]

BuddyPress 14.3.3 is now available. This is a maintenance release. 14.3.3 fixes a mistake made in the build process for 14.3.1 (and 14.3.2 attempted to fix, but didn’t completely fix the issue, so was never released). 14.3.1 fixed two bugs: For complete details, visit the 14.3.1 changelog. You can get the latest version by clicking on […]

BuddyPress 14.3.1 is now available. This is a maintenance release. 14.3.1 fixes two bugs: For complete details, visit the 14.3.1 changelog. You can get the latest version by clicking on the above button, downloading it from the WordPress.org plugin directory or checking it out from our Subversion repository. Many thanks to our 14.3.1 contributors  dreampixel, boonebgorges, emaralive & imath.

BuddyPress 14.2.1 is now available. This is a maintenance & security release. All BuddyPress installations should be updated as soon as possible. The 14.2.1 release addresses the following security issue: This vulnerability was reported privately to the BuddyPress team, in accordance with WordPress’s security policies. Our thanks to the reporter for practicing coordinated disclosure. 14.2.1 also […]

Immediately available is BuddyPress 14.1.0. This maintenance release fixes 4 bugs. For details on the changes, please read the 14.1.0 release notes. Update to BuddyPress 14.1.0 today in your WordPress Dashboard, or by downloading from the WordPress.org plugin repository. Many thanks to 14.1.0 contributors  thomaslhotta, shailu25, emaralive, espellcaste & imath.

We’re very excited to announce the immediate availability of BuddyPress 14.0.0 « Da Lucia », named after the excellent pizza restaurant located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, France. Get it now from the WordPress.org plugin repository, or right from your WordPress Dashboard. This new major version of your site’s community engine introduces around 80 changes mostly working under the […]

The first release candidate for BuddyPress 14.0.0 is now available! “Release Candidate” means that we think the new version is ready for release, but with the many possible specific WordPress configurations, hundreds of BuddyPress plugins and Thousands of WordPress themes, it’s possible something was missed. BuddyPress 14.0.0 is slated for release on July 12, 2024, and your help is […]

Please read the 14.0.0-beta1 announcement post for a list of nice improvements to expect from our next major release. What has been fixed in beta2? If you haven’t tested our 3 previous beta release, here’s a fresh opportunity to helped us build 14.0.0. Whether you’re a new, regular or advanced user, a theme designer or […]

The BuddyPress contributors have been hard at work baking our next release, version 14.0.0. This release is all about code modernization, focusing on these areas: We are excited for you to try our new release. Please run it through its paces, and let us know what problems you run into! Thanks for your help in […]

bbPress 2.6.14 is a minor release that fixes 20 issues. For everyone running bbPress 2.6, feel free to update at your earliest convenience. 🍯 This release improves Akismet, BuddyPress, and PHP 8.2 support, moderation terms, search, and more! (All of these fixes have already been merged into trunk/2.7.) Thank you to everyone who contributed to […]

bbPress 2.6.13 is a minor release that fixes 1 small incompatibility with WordPress 6.8. (This fix is already merged into the 2.7 development branch.) Thank you to vortfu, peterwilsoncc, spacedmonkey, joemcgill, swissspidy, and jorbin for helping communicate this to the bbPress team 🐝

bbPress 2.6.12 is a minor release that fixes 1 security issue and 1 small bug. The security issue was responsibly disclosed via the WordPress HackerOne bounty program. It does not appear to be actively exploited, and specifically targets: single-site WordPress installations, newer than 5.3.0, with the “Membership” setting set to “Anyone can register”, and with […]

bbPress 2.6.11 is a minor release that fixes 13 relatively small bugs reported over the past few years. Most notably, it improves HTML output escaping in the topic & reply forms (nothing serious, just some entities showing up where they should not), prevents a bunch of different debug notices from filling up error logs, and […]

bbPress 2.6.9 is a minor release that improves the Akismet clean-up routines introduced in the 2.6.7 release. If you are using Akismet with bbPress and saw some debug notices in your logs, this release is for you! Thank you to our friends over at Automattic’s Akismet team for helping! 💚

bbPress 2.6.8 is a minor release that fixes 1 regression in the 2.6.7 release. 😬 Thank you to everyone who provided prompt feedback in the support forums. Because of you, we were able to react quickly and repackage this release right away. 🎉

bbPress 2.6.7 is a minor release that fixes 19 issues. For everyone running bbPress 2.6, feel free to update at your earliest convenience. 🍯 This release improves Akismet and BuddyPress support, allows Moderators to reply to unapproved Topics, and fixes a user-interface issue with the hierarchical replies feature, just to highlight a few notable changes. […]

bbPress 2.6.6 is a minor release that fixes 22 issues. For all y’all running bbPress 2.6, you are welcome to update at your earliest convenience. 🐝 This release fixes a few PHP warnings & notices, some output formatting bugs, and improves a few different moderator experiences, just to name a few of my favorite changes. […]

bbPress 2.6.5 is a security release, and fixes 8 total issues reported either via Trac or HackerOne. For anyone running bbPress 2.6, please update to this version immediately. Special thanks to the following folks for improving the security of bbPress: Raphael Karger for disclosing an unauthenticated privilege escalation when New User Registration is enabled hoangkien1020 […]

bbPress 2.6.4 is a security release, and fixes 8 total issues reported by our amazing, patient, and vigilant community members: Fixes an obscure security issue with BuddyPress Group Forums, allowing Group Members to save Topics to invalid Forum IDs Fixes performance degradation for 2.5 database schemas Fixes a few typos Fixes some debug notices Fixes […]

WordPress 6.9.1 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is available for testing! Some ways you can help test this minor release: What’s in this release candidate? 6.9.1 RC1 is a release candidate for a maintenance release with a focus on bugs introduced in WordPress 6.9. In total, this RC features fixes for 23 issues throughout Core and […]

Start of the meeting in Slack, facilitated by @audrasjb 🔗 Agenda post. Announcements 📢 Nominations for Core Team Reps 2026 The nomination process for Core Team Representatives for 2026 is still open. Please submit your nomination here. Recap: WordPress 6.9 “Gene” Retrospective A retrospective of WP 6.9 was published by its release squad, with detailed feedback on the 6.9 cycle. WordPress […]

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The next WordPress Developers Chat will take place on in the core channel on Make WordPress Slack. The live meeting will focus on the discussion for upcoming releases, and have an open floor section. The various curated agenda sections below refer to additional items. If you have ticket requests for help, please continue to post details in the comments section […]

It’s time to get WordPress 7.0 ready for release, and help is needed to ensure it’s smooth and bug-free. Whether you’re an experienced contributor or joining in for the first time, everyone is welcome! 🎉 Schedule Overview Regular bug scrubs are being held twice a week with @audrasjb and @juanmaguitar leading them. As the release […]

The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets Performance Lab Plugin (and other performance plugins) Open Floor Our next chat will be held on in the #core-performance channel in Slack. #core-performance, #hosting, #performance, #performance-chat, #summary

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Start of the meeting in Slack, facilitated by @desrosj 🔗 Agenda post. Announcements 📢 Nominations for Core Team Reps 2026 The nomination process for Core Team Representatives for 2026 is now open. Please submit your nomination here. Dropping support for PHP 7.2 and 7.3 Support for PHP 7.2 and 7.3 will be dropped in WordPress 7.0. More details are available in this […]

This post summarizes the feedback received from the WordPress 6.9 retrospective. Thank you to those who contributed their feedback via the retrospective survey and comments on the post! For ease of reading, feedback has been synthesized. Full feedback is available for review in the anonymized form responses and comments to the original post. Please remember that the following […]

“What’s new in Gutenberg…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Editor. Gutenberg 22.4 has been released and is available for download! You […]

The WordPress 7.0 release squad is officially assembled! This cycle continues the smaller, focused squad roles approach introduced in recent releases, with an emphasis on close collaboration with Make Team Reps to keep contributions and priorities well-represented. While not everyone who volunteered could be included on the squad, every contribution still matters, from testing and triage to documentation and bug scrubs. Together, the community is shaping an exciting WordPress 7.0 release!

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The next WordPress Developers Chat will take place on in the core channel on Make WordPress Slack. The live meeting will focus on the discussion for upcoming releases, and have an open floor section. The various curated agenda sections below refer to additional items. If you have ticket requests for help, please continue to post details in the comments section […]

Since WordPress 6.9 was released, contributors have kept a close eye on incoming reports to the WordPress.org Support Forums, Trac, and the Gutenberg repository on GitHub. The volume and severity of tickets mean that the maintenance release should be prepared sagaciously. This release will be co-led by @jorbin and @wildworks. Schedule Date/Time Event Bug Scrub Bug Scrub Bug Scrub. WordPress 6.9.2 Milestone will […]

Start of the meeting in Slack, facilitated by @desrosj 🔗 Agenda post. Announcements 📢 WordPress 7.0 Call for Volunteers If you are interested in volunteering for WordPress 7.0, please comment here by January 16. Nominations for Core Team Reps 2026 The nomination process for Core Team Representatives for 2026 is now open. Please submit your nomination here. Dropping support for PHP 7.2 and 7.3 Support […]

The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets Performance Lab Plugin (and other performance plugins) Open Floor Our next chat will be held on in the #core-performance channel in Slack. #core-performance, #hosting, #performance, #performance-chat, #summary

This post kicks off the formal election process with a call for nominations for the 2026 Core Team Reps. For 2025, Francesca Marano (@francina), Jb Audras (@audrasjb) and Benjamin Zekavica (@benjamin_zekavica) have served as the elected Core Team Reps. The Role In the WordPress open-source project, each team has on average one or two representatives, […]

The next WordPress Developers Chat will take place on in the core channel on Make WordPress Slack. The live meeting will focus on the discussion for upcoming releases, and have an open floor section. The various curated agenda sections below refer to additional items. If you have ticket requests for help, please continue to post details in the comments section […]

Support for PHP 7.2 and 7.3 will be dropped in WordPress 7.0, currently scheduled for release in April 2026. The minimum recommended version of PHP will remain at 8.3, but the new minimum supported version of PHP will be 7.4.0. The minimum supported version of PHP was last raised in July 2024 to 7.2.24. Since […]

Planning for WordPress 7.0 is underway with a proposed release date of April 9, 2026. This post outlines the key milestone dates and includes a call for volunteers to help lead the release. Whether you are a seasoned contributor or new to release work, there are many ways to get involved.

The class WP_Http_Cookie is referenced with incorrect case (WP_HTTP_Cookie) in the documented return type of WP_HTTP_Requests_Response::get_cookies() an inline comment in WP_Http::buildCookieHeader() the documented return type of wp_remote_request()

fixed: In 61565: Editor: screen size based block visibility support. Adds ability to hide blocks at different screen sizes to the block visibility support. Props ramonopoly, isabel_brison, westonruter. Closes #64414.

Editor: screen size based block visibility support. Adds ability to hide blocks at different screen sizes to the block visibility support. Props ramonopoly, isabel_brison, westonruter. Closes #64414.

fixed: In 61564: Editor: fix blockGap styles in block style variations. Ensures that when a block style variation declares a blockGap value, the correct layout styles are output for the variation. Props isabel_brison, aaronrobertshaw. Fixes #64533.

Editor: fix blockGap styles in block style variations. Ensures that when a block style variation declares a blockGap value, the correct layout styles are output for the variation. Props isabel_brison, aaronrobertshaw. Fixes #64533.

Why? After some research, it appears that there are no admin color scheme mappings already implemented in GB ​except for a story in Storybook. And in some tests. So basically my idea here could be exposing the whole set so it can be used in future iterations of the new admin pages (like the new Fonts page; see ​GB75053) How? I've mapped every single variable to each corresponding property.

Site Health: Reduce thresholds for object cache threshold tests. Reduces the object counts required for Site Health to recommend a persistent object cache in the Tests_Admin_wpSiteHealth::test_object_cache_thresholds() data provider. This is to ensure that the number of objects (terms, posts, etc) are certainly below the defaults created by the test suite during set up. The new threasholds are: terms count: 0 alloptions count: 1 alloptions bytes: 10 This follows the reduction to the options count threshold to 1 in r61438. Merges [61562] to the 6.9 branch; merges the one line change from [61438] to the 6.9 branch. Props peterwilsoncc, swissspidy, wildworks. Fixes #60831.

fixed: In 61562: Site Health: Reduce thresholds for object cache threshold tests. Reduces the object counts required for Site Health to recommend a persistent object cache in the Tests_Admin_wpSiteHealth::test_object_cache_thresholds() data provider. This is to ensure that the number of objects (terms, posts, etc) are certainly below the defaults created by the test suite during set up. The new threasholds are: terms count: 0 alloptions count: 1 alloptions bytes: 10 This follows the reduction to the options count threshold to 1 in r61438. Props peterwilsoncc, swissspidy, wildworks. Fixes #60831.

Site Health: Reduce thresholds for object cache threshold tests. Reduces the object counts required for Site Health to recommend a persistent object cache in the Tests_Admin_wpSiteHealth::test_object_cache_thresholds() data provider. This is to ensure that the number of objects (terms, posts, etc) are certainly below the defaults created by the test suite during set up. The new threasholds are: terms count: 0 alloptions count: 1 alloptions bytes: 10 This follows the reduction to the options count threshold to 1 in r61438. Props peterwilsoncc, swissspidy, wildworks. Fixes #60831.

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Not many of the present readers might know me very well, and that in part, is the reason that I have made the decision to transfer WLTC to more willing and presently capable hands. I am a stranger on my blog and the time has come for me to make sure that this blog, its contents and its knowledge are archived and preserved and maybe rejuvenated at a later time. I delved into blogging tools back in 2004 when I started my Masters degree in CS. I wanted some code to mess around with in my free time and everyone was talking about blogging. I looked into a variety of tools, built a small Linux server for myself at home, and installed a few of the tools that were freely available at that time. I had a heck of a time getting a hold of MT (Moveable Type, the most well-known name) and […]

The landscape of news has changed so much over the last few years that news about a particular topic or platform is readily available to anyone within an instant. With WordPress, I imagine that could be one of the perks of powering over 16% of the web, but it’s true that news is becoming incredibly accessible. In short, news is everywhere. Speaking of WordPress in general, you can of course acquire official direct news from WordPress News, but you can also take a peak behind the curtain and follow news in the making at Make WordPress.org. Though it’s only specific to the WordPress.com blogging platform, WordPress.com News is also worth watching for WordPress development news, as WordPress.com users often get access to new WordPress features before they’re released, so you’ll be able to try new features rather than just read about them. There’s more news than just direct official news, like I […]

New plugins GC Message Box allows you to highlight your key message(s) in smart ways within articles and blog posts. Simple Social Icons allows you to insert social icons in any widget area. Stick It allows you to stick the navigation menu in any theme to the top of browser window. Updated plugins Jetpack allows you to supercharge your WordPress site with powerful features previously only available to WordPress.com users. Nav Menu Images enables uploading of images for nav menu items on the menu edit screen.

AirTime is a subtle and simple theme. FirmaSite is a responsive theme with BuddyPress and bbPress support. Stark Lite is a minimalist and simple theme.

New plugins Easy Watermark automatically adds watermark to images when they are uploaded. Internet Defense League Cat Signal automatically loads either the modal or the banner Cat Signal when there is an active campaign from the Internet Defense League. Updated plugins BFT Autoresponder allows scheduling of automated autoresponder messages and managing a mailing list. Google Analytics Dashboard for WP will display Google Analytics data and statistics inside your Dashboard. WordPress MU Domain Mapping allows users of a WordPress MU site or WordPress 3.0 network to map their blog/site to another domain.

Memori Jingga is a responsive, clean, and simple theme. Rockers is a responsive theme with a clean design. Satu is an elegant single-column responsive theme.

The dates have been announced for WordCamp San Francisco 2013, an event which is often heralded as the annual WordPress conference. WordCamp San Francisco 2013 will be held on July 26 and 27 at the Mission Bay Conference Center with a Developer Hack Day on July 28. A list of speakers is not yet available, but they would like you to nominate your favorite past WordCamp speakers. Will you be attending WordCamp San Francisco this year?

New plugins Google Adsense Dashboard for WP will display your Google Adsense earnings and related reports inside your Dashboard. Google Analytics Dashboard for WP will display Google Analytics data and statistics inside your Dashboard. Updated plugins Ad Code Manager allows you to manage your ad codes through the WordPress admin in a safe and easy way. BFT Autoresponder allows scheduling of automated autoresponder messages and managing a mailing list. CampTix Event Ticketing is an easy to use and flexible event ticketing plugin.

Cazuela is a neutral colored theme. Ilisa is a clean and minimal theme that can be easily used as a personal portfolio or a business website. Partition has a light, lively, colorful, yet professional and classic appearance.

New plugins Barc Chat provides a simple yet feature rich chat room for your whole community to interact in real-time directly on your site. Get Directions is a flexible and responsive map plugin. Namaste! LMS is a learning management system for WordPress. Pinterest Verify Meta Tag simply inserts the Pinterest meta tag verification code to the correct section of your site. Updated plugins BackWPup allows you to backup your WordPress database, files, and more. Ooyala Video allows you to easily embed videos from the Ooyala Video Platform.

Ease is a simple red and white theme. Nomad is an attractive professional, business or blog theme with an unusual, very narrow orientation and design. Sensitive is fully responsive theme using Twitter Bootstrap and a Metro-styled accent. Visual is a dark minimalist theme for displaying photos and images.

The impending release of WordPress 3.6 has been pushed back one more week to April 29. At this time, WordPress 3.6 is not yet feature complete (meaning that all intended new features have not been entirely finished), so the decision was made to push the first beta release back two weeks to March 27 and the final release back one week to April 29. This will allow the team time to focus on finalizing the in-progress new features so that they (and the brave folks who enjoy running beta software) can simply focus on testing and bug fixing rather than polishing up partial features.

New plugins Easy Media Gallery is designed to display portfolios and various media types including gallery sets, single images, google maps, video, audio, and links with ease and elegance. ytlink provides a preview image for embedded YouTube videos. Updated plugins BackWPup allows you to backup your WordPress database, files, and more. Genericon’d enables easy use of the Genericons icon font set from within WordPress. Icons can be inserted using either HTML or a shortcode. Keyring provides a very hookable, completely customizable framework for connecting your WordPress site to an external service. WP All Import makes it easy to import any XML or CSV file into your WordPress site.

There has been a lot of talk lately about working from home and maintaining a distributed workforce. Web-based software, like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal, are taking over the publishing industry and allow you to work from anywhere with an internet connection. Though, even though they can be managed  from home, working from home and maintaining a distributed workforce is not yet broadly acknowledged in society as a successful and efficient alternative to working in an office. Despite working with software that doesn’t need to be tied to one specific workstation, you could still find yourself tied to a desk in cubicle. I work full-time for Automattic and have the pleasure of both working from home and setting my own hours. After all, I only need a browser, an email client, and IRC client, and Skype to do my job. A desk is nice, but there’s no one saying that said desk has to be […]

Attitude is a simple, clean, and responsive retina-ready theme. Catch Everest is a simple, clean, and responsive theme. Liberus is an ideal business related theme that is relatively simple and would suit any blog or website. Stitch is an elegant, modern theme with optional fixed header.

¿Sin servidor? No hay problema. WordPress Playground te permite ejecutar un sitio WordPress completo directamente en el navegador. Esta charla se centra en los Blueprints, una de las piezas clave de WordPress Playground: los archivos de configuración que hacen posible la magia. Recorreremos todo el ciclo de vida de un Blueprint, desde la configuración inicial y el uso de la Step Library hasta la creación de demos avanzadas listas para clientes. También veremos las mejoras más recientes de la plataforma, para que estés al día de las últimas novedades en el desarrollo de WordPress basado en el navegador.Presentation Slides »

En esta charla quiero explorar cómo será el WordPress del futuro: desde las novedades que ya se están desarrollando (especialmente todo lo relacionado con inteligencia artificial y la integración de la misma en WordPress) hasta los proyectos del ecosistema que están cambiando la forma en la que diseñamos, construimos o gestionamos webs. Pasando también por la evolución que se espera del core de WordPress; El nuevo panel de administración, las fases de Gutenberg, etc… Y para cerrar, veremos algunas predicciones “locas” sobre lo que podríamos llegar a hacer con WordPress dentro de 5 o 10 años.Presentation Slides »

Después de casi 10 años desarrollando WordPress como freelance «marca blanca», he aprendido que el código es solo el 40% del trabajo. El otro 60% es proceso, comunicación y saber decir «no» en el momento adecuado. En esta charla, compartiré mi flujo de trabajo completo para abordar proyectos de desarrollo a medida en WordPress, desde la reunión inicial y la posterior recepción del diseño hasta el despliegue y mantenimiento. Como desarrollador freelance, la eficiencia y la colaboración son clave para el éxito. El objetivo es que los asistentes, ya sean freelancers o parte de un equipo, salgan con una hoja de ruta clara y herramientas prácticas para mejorar su propia metodología, entregar proyectos de mayor calidad y colaborar de forma más efectiva.

¿Quieres aprovechar el potencial de Gutenberg creando funcionalidades a medida? En este taller práctico, te guiaremos paso a paso para entender la estructura de un bloque y construir tu primer componente interactivo desde cero, utilizando las herramientas modernas de desarrollo de WordPress y React. Analizaremos el rol de cada archivo (block.json, edit.js, save.js), trabajaremos con Atributos para controlar los datos del bloque y utilizaremos la librería de componentes de Gutenberg para crear una interfaz de edición amigable. Requisitos: Conocimiento básico de JavaScript (ES6+) y un entorno WordPress local. Sal de este taller sabiendo cómo convertir tus ideas en bloques funcionales y escalables.Presentation Slides »

En este taller no vienes a arrastras cajitas por inspiración divina. Vienes a vender. Traeré casos donde el producto no es suficiente y la diferencia está en cómo lo planificamos. 👉 Analizaremos la audiencia. 👉 Detectaremos miedos, deseos y disparadores emocionales. 👉 Ordenaremos la información para que un visitante desconocido termine comprando. Y con eso construiremos EN DIRECTO un wireframe estratégico para la página de producto, el tipo de estructura que luego puedes llevar a Bricks, Elementor o Gutenberg… pero con sentido, con lógica comercial y con intención de venta. Saldrás con un método simple: – Conozco al que compra – Identifico lo que le duele y lo que desea – Ordeno el mensaje – Diseño una ficha de producto que guía su decisión No es «solo» diseño. Es psicología aplicada para vender en WordPress.Presentation Slides »

Esta ponencia presenta FAIR como una alternativa abierta y federada para la distribución de paquetes en WordPress, poniendo el foco en el plugin **FAIR Connect** como pieza clave para adoptar este modelo. La charla explica, de forma clara y accesible, qué es FAIR y por qué surge: dar más control a la comunidad, reducir dependencias y ofrecer un ecosistema más transparente y equilibrado para desarrolladores, empresas y usuarios finales. Se abordará cómo FAIR Connect permite desconectar la telemetría no deseada y ayuda a cumplir con el RGPD desde el primer momento, evitando la recopilación automática de datos y reforzando la privacidad. Todo ello sin complicaciones técnicas ni configuraciones complejas, facilitando que cualquier proyecto WordPress pueda alinearse con buenas prácticas legales y éticas. Por último, se explicará cómo FAIR impulsa una nueva forma de distribuir plugins y temas, basada en la federación y la independencia técnica. Esto permite reducir el riesgo de bloqueos, cambios unilaterales o dependencias excesivas de un único proveedor, fomentando un ecosistema más resiliente, sostenible y alineado con los valores originales del software libre.Presentation Slides »

Un taller 100% práctico donde los asistentes trabajarán directamente sobre su propia web para identificar qué partes de su sitio están funcionando, cuáles no y qué priorizar para mejorar resultados reales. Durante 80 minutos vamos a: Auditar la web en tiempo real. Segmentar URLs por intención, valor y propósito. Detectar qué secciones reciben tráfico y cuáles tienen potencial desaprovechado. Definir prioridades sin perderse en métricas irrelevantes. Todo el taller se estructura bajo mi método Dirección Estratégica SEO, un framework profesional que conecta arquitectura, contenido, negocio y datos para tomar decisiones que sí mueven resultados. Los asistentes saldrán con: – Un diagnóstico claro de su web. – Un mapa de prioridades SEO adaptado a su negocio. – Un sistema de análisis que podrán repetir de forma autónoma. – Plantillas prácticas para continuar el trabajo tras el evento. Un taller pensado para creadores, consultores, emprendedores y equipos que quieren dejar de “hacer SEO por hacer” y empezar a trabajar con foco, estrategia y claridad.Presentation Slides »

Exploraremos cómo la WordPress Interactivity API transforma radicalmente el desarrollo frontend en WordPress. Cubriremos desde los fundamentos, cómo gestionar el estado de forma robusta y declarativa, hasta patrones avanzados para implementar lógica compleja. Verás cómo esta API te permite crear bloques y componentes que responden a la interacción del usuario sin necesidad de dependencias externas.Presentation Slides »

Durante dos años publiqué en LinkedIn sin tener una audiencia, sin contactos y sin una estrategia clara. No buscaba ser viral ni convertirme en influencer. Solo quería aprender, ordenar ideas y compartir mi recorrido profesional. Lo sorprendente fue lo que vino después: oportunidades laborales, clientes, colaboraciones, invitaciones a eventos y una red de personas que jamás habría conocido si no hubiese empezado a escribir. En esta charla comparto, desde la honestidad y la práctica, qué ocurre cuando trabajas tu marca personal aun cuando “no eres nadie” en redes. Desmontaremos mitos sobre LinkedIn, hablaremos de los miedos reales de publicar, de los posts que mueren a los cinco minutos y de esos mensajes privados que llegan meses después y te cambian la carrera.Presentation Slides »

¡Deja de usar la IA solo para «chatear» y descubre cómo dominar el ecosistema definitivo para WordPress!. En esta charla, daremos el salto de las consultas aisladas a un flujo de trabajo integrado donde la multimodalidad nativa de Google te permite crear contenido profesional procesando texto, imágenes, video y audio de forma simultánea. Aprenderás a usar NotebookLM como tu laboratorio personal para transformar PDFs o vídeos en guiones de podcast y resúmenes de audio listos para tus posts. Te enseñaré a entrenar tus propios asistentes (Gems) con el estilo de tus artículos para generar borradores auténticos que digan adiós al texto genérico. Además, veremos casos prácticos de Growth Hacking: desde la creación de dashboards SEO interactivos hasta la automatización total de subidas a WordPress mediante APIs gratuitas. Si quieres aprender a investigar, programar y analizar con IA para escalar tu proyecto, ¡esta es tu charla!.Presentation Slides »

Esta charla tiene como objetivo explicar de forma sencilla qué es el Reglamento Europeo de IA y cómo poner integrar funcionalidades IA en una web sin riesgos. Todo el mundo habla de IA y automatizaciones, pero lo cierto es que nadie explica cómo hacerlo de forma segura, sin riesgos, sin comprometer datos ni los bolsillos y por eso creo que es una charla esencial en esta WordCamp dado el nivel de desconocimiento que veo cada día . El Reglamento Europeo de Inteligencia Artificial, aplicable desde agosto de 2025, transformará la forma en que cualquier negocio digital utiliza la IA. Esta charla te muestrará, de forma clara y práctica, cómo esta nueva normativa se conecta con el RGPD y qué implicaciones reales tiene para plataformas de cursos, ecommerce y webs . Los oyentes descrubrirán cómo cumplir la ley en funciones digitales que ya utilizan cada día: desde chatbots y recomendaciones personalizadas hasta precios dinámicos, contenido generado por IA, segmentación de marketing y uso de APIs externas. La ponencia estará dirigida a explicar  una normativa compleja en una hoja de ruta sencilla y accionable para que puedan  integrar IA sin miedo y con  una gran ventaja competitiva. Daré pasos concretos para identificar dónde hay IA en cualquier negocio digital , qué deben  comunicar a sus usuarios, cómo revisar tus textos legales y qué controles mínimos deben aplicar para cumplir con garantías.Presentation Slides »

¿Alguna vez creando una página web has pensado, por qué la página de incio parece un mercadillo? Cuando una web se ve desordenada, suele ser porque nadie pensó realmente en la experiencia de usuario. Y no hace falta mucho, con 5 usuarios puedes descubrir la mayoría de problemas. En esta charla aprenderás cómo aplicar UX con pocos recursos, usando investigación ligera y prácticas repetibles para crear sitios de WordPress más simples, rápidos y centrados en el usuario.Presentation Slides »

En el circuito del desarrollo web actual, la velocidad y la experiencia de usuario (UX) lo son todo. Sin embargo, seguimos lastrando nuestros proyectos WordPress con «chasis pesados»: exceso de plugins para funcionalidades simples, librerías jQuery obsoletas o código complejo para las necesidades reales del proyecto. En esta charla, vamos a meterle el turbo a tu WordPress presentando a la librería más astuta de la parrilla del Javascript: Alpine.js. Veremos cómo este framework ultraligero se integra nativamente con el ecosistema WordPress para ofrecer interactividad moderna con una curva de aprendizaje mínima. Si sabes escribir HTML y un poco de CSS, ya tienes el carnet para pilotar esta nave. Olvida las compilaciones complejas y ven a descubrir por qué Alpine y WordPress son la pareja de pilotos ganadora de esta temporada. La charla está dirigida a desarrolladores de temas, implementadores que quieren reducir el uso de plugins y cualquiera que quiera modernizar el frontend de WordPress sin sufrir con herramientas complejas.Presentation Slides »

En un mundo donde los buscadores tradicionales ya no son la primera parada, tu marca puede estar invisible para millones de usuarios que preguntan primero a ChatGPT, Gemini o cualquier agente de IA. Sherlook es tu detective digital: rastrea y analiza los resultados, permitiendo que el equipo detrás de la estrategia digital plantee acciones que garanticen que tu marca sea citada y recomendada por los modelos de IA. Descubre cómo nuestros clientes han logrado aumentar hasta un 355% su tráfico proveniente de agentes conversacionales y aprende a liderar la conversación digital del futuro. ¡No dejes que tu competencia te adelante en la nueva frontera de la visibilidad online!Presentation Slides »

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En esta charla, vengo a explicaros cómo instalar tu propia tienda online WhooComerce, en tu sitio web de WordPress en local, de una forma diferente, de una forma práctica, y de forma diversa.Presentation Slides »

Hoy, que cualquiera puede montar una landing page en minutos, la diferencia entre una página que convierte y otra que simplemente existe ya no está en la herramienta, sino en cómo se ordenan los elementos, se gestionan las emociones y se guía al usuario hacia una acción concreta. En esta charla propondré un framework claro y replicable de “Arquitectura Emocional” aplicado a landing pages orientadas a venta, registro y captación de leads. Este enfoque integra lógica y emoción en un recorrido secuencial que responde a tres claves: 1. Qué siente el usuario justo antes de llegar 2. Qué necesita ver para mantenerse 3. Qué necesita sentir para decidir En lugar de hablar de bloques genéricos (“hero, copy, CTA…”), profundizaremos en el por qué psicológico detrás de la estructura correcta, evitando errores comunes como: ➡ Pedir datos demasiado pronto ➡ Poner beneficios lejos del CTA ➡ Generar fuga de atención ➡ Mostrar información que no reduce objeciones Esta charla aporta valor real y aplicable a la mayoría de asistentes de perfil intermedio que ya trabajan con WordPress y quieren elevar su capacidad de convertir visitas en oportunidades reales. Llevo más de veinte charlas impartidas dentro del ecosistema WordPress y sería un placer aportar esta visión en Zaragoza 2026, sabiendo que ayuda a pasar de estructuras intuídas a decisiones estratégicas basadas en comportamiento del usuario. TEXTO PARA LA WEB (SI ES SELECCIONADA): Todos tenemos landing pages. Muy pocos tienen landing pages que están diseñadas como un recorrido emocional. En esta sesión vas a aprender cómo ordenar tu página para que el usuario no se pierda, no dude y no escape. Crearás páginas claras, directas y con intención. ¿Qué te llevarás? ✨ La secuencia emocional óptima para una landing ✨ Qué va primero, qué va después y por qué ✨ Cómo colocar objeciones, beneficios y CTA estratégicamente ✨ Ideas aplicables en WordPress sin herramientas complejas No da igual el orden. No da igual el argumento. No da igual dónde colocas la promesa. Si quieres una landing que no solo exista, sino que convierta, ven a esta charla. Saldrás con un esquema listo para usar… y ganas de reestructurar tu web nada más salir de la sala.Presentation Slides »

Estamos en 2026. ¿Todavía estás diseñando como en 2022? He analizado cientos de webs (para que no tengas que hacerlo tú) y hay patrones claros se repiten e ideas que están marcando el nuevo rumbo del diseño web este 2026. Nada de predicciones de gurú. Vamos a ver qué vale la pena “robar” y qué cosas ya quedaron obsoletas aunque a alguien le dolerá dejar atrás… Una charla pensada para mentes inquietas que quieren ponerse al día 🚀Presentation Slides »

Esta charla es una guía práctica para usar la inteligencia artificial como aliada en todas las fases del diseño de un negocio digital con WordPress. La IA nos acompaña en todo el proceso, pero en cada fase la usamos de una manera diferente. Desde el primer prompt del discovery hasta el prototipo, los contenidos, la implementación, las pruebas y el lanzamiento en WordPress.  Aprenderás cómo guiar a la IA aportando contexto y restricciones, cómo traducir sus propuestas en decisiones de diseño reales y cómo mantener el criterio para no perder la esencia del proyecto. Casos prácticos, prompts que funcionan y límites claros sobre cuándo usar la IA… y cuándo no.Presentation Slides »

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Mientras lees esto, hay gente decidiendo cómo funcionará WordPress en los próximos diez años.  ¿Qué será obligatorio, qué será opcional, quién pagará qué y a quién?  La IA entra en el juego y eso cambia todas las reglas. Hay cosas que pintan bien y cosas que deberían preocuparnos.  Esta charla va de lo que está sobre la mesa y de por qué quizá deberías estar prestando atención.Presentation Slides »

This online workshop gives a practical introduction to Learning Management Systems (LMS) and what you need to know before choosing one for an online course site. We’ll cover how LMS platforms work, why many people use WordPress LMS plugins, which features matter most, and what’s typically included in free vs paid versions. We’ll also touch on common integrations and key considerations when selecting an LMS plugin and theme. We’ll finish with a live demo so you can see a WordPress LMS plugin in action.Presentation Slides »

Me dedico a la parte orgánica del marketing digital y mi negocio siempre se ha basado en esos tres pilares: usar mi blog en WordPress y mis redes sociales para llegar a mi cliente ideal, introducirlo en mi embudo a través del email marketing y llevarlo de nuevo a mi web para la venta. Eso es lo que quiero mostrar en la charla, apoyándome de ejemplos que me han funcionado.

En esta charla veremos cómo empezar a trabajar con IA en local y WordPress, sin depender de servicios externos, sin enviar datos sensibles a terceros y manteniendo el control total de nuestros flujos. Hablaremos de Hugging Face y porqué es relevante y qué modelos hacen qué tareas. Se mostrará cómo usar IA local para: • Generación y reorganización de contenidos • Resúmenes automáticos • Soporte interno y asistentes privados • Automatizaciones conectadas a WordPress Se explicará de forma clara cómo se conectan estas piezas mediante APIs, MCPs y automatizaciones visuales, qué está ya al alcance hoy, qué limitaciones existen todavía (hardware, velocidad, calidad de modelos) y, sobre todo, para qué sí tiene sentido usar IA local en proyectos reales… y para qué no. Una charla honesta, sin promesas mágicas, pensada para freelancers, agencias y creadores de producto que quieren trabajar con IA y WordPress sin perder soberanía ni criterio técnico.Presentation Slides »

Crear una tienda profesional con WooCommerce parece sencillo… hasta que descubres todos esos pequeños detalles que pueden hacer despegar —o hundir— un proyecto. En esta charla te compartiré aprendizajes reales tras crear, optimizar y rescatar tiendas online de distintos sectores: qué funcionó, qué errores se repiten, y qué decisiones marcan la diferencia cuando quieres que WooCommerce sea una herramienta estable, escalable y rentable. Veremos casos prácticos, configuraciones clave, problemas habituales que nadie te cuenta y soluciones que puedes aplicar desde mañana mismo. Si quieres evitar tropiezos, ahorrar tiempo y llevar tu eCommerce al siguiente nivel, esta charla te dará una hoja de ruta clara basada en experiencia real, no en teoría.Presentation Slides »

Una charla práctica para quienes se enfrentan a su primer proyecto en WordPress y quieren evitar los clásicos tiros en el pie. Recorreremos el camino mínimo viable para lanzar una web operativa: elegir hosting y dominio sin caer en trampas, instalar WordPress bien desde el minuto cero, configurar lo básico de seguridad y rendimiento, y escoger tema y plugins con criterio (sin convertir tu web en un “Frankenstein” lento e inestable). Veremos los errores más frecuentes de principiantes, desde trabajar sin copias de seguridad hasta los plugins menos recomendables por muy famosos que sean. Te irás con una hoja de ruta clara, recomendaciones accionables y la confianza para construir tu primera web sin drama (o al menos con el drama controlado).Presentation Slides »

Cómo se construye una web desde cero es una pregunta que muchos se hacen… y pocos responden con honestidad. En esta charla, Andrea Magán explica el proceso real de creación de una web, desde la idea inicial hasta su despliegue final. A través del caso práctico de la web de la LareiraConf, veremos cómo se pasa de un concepto abstracto a una identidad visual clara, qué decisiones de diseño y desarrollo hay que tomar y qué tecnologías y herramientas entran en juego. Hablaremos de planificación, diseño, frontend, implementación y lanzamiento, sin ocultar los errores ni los dolores de cabeza del camino. Si alguna vez te has enfrentado a crear una web y has terminado atrapado entre código, diseño y dudas existenciales, este vídeo es para ti. Aprenderás cómo ordenar el proceso, tomar mejores decisiones y construir webs con personalidad y sentido.

presentazione della mia esperienza di tirocinio con WordPress, spiegazione e maturazione del mio percorso WordPress Credits

Introduction & Overview of the Presentation: Focus on why website speed is crucial and how Core Web Vitals impact user experience and search engine rankings. Key Points: 1. Why Website Speed Matters 2. Introduction to Core Web Vitals 3. Key Factors Affecting Website Speed 4. How to Optimize WordPress Site Speed 5. Core Web Vitals Optimization 6. Tools for Monitoring Speed and Core Web Vitals 7. Best Plugins for WordPress Speed Optimization

Websites can be a tool not only for product promotion and services, creating awareness, present data on major issues, current world situations. I will highlight on some of the websites made in WordPress worldwide and how they are instrumental in bringing change - Non-profits - Communities/activist/advocates - Not-for-profits - Building website for diverse communities through accessibility - Building future talent that - That cares - Are informed - Believe in the contributing back to the society - Understanding the impact of what we do however small makes a difference

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, WordPress agencies worldwide are being forced to adapt to emerging technologies like AI and Web3. The traditional model of simply building websites is no longer enough to stay competitive. Agencies must evolve into strategic partners who help clients future-proof their digital presence. This shift is not just a global trend but is already visible within Nepal’s growing IT industry. For example, consider a Nepal-based WordPress agency that has traditionally focused on delivering website development services. As the demand for digital transformation grows, especially among Nepalese startups and businesses, the agency realizes that merely building sites isn’t enough to differentiate itself from competitors. To remain competitive, it needs to offer more than just design and development. The agency begins to pivot its services towards future-proofing their clients’ digital presence. They integrate AI-driven tools such as content generation, SEO optimization, and automated customer interactions. This shift allows them to offer AI-enhanced content for websites, improving content relevancy and reach with minimal effort. For example, an e-commerce client in Nepal sees a significant improvement in its site’s SEO performance through AI-driven insights and automated content updates. Simultaneously, the agency begins exploring Web3 technologies. They help a client who owns an art gallery in Kathmandu create an NFT marketplace on their WordPress site. This allows the gallery to sell digital art as NFTs, tapping into the global market of digital collectors and ensuring that the business remains competitive in the evolving digital art space. For agency leaders in Nepal, this transition involves more than just adopting new technologies it requires a shift in mindset. The role of leadership is critical in guiding teams through innovation, encouraging continuous learning, and fostering a culture of experimentation. The agency’s leadership invests in training their team on emerging trends like blockchain, cryptocurrency, and AI tools, ensuring they’re equipped to handle future digital challenges. By rebranding their services to include AI-powered solutions and Web3 technologies, the agency not only provides cutting-edge solutions but also becomes a trusted advisor to clients looking to stay ahead of the curve. In doing so, they offer value-driven services that are scalable, secure, and aligned with the future needs of the market. In the Nepalese IT industry, such a transformation can enable WordPress agencies to thrive by aligning with global trends, embracing innovation, and helping clients adapt to the rapidly changing digital world.

Performance-First Development is an approach that prioritizes speed, responsiveness, and optimization from the very beginning of the development process. Rather than treating performance as an afterthought, it becomes a core design and engineering principle.

Discover how to take control when your WordPress site is compromised. This session will walk you through the practical steps of identifying, isolating, and removing malware from your website. From understanding how infections happen to using essential tools like Sucuri, Wordfence, and server-level scanners, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge to recover your site safely and prevent reinfection. We’ll also explore post-cleanup hardening strategies, monitoring abuse complaints, and maintaining a good IP and domain reputation. Whether you’re cleaning up your own site or supporting others, you’ll leave equipped with actionable techniques to restore site integrity and reinforce security going forward.

“What Am I Doing Here?” is a question I’ve often been asked— and honestly, it’s a fair one. After all, WordPress is primarily a tech space, and I’m a lawyer with no formal tech background. My presence here may seem abrupt, but the real answer lies in the community. I’ve been part of the WordPress ecosystem since 2015, first as a blogger and later as a contributor. My journey has been about bridging the gap between law and tech, two varied but intertwined worlds. I’ve had the privilege of being part of both, and I want to use that position to create access for others who don’t quite “fit the mold” either. In this talk, I’ll share how people from non-technical backgrounds can meaningfully grow within the WordPress community. I’ll reflect on my experience with the Bhopal WordPress chapter— the only active one in Madhya Pradesh— and highlight our recent initiative: EmpowerWP Bhopal, a WordPress Women’s Day event designed to welcome those often left out. The idea is not just to promote growth within the community but grow as a society. It’ll also be about how intentions matter. We intentionally reached out to homemakers, women on career breaks, small business owners, and professionals from adjacent fields—demonstrating that there’s space for everyone. I’ll also talk about how community support systems—like scholarships, sponsorships, and care funds—can open doors and build belonging. I’ve been a recipient of such support, and I’m committed to paying it forward and helping others find those same pathways. This talk is about community bridging, not just community building. It’s about seeing accessibility as more than a plugin or guideline—it’s a mindset and a commitment to welcome people who may have never imagined themselves here. Because if I can be here, so can you.

Cybersecurity is more than just acquiring certifications or deploying tools like WAF, MFA, or endpoint protection. It is a dynamic and interconnected ecosystem that spans people, processes, technology, and culture. In an era shaped by rapid advances in AI and quantum computing, understanding how this ecosystem functions is essential for anyone working in the tech industry. This session offers a strategic overview of the global cybersecurity ecosystem—deconstructing its essential layers, key stakeholders, and the evolving threat landscape. It will explore: - The Layers of Cybersecurity: From individual device protection to organizational resilience and national cyber defense - Key Stakeholders: The roles of governments, private enterprises, ethical hackers, regulators, and international alliances - Ecosystem Dynamics: How regulation, innovation, data flows, and threat intelligence interact across sectors - Contextual Challenges: Why cybersecurity maturity differs across regions and how local socio-economic realities shape risk - Opportunities for Engagement: How developers, entrepreneurs, educators, and tech communities can contribute to a safer digital world I believe that each of us—whether we are developers, founders, policymakers, or digital advocates—has a role to play in building a secure technological ecosystem. In a world where digital systems influence every aspect of our lives, cybersecurity can no longer be seen as someone else’s responsibility. This session encourages participants to think systemically, recognize their unique capacity to contribute, and reimagine cybersecurity as a shared foundation for the digital future we all depend on.

As the web grows increasingly open and interconnected, how can we ensure ethical practices and protect user privacy? This talk explores real-world challenges in data handling, the importance of transparency, and actionable strategies for developers and content creators to build trust on the open web—without compromising innovation or accessibility.

This talk explores how Pokhara can become a thriving hub for digital nomads by developing the right infrastructure, connectivity, and community. We’ll discuss key opportunities—affordable living, stunning landscapes, and a growing remote work culture—along with data showing its untapped potential. Learn how aligned policies, coworking spaces, and tourism strategies can position Pokhara as the perfect work-travel destination for global remote professionals.

This session is for designers struggling with creative paralysis due to vague client feedback. Learn the art of “Un-Designing” — a skill that helps you confidently remove unnecessary elements. At the beginner level, it’s about simplifying visual clutter and making smarter design choices. However, as you grow, this mindset evolves into a crucial tool in product development, helping you evaluate which features add value and which ones hinder user experience. We’ll explore a 5-step framework, supported by proven design principles, demonstrating how “Un-Designing” becomes an essential skill as you progress through your career, from simplifying designs to making impactful decisions about feature removal. This skill isn’t just for beginners; it’s a mindset that scales with you, helping you design smarter, not harder, at every stage of your career.

It is a case-study driven talk exploring how content creators and businesses are responding to the rise of AI tools that are rapidly replacing traditional search. With a focus on multiple high-profile companies, which have been successful content platforms from Nepal and globally, who built their growth on Google Search, this session draws from interviews, founder perspectives, and real business data to show how content-led organizations are adapting to changing audience behavior and declining organic visibility. Rather than offering generic solutions, this presentation highlights what’s already changing, why some creators are shifting from content to products or tools, and how these insights apply to both individual WordPress creators and content-heavy organizations.

In this session, we’ll explore how a full-stack AI-powered health solution can be engineered from the ground up—focusing on diabetes care as a case study—and how WordPress can be effectively used to market, educate, and build community around such a product. We’ll cover: - Engineering the MVP of a privacy-first health app using full-stack tools. - Designing scalable, secure systems that handle sensitive user data. - Integrating AI agents for generating personalized insights and care plans. - Using WordPress to build a dynamic frontend for user education, SEO, and community engagement—without compromising on performance or compliance. Whether you’re a developer curious about AI and app development, or a WordPress enthusiast looking to connect your content with real-world solutions, this talk will share practical strategies for bridging the product-engineering world with the publishing power of WordPress—no pitches, just possibilities.

DevOps is more than tools and pipelines—it’s a mindset that drives cultural transformation across organizations. In this talk, we’ll explore how the way we think about work—such as siloed responsibilities, blame culture, and fear of failure—shapes the very culture of our teams. Many still hold the false perception that DevOps is just about automating deployments or hiring a “DevOps engineer.” But in reality, DevOps is a collaborative approach that fosters shared ownership, faster feedback, and continuous improvement. We’ll uncover how adopting true DevOps practices breaks down barriers between development and operations, nurtures trust, and ultimately drives innovation and agility across the entire organization.

Design isn’t just about what looks good — it’s about what works. In this session, we dive into the heart of user-centered design. New and aspiring designers often leap into their craft by picking fonts and colors without asking the most important question: why? This talk will guide attendees through the core principles that should ground every design decision — empathy, research, and real-world testing. Expect a candid discussion on moving beyond aesthetics and trends, and toward crafting digital experiences that solve real problems for real people. We’ll explore how intentional design can bridge the gap between user needs and business goals — and why good design always starts long before a single pixel is placed. Whether you’re just beginning your journey in design or looking to reconnect with its deeper purpose, this session offers practical insights and a powerful mindset shift: from decoration to impact.

Want to run your own WordPress site on a Linux server like a pro? This step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to do it, even if you’re not a system admin. You’ll learn how to set up your server from scratch, install all the right components (like Apache or Nginx, PHP, and MySQL), and get WordPress installed and fully working. But we won’t stop there—you’ll also learn how to secure your site with SSL, set proper file permissions, and best practices to keep things fast and stable. This isn’t just about copying and pasting commands. You’ll actually understand what each step does, so you have real control over your setup. No more relying on slow or limited one-click installers. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a solid WordPress website running on a clean, optimized Linux server—something that’s more secure, more customizable, and way more professional. Perfect for beginners who want to learn the ropes or developers looking to sharpen their deployment skills. If you’re serious about running WordPress the right way, this is the guide for you.

Cada cierto tiempo alguien anuncia la muerte de WordPress. Pasa lo mismo que con el SEO: hacen ruido, pero no es verdad. WordPress no solo no está muerto, sino que en 2026 viene con cambios muy potentes: IA integrada, nuevas formas de colaborar, interfaces más dinámicas y posibilidades reales de personalización en tiempo real. En esta charla hablaremos de qué está cambiando de verdad, de por qué otras herramientas no le están comiendo la tostada a WordPress y de qué implica diseñar hoy para el ecosistema WordPress. No es una charla técnica sino una conversación para quien trabaja con WordPress y quiere entender qué viene en 2026 para poder aprovecharlo mejor.Presentation Slides »

Nella presentazione porterò esempi concreti di dinamiche di “cura invisibile” e mostrerò come renderle visibili e condivise. Offrirò spunti pratici per ridistribuirle in modo più equo e riconoscerne il valore, con benefici per chi contribuisce come volontaria, come parte di un’azienda o come freelance. Riconoscere il lavoro relazionale non è un gesto accessorio: è un atto progettuale e politico, fondamentale anche per la qualità dei contributi in WordPress.

The Workshop Site Editor (WSE) Jakarta 2025 was a hands-on, full-day workshop focused on learning and exploring the WordPress Site Editor and Full Site Editing (FSE). Organized by the WordPress Jakarta Meetup, the event was held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Hotel Sofyan, Central Jakarta, Indonesia, from 08:00 to 17:00. Attendees learned how to build and customize WordPress sites using block-based themes, templates, template parts, and global styles, while connecting and collaborating with members of the local WordPress community. This video features highlights from the event.

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