Welcome to The WP Week Podcast, your go-to source for the latest updates in the WordPress community and beyond. In this episode, we cover the release of WordPress 6.6.1, a proposal to use Playground for first-time meetup participants, and efforts to reactivate inactive WordPress Meetup groups. We also discuss new learning pathways on Learn WordPress, the Fediverse Files series on WordPress.com, and major tech news including Google's new approach to third-party cookies and OpenAI's SearchGPT launch. Today's episode is sponsored by Omnisend, a top-rated email & SMS marketing tool for ecommerce, and the WP Job Openings plugin, your reliable solution for managing job listings. Stay tuned for more exciting updates, including the latest on Woo Express, WooCommerce's roadmap for 2024, and upcoming WordCamp Asia 2025 tickets. Plus, hear about new tools from Convesio and Jotform, the WP Awards 2024 nominations, and much more. Thank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe and stay updated with the latest WordPress news and developments. See you next week!

In this episode of The WP Week Podcast, we dive into the latest WordPress updates, including the release of WordPress 6.6 "Dorsey" with exciting new features and the RC1 for WordPress 6.6.1.

We also discuss the global outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike, new features in Gutenberg 18.8, and trends in WordPress Meetup events.

Additionally, we cover security vulnerabilities, acquisition news, and community updates. Tune in for all this and more, sponsored by Omnisend and the WP Job Openings plugin.

In this episode of The WP Week Podcast, we cover the latest WordPress news and updates, including the release of WordPress 6.6 "Dorsey," exciting changes from Google and Meta, and critical security patches for popular plugins. We also discuss community highlights like the launch of Ollie Pro and Cwicly, business news including BuddyBoss's acquisition by Awesome Motive, and much more. Tune in to stay informed and ahead in the WordPress world!

This episode, sponsored by Omnisend and WP Job Openings

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We are just a week away from the release of WordPress 6.6, the second major release of this year and we can also expect the RC3 later today. The call for volunteers for WordPress 6.7 is now open.

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Welcome to this week's episode of The WP Week Podcast, where we dive into the heart of WordPress developments and discussions. In today's episode, brought to you by Omnisend, we're unpacking the aftermath of a supply chain attack that's shaken the WordPress community, prompting a mandatory password reset for plugin authors.

But it's not all about security; we've got exciting updates too! WordPress 6.6 is on the horizon, with its first Release Candidate ready for your input. We'll walk you through the field guide, highlighting the developer features and breaking changes that you need to know.

As WordPress 6.6 enters the translation phase, we're calling all polyglots to contribute to making WordPress globally accessible. Plus, we discuss the proposed changes for WordPress 6.7 and the efforts to re-energize inactive meetup groups.

Stay tuned as we explore new features like Section Styles for effortless webpage styling, the innovative WP_Token_Map data structure, and significant updates to the HTML and Interactivity APIs.

We also touch on Google's latest search quality measures and Wordfence's insights into the recent WordPress.org attack.

In business news, partnerships and acquisitions are reshaping the WordPress landscape, while community initiatives like the WP Awards 2024 and WooCommerce's Developer Newsletter promise exciting opportunities for engagement.

Don't miss out on the discussion about Wix's strategies to rival WordPress and the inspiring story of a developer's renewed faith in the platform.

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WordPress-to-WordPress migration will now be a core focus area within the Data Liberation Project. WordPress 6.6 release will enter its RC phase later today. Also, WooCommerce 9.0.1 was released which fixes a Legacy REST API error in WooCommerce 9.0.

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Dive into the vibrant world of WordPress with the latest episode of The WP Week Podcast. Sponsored by Omnisend, this week's show brings you the freshest news, updates, and insights tailored for WordPress agencies, developers, and enthusiasts alike.

Highlights include a recap of WordCamp Europe 2024 in Torino, Italy, a look ahead to WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, and updates on WordPress 6.6 Beta releases. Discover the new Data Views feature, learn about the WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program, and get the scoop on the Sustainable Events Handbook for greener WordPress events.

For meetup organizers, there's exciting news about free hosting on WordPress.com, and plugin aficionados will be interested in the acquisition of Redirection for Contact Form 7 by Ionut Neagu. Google's automated 'website crawl' feeds and a critical XSS vulnerability patch for WooCommerce are also in the spotlight.

Community news features the WP Community Collective's DEIB initiative, Bluehost's Agency Partner Program, and LGBTQ+Press's Pride month photo drive. Plus, don't miss out on Visual Composer's birthday sale, Atarim V4's new features, and the latest templates and designs for WordPress professionals.

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This episode, sponsored by Omnisend and Cloudways, covers the latest WordPress releases, security updates, community news, and insights into the broader tech world.

Highlights include discussions on WordPress 6.5.4's maintenance release, the upcoming WordPress 6.6, new features in Gutenberg 18.5, and Automattic's new agency program.

The episode also touches on Google's latest API for Ads, Microsoft Advertising's new import feature, and critical vulnerabilities in popular plugins.

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