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[ad_1] WordPress is one of the most popular Content Management Systems (CMS) out there thanks to its ease of use, extensive customization options, and unrivaled community support. In fact, it currently powers 40 percent of all websites.  However, there are many differences between the two versions of WordPress – WordPress.com and WordPress.org, and it’s important to know the distinction when choosing the right platform for your project. In this guide, we’ll compare WordPress.com vs WordPress.org to help you determine which service is the best to get started with. (Image credit: Automattic)

[ad_1] Tom de Visser, a developer from Amsterdam, released the Post Descriptions plugin last week. It was his first submission to the WordPress.org plugin repository. It allows users to write short descriptions on a per-post basis, which are then displayed on the post-management screen. For an initial outing, it already seems to be a hit with its small user base. It has already racked up several five-star reviews and over 100 active installs. Granted, one of those reviews is from his employer, Mediaversa. While that might not seem like much from the outside looking in, anyone who has… [ad_2] More Info

[ad_1] With this certification completed in partnership with The Department of Veterans Affairs, government entities can now leverage the content agility of WordPress VIP without compromising security and compliance. SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, WordPress VIP (WPVIP), the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and part of Automattic’s suite of innovative brands, has received a FedRAMP “Authority to Operate” (ATO) approval. WordPress VIP is the first and only WordPress enterprise platform to earn this rigorous certification that meets the standards for security and risk… [ad_2] More Info

[ad_1] Sensitive database data at risk if webmasters fail to update systems WP Statistics, a popular web analytics plugin for WordPress, contained a time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability that, if exploited, could result in sensitive information being exfiltrated from a site’s database. Webmasters of WordPress sites running the open source plugin, which number more than 600,000, have been urged to update their systems as soon as possible. The nature of the high severity (CVSS score 7.5) pre-authenticated vulnerability (CVE-2021-24340) means… [ad_2] More Info

[ad_1] Do you remember the times when even for the small changes in a website, a business owner needed a developer? However, the time has changed now. WordPress for small businesses proves to be a blessing for product owners. With its introduction, content management and site optimization become pretty easy. Although started as a blogging tool, WordPress is now better known as a Content Management System (CMS). It is widely popular for developing interactive websites. This blog will describe to you the primary reasons why it is… [ad_2] More Info

[ad_1] If you are among those using Internet Explorer 11 (IE11), there’s news for you. After Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 apps and services, WordPress has finally decided to end the support for Internet Explorer 11 coming July. WordPress dropping IE11 support WordPress’s official blog today announced that “When WordPress 5.8 is released in July of this year, Internet Explorer 11 will no longer be supported”. WordPress dashboard for the past 17+ months has been issuing a warning that IE11 is an outdated browser. So, if you are still a user, it is recommended to switch to a modern web… [ad_2] More Info

[ad_1] WordPress is one of the most flexible open source Content Management Systems (CMS) in the world. Its rich functionality, low barrier to entry, and unbeatable price tag (it doesn’t get better than free, does it?) have all led to its meteoric rise as the web’s most popular CMS. So it’s no surprise that WordPress has been downloaded more than 32.6 million times or that it powers 40% of all websites. WordPress is also SEO-friendly, to the point where even non-techies can easily implement some simple optimization techniques. This is great news for small local businesses which may not have… [ad_2] More Info

[ad_1] Less than two weeks after publishing about the broken user experience of the former Dark Mode plugin being renamed and repurposed, another plugin development company decided to do the same. The consensus seems to be that this is a bad idea. However, the ProfilePress Team renamed and repurposed the WP User Avatar plugin. Instead of a simple, single-purpose custom avatar solution, it is a full-fledged user registration, profile, login, and membership management plugin. It is now called ProfilePress. But, let’s call it ProfilePress Lite because there is a commercial component… [ad_2] More Info

[ad_1] Email is arguably the most common electronic communication medium on Earth. It’s used for everything, from communication to alert notifications, to password reset flows and email-based Two-factor Authentication (2FA). As a website owner sending email from your WordPress site, there are a few issues you’ll likely encounter. If you simply try and install a plugin to send emails on your website’s behalf, your email will almost certainly end up in the junk/spam folder, assuming the mail server even allows it through in the first place. What’s more, while PHP has a built-in mail()… [ad_2] More Info

[ad_1] Cloudways, the intuitive cloud hosting platform, announces the newest addition to its executive team – Industry veteran, Robert Jacobi, who has decades of developer-focused management experience with Fortune 500 companies Cloudways (www.cloudways.com), a cloud hosting provider focused on simplicity and productivity, is announcing that Robert Jacobi is joining its executive team. He brings his vast experience across the world of web hosting to join the company as Director of WordPress. Robert has led several successful ventures in the open-source and hosting industry and is an… [ad_2] More Info