Someone planted backdoors in dozens of WordPress plug-ins used in thousands of websites

WordPress has formed an AI team

WordPress announced on Tuesday that it has formed an AI team to steward the development of AI products among its developer community. The team includes James LePage (leader of AI at Automattic, WordPress’ parent company), Felix Arntz and Pascal Birchler from Google, and Jeff Paul (Director of Open Source at web design firm 10up). As…

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WordPress.com launches a free AI-powered website builder

WordPress.com launches a free AI-powered website builder

Hosting platform WordPress.com on Wednesday launched a new AI website builder that allows anyone to create a functioning website using an AI chat-style interface. The feature, which is being made available to WordPress users for free, is targeted at entrepreneurs, freelancers, bloggers, and others who need a professional online presence, the company says. At this…

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WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff

WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, and a range of other online services, is reducing its workforce. The layoffs will impact 16% of staff across divisions, an Automattic blog post published Wednesday reveals. Ahead of the layoffs, Automattic’s website listed 1,744 employees, which means north of 270 people may have lost their jobs. (Automattic…

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#Top Features to Look for in a WordPress Directory Plugin

#Top Features to Look for in a WordPress Directory Plugin

What sets a lucrative directory website apart from an average one?  Studies show that slow-loading directories lose 53% of mobile users, while outdated search filters drive visitors away. Result? Your revenue opportunities slip through the cracks. A powerful WordPress directory plugin ensures lightning-fast speed, scalable growth, and multiple revenue streams. Features like advanced search filters,…

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#Best WordPress plugins to improve SEO by Kinsta

#Best WordPress plugins to improve SEO by Kinsta

A look at popular WordPress SEO plugins to boost rankings, improve site speed, and optimize content. Your WordPress site might be packed with great content and stunning visuals, but without proper search engine optimization (SEO), it could be hard to find.  SEO ensures your site gets noticed, eventually driving traffic to your content and boosting…

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