State of the Word 2023 – Madrid, Spain

The countdown is on for this year's State of the Word! If you missed the initial announcement a few weeks ago, mark your calendars for December 11, 2023.

State of the Word is the annual keynote in which WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg celebrates the progress of the open source project and offers a glimpse into its future.
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Introducing Visual Studio 17.9 – Preview 1 is Here!

We’re excited to introduce Visual Studio 17.9 Preview 1, another leap forward in our continuous effort to enhance your development experience. This latest iteration is not just an update; it’s a transformation, enriched with features that speak directly to your needs for productivity and flexibility. 
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YouTube vs Vimeo – Which One is Better for WordPress Videos?

Are you looking for a YouTube vs. Vimeo comparison to find out which one is better for embedding videos in WordPress? When it comes to uploading videos online, YouTube and Vimeo are the two most popular platforms on the market. They are both great, but… Read More »
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Wordpress

Microsoft Azure delivers purpose-built cloud infrastructure in the era of AI

With Azure, you can trust that you are on a secure and well-managed foundation to utilize the latest advancements in AI and cloud-native services. Azure is adaptive and purpose-built for all your workloads, helping you seamlessly unify and manage all your infrastructure, data, analytics, and AI solutions. 
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Microsoft Azure AI, data, and application innovations help turn your AI ambitions into reality

Welcome to Microsoft Ignite 2023! The past year has been one of true transformation. Companies are seeing real benefits today and are eager to explore what’s next—including how they can do more with their data investments, build intelligent applications, and uncover what AI can do for their business.
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How to Change the Author in WordPress (5 Ways)

There are times when it makes sense to change the author in WordPress. You might hire ghostwriters to create blog posts or run a content hub with lots of writers. Alternatively, you might want to hide the author from posts to make your site more cohesi...
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12 Best WordPress Voting Plugins (Compared)

Are you looking for a WordPress voting plugin for your website? A WordPress voting plugin allows you to easily conduct polls on your website where users can vote. It is an effective strategy to build user engagement while collecting insights. In this article, we have… Read More »
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130+ Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2023 WordPress Deals – Big Savings

Looking for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on your favorite WordPress products? The next few days are the perfect time to buy premium WordPress plugins, themes, web hosting, and tools to grow your business. As always, to help you find the best… Read More »
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Bringing New Input Support to Desktop AVD




Posted by Joshua Hale – Software Engineer



As large screens become increasingly important within the Android app ecosystem, we are committed to enhance tools to help Android developers adapt their apps for these large screen form factors. In doing...
Google

Visual Studio 17.8 now available!

Unlock New Heights in Developer Productivity: Optimized C++ Support, Enhanced Enterprise Capabilities, and Full .NET 8 Integration

The latest update for Visual Studio 2022 is officially out. Offering a comprehensive suite of enhancements that span productivity, programming languages, and enterprise management,
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Microsoft

App Store Award finalists announced

Every year, the App Store celebrates exceptional apps that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year we’re proud to recognize nearly 40 outstandi...
Apple

WP Briefing: Episode 66: Advocating Open Source Solutions

WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, speaks to the strategic approach to integrating open source solutions within your company and offers insight into initiating open source advocacy conversations. Tune in for a session that could redefine your company's technological approach.
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The Month in WordPress – October 2023

September-October 2023 was yet another fun and eventful chapter in WordPress, with more WordCamps hosting exciting discussions, knowledge sharing, and learning. This month also welcomed the release of WordPress 6.4 and the Twenty Twenty-Four theme. Let’s check it out. Meet WordPress 6.4 “Shirley” WordPress 6.4 “Shirley” was released on November 7, 2023, and named after […]
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How to Upload Photos from Adobe Lightroom to WordPress

Do you want to add photos from Adobe Lightroom to your WordPress website? Many photographers use Adobe Lightroom to edit photos before uploading them to WordPress. While editing photos is essential, manually uploading them to WordPress can be a time drain. In this article, we… Read More »
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Beginner’s Guide to WordPress Email Marketing Automation

Do you want to learn about WordPress email marketing automation? Email marketing automation in WordPress allows you to save time by automating tasks, creating drip emails, and using tools to grow your email list. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through WordPress email marketing… Read More »
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Beginner’s Guide on How to Moderate Comments in WordPress

Are you wondering how to moderate comments on your WordPress site? WordPress’s built-in comment system allows your readers to engage with your content and interact with you directly. That said, some comments may contain elements that hurt your brand and your website. In this beginner’s… Read More »
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Ensuring high-quality apps on Google Play




Posted by Kobi Gluck, Director of Product Management, Google Play




Every day, Google Play helps billions of people around the world discover engaging, helpful, and enriching experiences on their devices. Maintaining consistently high app quality ...
Google

Microsoft Cost Management updates—November 2023

We're always looking for ways to learn more about your challenges and how Microsoft Cost Management can help you better understand where you're accruing costs in the cloud, identify and prevent bad spending patterns, and optimize costs to empower you to do more with less.
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Azure

What Is a Canonical Tag (rel=“canonical”)?

Understanding what is a canonical tag proves crucial in the dynamic world of SEO. Canonical tags, often represented as rel=”canonical” in HTML code, may appear technical, but they are an essential tool for webmasters and digital marketers. They optimiz...
Wordpress

What Is JSON?

Data exchange and representation play pivotal roles in the ever-evolving web development landscape. Among the many data formats available, JSON, which stands for JavaScript Object Notation, has emerged as a frontrunner. JSON’s simplicity, readability f...
Wordpress

How to Use AI to Boost Your Marketing (13 Expert Tips)

Are you wondering how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help market your WordPress website or online store? Generative AI technologies are changing the way we work, and many website owners are looking for new ways to use them. In this article, we will share… Read More »
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PTC is uniting the makers

APPLE VISION PRO APPS FOR ENTERPRISEPTC’s CAD products have been at the forefront of the engineering industry for more than three decades. And the company’s AR/VR CTO, Stephen Prideaux-Ghee, has too. “I’ve been doing VR for 30 years, and I’ve never had...
Apple

Optimize your game for Apple platforms

In this series of videos, you can learn how to level up your pro app or game by harnessing the speed and power of Apple platforms. We’ll discover GPU advancements, explore new Metal profiling tools for M3 and A17 Pro, and share performance best practic...
Apple

JigSpace is in the driver’s seat

APPLE VISION PRO APPS FOR ENTERPRISEIt’s one of the most memorable images from JigSpace’s early Apple Vision Pro explorations: A life-size Alfa Romeo C43 Formula 1 car, dark cherry red, built to scale, reflecting light from all around, and parked right...
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