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Brandon Himpfen

Automattic and the WordPress Community: A Controversial Realignment of Support

Automattic and the WordPress Community: A Controversial Realignment of Support

Automattic cuts back support for WordPress.org, citing legal disputes and community criticism. This shift to focus on for-profit projects raises concerns about transparency, governance, and WordPress’s future. Discover the implications of this controversial decision on the open-source ecosystem.

Mullenweg Criticizes WP Engine for Cancellation Policy, Faces Similar Criticism for WordPress.com

Mullenweg Criticizes WP Engine for Cancellation Policy, Faces Similar Criticism for WordPress.com

Matt Mullenweg criticized WP Engine’s cancellation policy, but WordPress.com has a similar 30-day notice rule. This article explores the Reddit post that sparked the debate, community reactions, and tips for avoiding cancellation pitfalls with hosting providers.

High-Severity Vulnerability in WordPress Popular Posts Plugin Affects Over 100,000 Websites

High-Severity Vulnerability in WordPress Popular Posts Plugin Affects Over 100,000 Websites

Discover a critical WordPress Popular Posts plugin vulnerability affecting 100k+ sites. Learn how attackers exploit shortcodes and how to protect your site by updating to version 7.2.0. Stay informed about plugin security best practices and safeguard your WordPress website today.

Critical Vulnerability Found in Popular WordPress Backup Plugin: UpdraftPlus

Critical Vulnerability Found in Popular WordPress Backup Plugin: UpdraftPlus

A high-severity vulnerability in the popular WordPress plugin UpdraftPlus affects 3+ million sites, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit PHP Object Injection. Learn how to protect your site by updating to version 1.24.12 and ensuring your WordPress plugins and themes are secure.

Yoast Co-Founder Advocates for Leadership Reform in WordPress, Faces Pushback from Mullenweg

Yoast Co-Founder Advocates for Leadership Reform in WordPress, Faces Pushback from Mullenweg

Joost de Valk, Yoast co-founder, calls for WordPress governance reform, proposing a diverse board to replace Matt Mullenweg's sole control. Highlighting centralization and inclusivity issues, his call sparks debate on the platform’s transparency and democracy.

How Page Performance Hurts UX & How You Can Fix It

How Page Performance Hurts UX & How You Can Fix It

Learn how poor page performance impacts user experience (UX) and discover actionable tips to boost speed, engagement, and SEO. From optimizing images to reducing HTTP requests and leveraging Core Web Vitals, this guide helps you create a faster, more user-friendly website that retains visitors.

Critical Vulnerability in WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin Exposes 200,000+ Websites to Attack

Critical Vulnerability in WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin Exposes 200,000+ Websites to Attack

Discover the critical vulnerability in the CleanTalk Anti-Spam WordPress plugin, affecting 200k+ sites. Learn how attackers exploit reverse DNS spoofing for unauthorized access and how to secure your site with updates and proactive measures. Stay protected with these essential tips!