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Learn more about content management systems (CMS) and how to properly optimize them for your website content.
Scan of 140K Sites Reveals Best WordPress Plugins
Data from 140,000 WordPress sites reveals which SEO and performance plugins users judge to be the best and most trustworthy
Maximize SEO Efforts: How To Fix Website Issues That Drain Time, Money & Performance
Maximize your website’s performance by choosing the right hosting provider. Learn about the common problems and features to consider.
Automattic Quietly Intensifies WP Engine Tracker Site
WP Engine Tracker website updated with new feature that intensifies Mullenweg’s self-described “nuclear war” against WP Engine
WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin Vulnerability Hits 200k+ Sites
CleanTalk Anti-Spam WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated hackers to upload plugins to launch attacks
WP Engine Vs Automattic: Judge Inclined To Grant Preliminary Injunction
Judge is inclined to grant preliminary injunction in WP Engine’s federal lawsuit against Automattic but one more hurdle remains
Automattic Receives Backlash For Cloning Premium Plugin
Automattic clones the ACF Premium plugin to distribute it free, disincentivizing users from paying for it or competing plugins.
Wix Rolling Out AI-Powered Site Planning & Visualization Tool
Wix’s new AI-powered site visualization tool streamlines site planning and accelerates the time it takes to update or launch a website
7 Things To Look For In An SEO-Friendly WordPress Host
Trouble ranking your WordPress site? Struggle with load times? Downtime? Here’s what to look for when choosing a WordPress hosting provider.
WP Engine Escalates Legal Battle With Automattic and Mullenweg
WP Engine escalates lawsuit, alleging Automattic’s WP Engine Tracker website exposed customers to cybercrimes
6 Web Hosts Ranked By Core Web Vitals: One Outperforms All
HTTPArchive is now reporting real-world Core Web Vitals comparisons among web hosts. One host consistently takes the top spot
WordPress Security Plugin Vulnerability Endangers 4 Million+ Sites
WordPress Security Plugin flaw allows hackers to gain administrator access without login authentication
WordPress 6.7 Released – This Is Why It’s A Winner
WordPress 6.7 may improve Core Web Vitals performance with better image lazy loading. This is what you need to know.
WordPress Elementor Addons Vulnerability Affects 400k Sites
WordPress Happy Addons for Elementor plugin patched a stored XSS vulnerability in its Elementor plugin that allowed malicious script uploads.
Automattic Faces Irony Of New WPEngineTracker Protest Site
The Automattic-WP Engine dispute takes an ironic turn with a new protest-driven WP Engine Tracker website
Cloudflare Blocks Automattic’s WP Engine Tracker For Phishing
Cloudflare blocked Automattic’s WP Engine Tracker website for “suspected phishing”
Automattic Taunts WPE With WP Engine Tracker Website
Automattic seems to have created a website tracking the number of sites that left WP Engine and offering a spreadsheet of remaining sites
Automattic’s Response To WP Engine Lawsuit Reframes Narrative
Automattic’s response to the WP Engine lawsuit shifts the dispute’s narrative, offering a new perspective on key issues.
The SEO Agency Guide To Efficient WordPress Hosting & Management
Managing client websites can be expensive for SEO agencies, but it doesn’t have to. Learn how managed hosting can help, saving you time and money.
Mullenweg Criticized for 1st Amendment Claims
Matt Mullenweg portrayed himself as a victim of WP Engine’s attempt to curtail his free speech. Many on social media disagreed.
WordPress Announces New Executive Director
WordPress announced a new Executive Director. Social media responses were somewhat reserved.
Executive Director Of WordPress Resigns
Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Executive Director of WordPressc officially announced her resignation
8% Of Automattic Employees Choose To Resign
Matt Mullenweg offered employees the option to resign with a severance package, and 8.4% chose to leave.
The 10 Best Headless CMS Platforms To Consider
These solutions are ideal for developers seeking a decoupled approach. Explore our top picks and make an informed decision.
WordPress Co-Founder & Automattic Sued For Attempted Extortion
WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg & Automattic sued in federal court by WP Engine
WordPress Gives WP Engine Users A Reprieve
Matt Mullenweg temporarily unbans WP Engine to save WordPress users from further hardship due to licensing fee disagreement
Yoast Co-Founder Suggests A WordPress Contributor Board
Yoast SEO WordPress co-founder suggests creating a board of contributors for transparency and representation
Squarespace Update Strengthens Its Robust Website Builder
Squarespace’s latest updates solidify it as a leading choice for businesses seeking an all-in-one website and SEO solution
WordPress Bans Thousands Of WP Engine Customers
Robert Scoble summed up Mullenweg’s decision to ban WP Engine: “Never seen a decision so universally hated in tech.”
WordPress Files to Trademark ‘Managed WordPress’ & ‘Hosted WordPress’
WordPress filed trademarks for ‘Managed WordPress’ and ‘Hosted WordPress,’ potentially restricting their use by web hosts and plugins
WP Engine C&D Alleges “Coercive Threats” By Mullenweg
WP Engine issued a cease and desist letter to Automattic, citing Matt Mullenweg’s threats to go ‘nuclear’ if millions of dollars are not paid