WordPress Shifts to Only One Major Release in 2025: What to Expect
During the last week of March, nearly 30 WordPress core committers, project leaders, and team members gathered to discuss WordPress’ release schedule. According to the meeting notes, the conversation was…
Automattic Lays Off 281 People Across 90 Countries: The Web Reacts
On Tuesday, Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg sent ripples throughout the WordPress community with a blog post announcing the layoff of 281 employees – representing 16% of Automattic’s workforce. Employees were…
I Lived 5 Minutes From the Ghibli Museum and Here’s My Thoughts on the Ghibli AI Trend
Back in 2018 I spent some time in the city of Mitaka – which happens to be where the Ghibli Museum is located. I walked by it several times a…
15+ Best WordPress Themes of 2025 – Multipurpose, Mobile-Ready, and Beautiful
Most WordPress theme lists bore me. So I made one that’s actually useful. This post covers 15+ WordPress themes that real users love, backed by solid ratings, and good numbers…
How to Add Search to a Static WordPress Site for Free Using Lunr
If you have a static WordPress site or you’re strongly considering launching one, then you’re probably already aware of its default limitations. One of the big ones is the inability…
How to Add Contact Forms to a Static WordPress Site for Free
Static WordPress sites have a lot of advantages over more traditional WordPress projects. In most cases they are cheaper, faster, and more secure. However, one big drawback is that you…
How to Launch and Maintain a WordPress Site for Only $10.44 a Year (Domain + Hosting Included)
I know what you’re probably thinking – there’s a catch. Well, there IS. But it’s not some special promo rate or a first-year deal. The catch is that this solution…
I Tried My First AI Agent – Convergence AI – and Let’s Just Say…
According to the internet lately, AI agents are the next wave of innovative AI tech that’s going to make us more efficient, make our lives easier, take our jobs, or…
How to Create Stripe Donation Forms on a WordPress Website
Whether you work for a non-profit organization or a charity, or you’re simply running a fundraiser for a particular cause, you know that having a donation form on your website…
I Read the “Official” WordPress in 2025 Report – It’s Just a Piece of Enterprise PR
You might have noticed a new report published on the official website of the WordPress project. I’m emphasizing the word “official” because the publication location is quite strategic, but let’s…