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In this month’s MainWP Roundup, we are gonna meet a WP Wonder Woman, listen in to Marc on the SDM Show, lament inflation and talk about updates going wrong. Buckle up. Let’s ride. Learn about Katie Richards at WP Wonder Woman Read WP Wonder Women Newsletter, Vol 1, Issue 10 Michelle Frechette told me: “I noticed that when reading weekly newsletters that they were pretty full of great news but that most of it was either company specific or male-centric. Continue reading the post...

On July 15, 2024, a class of plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Walmart claiming that the company violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing customer personal data and the titles of videos that they purchased with Meta. Interestingly, Walmart is not the first company to be sued under the VPPA, a privacy law passed in 1988 that was meant to prevent the disclosure of video tape rental records. Since the VPPA allows damages of up to $2,500 per Continue reading the post...

Have you ever had that person, that one person, who always asks questions on Facebook that could easily be solved by searching on Google? I mean, they should know that it’s pretty simple, right?  Someone created a page a long time ago called Let me Google that For You. You may have used it. In this new era, the era of Zero Click Search, you knew someone was bound to do that using AI. We talk about that and more Continue reading the post...

One thing I continue to be surprised by when we run the Site Care Consultant Survey is how few people have email newsletters. You can see from the 2023 survey that most Site Care consultants surveyed do not have an email newsletter. I’m not sure why they don’t and it may be an added question this year. Aside from your website, the one piece of digital asset you fully own is an email newsletter. You can make an argument that Continue reading the post...

Listen to any athletic coach and they will tell you they are trying to “build a culture with their team.” It really doesn’t matter the sport, that’s what they will say. What they are really saying is we are trying to build community. That usually means they are instilling certain shared values and commitments. After all, to be a team, it takes everyone’s dedication. So, when we talk about building a community in the business world, there is a sense Continue reading the post...

This month’s roundup examines the details of the Supply Chain Attack and its implications for WordPress security. We also explore the growing emphasis on accessibility for government websites, highlighting both the current shortcomings and promising initiatives to address them.  In this month’s MainWP Roundup, we take a look at the Supply Chain Attack and the plugins it affected. We also explore accessibility for government websites and a new theme which should help, CivicPress. Finally, we cover upcoming WordPress events, WordCamp Continue reading the post...

Several years ago, I paid to take a class at the local coffee shop. I wanted to learn how to do a pour over.  My friend Scott was one of the teachers. I learned to measure the grams of coffee and water. I learned how you should grind your beans. They had all the good equipment that I don’t have at home. Then I learned how to pour the water slowly, starting at the top and descending towards the center Continue reading the post...

In digital commerce, safeguarding an online store against cyber threats is paramount. As one of the leading e-commerce platforms, WooCommerce, built on WordPress, offers many features and extensions to enhance online business operations. However, its widespread popularity makes it a prime target for cyber attacks. Therefore, it’s important to implement robust security measures, but it’s essential to protect the integrity of your business and instill confidence in your customers. Securing a WooCommerce site involves a systematic approach encompassing various cybersecurity Continue reading the post...

WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system, is on the cusp of releasing its highly anticipated version 6.5 on April 2, 2024. This update promises many exciting features to elevate user experience and streamline website management. From enhanced typography control to improved design flexibility, let’s delve into the intricacies of what WordPress 6.5 has in store for its users. Font Library Integration: The Font Library is a notable addition to the block editor. It enables users to seamlessly manage Continue reading the post...

Something happened this week here in the United States. Something so crazy that it changes everything.  The earth tilted on its axis and pointed towards the Sun. It takes just 23.5 degrees of a tilt for it to become Summer in our hemisphere, and that changes the temperatures.  Drastically.  And the effect can be extreme. I know, for me, I felt more lethargic this week as the Summer began in our part of the world.  What season is it in Continue reading the post...