In honor of Local’s eighth anniversary and the recent release of Local v9.1.0, I’d like to reflect on how the tool has grown and changed alongside the WordPress community throughout the years. I can honestly say that I love and believe in Local more than ever. I’ve seen it change so much over the years,…

WP Engine has more than 1,000 employees worldwide. From our award-winning customer support team to the engineers who keep our platform fast and performant, each role is as unique as the person who fills it. We take pride in our teams’ expertise, whether in technical troubleshooting, driving relentless innovation across our fully managed platform, or…

At WP Engine, we believe that creating a positive workplace environment is crucial for driving innovation, fostering growth, and building community. Our many recognitions by Great Place to Work (GPTW), the global authority on workplace culture, underscore our commitment to this goal.  Each of WP Engine’s global locations has earned GPTW certification for 2024, and…

Back in 2006, when I first started working with WordPress, building custom themes was all about diving into PHP files and hand-coding layouts from the ground up. Fast-forward to today and things have completely changed with the arrival of the block editor. Recently, I hosted a webinar, “Mastering Web Development Efficiency: Automate & Scale Your…

Generative AI continues to transform search engine optimization (SEO), and as it does, it’s become more important than ever to understand how tools like ChatGPT interpret website content. With this in mind, the team at Eastern Standard, a leader in digital strategy and design and a WP Engine agency partner, undertook an insightful experiment to…

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has remained a rare constant in an otherwise rapidly changing digital landscape. Emerging in the late 1990s as a niche marketing skill, SEO has transformed into an indispensable part of any digital strategy. Nonetheless, as technology evolves, SEO practitioners must keep pace with the latest best practices and the most effective…

Welcome to Press This, a podcast that delivers valuable insights and actionable tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of WordPress.  In this episode, host Brian Gardner and Ryan Bracey, director of web UX at Second Melody, explore accessibility in web design, breaking down what it is and debunking common myths about it. Powered by RedCircle…

WordCamp US, which is wrapping up today in Portland, marks another milestone in WordPress’ ongoing evolution. The event brought together enthusiastic WordPress users from near and far and featured insightful sessions, workshops, and vibrant discussions, all highlighting the exciting momentum within the WordPress community. WordPress thrives thanks to a broad spectrum of developers, builders, agencies,…

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked a new wave of innovation across numerous industries, and search engine optimization (SEO) is no exception.  With breakthroughs in natural language processing, machine learning, and most recently, generative AI technology, AI is reshaping the way businesses approach SEO strategies, helping them navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape with…

WP Engine’s Agency Partner Program, the world’s largest WordPress agency ecosystem, is designed to help digital agencies grow and improve their efficiency with access to industry-leading incentives. With the launch of our newly revamped Agency Partner Directory, we’re excited to provide yet another resource for driving leads and creating value for our agency partners.  Our…

AUSTIN, Texas—SEPT. 10, 2024—WP Engine, a global web enablement company providing premium products and solutions for websites built on WordPress, today published The State of Headless 2024, a research report highlighting the widespread adoption of headless web architecture among industry leaders. The international survey found that 73% of respondents are now using headless, and nearly…

WP Engine is headed to Portland for WordCamp US, and we’re proud to serve as Super Admin sponsors once again! WordCamps provide an excellent opportunity for WordPress users to explore new trends, network with other professionals, and give back to the community. Plus, this year’s WordCamp US includes a special Showcase Day, which promises to…

Welcome to the WordPress Roundup, your monthly digest of the latest news and updates from the WordPress community. We bring you essential WordPress developments for all experience levels each month, keeping you informed about the latest core updates and upcoming releases. Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a dedicated site owner, or launching your first WordPress…

AUSTIN, Texas—SEPT. 5, 2024—WP Engine, a global web enablement company providing premium products and solutions for websites built on WordPress, today announced the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer, Samuel (“Sam”) Monti. In his new role, Monti is responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects of WP Engine’s financial organization, including corporate…

Whether you’re a site owner, a developer, or you lead a digital agency, the demand for faster, more reliable digital experiences has never been higher. In speaking with our customers, we know this isn’t just a constant source of pressure—it’s a critical element of business strategy and success.  To help meet this demand, we’re proud…

At WP Engine, we’re committed to ensuring your websites are always secure and easy to access. To this end, we use Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificates to safeguard the communication between your site and its visitors, providing peace of mind that your digital presence is well-protected.  Let’s Encrypt remains a leader in SSL protection, providing SSL…

Welcome to Press This, a podcast that delivers valuable insights and actionable tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of WordPress.  In this episode, host Brian Gardner and Automattic Product Lead Rich Tabor, unpack WordPress’s design potential, highlighting its evolving features and the power it offers website builders. Powered by RedCircle Brian Gardner: Hey everybody, welcome…

This year’s Crafted With Code showcase has already highlighted five projects recognized by the Webby Awards and WP Engine, each featuring beautifully designed, highly accessible digital experiences.  Now, Crafted With Code is shining a light on some of the most performant projects submitted to the Webbys this year. The Webby Awards exist to honor excellence…

The wonderful thing about hosting more of the top 200,000 WordPress sites and watching site-building workflows evolve over a fourteen-year history is that you start to see patterns.  Patterns emerge in support queries, customer conversations, and developer behavior, and at WP Engine, these patterns have informed innovations like multi-dev environments, bulk site-management features, our Headless WordPress…

Choosing the right platform to build an online presence is more crucial than ever. With nearly 20 years of experience working with WordPress, I’ve witnessed countless trends rise and fall. Yet, one thing has always stood out: the importance of selecting a website solution that aligns with long-term goals, offers scalability, and ensures complete control.…

Welcome to Press This, a podcast that delivers valuable insights and actionable tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of WordPress.  In this episode, host Brian Gardner and Automattic Developer Advocate and Core Contributor Nick Diego explore the nuances and benefits of using child themes with block-based WordPress. Powered by RedCircle Brian Gardner: Hey everybody, welcome…

Welcome to the WordPress Roundup, your monthly digest of the latest news and updates from the WordPress community. We bring you essential WordPress developments for all experience levels each month, keeping you informed about the latest core updates and upcoming releases. Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a dedicated site owner, or launching your first WordPress…

Welcome to the WordPress Roundup, a monthly digest of the latest news and updates from the WordPress community. Each month, we’ll bring you a curated selection of the most important developments affecting all WordPress users, regardless of your experience level. Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a dedicated site owner, or just starting your first WordPress…

Today, a well-designed and accessible website is a necessity.  As your digital front door, you want your site to be welcoming and easy for everyone to navigate, creating a seamless and inclusive experience for all users. That’s why, in the latest Crafted Future event presented by The Webby Awards and WP Engine, experts were asked…

Welcome to Press This, a podcast that delivers valuable insights and actionable tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of WordPress.  In this episode, host Brian Gardner and NitroPack Co-founders Mihail Stoychev and Georgi Petrov discuss WP Engine’s acquisition of NitroPack—what it means to customers and what’s next for them. Powered by RedCircle Brian Gardner: Hey…

AUSTIN, Texas—JULY 18, 2024—WP Engine, a global web enablement company providing premium WordPress products and solutions, today announced its acquisition of NitroPack, an all-in-one SaaS solution for improving site speed and performance metrics, including Google’s Core Web Vitals. With an installed base spanning more than 219,000 websites, NitroPack fills a critical need as a comprehensive…

From its humble beginnings as a blogging tool to its current status as a sophisticated web design powerhouse, WordPress has continually evolved, shaping the future of web development. This transformation has led to the emergence of a new era driven by groundbreaking features and unparalleled design capabilities. Launched initially as a simple content creation platform,…

As I stepped into the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa for the inaugural WordCamp Canada, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness.  This was my first WordCamp, both as an attendee and a presenter, and I was eager to connect with fellow WordPress enthusiasts and learn from their experiences. Little did…

At WP Engine, our Hackathons are two-day innovation sprints in which teams collaborate to craft new product ideas, solve existing problems, or simply flex their creative muscles by trying to build something new.  This year’s hackathon, which asked participants to channel their inner scrappiness and do more with less, was aptly dubbed Scrap-a-thon.  Participants were…

Welcome to Press This, a podcast that delivers valuable insights and actionable tips for navigating the ever-evolving world of WordPress.  In this episode, host Brian Gardner and WP Engine Senior Product Manager Iain Poulson discuss the ACF annual survey, last year’s results, and what’s to come with WordPress 6.6. Powered by RedCircle Brian Gardner: Hey…