Open Channels FM: Tech Predictions
For content creators, it’s murky waters that many wade into.
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WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9.1 Maintenance Release
WordPress 6.9.1 is now available! This minor release includes fixes for 49 bugs throughout Core and the Block Editor, addressing issues affecting multiple areas of WordPress including the block editor, mail, and classic themes. For a full list of bug fixes, please refer to the release candidate announcement. WordPress 6.9.1 is a short-cycle maintenance release. … Read more
Jonathan Desrosiers: Offering Criticism in Open Source Projects
A recent episode of the Crossword podcast had me thinking about offering criticism constructively in open source projects. Jonathan Wold and Luke Carbis were discussing the new Notes feature in WordPress 6.9, which was added as a building block for real-time collaboration. Luke mentioned how he was curious about the reasoning behind the related technical … Read more
Introducing WPForms Quiz Addon: Easily Build Interactive Quizzes That Convert
Ever wanted to create quizzes that guide visitors to exactly what they need? Imagine a quick “Find Your Perfect Product” quiz on your store… customers answer a few questions, and instantly see a personalized recommendation. Or a placement test that automatically sorts students into the right course level. Quizzes like these boost engagement, capture emails, … Read more
Open Channels FM: On Being Flexible
Over the years there has been one single piece of advice I have given small business owners and freelancers.
My Pick for 7 Best WooCommerce Filter Plugins to Boost UX & Conversions
If shoppers can’t find what they want in your WooCommerce store within a few clicks, they’ll leave. And that’s exactly what happens to many small business owners. As their product catalogs grow, they lose potential customers because they can’t easily filter products. That’s why I decided to look for a solution. I needed a way … Read more
Gutenberg Times: Navigation Overlays, WordPress 7.0, Interactivity API Helper, AI Skills, and #WCAsia — Weekend Edition #355
Hi, there this week, you’ll find a great mix of new releases, new tools, new plugins and events. Outside the WordPress sphere I signed up for the FediForum Un-Workshop, an event bringing together people who will discuss obstacles and ideas on growing the Open Social Web. It’ll be a three-hour virtual event on March 12, … Read more
WordPress.org blog: New AI Agent Skill for WordPress
Faster Way For AI Agents To Test AI code agents are getting better at writing WordPress plugins and themes, but testing can still be the slow part. WordPress contributor Brandon Payton has published wp-playground, a new AI agent skill designed to run WordPress via the Playground CLI, giving agents a fast, repeatable way to run … Read more
Open Channels FM: Take the Time to Listen
We are too busy adding to the conversation vs. just listening.
WPBeginner Spotlight 20: WordPress Storage Cleanup, Smarter Previews, and Automation Updates
Welcome to the January 2026 edition of WPBeginner Spotlight! This month, we’re looking at new tools to help you clean up your WordPress media library, fine-tune cookie consent banners, and preview design changes faster. We’re also covering fresh updates across forms, fundraising, and site management, including new features from WPForms, Charitable, WPCode, and Formidable Forms. … Read more